Sports

Los Alamos High School Volleyball Gears Up

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LAHS News:

Volleyball Open Gym will be held 5:15-7:15 p.m. at Griffith Gym during the week.

Tryout paperwork may be submitted 5:15–5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7.

 Los Alamos High School Girls’ Volleyball Program tryouts for the Fall 2013 Season will be 5-8 p.m., Aug. 12 in Griffith Gym.

Tryouts are open to any girl entering grades 9-12 and parents are welcome to stay and watch. All necessary paperwork will be required prior to participation and may be turned in during open gym Aug. 7 or on the first day of tryouts Aug. 12. 

For more information, contact Head Coach Robin Reynolds at (505) Read More

Aquatomics Swimmers Win State Titles

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Aquatomics swimmers. Courtesy photo

AQUATOMICS News:

With Head Coach John Murphy at the helm, Los Alamos Aquatomics swimmers brought home several State Championship titles from both the 11 & Over Long Course State Championships July 25-28 in Las Cruces and the 10 & Under State Championships July 20-21 in Farmington.

Alex Jaegers with his award. Courtesy photo

Alex Jaegers earned three State Titles, with first place finishes in the 50 Free, 100 Free and 400 Free events. Jaegers also earned the Second Place High Point Award for boys 13-14 for his overall meet performance.

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Aquatomics Swimmers Head to Western Zone

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Max Corliss and Alana Goodwin of the Los Alamos Aquatomics will represent New Mexico at the USA Swimming Western Zone Age-Group Championships. Courtesy photo

LAA News:

Two Los Alamos Aquatomics swimmers have been selected to represent New Mexico Swimming at the USA Swimming Western Zone Age-Group Championships Aug. 7-10 in Roseville, Calif.

Swimmers from California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana will compete.

The Aquatomics swimmers are a part of the New Mexico delegation of 46 swimmers statewide who have qualified to swim in this Read More

Los Alamos Tennis Club Tournament Results

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LATC News:

The Los Alamos Tennis Club held its annual tournament last weekend and at least 40 players participated in the event.

The results of the event are as follows:

  • John Park beat Bob Tonelli 6-1, 6-1 in the men’s A singles final. Park is a prior champion from a few years ago.
  • Gilbert Ratliff and John Charles won over students Forrest White and George Margevicius in the A men’s doubles final 6-4, 6-3.
  • In the B doubles, sisters Gillian and Sidra Hsieh Ratliff edged Joel Williams and Gordon Medford 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
  • Jeena Kim beat Debi Croney in the women’s singles final 6-2, 6-1.
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Kratzer is Top Predictor in Weekly Pace Race

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ACRR News:

David Kratzer was only two seconds off his predicted time in the weekly pace race held at Pinon Park in White Rock.

The Watermelon Run attracted more than 30 participants including the Triatomics Youth Group and all ran a fast three-mile course.

Other accurate predictors included Ted Romero who was four seconds off and also was the top finisher in the three mile run with a time of 19:38. Roxana Candia had a six second differential followed by Tom Sandford at 12 seconds off.

Jacob Thompson was the fastest finisher on the one mile course at 6:27 and Reynie Benelli was the best

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Los Alamos Triathlon Weekend Aug. 17-18

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COUNTY News:

Join the Los Alamos County Recreation Division Aug. 17, for the oldest continuously running triathlon, the 39th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon.

The race consists of a 20K bike with challenging climbs and great scenery. Then into the pool (feet first) for a 400 meter swim; and finish with a 5K run from the Aquatic Center to the First Baptist Church on Diamond Drive and back.

The event is around the corner, just three weeks away, so sign up now and bring along a friend or two. After the event there will be awards, food and lots of give-a-ways. Participants can download the registration form Read More

All Star Volleyball Results Are In

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SPORTS News:

In the 2A/3A All Star Volleyball Game, the South won Game 1 (25-18.) The North won Game 2 (25-19.) The North won Game 3 (25-16.) The North won the match 2-1.

In the 1A/1B All Star Volleyball Game, best of three series, the South won Game 1 (25-16.) In Game 2, the South won (25-17) The South won the match 2-0.  

In the Class 4A/5A All Star Volleyball Game, the North won Game 1 (26-24.) The North won Game 2 (25-20.) The North won the match 2-0. Read More

Seeking Players for Los Alamos Jr. Golf Booster Fundraiser

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LAJGB News:

 The Los Alamos Jr. Golf Booster Fundraiser is set for 1 p.m. Shotgun Sat., Aug. 10 .

Entry: $50 includes prizes and dinner after the round. All entries will go entirely to the Jr. Golf Association. It will help offset the cost of the LAHS Golf Team and Los Alamos Jr. Golf Programs. (Entry does not include green fees or cart.)

Format: Team Quota

Stroke play. This is a great format for any level of player. Players with 36 handicap or higher will not be required to get any points. So any points they make is a plus for your team.

Each team is required to get to a certain number of points or quota Read More

Sixteen Athletes Qualify for State Games

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Los Alamos Senior Olympians who competed in the State Games, front row from left, Jackie Peckham, Dave Delanoy,  Inez Ross (the dummy) and Susan Krohn. Back row from left, Ernie Bryant, Ann ReVelle, Abel Castillo, Bob Weeks, Cy Jakubowski and Ted Williams. Not present: Richard Thompson, Jr., and Timothy Johnson.

Senior Olympics News:

Local qualifiers include (* indicates an athlete who went on to the State Games):

Mary Billen (road race and track); Ernie Bryant* (pickleball); Margie Candler (airgun); Abel Castillo* (horseshoes, rec events, shuffleboard, table tennis); Dave Delanoy* Read More