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Topper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Española In District Game

Before tipoff, the Hilltoppers recognized the two seniors on the team, Sofia Trujillo and Jenae Velarde, in a pregame recognition with fellow teammates, family and fans. Photo By Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Pregame senior recognition: Sofia Trujillo and family. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Pregame senior recognition: Jenae Velarde and family. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls varsity basketball team hosted the Española Sundevils Friday night at Griffith Gymnasium for a district matchup.

The Toppers came Read More

Los Alamos NJROTC Performs Exceptionally Well In Every Event At ‘Quest For Gold’ Regional Drill Meet In Tucson

Topper Company shows off the results of their hard work in the ‘Quest For Gold’ regional drill meet. Courtesy/NJROTC

By C/LTJG MELANIE WEEKLEY
NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer

Over the weekend, Los Alamos NJROTC traveled to Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the highly competitive Quest For Gold regional drill meet. Months of dedication and training led up to this moment and the teams were eager to showcase their skills against some of the best units in New Mexico, Texas, California and Arizona.

The competition was intense, but despite the pressure, Topper Company remained focused and performed exceptionally Read More

Republicans’ Bills Get Hearings But Little Love From Dems

Payton McNabb, 19, of North Carolina, who was injured during a high school volleyball game by a transgender teen on the opposing team, speaks to reporters at the state Capitol in Santa Fe during a news conference held today by Republican lawmakers backing a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing against girls. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican

A bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports at schools.

A bill that would get rid of the requirement for concealed carry licenses. Read More

This Week In Varsity Sports: Feb. 14-15, 2025

This Week In Sports: Feb. 14-15, 2025

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Feb. 14 Friday

  • Boys Wrestling NMAA Regional Tournament
  • Girls Basketball vs Espanola Home – 7 p.m.

Feb. 15 Saturday

  • Boys Basketball vs Espanola Away – 3 p.m.
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Topper Girls Basketball Falls To The Elkettes 29-51

Sarah Price attempts to get a shot off over Reanna Arrietta in the first quarter. The Topper Girls basketball team lost a conference game to the Elkettes Thursday night on the road in Pojoaque in the Hight School Gym 29-51. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kohynn Young struggles to get through the Elkettes on her way the Topper basket in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez takes shot as Monique Arrietta attempts to block the shot in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

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