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Hilltoppers Varsity Volleyball Has Narrow Loss To Demons

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The Hilltoppers get fired up before the game starts. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Gianna Benelli digs a serve by the Demons. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Varsity Hilltoppers hosted the Santa Fe Demons Saturday at Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers opened the match going up two sets. The third set was very close but the toppers eventually lost the next three sets.

The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Demons.

 

Danielle Trellue spikes the ball in the 2nd set. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com  

Hannah Bergemann makes an ace serve Read More

Mountain Capital Partners & Sandia Peak Ski Company Announce Joint Venture Agreement

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Winter view of Sandia Peak Ski Area near Albuquerque. Courtesy/Jak & Flux 

Winter view of Sandia Peak Ski Area near Albuquerque. Courtesy/Sandia Peak Ski Area

Sandia Peak Ski Area News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) and Sandia Peak Ski Company have announced a joint venture agreement for the operation of Sandia Peak Ski Area near Albuquerque.

This is the company’s third New Mexico ski area, bringing the total portfolio to 14 ski, bike and golf resorts across the Southwest, Oregon and Chile.

MCP managing partner James Coleman said his work in the ski industry began in New Read More

Topper Football Has Big District Win Over Manzano

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Melaki Gutierrez intercepted a Monarch pass in the end zone and ran it back 105 yards for a touchdown in a district game played Friday evening against the Manzano Monarchs on Sullivan Field. The Toppers dominated the Monarchs on both offense and defense and allowed only one touchdown in the closing minutes of the game and a field goal. The final score was 48-9. The Toppers next outing is Thursday against the Valley Vikings to be played at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. The game will be broadcast on the Daily Post YouTube channel. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Seth Cowan kicks the extra points Read More

This Week In Sports: Oct. 17-21, 2023

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This Week in Sports:

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

The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Oct. 17-21, 2023:

Oct. 17 Tuesday

  • Girls Soccer vs Pojoaque Away – 4 p.m.
  • Boys Soccer vs Pojoaque Away – 6 p.m.
  • Volleyball vs Taos Away – 6 p.m.

Oct. 19 Thursday

  • Girls Soccer vs Moriarty Home – 4 p.m.
  • Boys Soccer vs Moriarty Away – 6 p.m.
  • Volleyball vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m.
  • Football vs Valley Away (Milne) – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube channel

Oct. 21 Saturday

  • Girls Soccer vs Bosque Prep Home – 11 a.m.
  • Cross
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Los Alamos Hilltoppers Score District Win Over Taos Tigers

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Topper goal tender Kenny Linn dives to make the save from a corner kick in the first half. The Toppers were victorious winning 1-3. Both teams played a strong game on defense, but the Toppers found the goal 3 times to win the match. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ty Gartz gets all tangled up in the Taos defenders as they scramble for the ball in the district game played Thursday evening on Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lorenzo Delzanno’s kick finds the net for the Toppers 3rd goal in the second half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Xavier Martinez heads Read More

LIVE Broadcast: Hilltoppers Football vs Manzano @ 7!

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Football Team takes on the Manzano High School Monarchs from Albuquerque at 7 p.m. today at Sullivan Field. The game will be broadcast on the Los Alamos Daily Post YouTube channel.

This is First Responder Night!

The community is encouraged to turn out to support the Hilltoppers because the Monarchs are not on break so will have their usual fan support.

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Los Alamos Hilltopper XC C-Team Steps Up Admirably In Varsity And JV Races At Santa Fe Indian School

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Junior Wendy Sheppard led the Hilltopper Girls in the Varsity race with a 24:39 finish in 35th place. Photo by Blake Wood

Sophomore Rocco DelMauro placed 38th in the Varsity Boys race to led the ’Toppers with a time of 19:59. Photo by Blake Wood

LAHS News:

While the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Cross Country JV and Varsity teams were running at a meet in Colorado, the Hilltopper C-Teams ran up in the Varsity and JV races at the John Grimley Invitational at Santa Fe Indian School (SFIS) Saturday, Oct. 7. The Hilltopper athletes stepped up admirably to this higher-than-usual level of competition.

Running Read More

Purgatory Resort Gears Up For Winter 2023-24 Ski Season

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Purgatory Resort has received its first dusting of snow. Courtesy/Purgatory

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort, one of Colorado’s most family-friendly, affordable ski resorts, has  announced that lift tickets for the 2023-24 ski season are on sale now, with prices starting at $9. Purgatory’s demand-based pricing represents an innovative strategy to manage the flow of visitors, enhance the overall skiing experience, and reward guests who plan ahead with the best deals.

“Our primary goal has always been to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to everyone,” said  Read More

Los Alamos Police Partner With Starbucks For Torch Run Icon Campaign To Benefit Special Olympics

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LAPD News:

Every year the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) runs the torch to promote awareness and to raise money for Special Olympic Athletes in Los Alamos and around the State. This national non-profit program unites police officers and Special Olympic Athletes, which build great relationships between Athletes, their families and Law Enforcement.

Deputy Chief Oliver Morris is the North Region Coordinator for Special Olympics New Mexico. Morris will join other officers from around the nation to run the torch into Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., later this month. Solider Field is the Read More