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Los Alamos Golf Team Wins 2023 Fall Invitational

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Javan Rael takes a few practice puts before the start to the Los Alamos Fall Invitational held Monday at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Eleven teams were invited to participate in this year’s event and the Topper team took top honors. Coach Phill Hoffer said the victory was due to a total team effort and he was proud of the efforts of all his plays. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Maddox Martinez tees off on the number one tee box. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jacquelyn Nguyen takes a short chip shot onto the number 9 green. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Rowan Mawrer watches his Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 26, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Kokanee salmon snagging season begins Sunday (Oct. 1) at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake, Eagle Nest Lake and in the Chama River between El Vado Lake and the Heron Lake outlet.

Kokanee salmon are a landlocked form of sockeye that spend their entire lives in freshwater rather than migrating to the sea.

Kokanee salmon live for four years, spawning in the fall during their fourth year. The salmon gather in large schools.

Male salmon undergo pronounced physical changes during spawning. They develop hooked jaws and humped backs.

Their color changes Read More

Hilltoppers Varsity Girls Soccer Falls To Sue Cleveland

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Margaret Steinkamp celebrates with teammates after her goal. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Topper goalkeeper Mika Stanfield had a great performance with 18 saves in the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity girls soccer team hosted Sue Cleveland Saturday at Sullivan Field.

The Chargers relentless offense proved too much for the Toppers. Early in the second half, Margaret Steinkamp scored the only Topper goal of the game.

The final score was 4-1 in favor of the Chargers.

Kylee Lavato attempts to cutoff a pass midfield. Read More

This Week In Sports: Sept. 25-30, 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 Sept. 25 to Sept. 30, 2023:

Sept. 25 Monday

  • Girls/Boys Golf Tournament at Los Alamos Golf Course – 9 a.m.

Sept. 26 Tuesday

  • Volleyball vs Capital Away – 6 p.m.

Sept. 28 Thursday

  • Girls Soccer vs Volcano Vista Home – 6 p.m.
  • Boys Soccer vs Volcano Vista Away – 4:30 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Golf Tournament at Los Altos Golf Course

Sept. 29 Friday

  • Football vs Bernalillo Away – 7 p.m. Volleyball vs TBA Rio Rancho Tournament

Sept. Read More

More Scenes Of 2023 Hilltoppers Hall Of Fame Inductees

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Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Homecoming 2023 this past week included a host of activities and athletic events, including the induction of the 8th annual Athletic Hall of Fame class ceremony held Saturday in the Speech Theater at LAHS. Inductees include Kevin Dotson for track and field, Chase Ealey for track and field, Diane (Wood) Gordon for volleyball and tennis, Sarah Lott for swimming, Katie Schmitt-Gauss for cross country and track and field and Stephen ‘Sid’ Sydoriak for football, swimming and track and field. Sarah Lott, Kevin Datson and Chase Ealey were unable to attend the induction Read More

Hilltoppers Varsity Boys Soccer Beats Goddard At Home

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Brodie Miller sprints toward the Rockets’ goal. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ryan Peterson heads the ball down the field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Brendan French sends the ball downfield on a goal kick. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity boys soccer team hosted the Goddard Rockets Saturday at Sullivan Field for a very physical match.

The Toppers scored off a direct kick that found the back of the net late in the first half.

The Toppers held off the Rockets with strong defense and goaltending for the entire Read More

Scenes From LAHS 2023 Homecoming Court Ceremony

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2023 Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Homecoming Queen Angelina Passalacqua and King Luke Favorite Friday night during Homecoming festivities on Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Members of the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Court Cohen McKown and Cadence Key. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Members of the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Court Jackson Boone and Emily McLaughlin. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Melaki Gutierrez and Angelina Passalacqua. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Members of the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Court Jackson Blair and Nora Johnson. Photo Read More

Hilltoppers Varsity Football Has Close Homecoming Game Loss To Albuquerque Academy Chargers

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers charge onto Sullivan Field Friday Night to a packed house. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

The LAHS NJROTC presenting the flags pre-game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Alexander Pasulka makes a great open field tackle. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School  Hilltoppers hosted the Albuquerque Academy Chargers for their Homecoming matchup Friday night at Sullivan Field.

The game was very close with the score remaining 7-6 in favor of the Chargers until late into the 4th quarter when the Chargers Read More

Scenes From LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade

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Scene from the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.  Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from the LAHS 2023 Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos.  Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More