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Dane Harris Brings Home Two Silver Medals for Atomic Tumblers

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Los Alamos gymnast Dane Harris performing his floor routine, was the top all-around scorer for the Atomic Tumblers at the SAGA Classic. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

The boys’ competitive team from Los Alamos School of Gymnastics competed in the SAGA Classic in Albuquerque on Feb. 9-10.

Dane Harris, in the Level 4 Junior Division, earned silver medals on high bar (9.4) and vault (9.3) and placed fourth on still rings (9.7.)

Harris was the top all-around scorer for the Atomic Tumblers, with a 53.3, placing fifth.

In the Level 4 Child Division, Troy Makela earned silver on vault (9.2), fourth on high Read More

Charger Aquatics Team Brings Los Alamos Another State Banner!

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Charger Aquatic swimmers and coaches with state banner. Courtesy/LACA

CHARGER AQUATICS News:

At the end of last weekend’s meet, the Los Alamos Charger Aquatics repeated its sweep taking home another state banner.

Age-group club swimmers from Los Alamos competed March 6-10 in the New Mexico State Short Course Championship meet at West Mesa Aquatic Center in Albuquerque. 

This meet set a new record for the number of swimmers participating in the event, which exceeded 650 kids from across the state. 

The four clubs that train at the Los Alamos Larry Walkup Aquatic Center – Charger Read More

Hilltopper Hockey Team Shines at State

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Los Alamos Hockey Team. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHA News:

By Rubber Hockey

Two New Mexico state high school champions were crowned March 10 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center, including one in dramatic fashion.

New Mexico awards championships in two divisions – composite and pure.

Composite teams consist of players from different schools within the same district, while pure teams are comprised of players from only one high school.

In the pure championship game, Taos jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead, but Los Alamos roared back, scored the tying goal in the final minute of the third period and then won Read More

LAHS Softball Loses to Moriarty 11-7 After Falling Short In Comeback

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Elizabeth Anaya making a tag at first. Photo by Craig Kelley
 
Jordan Hammock delivering a pitch, Emilee Jones in background. Photo by Craig Kelley
 
Micaela Christensen at third, coach Roger Anaya looking on. Photo by Craig Kelley

Lucia Fajardo making an acrobatic catch at right field for the third out, saving two runs. Photo by Craig Kelley

 

LAHS Sports News:

 
The Los Alamos High School Softball Team played the Moriarty Pintos at White Rock Overlook Park Tuesday.
 
Los Alamos lost the game to Moriarty 11-7.
 
They fell behind 11-0 after 4 innings, scored 7 runs
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Mountaineers’ March 20 Talk: Alpine Adventures in Patagonia

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Climbing partners Doug Shepherd and Jared Vilhauer on a Patagonian summit. Courtesy/LAM

Cerro Torre, the rightmost of the sharp teeth in this Patagonian skyline, is one of the classic climbs of the Americas. Doug Shepherd will tell of his climbing adventures at the March 20 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Courtesy/LAM

 

Alpine Adventures in Patagonia
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY

Patagonia, windswept and wild, will be the subject of the March meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.

Speaker Doug Shepherd is both a sponsored athlete (Mammut, Sterling Ropes, Cilogear Backpacks) and a postdoc Read More

The Pain Free Athlete: Shin Splints Can Occur in Seasonal Transition

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Jessica Kisiel

 

The Pain Free Athlete
Column by JESSICA KISIEL
 
Shin Splints Can Occur in Seasonal Transition

Transitioning from skis to running shoes can be painful.

When skiing, our foot is connected to a long board and never makes contact with the ground. In running, the foot is free to move on its own and comes in direct contact with the earth.

How the foot interacts with this surface can make the difference between a pain full or pain less run.

The functional design of the foot is to strike the ground on the center of the heel, roll to mid-stance and push off over all fives toes.

The big Read More

Mountain Fifth Graders Tackle Skiing and Snowboarding

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Pajarito Mountain Ski School instructors take students through their paces. Courtesy photo
 
Fifth graders who participated in the Mountain School skiing and snowboarding program at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy photo
 
 
Mountain Elementary students ride the chair lift at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy Photo
 
LAPS News:
 
Thanks to generous support from Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol and Ski School, the 5th grade students from Mountain Elementary School were able to participate in a four-week ski and snowboard program.
 
Students were bused up to
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Atomic Tumblers Take Gold, Silver, Bronze at AGS Meet

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Los Alamos Gymnast Lilly Bueck in her gold medal bar routine. Courtesy/LASG

Los Alamos Gymnast Katie Wingo takes gold on beam. Courtesy/LASG

Los Alamos Gymnast Ramya Stevens performing her beam routine. Courtesy/LASG

LASG News:

Lilly Bueck took gold in the all-around competition and was the top all-around (36.55) scorer in the Level 5 Division for Los Alamos School of Gymnastics Atomic Tumblers’ at the AGS Meet Feb. 9-10 in Albuquerque.

Bueck, Level 5 Junior C Division, also earned gold on bars (9.3), silver on beam (9.5) and floor (9.1), and bronze on vault (8.65.)

Katie Wingo took silver in Read More