Sports

Los Alamos’ Own Andy Thoma Wins Huskies Most Improved Player Award

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Andy Thoma on the soccer field. Courtesy/gohuskies.com

Staff Report

SEATTLE — The 2012 University of Washington Men’s Soccer Team held their annual post-season awards banquet Jan. 18, honoring Husky players and alumni.

Sophomore Andy Thoma from Los Alamos finished a successful season on the backline. He started every game and earned two assists, garnering him this year’s Most Improved Player Award.

This award was presented by former Husky and ex-MLS player Bill Sleeth (2002.)

Last season, Thoma received the Rookie of the Year Award.

Read about Thoma’s soccer record and see Read More

YMCA Beginning Fencing Classes Start Feb. 5

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FAMILY YMCA News:

The new Los Alamos Family YMCA Beginning Fencing class will start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.5.

The class is intended for those with no previous fencing experience. Enrollment is for adults and children above the age of 10.

Parent/child pairs are encouraged.

The class will cover basic footwork, fundamental blade skills, rules of engagement and some bouting. All necessary equipment is provided by the YMCA.

Registration cone be done at the YMCA front desk or on-line at www.laymca.org.

For further information or questions, contact Tom Hill, 672-1058 Read More

Los Alamos Wins Big at New Mexico FLL State Championship

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Two Los Alamos teams won State Championship Awards at the third annual New Mexico FIRST LEGO League Championship held Jan. 26 at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque. Front Row from left, “Banoona Skunk Band” members Emily Holmes, Risa Bridge, Maddie Ovaska, Brooke Weatherbie, Jessica Erkkila, Eleanor Henderson, Ellie Rightley, Elia Vasquez and Coach Karen Doebling. Back row from left, Coach Vicki Erkkila, “Atomic Flying Pickles” members Coach Susannah Rousculp, Evelyn Doebling, Lauren Stubben, Haylee Richardson, Summer Bronson and Catherine Rousculp. Read More

Jammin’ with the Los Alamos Derby Dames

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The Los Alamos Derby Dames practice at the Family YMCA. Photos by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

By Bonnie J. Gordon

It’s a cold winter night in Los Alamos, but at the Family YMCA, our very own roller derby team is generating plenty of heat as they spin around the gym at top speed.

The Los Alamos Derby Dames is a flat track roller derby league founded in April 2011. The league currently has one team, the M’Atom Bombs.

With some help from the 2009 movie “Whip It” roller derby, which is dominated by all-female amateur teams, has grown in popularity in recent years.

There are a number of teams around New Read More

Hilltopper Girls Drop Close Game to Santa Fe 47-53

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Anna Scott attempts to take charge. Photo by Alan Kirk

McKenzie Logan with drive and score. Photo by Alan Kirk

PILE UP. Photo by Alan Kirk

Anna Scott drives to basket. Photo by Alan Kirk

Kiana Zerr takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk

Amber Logan takes shot. Photo by Alan Kirk

Alysan Crane makes jump shot. Photo by Alan Kirk

Amber Logan and Erin Kirk on defense. Photo by Alan Kirk

Anna Scott defending the ball. Photo by Alan Kirk

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Column: Knee Injuries and Alignment

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By Jessica Kisiel M.S.

Contrary to popular belief your knee is not a fragile joint. It is designed to run, jump, ski and perform all the activities you ask of it. The knee is actually a simple joint with a complex job.

Acting as a hinge joint, the knee flexes and extends the lower leg. The complexity of the joint lies in its role in coordinating and synchronizing the movement between the hip and ankle.

Your body is linked together in a kinetic chain and works as a unit. No joint or muscle works in isolation. Just try to bend or extend your knee without involvement from the hip, ankle or pelvis. It’s Read More

Fusion Series 2 Hockey Game Feb. 9 at Ice Rink

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ICE RINK News:

The Los Alamos County Ice Rink is hosting the second Annual Winter Classis Fusion Series 2 hockey game between the New Mexico Renegades and the Wichita Thunder Saturday, Feb. 9.

The New Mexico Renegades is a Junior A team located in Rio Rancho and a member of the WSHL’s Mountain Division.

Public skating will be open 1–3:30 p.m., before the Renegades take the ice at 4 p.m. For additional information, contact the Ice Rink at (505) 662-4500.

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LAHS Wins Pecos Invitational

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LAHS senior Ben Mitsunaga. Photo by Roger Brewer

 

LAHS senior Aaron Hinojos. Photo by Roger Brewer

 

LAHS News:

 

Los Alamos entered both Varsity and Junior Varsity wrestling teams Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Pecos Invitational.

 

The LAHS-V cruised to a team victory in the tourney. LAHS-V and JV placed 12 wrestlers in either the finals or consolation finals of their weight class.

 

LAHS medalists with associated finals result:

  • Dominique Montoya 4th, lost 3-9
  • John Michael Romero 2nd, lost by pin
  • Chandler Lauritzen 1st, won 9-8
  • Aaron Hinojos 3rd, win by pin
  • Ben Mitsunaga
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There’s a New Team in Town … The Pajarito Mountain Freeride Team!

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The Pajarito Mountain Freeride Team last weekend in Red River before their competition back row from left, Coach Marshall Jansen, Cade Van Etten and Austin Salmon. Front row from left, Coach Tony Hinojosa, Charlie Herrmann, Kyle Cash, Steven Calhoun, Vikki Lee and Carmen Bouquin. So far, three skiers/boarders have qualified for Nationals. Courtesy photo

PMFT News:

There’s a new team in town … The Pajarito Mountain Freeride Team!

It is a competitive ski and snowboard team that trains at Pajarito Mountain and competes in the USASA Southwest Freeride Series.

Events include Rail Read More