Sports

Undefeated Hilltoppers Varsity Football Beats Elks 45-7

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The Hilltoppers stand for the National Anthem before their game Friday against the Elks in Pojoaque. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

The Hilltoppers storm the field, led by senior Niko Garcia. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Varsity Hilltoppers were on the road Friday night against the Pojoaque Elks in week 5 of the season. Their bid to remain undefeated was awarded with a dominating performance against the Elks, which resulted in a 45-7 victory.

The defensive line shut down the Elks with multiple sacks while the offense, led by quarterback Read More

LAHS To Honor 8th Athletic Hall Of Fame Class

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Members of the 7th LAHS Athletic Hall of Fame class honored in 2021. This years inductees include Chase Ealey, Katie Schmitt-Gauss, Kevin Dotson, Sarah Lott and Stephen Sydoriak. In addition, Diane Wood Gordon will be recognized as a member of the class of 2021. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School Homecoming 2023 starts next week with a host of activities and athletic events, including the induction of the 8th Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year’s inductees are Chase Ealey, Katie Schmitt-Gauss, Kevin Dotson, Sarah Lott, and Stephen Sydoriak. In addition, Diane Wood Gordon will Read More

David Kunsberg Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Runners gather for Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the Canada Bonito Trail. Courtesy/ACRR  

Runners take off at Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the Canada Bonito Trail. Courtesy/ACRR 

ACRR News:

David Kunsberg was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runner’s (ACRR) weekly pace race held on the Canada Bonito Trail up by the ski hill at 9 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • Jan Velechovsky with a 47 second differential;
  • Tony Borek recording a 126 second difference;
  • Jacky Atkins at 150 seconds off as well as the first-place finisher on the 1-mile course with a time
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Toppers XC Teams Shine At Joe Vigil Invitational In Alamosa

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Junior Duane Sena leads the race at one mile, shortly before losing one of his shoes. Despite running two miles with one bare foot, he still finished as the 2nd Hilltopper and 4th overall. Photo by Blake Wood

Freshman Grace Montoya and Ensley Jorgenson are well positioned early in the Girls race. The pair led the Hilltopper Girls in 4th and 6th places, and times of 19:41 and 20:06, respectively. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
Hilltopper XC

The Hilltopper Cross Country teams traveled to Alamosa, Colo., last Saturday for the Joe Vigil Invitational, competing against many unfamiliar Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 12, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Once again, firefighters have protected New Mexican lives and property from a recent wildfire. The El Valle Fire was first detected Sept. 8 and led to the evacuation of the communities of El Valle and Las Trampas. Firefighters were able to reach some containment over the weekend and the evacuation notice was lifted.

Residents of El Valle and Las Trampas were allowed to return to their homes. Both communities remain in the “Set” status and remain on alert that they may have to evacuate again on a moment’s notice.

New Mexico Highway 76, also Read More

J.P. Murrieta Visits Sports Lit Classes & Undefeated Hilltopper Football Team, Films His Gametime Show

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Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson chats with New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Sports Information Director J.P. Murrieta prior to introducing him to her classes and the undefeated  Toppers football team Wednesday in Griffith Gymnasium. Murrieta filmed his weekly high school sports show Gametime during his visit. To watch the Los Alamos NMAA Gametime Video, Click here: https://youtu.be/WpRae9YUt0Y. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. 

NMAA’s J.P. Murrieta speaks to Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit classes and  Topper football team last Wednesday Read More

LAHS Announces Topper Boys & Girls Golf Fall Schedule

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LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has announced the LAHS Boys & Girls Golf Fall Tournament Schedule.

Fall Schedule:

  • Sept. 13 (Weds.) – Santa Ana Golf Club
  • Sept. 25 (Mon.) – Los Alamos County Golf Course
  • Sept. 28 (Thurs.) – Los Altos Golf Course
  • Oct. 3 (Tues.) – Angel Fire Resort Golf Course
  • Oct. 5 (Thurs.) – Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe
  • Oct. 9 (Mon.) – Taos Country Club
  • Oct. 11 (Weds.) – Los Altos Golf Course

Hilltopper Golf Coaches:

  • Philip Hoffer – Boys Head Coach
  • Stefan Sutton – Girls Head Coach
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Toppers Football Undefeated After 28-7 Win Over Horsemen

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers run onto Sullivan Field Friday night to face the St. Michael’s High School Horsemen. The game was all Toppers as they handed the Horsemen their first loss with a final score of 28-7. Niko Garcia led the win with 3 touchdowns during the non-district game. Both teams went into Friday’s game undefeated. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Running back Niko Garcia scoring his 3rd touchdown of the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Wide receiver Melaki Gutierrez changes direction to avoid tacklers in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week in Sports: Sept. 12-16, 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. 12 To Sept. 16, 2023:

 

Sept. 12 Tuesday

  • Girls Soccer vs Bosque Prep Home – 4 p.m.

Sept. 14 Thursday

  • Girls Soccer vs Hobbs Away ABQ Academy Tournament – 12 p.m.
  • Boys Soccer vs Cleveland Away ABQ Academy Tournament – 4 p.m.

Sept. 15 Friday

  • Football vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m.
  • Volleyball vs TBA Away – Goddard Tournament
  • Girls Soccer vs TBA Away – ABQ Academy Tournament – 12 p.m.
  • Boys Soccer vs TBA Away –
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