Sports

Hilltopper Volleyball Downs Sundevils In 3 Straight Sets

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers and Española Sundevils share a group photo before their match Tuesday  evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers had little difficulty winning in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-15 and 25-17. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Paula Marti-Arce spikes the ball over Kimberly Griego in the third set. Marti-Arce had 3 kills for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Hannah Bergemann had 47 spike attempts with 14 kills for the night and was dominate at the net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gianna Benelli had 10 digs for the night as Read More

Varsity Hilltopper Boys Soccer Falls To Academy Chargers

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Keeper Kenny Lin throws a pass downfield after a diving save. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Rocco Quintana chases down a pass in the Toppers end. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Boys Soccer Team hosted the rival Albuquerque Academy Chargers Saturday at Sullivan Field.

The Chargers scored two unanswered goals in the first half and three goals in the second half. The Hilltoppers found the back of the net one time with a final score 5-1 in favor of the Chargers.

Taelin Stanfield fights for possession mid-field. Photo by Read More

Topper Girls Varsity Loses Close Clash With Chargers

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Kaelin Hanson passes the ball mid-field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Tirryn Sutherland makes a defensive play. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Girls Soccer Team hosted the Albuquerque Academy Chargers Saturday at Sullivan Field for what proved to be an even matchup.

The Hilltoppers held off the Chargers for most of the first half with strong defensive play by Meredith Brown, Estella Remillieux and Jenna Montoya but went down 0-1 right before the halftime whistle blew.

The Hilltoppers continued to battle throughout Read More

This Week In Sports: Oct. 09-14, 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.

Editor’s note: While it is fall break for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS), there are still volleyball matches, soccer matches and the football game this week. The community is encouraged to turn out to support the Hilltoppers because the opponent schools are not on break so will have their usual fan support.

The Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Oct. 09-14, 2023:

Oct. 9 Monday

  • Girls/Boys Golf Tournament at Taos Country Club

 Oct. 10 Tuesday

  • Girls
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Topper Boys Golf Has Impressive Finish At Griffin Invite

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Los Alamos High School freshman Michael Velasquez-Saiz putts out on #2 in the Griffin Invite played Thursday at the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe. Velasquez-Saiz finished with a low score of 72 to win the match. Eighth grader Lincoln Hoffer placed 3rd with a score of 76 and eighth grader Javan Rael finished 4th with a score of 80. Maddox Martinez and Angus Smith finished in the top 10. Photo by Coach Phil Hoffer Read More

2023 Los Alamos Ski Swap In LAMS Gymnasium Oct. 21

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Scene from 2019 LASRC Ski Swap in the gym at LAMS. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAMS News:

The annual Los Alamos Ski Swap, hosted by the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club (LASRC) will take place at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) gymnasium Saturday, Oct. 21 with important times to note.

  • 8-11 a.m., Equipment for public resale drop off.
  • 1-4 p.m., Public Sales open. Come and purchase your new or swapped gear.
  • 12-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22 Pick-up for unsold equipment and pick up payment for sold equipment
  • Special pre-sale access time for those who sign up and volunteer for the swap. Contact Tim Brown tjbrown73@gmail.com
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Angel Fire Resort To Open Dec. 15 For 2023-24 Ski Season

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Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort

Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort

Angel Fire Resort News:

ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort has announced it will open Dec. 15, for the 2023-2024 ski season.

Known as one of the “Best Family Ski Resorts in North America,” Angel Fire Resort is preparing for what forecasters are saying will be a heavier than average snow year thanks to a strong El Nino developing in the Pacific.

The resort will put to use the upgraded, energy efficient snow-making equipment as soon as the temperatures drop to prep the mountain for opening. However, the resort is hopeful that heavy snow that’s expected Read More