Sports

Earn $2,500 for LAHS Through ‘Rally4Rewards’

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LAHS News:

U.S Bank is a supporter of high school athletics/activities and has been a major sponsor of the NMAA for many years now.

In addition to serving as the title sponsor of the State Football, Basketball and Track Championships, U.S. Bank has also served as a large contributor to the NMAA Foundation.

Now, they are taking this even further with Monday’s launch of the “Rally4Rewards” program.

Through this program, U.S. Bank will be donating $2,500 to six different NMAA member schools. One school from each classification (B-5A) will be rewarded with a piece of this special $15,000 Read More

Runners Brave High Winds at Run For Her Life Sunday

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Runners cross the finish line at Run for Her Life. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Runners leave the starting gate at Run For Her Life Sunday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Staff report:
 
Strong winds did nothing to dampen enthusiasm at the 3rd Annual Run For Her Life Race held Sunday, April 14 at East Park.
 
Runners from as far away as Montana took part in the 5K and 10K races, which raise funds for breast cancer research.
 
The Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah, Los Alamos Jewish Center and Atomic City Roadrunners sponsered Sunday’s event. 
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Hilltopper Softball Wins Double Header Vs. Capital 16-0,10-0

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Kiana Zerr beats throw into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk

Kiana Zerr greated at home plate after home run hit. Photo by Alan Kirk

Krysta Salazar slides into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk

Kristin Christensen tagged at home plate. Photo by Alan Kirk

Emilee Jones stretches to make catch for out. Photo by Alan Kirk

Erin Kirk makes catch at 1st for out. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More

Los Alamos Runner Completes Marathon des Sables

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Los Alamos runner Garth Reader joins 1,000 others crossing the Sahara in the 28 Annual Marathon des Sables last week. Photo by Cimbaly E. Sampers, courtesy of

Marathon des Sables official website

Staff report:

Los Alamos runner Garth Reader has completed the timed portion of the 28 Annual Marathon des Sables (Marathon of Sands.)

The six-day, 156 mile ultra-marathon (the equivalent of six regular marathons) is considered the toughest foot race on earth.

Competitors from all over the world travel to Morocco to race across the Sahara desert, in 110-degree temperatures.

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Fight Breast Cancer at Run for Her Life April 14

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Runners race for the finish line during the 2012 Run for Her Life. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Put on your running (or walking) shoes. At 9 a.m. Sunday, April 14 the Los Alamos Chapter of Hadassah, the Los Alamos Jewish Center and Atomic City Roadrunners will present the third 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.

This is the only race specifically targeting breast cancer to be held in Los Alamos. This year, 1.3 million people will be diagnosed with breast Read More

Romero is Tops in Weekly Pace Race

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Roy Cope braves Tuesday’s snow for the weekly pace race. Courtesy Photo
 
ACRR News:
 
There were 10 dedicated, hard core Atomic City Road Runners at the snowy, cold Sewer Plant Road run Tuesday afternoon. 
 
The best predictor of the night was Ted Romero with a delta of 42 seconds. Ted also was the fastest runner on the 3-mile course with a time of 20:58. 
 
The fastest runner and best predictor on the 1-mile course was Linda Vance with a time of 9 minutes and 53 seconds, and an adjusted delta of 60 seconds off her predicted time. 
 
The fastest male runner
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Arriba Sol 17 Wins AAU Grand Prix Tournament

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The Arriba Sol 17’s are made up of players from Los Alamos and Espanola Valley high schools. Top row from left, Espanola Valley players Elana Salazar, Christina Naranjo and Jackie Avitia and Los Alamos players Samantha Melton and Brianna Montano. Bottom row from left, Espanola Valley players Celina Naranjo, Victoria Valdez and Samantha Fredricks. Courtesy photo

ARRIBA SOL 17 News:

The Arriba Sol 17 Volleyball team, made up of players from Espanola Valley and Los Alamos high schools,   traveled to Las Vegas, Nev., April 5-6 for the Las Vegas AAU Grand Prix Tournament.

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Boys Atomic Tumblers Compete at State Championship

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Daniel Fryer competes on pommel horse at State Championship. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

The boys’ competitive team from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics competed in the 2013 New Mexico Boys State Championship in Albuquerque on March 16th and 17th.

Level 5 Senior Division

Philo Shelton earned an all-around score of 51.95, placing seventh. Shelton earned an 8.9 (8th) on floor, 9.1 (7th) on pommel horse, 8.1 (8th) on rings, 9.35 (8th) on vault, 8.8 (6th) on parallel bars, and 7.7 (8th) on high bar.

Philo Shelton competes on the high bar at State Championship. Courtesy/LASG

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K of C Recognizes Free Throw State Champs

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Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya, left, and Grand Knight Ray Chavez with Free Throw State Champions EliIram-Bent, left, and Alicia Gonzales and Runner-Up Champ Wilhelm Schmidt. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
 

K of C Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya presents Alicia Gonzales her state championship trophy and certificate. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales

K of C News:

Knights of Columbus Council #3137 last week recognized the K of C Free Throw State Champions and Runner-up.

 
The state free throw competition took place Saturday, March 23 in Grants.

Alicia Gonzales won her second

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