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This Week In Sports: Jan. 14-18, 2025

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This Week In Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Jan. 14 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball Vs Robertson Away – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball Vs Albuquerque Academy Home – 7 p.m.

Jan. 15 Wednesday

  • Boys Wrestling Vs Española Away – 5 p.m.

Jan. 17 Friday:

  • Boys Wrestling at Winslow Duals Winslow – 9 a.m.
  • Girls Wrestling at Cleveland Duals Cleveland – 3 p.m.

Jan. 18 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming at Patriot Invite Gallup
  • Boys Wrestling at Winslow Duals Winslow – 9 a.m.
  • Girls Basketball
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Los Alamos Girls Lacrosse Program Launching This Spring!

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SPORTS News:

Exciting news for sports enthusiasts in Los Alamos! A new girls lacrosse program is launching in Spring 2025, offering middle and high school girls the chance to join a Junior Varsity (JV) team and experience the thrill of one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

Registration is now open at www.laylax.org, and there is no cost to sign up.

This initiative comes as a response to a void in the community. After several years without a girls lacrosse program, Los Alamos is taking a bold step to revive the sport and provide a fresh opportunity for young athletes to develop teamwork, Read More

2024 Hilltopper Girls Soccer: District Champions, State Semifinalists, And Academic Excellence

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The Hilltoppers were all smiles after their dominant 4-0 Quarterfinal victory over Goddard. Courtesy photo

Hilltoppers braving the elements as they gear up for a tough semifinal match in the snow. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer team concluded their remarkable season as District 2-4A Champions and State Semifinalists, finishing with an impressive 15-6-1 record and an extraordinary 14 Academic All-District award winners.

The Hilltoppers were dominant in district play, finishing with a perfect 6-0 record and an astonishing defensive record – not allowing Read More

Topper Boys Basketball Team Loses Non-Conference Game To Capital Jaguars 66-41

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Eddie Gartz turns the corner on his way to the Topper basket to score 2 of his 8 points for the game played Tuesday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers stayed with the Capital Jaguars in the first half, but the Jaguars pulled away in the second half to win the game 66-41. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lan Frazier looks over Carlos Solis for a teammate to pass the ball to under the Topper basketball in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Isaac Manzanares takes a shot over Eli Dominguez in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau blocks Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 7, 2025

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

Happy New Year.

Heading into the New Year, New Mexico’s snowpack is still suffering from the lack of precipitation and warmer-than-normal daytime temperatures. The snowpack last week was just 12-percent of normal.  

A change in the weather pattern is forecast to bring colder temperatures and hopefully  some precipitation to our state this coming week. It is much-needed. Stocking activity last week was limited to Southern New Mexico.  

Anglers should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico. 

Most of the small lakes and reservoirs Read More

Hilltoppers Come Up Short Against Belen Eagles

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Sofia Trujillo makes a diving layup in the first half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez jumps for a 2 pt try over an Eagles defender. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team hosted the Belen Eagles at home Friday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers struggled on offense in the first half but found momentum in the second half significantly closing the scoring gap.

The final score was 40-54 in favor of the Eagles.

Kohynn Young works the ball towards the basket for a scoring attempt. Photo By Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 7-11, 2025

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This Week In Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

 

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

 

Jan. 7 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs West Las Vegas Away – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Capital Home – 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Capital Away – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Lovington at Lovington Tournament – 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 Friday

  • Girls Wrestling at Lady Pinto Invite Moriarty – 12 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Goddard at Lovington Tournament – 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming at ABQ
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Lady Rhinos Secure Victory Over Mustangs At 2024 Los Alamos Hockey Holiday Classic

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The New Mexico Mustangs and El Paso Lady Rhinos girls hockey teams faced off Dec. 28 in the Los Alamos Hockey Holiday Classic at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. The Lady Rhinos secured a 14-2 voctory. There was lots of action in front of the Mustang goal as goalie Chloe Blackburn makes a defensive move to deflect the puck as teammate Gracy Garcia tries to block the Rhino’s shot by Sapphira Ulibarri. Mustang Goalie Blackburn of Los Alamos made an impressive 46 saves. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Rhino player Grace Wright takes control of the puck as Mustang player Aisling Baker-Hendren reaches Read More

LAHA Atoms (6U) Team Surges Ahead Of Santa Fe Capitals In 2024 Holiday Classic Hockey Tournament Opener

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The U6 Atoms pose with coaches Joe Artnak and Paco Martin before their game Dec. 27 against Capital at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Patrick Keenan lines up a shot at the goal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By COACH JOE ARTNAK
Los Alamos Hockey Association

The Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) Atoms (6U) team played the Santa Fe Capitals in their opening game of the 2024 Holiday Classic hockey tournament, Dec. 26-30, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Under a friendly competition format, players battled across the ice for 60-minutes in a Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 3-4, 2025

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This Week In Sports:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Jan. 3 Friday

  • Boys Wrestling at Conflict at Cleveland Tournament – Santa Ana Star Center – 9 a.m.
  • Girls Wrestling at Conflict at Cleveland Tournament – Santa Ana Star Center – 10 a.m.
  • Girls Basketball vs Belen – Home – 5 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Belen – Away – 5 p.m.

Jan. 4 Saturday

  • Boys Wrestling at Conflict at Cleveland Tournament – Santa Ana Star Center – 9 a.m.
  • Girls Wrestling at Conflict at Cleveland Tournament –
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