Sports

Hilltoppers Dominate Bloomfield Bobcats In Home Opener

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Isabel Atencio takes a shot on goal early in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gracie Haagenstad takes a shot on goal in the second half. Photo By Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Varsity Hilltoppers Girls Soccer team hosted the Bloomfield Bobcats Tuesday night at Sullivan Field.

The Toppers put up five goals in the first half and held the Bobcats to a single goal.

The second half was more evenly matched with both teams scoring one goal in a very physical matchup.  After 80 minutes of play, the Toppers held off the Bobcats 6-2.

Gracie Haagenstad Read More

Anderson & Geimer Tie For Best Predictor In Pace Race

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Runners gather for the ACRR weekly pace race Tuesday at Pinion Park in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held at Pinion (Rocket) Park in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Eric Anderson and Paul Geimer along with months old Iris Geimer had a tie for top predictor honors in the weekly pace race held at Pinion (Rocket) Park in White Rock at 9 seconds off their predicted time. 

Anderson was also the first finisher in the 3 mile distance with a time of 20:24.

Other accurate predictors were:

  • Jan Velechovsky with a 16 second differential;
  •  Alex Smeltzer, 2, with his father Ryan
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Toppers Soccer Team Wins 2023 Cernicek Tournament!

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The Topper Boys Soccer Team won the 2023 Cernicek Tournament played last weekend at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn makes a save in the shootout during the Capital game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Boys Soccer Team won the 26th annual Cernicek Tournament played last weekend at Sullivan Field.

The Toppers invited seven premier teams to participate in the tournament. The Toppers first game was against the Capital Jaguars, which went into 3 overtimes and a shootout to decide the winner, Read More

This Week In Sports: Sept. 5 To Sept. 9, 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. 5 To Sept. 9, 2023:

Sept. 5 Tuesday

  • Girls Soccer vs Bloomfield Home – 5 p.m.

Sept. 7 Thursday

  • Girls Soccer vs Santa Fe Away – 6 p.m.

Sept. 8 Friday

  • Football vs St. Michael’s Home – 7 p.m. (Teacher Appreciation Night) – Broadcast on the Los  Alamos Daily Post YouTube Channel

Sept. 9 Saturday

  • Boys Soccer vs Santa Fe Home – 1 p.m.
  • Cross Country at Joe Vigil Invite at Alamosa
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Barranca Mesa Elementary School PTO Announces Inaugural Trick-Or-Trot 5K & 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk

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LAPS News:

The PTO for Barranca Mesa Elementary School is hosting its annual Trick-or-Trot 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, Oct. 28 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma Del Escolar. 

The 1 Miler starts at 9 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m. 

Wear your best costume and join in the most fun event of the Halloween season! Monsters of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate. Choose the distance that works best for you and your family.

There will be a “Monster Mash” dance party for all runners and spectators after the running ends. It will include dancing, an award ceremony and prize Read More

LAMS XC Teams Dominate Season Opener At Cleveland

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A pack of LAMS Hawks lead midway through the Boys race. From left, Oliver Mosby, Marcus Kolman, Levi Gibson, Cullen McLean, Zach Gibson and Koen Christensen. Photo by Blake Wood

Michelle Lo was the first Hawk in the Girls race, placing 5th in a time of 15:44. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
Hilltopper XC

The Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Cross Country teams dominated their season opener at Cleveland High School Saturday, Aug. 26. This meet was held concurrently with the high school meet.

The LAMS Boys took nine of the top-10 places, led by Levi Gibson and Marcus Kolman, who placed Read More

Hilltopper XC Teams Deliver Solid Results At Cleveland Meet

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Benjamin Sanchez finished 17th in the Boys Varsity race in a time of 16:44. Photo by Blake Wood

Rebecca Beaux finished 11th in the Girls Varsity race in a time of 20:03. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
Hilltopper XC

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltopper Cross Country teams competed in their season opener at Cleveland High School Saturday, Aug. 26, delivering some solid results on the path to returning to form as the defending State Champions. This was a large meet, with 26 teams and 580 athletes competing across all races on Cleveland’s 5k course.

Anna Wetteland led the Read More

Topper Volleyball Drops Season Opener To Horsemen

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Hannah Bergemann leads the Topper volleyball team out on to the court to face St. Michael’s Lady Horsemen to open their season. The match was played Tuesday evening in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers played a strong game but were unable to overcome the strength of the Horsemen and lost all three sets 16-25, 18-25 and 18-25. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Angelina Passalacqua receives a serve as Raina Passalacqua backs her up. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Maddie Owen makes a diving attempt on a serve in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Hannah Bergemann bats Read More

Parker Is Top Predictor In ACRR Weekly Pace Race

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Runners gather for Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held at the trail at the end of Range Road. Courtesy/ACRR                 
Scene from Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held at the trail at the end of Range Road. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Gannon Parker was 6 seconds off his predicted time for top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR)  weekly pace race held at the trail at the end of Range Road.

Other accurate predictors:

  • Tony Borek with a 30 second differential;
  • Elizabeth Atkins at 49 seconds off;
  • Ryan Smeltzer with a 64 second difference; and
  • Teddy Atkins, Jr recording 70 seconds off.

On the 1 mile course Read More