Sports

LAHS Students Compete in National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships

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Young shooters and coaches from left, Chris Bond, Alan Bond, Josh Smith, David Smith, JoAnna O’Neill, Mike O’Neill, Chris Luchini, Kes Luchini and Kathy Smith. Photo by Katie Hoyne

SPORTS News:

Five Los Alamos High School students competed in the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships last week in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Chris Bond, Kes Luchini, JoAnna O’Neill, David Smith and Josh Smith participated in the shotgun event, which consisted of one day of training and two days of competition with shooters from all over the United States. Coaches Mike O’Neill,

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Snow Is Best Predictor In Ski Hill Race

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Courtesy/ACRR
Courtesy/ACRR
 
ACRR News:
 
Mary Snow was only 8 seconds off her predicted time in the July 15 Atomic City Road Runners’ weekly pace race held on the trail across the road from the Pajarito Ski Lodge. 
 
Ted Romero has a 13 second differential and was also the fastest runner on the 3 mile course with a time of 23:33. Other top predictors were Paul Elkins at 33 seconds off and John Ullmann with a 43 second difference.
 
In the 3 mile race, the top female was Roxana Candia recording a 27:21. The top 2 mile trail participants were Melina Burnside with a time
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Los Alamos Aquatomics Place Third at State

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Los Alamos Aquatomics team members and coaches. Courtesy/LAA

LAA News:

The Los Alamos Aquatomics placed third out of 19 teams and second among boys at the New Mexico Swimming 10 & under Championship meet in Farmington July 19-20, 2014. 

The team, comprised of two eight & under girls, and eight 10 & under boys posted some impressive best times and great relay swims.

Leading the team was Ming-Yuan Lo, 9, who won the 100 meter freestyle, and placed second in 50 and 100 meter butterfly and 50 meter freestyle. He capped off a stellar meet with a third in the 200 meter Individual Medley Read More

Los Alamos Precision Rifle Team Competes at National 3 Position Air Rifle Championships

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Los Alamos Precision Rifle Team members from left, JoAnna O’Neill, David Murphy, Samuel Wolfe, Holly Hayes and Samantha Miller. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

It has been a busy summer for the Los Alamos Precision Rifle Team. After a long road to qualify including matches in Albuquerque, Piedra Vista and Salt Lake City (Regional), the team was invited to compete June 26-28 at the National 3 Position Air Rifle Championships at the CMP facility at Camp Perry Ohio.

The qualification process began in December with the firing a submission of postal targets. The team then needed to place well in a shoulder Read More

Los Alamos ‘Green’ Team Captures District 1 Title

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The Los Alamos ‘Green’ team had an impressive week by going undefeated and outscoring their opponents 50-2 as they captured the District 1 Title Sunday in a win against Espanola Red. Courtesy photo

The ‘Gold Team’ achieved a record of two wins and one loss before being eliminated by Espanola Red. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos County (Los Alamos and White Rock Little Leagues combined) fielded two teams of 9-10 year-old who participated in the New Mexico District 1 post-season tournament last week at Lucero Center Fields in Espanola.

Both teams competed throughout Read More

YMCA Holds Wrestling Clinic July 28-Aug. 1

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris St., will hold a Wrestling Skills Clinic coached by Steve DiMarino 9-10:30 a.m., July 28 to Aug. 1, for children ages 5-12 (matched by ability).

The cost is $40 per child. Scholarships are available through the United Way of Northern New Mexico and YMCA Annual Strong Kids Campaign.

For more information, visit www.laymca.org or call the Y at 505.662.3100. Read More

Los Alamos/White Rock Little League Baseball & Softball Sweep District!

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The 11-12 Baseball All-Stars from left, Logan Bishop, Coach Lance Eaton, Antonio Gonzales, Arthur Steinkamp, Coach Alex Garcia, Jacob Benelli, Jakob Castille, Luke Kirkland, Hunter Swavely, Coach Craig Chavez, Jaxson Martines, Bryson Ballew, Marin Kelly, Luc Chavez and Walker Eaton. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos/White Rock 11-12 Baseball All Star team won the 2014 District Tournament in Santa Fe Saturday, beating Espanola 20-0 to win the District title.

They are now headed to play in the State Baseball Tournament in Carlsbad, which starts July 18. The LALL and WRLL combined Read More

BBBS Charity Golf Tournament July 26

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­­BBBS News:

The Los Alamos Golf Course is hosting the “Drive For Matches” Golf Tournament, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties.

The event is 11 a.m. to  6 p.m., with tee-off at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 26. This event will help BBBS support existing matches and goes toward matching more local children with caring adult mentors.

The cost is $100 per individual or $400 for a team of four. The price also includes greens fees, driving range access and range balls, golf-cart, 18 holes of golf, dinner and awards. There will also be opportunities to win a hole-in-one Read More

Triatomics Splash n Dash #2 Results Announced

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A swimmer cuts through the water at a previous Splash n Dash event. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Results for this summer’s second Triatomics Splash n Dash are in and listed below. The next Splash n Dash is set for July 23. Registration opens at 6:20 p.m., instructions at 6:50 p.m. and the first swimmer is off at 7 p.m. sharp.

Participation is free but limited to the first 75 athletes.

There will be an award at Splash n Dash #4 for anybody who participates in three or more of the Splash n Dashes this summer.

Triatomics Splash n Dash #2 Results:

Long Course:

Number Name Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time

  • A16
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