A dramatic win against Sandia Prep in penalty kicks in last year’s Class 1A-3A boys soccer state championship match gave Santa Fe Prep its first state title since 2016 and its fourth in program history. Following an 18-1 regular season in 2026, the Blue Griffins head into this year’s state tournament eyeing a repeat.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Blue Griffins head coach Rick Canby joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron to discuss the success of his squad and its mentality heading into the tournament.

The Santa Fe Prep boys have the No. 2 seed in the tournament after winning it all as the top seed last year. Canby talks about the impact of Dylan Chandler, one of the state’s best players, and other strengths of the squad. He also looks at the Blue Griffins’ path and discusses other top contenders in the tournament.

In the second segment, the guys make their picks for the final week of the prep football regular season and talk about the University of New Mexico football team’s big win over North Dakota State.

A dramatic win against Sandia Prep in penalty kicks in last year&rsquo;s Class 1A-3A boys soccer state championship match gave Santa Fe Prep its first state title since 2016 and its fourth in program history. Following an 18-1 regular season in 2026, the Blue Griffins head into this year&rsquo;s state tournament eyeing a repeat.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, Blue Griffins head coach Rick Canby joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron to discuss the success of his squad and its mentality heading into the tournament.
The Santa Fe Prep boys have the No. 2 seed in the tournament after winning it all as the top seed last year. Canby talks about the impact of Dylan Chandler, one of the state&rsquo;s best players, and other strengths of the squad. He also looks at the Blue Griffins&rsquo; path and discusses other top contenders in the tournament.
In the second segment, the guys make their picks for the final week of the prep football regular season and talk about the University of New Mexico football team&rsquo;s big win over North Dakota State.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.   
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp; The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.  

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.