The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers wait to burst onto the field through the banner prepared by the Topper Cheer Team for Friday’s game against the Highlands Hornets at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. It was the Hornets’ homecoming game and the Toppers’ first conference game. The Toppers beat the Hornets 13-0, extending their record to 4-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Dylan Baca lunges into the end zone through the tackle attempt by Jose Tapia for the Toppers’ first touchdown after a long pass catch from quarterback Haden Watkins in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Carlo Baca turns the corner for a first down as rain continues to fall in the second quarter Friday at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A whole host of Topper defensive players tackle Jose Tapia. The Topper defense was more than up for the game, holding the Hornets scoreless despite several attempts by them to score from the red zone. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Carlo Baca breaks up a passing attempt to Curtis Ryan as Jose Tapia watches in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

The Topper Cheer Team traveled to Milne Stadium in Albuquerque to cheer the Toppers on to victory despite the rain. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com