Sports

Announcing the Start of the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open

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CROSSFIT News:

The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open has officially begun. Welcome to week one: Constantly varied … high intensity … functional movement – CrossFit.

Current clients of CrossFit and Mesa Elite Fitness are invited to attend the local competition, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at CrossFit Los Alamos, 278-A DP Road.

Note: The public is welcome to come out and observe this intense and exciting competition.

The first event is a 17-minute workout. It’s burpees and increasing load snatches. It starts light, so everyone can do it, but the challenge Read More

LAHS Softball Team Loses Season Opener

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Emilee Jones delivers a pitch during the Los Alamos High School Softball Team’s season opener Tuesday at Overlook Park in White Rock. The team lost 11-9 to the Belen Eagles. Photo by Craig Kelley
 
Kristin Christensen. Photo by Craig Kelley
 
Infield Discussion. Photo by Craig Kelley
 
Micaela Christensen. Photo by Craig Kelley

Dancie Smith, Aletta Marciano. Photo by Craig Kelley

Aletta Marciano. Photo by Craig Kelley
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Mountain West Names Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week Alex Kirk and Derrick Marks

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University of New Mexico sophomore center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos sinks a basket at a recent Lobos game. Photo by Alan Kirk

LOBO News:

COLORADO SPRINGS – New Mexico sophomore center Alex Kirk and Boise State sophomore guard Derrick Marks have been named Mountain West Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week for games through March 3.

This is the third career Mountain West weekly accolade for both Marks and Kirk.

A native of Los Alamos, Kirk averaged 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 assists as New Mexico defeated San Diego State and Wyoming to clinch the 2012-13 MW regular-season Read More

Let’s Play Ball! Registration Underway for 58th Annual Los Alamos Little League Season

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LALL News:

Registration is officially open for the 58th annual Los Alamos Little League Baseball/Softball season.

Registration is $55 for the first child and $50 per child thereafter. Financial assistance is available.

Register online here or i n person 6:30-8 p.m. today, Tuesday March 5 and Thursday, March 7 at Home Run Pizza.  

Direct questions regarding registration to one of the following individuals:

SCHEDULE: Read More

King and Queen of Pajarito Mountain Crowned at Skiesta

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King of Pajarito Mountain Steven Calhoun on a recent visit to Red River Ski Area. Photo by Michael P. Young
 
Queen of Pajarito Mountain JoAnna O’Neill at Saturday’s Skiesta. Photo by Glen A. Wurden
 
SKIESTA News:

Two teenagers from Los Alamos were crowned King and Queen of Pajarito Mountain at Saturday’s Skiesta.

Steven Calhoun, 15, won first place in the Rail Jam and Sloppy Slalom events. JoAnna O’Neill, 15, won first place in the Rail Jam, Sloppy Slalom, Giant Slalom and Big Air events.

O’Neill was also crowned the queen at the 2012 Skiesta. Read More

U.S. Bank ‘Rally4Rewards’ Program – Earn $2,500 for LAHS

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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

Los Alamos Aquatomics Swim Team Heads to State!

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Aquatomics 2013 State Team, Ashlynn Bennett, 16; Alex Jaegers, 14; Jillian Bennett, 12; Ian Jaegers, 10; Kaitlin Bennett, 13; Gabe Katko, 10; Max Berndt, 10; Ming-Yuan Lo, 8; Carlos Chacon, 10; Kalen Melton, 8; Miguel Chacon, 10; Paige Patterson, 10; Andy Corliss, 8; Ben Reidys, 13; Max Corliss, 10; Max Reidys, 15; Michael Englert-Erickson, 16; Christo Rohlev, 15; Alana Goodwin, 12; Matias Rougier, 9; Nick Greenfield, 16; Gabriella Tepley,12; Jenz Hampel, 16; Neil Wilkerson, 12 and Jacob Hollis, 13. Photo Courtesy of Doug Wedman

LAA News:

The Los Alamos Aquatomics Swim Team Read More