Sports

Boys District Golf Title Returns To Los Alamos After Strong Performance By Hilltopper Boys Golf Team

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Team Picture from left to right: Angus Smith, Javan Rael, Lincoln Hoffer, Noah Romero, Mikey Velasquez-Saiz. Photo by Jason Romero

Javan Rael chips onto hole #16 Monday. Photo by Jason Romero

By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach

After a 7 year hiatus, the District Championship title once again returns to Los Alamos. On Monday 5/4 the Hilltopper boys traveled to Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course in Albuquerque for the NMAA District 2 4A Boys Championship Tournament. 

The Hilltoppers played well and recorded a team score of 311 securing the District title ahead of Albuquerque Academy (328) and Hope Christian Read More

LAHS Track & Field Completes 2026 Regular Season In Fine Fashion At Larry Baca Memorial Invitational

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Riley Fensin ran both the 100 m hurdles and 300 m hurdles. Photo by Blake Wood

Tevi Funaki threw the discus 133’9″ to qualify for the State Championship. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

The LAHS Track & Field teams completed their regular season in fine fashion at the Larry Baca Memorial Invitational (aka Home Meet) at Sullivan Field in Los Alamos on Saturday, May 2.  The Hilltopper Girls won the meet with score of 134-45 over 4A rival Artesia.  The Boys were second to Artesia, 97-129.  There were 14 teams competing.

New State Qualifying marks Read More

LAHS Track & Field To Host 2-AAAA District Meet Friday

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LAHS will host the 2-AAAA District Track and Field Meet Friday at Sullivan Field. Photo by Blake Wood

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School will host the 2-AAAA District Track and Field Meet starting at 3 p.m., Friday, May 8 at Sullivan Field.

Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for students (K-12), military and seniors (age 65 and older) and must be purchased through HomeTown at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/losalamos/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

There are no cash ticket sales for this event. No regular season passes (including student and staff passes) Read More

Los Alamos High School Girls Lacrosse Club Completes Strong Second Season

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2026 Los Alamos High School Girls Lacrosse Team. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School girl’s lacrosse club team wrapped up its second season this spring, continuing to build momentum for one of the fastest-growing sports opportunities for young women in Northern New Mexico.

At the high school level, girls’ lacrosse remains a developing sport statewide, with just four teams competing: Los Alamos, Duke City Scorpions (Albuquerque), Santa Fe Prep, and Santa Fe Turquoise Thunder. Despite the limited number of teams, the level of play continues to rise each year, and Los Alamos Read More

Mountain Club Swimmers Compete In 2026 Spring Finale And State Championships

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Mountain Club swimmers in 2026 NM Swimming Spring Finale. Courtesy photo
Mountain Club swimmers in 2026 NM Swimming Short Course State Championship. Courtesy photo
By ANNA ZHANG
Coach
Mountain Club

Mountain Club swimmers delivered an exceptional performance across two major competitions this spring, capturing a fourth consecutive team title at the New Mexico Swimming Spring Finale and following it with a strong showing at the New Mexico Short Course Championships.

Fourth Straight Title at the 2026 New Mexico Spring Finale

The Finale was held Feb. 28–March 1 at the Santa Fe Community Center Read More

Updated This Week In Sports: May 4–May 9, 2026

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Sports News:

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

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

May 4 Monday

  • Girls/Boys Golf NMAA District Tournament at Arroyo del Oso – TBA

May 6 Wednesday

  • Girls/Boys Tennis State Championships at UNM – TBA

May 8 Friday

  • NMAA Baseball State 1st Round Playoffs vs ABQ Academy Away – 4 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Track and Field District Championship Los Alamos – TBA

May 9 Saturday

  • NMAA Baseball State 1st Round Playoffs vs ABQ Academy Away – 10 a.m.
  • NMAA Baseball State 1st
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New Mexico Activities Association Highlights 2026 NMAA Spring State Championship Event

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NMAA News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2026 Spring State Championships.

Details:

Track & Field 

Official Championship Name:

2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico NMAA State Track and Field Championships

Tickets:

Day Pass (All Ages): $16 (will be $20 with UNM fees: Re-Entry Allowed)

Adults: $11 (will be $15 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)

Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $7 (will be $10 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)

*Increased ticket prices at the University Read More

Topper Soccer Academy Back This Summer, Registration Now Open

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Soccer program will host its annual Topper Soccer Academy this summer at Sullivan Field, offering a fun and engaging experience for young athletes in the community.

The camp will take place during two sessions, July 6-8 and Aug. 3-5, and is open to children ages 3-13. Participants will be grouped by age, with Mini Toppers (ages 3-5) and Toppers in Training (ages 5-13), allowing players to develop skills in an age-appropriate environment.

Led by LAHS girls soccer players, the academy focuses on skill development, teamwork, and creating a positive Read More

Los Alamos Tennis Wins Big At 2026 District Individual Tournament In Taos

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Back row from left, Coach Travis Gibson, Cullen McLean, Zachary Gibson, Aditya Viswanathan, Mike Wirkowski, Julia Robel, Alea Kretz, Vivian Haigh, Olivia Hamilton, Lucia Rudin, Coach Timur Khazratkulov and Coach Hari Viswanathan. Front row from left, Luke Gibson, Logan Swickley, Levi Gibson, Coach Lindsay Gibson, Caris Hatler and Lorrin Fordham. Courtesy photo

Individual medalists from left, first place Luke Gibson, second place Holden Harvey-Romero, third place Levi Gibson. Courtesy photo

By TRAVIS GIBSON
LAHS/LAMS Tennis Coach

Los Alamos Tennis had a strong presence at the district Read More

Topper Boys Volleyball Wins Both Sets Against Volcano Vista

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The Volcano Vista Boys volleyball teams came to Los Alamos to play the Los Alamos boys volleyball team in matches played in Griffith Gym Tuesday afternoon. The Toppers played the VV JV in two sets and won both. Then the Toppers played two sets against the VV varsity and lost both, but not by much. All the action was very entertaining, and the Toppers held their own against the stronger seasoned team. Pictured: Ewan Arnold goes up for the block of the spike attempt by the VV player in the second set of the JV match. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Samuel Parda playing in the Libero position makes Read More