Sports

Toppers Fall To Rio Rancho Rams 0-1

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The Topper soccer team played host to the Rio Rancho Rams Tuesday in a match played on Sullivan field. The teams were evenly matched but in the 47th minute the Rams scored the winning goal. Here Taein Stanfield dribbles the ball past the Ram defenders in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ram defender Micah Brichford slide tackles the ball from James Ito near the Ram’s goal in the 2 nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn catches a shot to prevent a goal in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Diego Sena heads the ball in front of Read More

Los Alamos High School Graduate Carson Hick Named To 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team

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Carson Hick of White Rock has been named to the USA Swimming National Team. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

It was announced Monday, Sept. 8, that Carson Hick of White Rock, 2023 graduate of Los Alamos High School and a junior at the University of Kentucky, has been named to the 2025-26 USA Swimming National Team. 

The men’s team includes 67 of the country’s most elite swimmers and 21 represented universities, Hick being among those selected for his national team debut.

The selection process for the National Team is based purely on times. The six athletes with the fastest times at any qualifying competition Read More

Los Alamos Hilltoppers Swat Highland Hornets 13-0

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers wait to burst onto the field through the banner prepared by the Topper Cheer Team for Friday’s game against the Highlands Hornets at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. It was the Hornets’ homecoming game and the Toppers’ first conference game. The Toppers beat the Hornets 13-0, extending their record to 4-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Dylan Baca lunges into the end zone through the tackle attempt by Jose Tapia for the Toppers’ first touchdown after a long pass catch from quarterback Haden Watkins in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week In Sports: Sept. 16-20, 2025

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, cross-country and 2025 Homecoming events.

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

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Sept. 16 Tuesday

  • Boys Soccer vs Rio Rancho Home – 5 p.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs Rio Rancho Away – 6 p.m.

Sept. 18 Thursday (Homecoming)

  • Girls Soccer vs St. Pius Home – 4 p.m.

Sept. 19 Friday (Homecoming)

  • Football vs Capital Home – 7 p.m.

Sept. 20 Saturday

  • Boys Soccer vs Goddard Home – 2 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Cross
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Toppers Win Match With St. Mike’s Horsemen 4-0

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The Toppers hosted the St Mikes Horsemen to a nonconference match played on Sullivan Field Monday afternoon and won 4-0. The match was close, but the Toppers pulled ahead late in the second half and scored 4 unanswered goals for the win 4-0. Here Connor Lattimore tries to steal the ball from Max Herbert in front of the Horsemen’s goal in the first period. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn makes a goal saving catch in the first period. He made 6 saves for the match. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com

Taelin Stanfield kicks one of the two goals he had for the match. Photo Read More

New Mexico’s Pro Hockey Club Announces Brand Launch

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NMPHC News:

RIO RANCHO — The New Mexico Pro Hockey Club will officially unveil its permanent team name, logos, and identity at a community-wide Permanent Brand Reveal Celebration 5:30–8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

The event marks a major milestone for professional hockey’s return to the region, inviting fans of all ages to join in the festivities and be the first to see the team’s new look. Admission is free and open to the public, with fans encouraged to RSVP in advance at https://www.nmprohockey.com/brand-reveal to help accommodate attendance.

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Toppers Topple Elks 58-20

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The Toppers burst out onto Sullivan Field Thursday evening to play a nonconference game against the Pojoaque Elks. The Elks are a longtime rival and the games are always fast and furious, and this game was no different. It was a penalty-marred chippy contest with 32 penalties and 2 Elks ejected from the game. The Elks had a good first quarter but started to feel the power of the Toppers and just could not keep up with the Toppers for the rest of contest and the Toppers pulled ahead to win 58-20. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com

Quarterback Hayden Watkins hands the ball to Jorden Herrera who had big Read More

This Week In Sports: Sept. 8-13, 2025

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, volleyball and cross-country.

Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Sept. 8, Monday

  • Boys Soccer vs St. Michaels Home – 4 p.m.

Sept. 9, Tuesday

  • Volleyball vs ABQ Academy Away – 6 p.m.

Sept. 11 Thursday

  • Boys Soccer vs Cleveland at ABQ Academy Tournament – 12 p.m.
  • Girls Soccer vs Carlsbad at ABQ Academy Tournament – 4 p.m.

Sept. 12 Friday

  • Football vs Highland Away (Milne) – 7 p.m.
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