Los Lunas' Kaiden Reese signs with Eastern New Mexico University

Los Lunas High School pitcher and two-sport standout Kaiden Reese signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, a move that caps a breakout season for the left-hander and adds a local college-level prospect for the community to follow.

Reese, who led the Tigers with seven victories last season and helped Los Lunas reach the Class 5A semifinals, finalized his commitment on January 15, 2026. A former football quarterback, Reese developed as a multi-sport athlete in Los Lunas before concentrating on baseball in his upperclassman years. He will enroll at ENMU to study business while joining the baseball program on scholarship.

The signing reflects a path taken by local athletes balancing athletics and academics. Reese’s success on the mound last season was a key factor in the Tigers’ deep playoff run and provided a visible example of how Los Lunas can cultivate talent that continues at the next level. His left-handed pitching and competitive experience as a high school starter gave ENMU coaches the on-field profile they sought, and visits to Portales left Reese feeling welcomed by the program.

Family and Los Lunas coaching staff emphasized Reese’s steady development from a two-sport competitor to a focused college recruit, noting the fit between his ambitions and ENMU’s roster needs. The outcome underlines the importance of strong high school coaching, community support and local development programs that guide athletes toward collegiate opportunities.

For Valencia County, Reese’s commitment is more than an individual milestone. It underscores the role high school sports play in providing educational pathways and local visibility for student-athletes. Recruitments like Reese’s can influence youth participation, inform coaching priorities at feeder programs, and factor into how area families weigh sports with academic goals.

Looking ahead, Reese’s enrollment at ENMU will be a point of interest for Los Lunas fans tracking alumni performance and for younger Tigers who aspire to follow similar routes. His combination of athletic versatility and a declared business major also highlights the dual emphasis many families and coaches place on career preparation off the field. Residents can expect updates on Reese’s college debut and the continued pipeline of Los Lunas players pursuing collegiate opportunities as the spring season approaches.