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Football - New Mexico

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FOOTBALL

Zach Vigil

Running back
RIO RANCHO HS
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

1553

Rushing Yards

26

Rushing Touchdowns
“Zach is always willing and committed to putting the team first. Weekly, we challenged him and added to his responsibilities, both as a player and a leader, and he continually rose to every challenge.”
Gerry Pannoni
Head Coach - head coach of Rio Rancho High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior running back rushed for 1,553 yards and 26 touchdowns this past season, leading the Rams (9-2) to the Class 6A state championship game. A four-year starter, Vigil also caught three TD passes and threw for another score. He concluded his prep football career with 3,050 rushing yards and 55 total touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Vigil has maintained a weighted 4.05 GPA in the classroom. He has made a verbal commitment to play football on scholarship at the University of New Mexico next fall.

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Exemplary Character

Vigil has volunteered locally with the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program and the Senior Olympic Games. He has also donated his time as a youth athletic trainer.