Sports

Hilltopper Varsity Hockey Plays First Game Of 2014-2015 Season At 5 p.m. Today In Taos

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Hilltopper Hockey Program kicks off its 2014-2015 season at 5 p.m. today in Taos. The game will be broadcast by KRSN.

The team’s coaching staff includes Head Coach Kevin Brake, Assistant Coach Mick Matuszak, Assistant Coach Jeffrey Roach and Assistant Coach Brett Lincoln.

Hilltopper Hockey Team Players:

Seniors

  • #31 Cameron Staples
  • #47 Hudson Davenhall
  • #51 Jason Martinez
  • #56 Sam Ortiz
  • #75 Trevor Matuszak
  • #78 Matthew Ticknor

Juniors

  • #55 Isaac Dunwoody
  • # 71 Cory Schramm
  • #85 Zealand Walterscheid
  • #89 Chris Bond

Sophomores

  • #12 Griffin Matuszak
  • #21 Isaiah Archuleta
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Come Play The Greatest Game On Earth!

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Courtesy/LAHA

LAHA News:

Come and play the Greatest Game on Earth! Registration is open now for the 2014-2015 season of Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA).

LAHA offers hockey at all levels. From our “learn to skate” program for little ones that have never been on the ice before to recreational, non-contact ice hockey, to teams that play in tournaments around the southwest. All levels have an emphasis on skating, stick-handling, and fun. LAHA has a dedicated volunteer staff that runs our programs to safely teach your child the fundamentals of the game.

LAHA rents hockey equipment at a reasonable Read More

Three YMCA Basketball Skills Workshops Begin Saturday

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is hosting three Saturday morning basketball-skill sessions to help new players learn basic skills.

The fundamentals program will be led by Y volunteer coaches and run 9-11 a.m. Nov. 8, 15 and 22 in the YMCA gymnasium at 1450 Iris St. in Los Alamos.

The sessions are open to youth registered for the Y’s Youth Basketball Program, but potential basketball players are welcome to come check it out to see if they want to join. Sessions will be targeted toward youth who have little or no basketball experience and will focus on dribbling, passing, and shooting. Parents need to escort Read More

Ruby K’s Yum Run Race Results

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A large crowd gathered for Saturday’s 10th annual Ruby K’s Yum Run. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
SPORTS News:
 
All proceeds from the 10th Annual Yum Run held Saturday in downtown Los Alamos benefit the LA Cares charity. The Race has always been unique in that all participants have their actual time adjusted by an age factor formula.
 
Top Finishers In The 5K:
  • Duncan Hammon with a 21:09 age factored time.
  • Sophie Chadwick, 9, with a 22:25 age factored time.
 
Top Finishers In The 10K:
  • Blake Wood with a 45:45 age factored time.
  • Lisa Croce with a 54:48
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LAHS XC Does Los Alamos Proud At District Championship

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District Champion Cameron Staples leads the ‘Topper charge up the steepest hill on the course at Friday’s District 2-AAAAA Cross Country Championship. Photo by Blake Wood
 
Greg Ahlers and Forrest White bring it home at the finish. Photo by Blake Wood
 
The ‘Topper Boys display a little Halloween spirit. Photo by Blake Wood

SPORTS News:

It is hard to imagine how Friday afternoon’s District 2-AAAAA Cross Country Championship could have gone better for the ‘Topper Cross Country team. 
 
Both the Boys and Girls teams achieved a perfect score,
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Amy Neal: From Los Alamos To D1 Scene Playing Soccer For University Of Tennessee On National TV

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Amy Neal, No. 14 in Orange, gives the ball the boot. Photo by Andrew Bruckse/Tennessee Athletics

On her home turf, Amy’s about to rip one against Missouri. Photo by Andrew Bruckse/Tennessee Athletics

COMMENTARY: By ARNIE LESHIN

Watch and learn, learn that it’s oh so easy to switch channels on Sundays, especially when your favorite NFL team is driving you batty, causing you to scream at the TV screen, and no other pro game interests you.

So in mid-afternoon this past Sunday, I made the move and found a women’s soccer match that had just begun. A Southeastern Conference contest matching Missouri Read More

CROP Walk/Turkey Trot To Combat Hunger Nov. 23

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COMMUNITY News:

The Annual CROP Walk/Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Los Alamos Middle School.

Sign up will begin at 1 p.m., the event begins at 2 p.m. and participants have the choice of walking or running a 2.5 or 1.7 mile course.

Everyone is eligible to win turkeys and pumpkin pies per a random drawing. Food will be available. T-shirts will be available to those who donate to the CROP Charity.

For more information, call 505.672.1639. Read More