The Questa Wildcats are headed to the state football playoffs after finishing the regular season with a 5-5 record and earning the No. 10 ranking in New Mexico’s 8-man football rankings.

The Wildcats closed their regular season with a 48-36 loss to the Clayton Yellowjackets on Oct. 24 during Questa’s homecoming game. Despite the setback, the team secured a postseason berth, according to an announcement from Questa Independent School District.

Questa will face Gateway Christian at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to MaxPreps. The Wildcats will look to extend their season and continue their pursuit of a state championship.

Junior Remington Smith has been a key contributor for Questa, averaging 81.6 yards per game and recording 13 total touchdowns. He also has four interceptions on defense.

Junior quarterback Lukas Cisneros has thrown 11 touchdown passes, while senior Juan Cisneros has averaged 69.1 rushing yards per game to help lead the Wildcats’ ground attack.

Defensively, senior Diego Ortega has averaged 12.6 tackles per game. Senior Matthew Vigil has recorded an average of 0.4 sacks per game, according to MaxPreps.

The school credited the players, coaches and supporters for the team’s accomplishments and encouraged the community to rally behind the Wildcats as they enter the postseason.

Questa is coached by Dwayne Ortega, Mark Ortega and Justin Martinez.

With a playoff spot secured, the Wildcats will turn their attention to Gateway Christian and the opportunity to continue their season in pursuit of a state title.