Sports

Topper Girls & Boys Wrestling Teams Compete At State

Jade Blackhart stands on the 4th place winner’s podium in the Girl’s 145-Pound Weight Class competition. Photo by Kimberly Engelking

Jackson Blair stands on the 3rd place winner’s podium in the Boy’s 160-Pound Weight Class Competition. Photo by Kimberly Engelking

LAHS Topper Wrestling News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Girls and Boys wrestling teams competed at the State Competition in Rio Rancho.

Jade Blackhart came in 4th place at the State Tournament this year. This was a special moment for her, fulfilling her goal for the year.

“We are proud of the eight young women who represented Read More

Local Coach Bob Scott Speaks To Students In Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports Classes At LAHS

Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Coach Scott spoke about his athletic background, teaching and coaching experiences, sports and health, and his philosophy of coaching. He shared lots of great stories, spoke about former students he coached and fielded questions from the students. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Local Coach Bob Scott speaking today with students and answering questions in teacher Lori Thompson’s English Literature/Sports classes at Los Alamos High School. Read More

Toppers Win To Stay In 2023 District Playoffs!

Josiah Fresquez had a big night Tuesday scoring 28 points to lead the Toppers to victory over the Pojoaque Elks played in Ben Lujan Gymnasium in Pojoaque. The Toppers led the game throughout and managed to hang on in the closing minutes to win 64-60. They will continue in post season play against the Española Devils 6 p.m. today in Española. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Niko Garcia was a force on both offense and defense and scored 13 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

For the second straight game, Josiah Fresquez had a big night Read More

LASG Announces Results Of Recent Tournaments

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Diamond teammates. Courtesy/LASG

LASG Silver teammates. Courtesy/LASG

LASG Bronze teammates. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) girls team competed in several meets this season including Gravitational Invitational, which G-Force Gymnastics Academy in Albuquerque hosted Jan. 14, and Snowflake Invitational, which LASG hosted Feb. 4. See https://ladailypost.comla-school-of-gymnastics-hosts-42nd-annual-snowflake-meet/

LASG has competed strongly in the meets. For Gravitational Invitational, Diamond team, Read More

This Week In Sports Update: Feb. 23-25, 2023

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 LAHS updated Sports Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 25:

Feb. 23 Thursday

  • Softball vs Belen Home – 4 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post Youtube Channel  

Feb. 25 Saturday 

  • Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 10 a.m.
  • Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 12 p.m.
  • Girls Basketball District Championship vs TBA Home –
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This Week In Sports: Feb. 21-25, 2023

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 Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 25:

Feb. 21 Tuesday

  • Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Feb. 23 Thursday

  • Softball vs Belen Home – 4 p.m.

Feb. 25 Saturday

  • Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 10 a.m.
  • Baseball vs Del Norte Away – 12 p.m.
  • Girls Basketball District Championship vs TBA Home– 6 p.m.
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LA Boys Advance In 2-4A Tournament With Big Win

Niko Garcia takes a shot under the Topper basket; he scored 19 points for the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Josiah Fresquez gets a shot away as Cade tries to block. He had 14 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By Mike Cote
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

The top-scoring Los Alamos tandem of Niko Garcia and Josiah Fresquez combined for 13 points in the second quarter as the Hilltopper boys basketball team routed Moriarty in the opening round of the District 2-4A tournament.

Garcia hit a pair of 3-pointers and Fresquez added another one as the Hilltoppers rolled Read More