Sports

Toppers Pickup Big Win At Home Against Moriarty Pintos

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Josiah Fresquez leads the Toppers onto the court for a must win game with the Moriarty Pintos Saturday night in Griffith Gym. He was a key factor in the 48-43 win scoring 11 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Niko Garcia again was the leading scorer of the game with 22 points. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Post

The visiting Moriarty Pintos, who have struggled in District 2-4A play, weren’t expected to be much trouble for the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys basketball team Friday night.

Instead, the Pintos led for most of the ballgame and had Read More

LASG Host 42nd Annual Snowflake Meet

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Katelyn Martinez preforms a cast as she flies over the uneven parallel bars during her routine Saturday at the LASG 42nd annual Snowflake Meet. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News: 

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) hosted it largest home meet of the year Saturday at 555 North Mesa Road.

The meet drew 120 participants from six teams in New Mexico and Colorado.

Established in 1976, Los Alamos School of Gymnastics became a non-profit 501c3 organization in 1984.

LASG strives to teach children, not a sport or activity. The sport of gymnastics is the key activity through which LASG

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2023 Senior Recognition Night Honors LAHS Varsity Hockey

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The 2023 Los Alamos High School Varsity Hockey Team seniors were honored during ‘Senior Recognition Night’ Friday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Honorees include Brian Dors, Joe Dunwoody, Jack Fisher, Ty Hinojosa, Callum Mitchell, Cameron Remde and Jake Sorenson. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

Members of the Los Alamos High School Varsity Hockey Team were honored Friday during “Senior Recognition Night” at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

About Seniors Recognized:

Brian Dors – Brian is a Boston Bruins hockey fan and has been playing since he was 3 years old. His fondest Read More

LA Can’t Stop Elks’ Best Player In 14-Point Home Loss

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Rick Valdez and Serafin Mendez face off at the start the game between the Toppers and Elks Tuesday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Elks were victors 65-51. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Eddie Gartz takes a shot over the block attempt by Tobias Velasquez in the second half, he had 6 points. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos boys basketball team simply had no answer for one of the most prolific scorers to ever come out of Pojoaque Valley.

Derek Sanchez dropped in 37 points for the Pojoaque Valley Elks as they cruised to a 65-51 victory Read More

Toppers Close In On Clinching District Title With Road Win

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Tara McDonald controls the tipoff to start the game against the Pojoaque Valley Elkettes played in the Ben Lujan Gymnasium in the valley. The Toppers took control of the game from the tipoff and won 49-37. McDonald scored 8 points for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

GG Romero drives between Amaya Gonzalez and Lauren Salazar on her way to the basket. She scored 14 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

 

By MIKE COTE
Sports
Los Alamos Daily Post

While it seemed the Los Alamos Hilltopper girls basketball team dictated the action Thursday night, the Hilltoppers Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 2023

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

So far, we are off to a good start in 2023. A series of storms swept through New Mexico in January, bringing much-needed snow to the mountains. Snowpacks in the Rio Chama and Jemez River watersheds are above normal. There’s some good moisture in the soil, although it could be better at lower elevations. Streamflows are near, at or above normal.

February usually sees some warmer temperatures and some thawing of the ground, especially at lower elevations. There is the feeling that winter is losing its grip. Don’t be fooled because there can Read More

LAHS Cheer Team Wins NMSU Spirit Championship!

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The LAHS Cheer Team poses with Assistant Coach Nancy Sandoval, left, and Head Coach Lauren Sandoval, right, after winning first place in the All Girls Game Division at the NMSU Spirit Championship. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Cheer Team garnered first place last weekend at the New Mexico State University Spirit Championship competition.

The team competed in the All Girls Game Day division in which they performed a band chant dance, situational sideline, cheer and the school fight song.

“I am extremely proud of this team,” Coach Lauren Sandoval said. “They’ve Read More

LAHS Athletes Tara McDonald, Kayli Lincoln And Diego Rodriguez Sign College Letters Of Intent

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Los Alamos High School athletes signing letters of intent today from left, Tara McDonald with Utah Tech in St. George, Utah. She plans to major in sports medicine or sports management and will play soccer. Kayli Lincoln signed with Masters University in Santa Clarita, Calif. Her major is undetermined but she will run track. Diego Rodriguez signed with Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburton, Okla. He plans to study physical therapy and play baseball. Photo John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week In Sports: Feb. 2 – Feb. 4, 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 Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023:

Feb. 2 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel

Feb. 3 Friday

  • Hockey vs Albuquerque Home – 6:45 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
  • Boys Wrestling District Duals at Moriarty – TBA
  • Girls Wrestling Regionals at Farmington
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