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Toppers Fall To Rio Rancho Rams 0-1

The Topper soccer team played host to the Rio Rancho Rams Tuesday in a match played on Sullivan field. The teams were evenly matched but in the 47th minute the Rams scored the winning goal. Here Taein Stanfield dribbles the ball past the Ram defenders in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ram defender Micah Brichford slide tackles the ball from James Ito near the Ram’s goal in the 2 nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn catches a shot to prevent a goal in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Diego Sena heads the ball in front of Read More

Los Alamos High School Graduate Carson Hick Named To 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team

Carson Hick of White Rock has been named to the USA Swimming National Team. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

It was announced Monday, Sept. 8, that Carson Hick of White Rock, 2023 graduate of Los Alamos High School and a junior at the University of Kentucky, has been named to the 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team. 

The men’s team includes 67 of the country’s most elite swimmers and 21 represented universities, Hick being among those selected for his national team debut.

The selection process for the National Team is based purely on times. The six athletes with the fastest times at any qualifying competition Read More

Los Alamos Hilltoppers Swat Highland Hornets 13-0

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 Read More

This Week In Sports: Sept. 16-20, 2025

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, cross-country and 2025 Homecoming events.

The games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Sept. 16 Tuesday

  • Boys Soccer vs Rio Rancho Home – 5 p.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs Rio Rancho Away – 6 p.m.

Sept. 18 Thursday (Homecoming)

  • Girls Soccer vs St. Pius Home – 4 p.m.

Sept. 19 Friday (Homecoming)

  • Football vs Capital Home – 7 p.m.

Sept. 20 Saturday

  • Boys Soccer vs Goddard Home – 2 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Cross
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