Sports

LAHS Men’s Volleyball Team Kicks Off Inaugural Season

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Members of the newly formed Hilltopper Men’s Volleyball Team include Ewan Arnold, Kenneth Linn, Kellen Berstein, Andrew Johnson, Evan Martinez. Logan Perez, Emil Zaiduni, Benjamin Segler, Diego Hinojosa, Lenny Zhao, Ravijit Khalsa, Troy Makela, Antoni Galassi, Quintin Madsen, Tyghe Tripp, Shiv Antar Khalsa and Matthew Daniels. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Men’s Volleyball Team kicked off its inaugural season with wins over Volcano Vista and Atrisco Heritage. They are one of 19 teams around the state that have launched a men’s volleyball program. Read More

Hilltoppers Varsity Softball Falls To Cardinals 7-9

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Mikaela Guillen snags a short pop up for an out. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Hannah Bergeman fields a ground ball and makes the throw to first base for the out. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity softball team hosted the Robertson Cardinals Monday afternoon at Hope Field.

Despite some gusty winds, the Toppers held their own on both offense and defense in a very close matchup.

The Toppers rallied in the 7th inning but came up short with a final score of 9-7 in favor of the Cardinals.

Nadia Cedilla winds up for a pitch in the 4th Read More

Purgatory Hosts 2023 Pond Skim Event Sunday April 9

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2023 Pond Skim April 9 at Purgatory. Courtesy photo

2023 Pond Skim April 9 at Purgatory. Courtesy photo

PURGATORY News:

The 2023 Pond Skim event will take place 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 9 with live music, beer, outrageous competition and costumes. The pond skim will take place 12:30-3 p.m. at Purgatory.

Sunday also marks the end of daily operations at Purgatory. Purgatory will be open weekends only, April 15-16 and 22-23 (Saturday/Sunday operations). The mountain is currently 100% open with a 92-inch base and 371 inches of snowfall total this year. It’s been an epic season Read More

Scenes From Topper Tennis Teams At Santa Fe Tournament

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Cameron McDonald returns a ball to his Taos opponent in a match held Saturday at the Santa Fe High School tennis courts. McDonald made it to the boys #2 singles consolation finals. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Alea Kretz goes high to return a ball to her Capitol opponent in a match held Saturday at the Capitol High School tennis courts. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Spencer Urbatsch returns a serve from their Taos opponent as William Dale backs him up. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sabrina Kelley returns a volley to her opponent from Los Lunas. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Hilltoppers Varsity Baseball Sweep Taos In Double Header

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Wyatt Guffee at bat in the second game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Diego Rodriguez throws a pitch in the first game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity baseball team was on the road this weekend for a District double header against the Taos Tigers.

Both games were dominated by the Toppers who defeated the Tigers 12-1 in the first game and 12-4 in the second.

The Toppers will play their next game at 4 p.m. Wednesday at home.

Wyatt Guffee catches a long pop fly in the second game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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Hilltoppers Varsity Softball Wins Double Header Over Taos

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Hannah Bergeman connects during her at bat in the first game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Abagail DeHerrera fields a ground ball at second base. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers varsity softball team traveled to Taos Saturday for a District double header against the Taos Lady Tigers.

Both games were lopsided in favor of the Toppers who won the first game 16-1 and the second game 17-3.

The Toppers will host Las Vegas Robertson at home at 4 p.m. Monday. The game will be broadcast on the Los Alamos Daily Post YouTube channel.

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This Week In Sports: April 3 To April 8, 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 Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Monday April 3-8:

April 3 Monday

  • Softball vs Robertson Home – 4 p.m.

April 5 Wednesday

  • Softball vs Moriarty Home – 4 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Moriarty Home 4 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

April 6 Thursday

  • Track & Field Storm Relays at Cleveland

April 7 Friday

  • Tennis at ABQ Academy Tournament

April 8 Saturday

  • Softball vs Pojoaque Home
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Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Extends Season To April 16

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Sipapu extends season to April 16. Courtesy/Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort

SKI News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort announced Friday it is extending its season to April 16.

With 184″ this season, and a 46″ base, the resort has ample snow to make it into mid-April. Originally slated to close April 9, Sipapu has added what it has dubbed a wildcard weekend into the schedule, with tickets starting at just $9 at www.sipapu.ski.

“Such great conditions and cold weather have made spring skiing the best it’s been in years,” General Manager John Paul Bradley said. “Let’s get every turn Read More

Scenes From Toppers Win Against Española Sundevils

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Zach Gonzales was the leadoff pitcher in a game played Wednesday afternoon against the Española Sundevils in Española. The Toppers won with a score of 14-5. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Second baseman Maddox Martinez catches the throw in time to tag Tyler Lomayma out in the 4th inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gavin Mitchell reaches for the ball, but it came late for the tag and Tyler Lomayma was safe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More