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Hilltopper Boys Basketball Team Loses To Mesa Vista 44-62

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Beau Ward drives the lane for a layup basket in the game hosted by the Los Alamos High School boys basketball team Saturday afternoon against the Mesa Vista Trojans played in Griffith Gymnasium. The high-energy match was back and forth, but the Toppers struggled to answer the Trojans relentless attacks. In the third quarter Lan Frazier got hot with several 3pt shots but couldn’t overcome the lead the Trojans had built. The final score was 44-62. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Mateo Montoya makes a breakaway layup. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Dylan Baca drives the lane for Read More

Topper Boys Basketball Beats ATC Phoenix 51-40

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Dylan Baca works the ball down court in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Josh Matteson and Jayden Apodaca reach for a loose ball under the Topper basket in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sports News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper boys basketball team won its game against the Academy for Technology and Classics [Santa Fe] played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers started slow and trailed for much of the first half, but improved their shooting in the second half and pulled away to win 51-40.

Lan Frazier gets a shot off past the defense Read More

9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament Friday Jan. 23 Through Sunday Jan. 25

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COUNTY News:

Desert Sol Inline & Hockey is hosting the 9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament.

The tournament runs from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

This year’s tournament features three divisions of four teams each:

  •  Advanced;
  • Intermediate; and
  • Novice Divisions.
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Topper Girls Basketball Defeat Capitol Jaguars 56-33

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Aaliyah Chavez takes control of the ball and prepares to pass the ball to Javaya Davison under the basket. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Topper Girls Basketball team hosted the Capitol Jaguars Wednesday night in Griffith Gym. The game was close as the teams were evenly matched, but the Toppers pulled away in the 2nd half to secure the victory 56-33.

Kohynn Young gets a shot off in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Camden Shunk faces of against defender Elsa Gomez in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper defense of Aaliyah Chavez Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 13-17, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have boys and girls swimming/diving, basketball and wrestling events at home and away.

The Topper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Jan. 13 Tuesday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Academy Quad 3 Invite TBD
  • Girls Basketball vs Robertson Home – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs ABQ Academy Away – 7 p.m.

Jan. 15 Thursday

  • Boys Basketball vs Academy for Technology and Classics Home – 7 p.m.

Jan. 16 Friday

  • Girls/Boys
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Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament Begins Friday

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The Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament begins Friday night. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has joined forces with the University of New Mexico and the Los Alamos Hockey Association to bring College Weekend back to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

College teams taking part in this year’s three-day Tournament:

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • University of New Mexico (UNM 
  • North Ridge (CSUN)
  • Michigan State University (MSU)

Tournament Schedule Jan 2026:

  • To be determined

When

  • Friday, Jan. 16, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 17, 12-9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 18,
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New Mexico Activities Association’s 2026-2028 Classification And Alignment Brings Changes To Los Alamos High School Athletics

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LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer

LAPS News:

The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) classification and alignment for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years has brought a few changes to the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) athletics schedules.

LAHS football is competing in District 1-5A, along with Capital High School, Cibola High School, Highland High School, Los Lunas High School, Miyamura High School, Piedra Vista High School and Santa Fe High School.

“Over the last few years, Hilltopper football has proven to be one of the best teams in the state,” Athletic Director Guy Meyer said. Read More

Tonight’s Topper Girls Basketball Game Postponed

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LAHS News:

Tonight’s Los Alamos High School girls’ basketball games vs. Valencia High School have been postponed as a precaution due to the weather forecast. The safety of the athletes and fans is a number one priority.

The games are rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 9. The freshmen will play at 4 p.m., followed by JV at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m.

Go to https://www.laschools.net/departments/athletics for ticket information and to view schedules. Read More

Belen Eagles Crush Topper Boys Basketball Monday 39-81

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys Topper basketball team played host to the Belen Eagles Monday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers fell behind early in the game, unable to close the gap. The Eagles’ fast offense and strong defense were more than the Toppers could handle, and they fell 39-81, bringing their record to 3-11. Here, Josh Matterson goes up for a shot in the 2nd half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau powers his way through the Eagles’ defense to score in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Noah Romero blocks Pablo Aguilar’s shot Read More

Los Alamos High Flyers Competitive Gymnastics Teams Shine At Start Of New Season

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The Los Alamos High Flyers Gymnastics Level 4 Girls team winning the 3rd place Team Trophy at the Rio Rancho competition, from left, Coach Svetlana Shurikhin, Aly Lppez, Cece Gulsby, Harmony Cutter, Lucy Meierbachtol, Ava Zadina, Grace Waters, Nina Gyrya, Zoie Romero and Coach David Vosburgh. Courtesy/LAHFG

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High Flyers competitive gymnastics teams are off to a great start this season. The competitive teams, comprised this year of 60 athletes ranging in age from 5 to 17, are collectively expected to compete in 19 competitions over the course of the competitive season. Read More