Sports

PGA/LPGA Professionals Provide Five Lessons to Aspiring Los Alamos Golfers

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LAGC News:

The Los Alamos Golf Course is bringing adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun and affordable way through “Get Golf Ready.” The nationwide initiative is a series of five introductory lessons offered by PGA/LPGA Professionals in a small-group environment April 12,13, 19, 26 and 27 for $99.

“The Get Golf Ready program provides an affordable and rewarding educational experience for those who are interested in learning more about the game of golf,” said Michael Phillips, P.G.A Golf Professional, Sun Country PGA. “The program will provide a casual, yet structured setting Read More

Knights Of Columbus Free Throw State Championship Winners Announced

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Trophies were awarded to this year’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship competitors Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall at Trinity Drive and DP Road. From left, Grand Knight Steve Ciddio, 12-year-old 1st place champion Alicia Gonzales, Fr. Glennon F. Jones, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11-year-old 3rd place champion Eli Iramk-Bent and Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya. First place 14-year-old champion Michaela Vigil-Lujan was competing in Portales so unable to attend Tuesday’s award ceremony. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Pace Race Series Begins 41st Season

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Pace Race runners head out Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
 
People of all ages participated in the Pace Race Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
 
ACRR News:
 
The Atomic City Road Runners Club opened its 41st pace race season Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail with 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 mile distances available.
 
Cecilia Rivenburgh was the top predictor at 6 seconds off her predicted time followed by David Kratzer with a 22 second differential. Jackie Marr was 33 seconds and John Ullmann recorded a 43 second difference.
 
Lexi Tepley was the top 1 mile
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LAHS Girls Golf Team Earns 3rd State Tournament Qualifying Leg

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SPORTS News:

The girls golf team earned their 3rd state tournament team qualifying leg March 31 in the Los Aamos High School Spring Warm-Up Golf Tournament.

This completes the NMAA three-leg qualification requirement, which gives the girls golf team passage to their 3rd sate championship in the last four years. The girls earned two previous legs at the Grants Invitational last October and the Piedra Vista Invitational las October.

In the March 31 tournament, Emma Haines led the charge with an 86 followed by Jennifer Necker with a 91, Faith Koh with a 94 and Emily Johnson with a 98. The girls fired Read More

Runners Raise Funds to Fight Breast Cancer at Run for Her Life Sunday

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Runners and riders race down the sidewalk in Sunday’s Run for Her Life race. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Irene Powell and David Heerschap triumphantly cross the finish line in the 5K. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Racing News:

Aprroximately 90 runners participated in the fourth annual Run For Her Life 5k and 10K race Sunday. The race, presented  by the Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah and Atomic City Roadrunners, raises awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. See race results here.

Racers set their watches as they take off at the starting line.
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LAHS Girls T&F Competes at Cleveland HS

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SPORTS News:
 
The Los Alamos High School Girls Track & Field team competed Saturday at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho. The meet was an all-relays format so all events were either run as traditional relays or scored by combining the individual marks in the event.

Los Alamos finished second overall and had two more State qualifiers. Sophia Galvez qualified in the 3200m (12:10.84) and the 4x400m team of Elena Abeyta, Sienna Ahlers, Clare Ticknor and Hayley Schake ran a qualifying time of 4:12.11.

“It’s been a great start to the season and we hope to continue to improve,”

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Run For Her Life 5K and 10K Race Sunday

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Runners approach the finish line at the 2013 Run For her Life race. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Put on your running (or walking) shoes. At 9 a.m. Sunday, March 30 the Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah  and Atomic City Roadrunners will present the fourth annual Run for Her Life. The event is a 5K and 10K race in Los Alamos to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.

The race will begin at East Park on East Road, also known as N.M. 502. Register at the race for a fee of $30, which net the registrants a t-shirt with the race logo. Register at the event on race day. Those not Read More

Registration Begins for 2014 Slow Pitch Season

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A batter swings at a slow pitch. Courtesy/wikipedia

LA SLOW PITCH News:

Registration is in process for teams wishing to play in the 2014 men’s and women’s slow pitch season.

The season will begin with a pre-season tournament on the weekend of April 26 and April 27. The regular season will begin shortly afterwards.

Games will be played on the adult softball fields at Overlook Park on Mondays – Thursdays in the evenings from the beginning of May until the end of July.

The entry fee for the softball league will be $525 per team. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Los Alamos Slowpitch. Read More

Sheriff’s Association’s High School Golf Scholarship Tournament April 10

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SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION News:

The New Mexico Sheriff’s Association’s High School Golf Scholarship Tournament is noon Thursday, April 10 at Kirtland Air Force in Albuquerque. Lunch is provided.

The proceeds collected by each sheriff in their county are awarded to a local graduating senior. Cost for participating in the tournament is $100 per player. Businesses can sponsor a hole for $150.

For more information, contact Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero at 505.500.5852 or marco.lucero@lacnm.us

To view and print the registration form, click here. To view and print Read More