Sports

Storm Halts Hilltoppers Football Season Opener In Española

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Sports News:

A torrential rain and lightning storm struck Española this evening, about 5 minutes before the scheduled kickoff time of Los Alamos High School Hilltopper’s season opening football game.

Heavy rains and, more importantly, steady lightning strikes within a couple of miles from the field on the campus of Española Valley High School led to the postponement, which was officially announced at 8:15 p.m.

The Hilltoppers and the Sundevils will now play the opening game at 11 a.m. Saturday in the valley. Read More

Aquatomics Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser A Sweet Success

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COMMUNITY News:

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Aquatomics at the LAA Waffle Breakfast on Aug. 16! We had a fantastic turnout and raised a generous amount that will go toward new team gear for our swimmers.

The event was a true community effort, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support us. It was especially wonderful to see so many of our swimmers volunteering their time and energy, giving parents a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy a warm waffle. Great job!

While it took a team effort to make the event happen, we want to give special Read More

LAHS Boys Soccer Pickleball Event And Fundraiser

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Coach Mike Brown is with players Jason Rodgers (left), John Fung and Brendan French (right) worked hard to raise money and recruit players for the event. Courtesy photo

Boys wrapping up their round robin. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Pajarito Pickleball Club members Scott Parkinson, Dennis WIlhoit and Kristine Coblentz tutored and guided the LAHS soccer boys in play 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9. We are thankful to these pickleballers for their time and guidance.

More than 30 community members, including local barbers Greg and Dave, came to support the pickleball event.

Music was played and pickleball Read More

This Week In Sports: Aug. 22-23, 2025

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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 John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Aug. 22 Friday

  • Football vs Española Away – 7 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Cross Country at Trooper Twilight El Paso

Aug. 23 Saturday

  • Girls Soccer vs ABQ High at APS Metro Tournament (Field 2) – 1 p.m.
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Los Alamos Football Takes On Española Valley Friday Night In 2025 Season Opener

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By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post

Expectations are high for the Los Alamos High School football team heading into the 2025 season coming off one of its best campaigns in recent history.

The Hilltoppers will open their 2025 season Friday night at Española Valley. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Española Valley High School.

In 2024, the Hilltoppers bounced back from a rough start, dropping three straight games in the first three weeks of the season, to reel off eight straight victories. The Hilltoppers finished with a mark of 8-4 before a season-ending Class 5A playoff loss to Gadsden Read More

Los Alamos High School Athletic Director Guy Meyer Named Northeast Region 2024-2025 AD Of The Year

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LAHS Athletic Director Guy Meyer Northeast Region Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News: 

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Athletic Director Guy Meyer has been selected as the Northeast Region Athletic Director of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. 

He was presented the award by the New Mexico Athletic Directors Association during its summer conference recently in Albuquerque. Meyer was nominated by his peers for consideration by the awards committee.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by the NMAA,” Meyer said. “This award also represents Read More

LAHS Girls Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Sponsorship Drive

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Soccer team is inviting the community to be part of their 2025 season through new sponsorship opportunities.

Local businesses and individuals can choose from three levels of support — Premier ($750+), Gold ($500), or Silver ($250) — each offering benefits such as logo placement on the stadium banner, social media shout-outs, and recognition on the team roster card.

In addition, anyone donating $100 or more will receive an official LAHS Soccer t-shirt as a thank-you gift. Donations can be made easily by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

With Read More

New Mexico Games Announces 2025 Athletes Of The Year

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New Mexico’s archery sensation Claire Ortega. Courtesy/NMG 

New Mexico’s tennis star Ronin Reznik. Courtesy/NMG

NMG News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Games (NMG) has announced the 2025 Athletes of the Year, honoring exceptional achievements and inspiring stories in the world of sports. The 2025 Athletes of the Year include archery sensation Claire Ortega and tennis star Ronin Reznik, each embodying the spirit of excellence and perseverance. 

For Ortega, archery has been a lifelong passion. From shooting plastic toy bows as a child to earning gold medals at the state level, her dedication Read More