Los Alamos’ Own Andy Thoma Wins Huskies Most Improved Player Award
Andy Thoma on the soccer field. Courtesy/gohuskies.com
Staff Report
SEATTLE — The 2012 University of Washington Men’s Soccer Team held their annual post-season awards banquet Jan. 18, honoring Husky players and alumni.
Sophomore Andy Thoma from Los Alamos finished a successful season on the backline. He started every game and earned two assists, garnering him this year’s Most Improved Player Award.
This award was presented by former Husky and ex-MLS player Bill Sleeth (2002.)
Last season, Thoma received the Rookie of the Year Award.
Read about Thoma’s soccer record and see Read More
YMCA Beginning Fencing Classes Start Feb. 5
FAMILY YMCA News:
The new Los Alamos Family YMCA Beginning Fencing class will start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.5.
The class is intended for those with no previous fencing experience. Enrollment is for adults and children above the age of 10.
Parent/child pairs are encouraged.
The class will cover basic footwork, fundamental blade skills, rules of engagement and some bouting. All necessary equipment is provided by the YMCA.
Registration cone be done at the YMCA front desk or on-line at www.laymca.org.
For further information or questions, contact Tom Hill, 672-1058 Read More
Los Alamos Wins Big at New Mexico FLL State Championship
Two Los Alamos teams won State Championship Awards at the third annual New Mexico FIRST LEGO League Championship held Jan. 26 at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque. Front Row from left, “Banoona Skunk Band” members Emily Holmes, Risa Bridge, Maddie Ovaska, Brooke Weatherbie, Jessica Erkkila, Eleanor Henderson, Ellie Rightley, Elia Vasquez and Coach Karen Doebling. Back row from left, Coach Vicki Erkkila, “Atomic Flying Pickles” members Coach Susannah Rousculp, Evelyn Doebling, Lauren Stubben, Haylee Richardson, Summer Bronson and Catherine Rousculp. Read More
Jammin’ with the Los Alamos Derby Dames
The Los Alamos Derby Dames practice at the Family YMCA. Photos by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By Bonnie J. Gordon
It’s a cold winter night in Los Alamos, but at the Family YMCA, our very own roller derby team is generating plenty of heat as they spin around the gym at top speed.
The Los Alamos Derby Dames is a flat track roller derby league founded in April 2011. The league currently has one team, the M’Atom Bombs.
With some help from the 2009 movie “Whip It” roller derby, which is dominated by all-female amateur teams, has grown in popularity in recent years.
There are a number of teams around New Read More
Hilltopper Girls Drop Close Game to Santa Fe 47-53
Anna Scott attempts to take charge. Photo by Alan Kirk
McKenzie Logan with drive and score. Photo by Alan Kirk
PILE UP. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott drives to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Alysan Crane makes jump shot. Photo by Alan Kirk
Amber Logan and Erin Kirk on defense. Photo by Alan Kirk
Anna Scott defending the ball. Photo by Alan Kirk
