With the drop of the puck the Los Alamos Hockey Association 12u team kicked off the Holiday Classic with a loss to the Santa Fe Capitals. Dimitri Lawrence of Los Alamos rallied off a breakaway to put Los Alamos in the lead in the opening minutes with Los Alamos initially controlling play, keeping the puck in the Capital zone. Lawrence would put in 2 more goals along with a breakaway goal for Oliver Burrows with strong defensive play by Jennifer Kroupa and several saves by goalie Brecken Hanson. However, a sturdy Capital defense anchored by goalie Hugh Goldberg with 26 saves, would prove insurmountable Read More
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Registration For Los Alamos Little League Begins Jan. 1
A former Little League baseball team. Courtesy photo
A former Little League softball team. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Browsing options for summer activities to enroll your child in? Perhaps America’s favorite pastime should be considered. Los Alamos Little League encompasses all of baseball’s and softball’s best qualities – the thrill of the sport and life skills it can teach.
Registration for Los Alamos Little League begins Jan. 1. If interested in participating in either baseball or softball, go to https://www.lalittleleague.org/ Read More
Los Alamos Hockey Assoc. Online Auction Closes Dec. 30
This Week In Sports: Dec. 26-30, 2024
This Week In Sports: Dec. 26-30
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:
Dec. 26 Thursday
- Boys Basketball vs Lovington at Poe Corn Tournament Roswell – 6 p.m.
- Los Alamos Hockey Youth Holiday Winter Classic – See schedule at lahockey.org
Dec. 27 Friday
- Boys Basketball vs at Poe Corn Tournament Goddard
- Los Alamos Hockey Youth Holiday Winter Classic – See schedule at lahockey.org
Dec. 28 Saturday
- Boys Wrestling at Grants Tournament Grants – 9 a.m.
- Boys Basketball at Poe Corn
Atomics Wins Y League In Exciting Final Seconds Of Play
The Atomics Basketball Team comprised of 5th and 6th grade athletes from throughout Los Alamos Public Schools won the YMCA League by a score of 25-24 in an exciting game played Friday that came down to the final seconds. Back row from left, Coach Victor Sandoval, Vaha Funaki, Zach Schroeder, David Robel, Nejan Liyanage, Glenn Lopez, Coach Sarah Work and Coach Rachel Schroder. Front row from left, Serenity Pham, Paul Work and James Miller. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Pro Shop To Kick Off New Year With Women’s Golf Apparel And Shoes On Sale At 40% Off
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Golf Course Pro Shop is kicking off the new year with a 40% off sale on all women’s apparel and golf shoes.
This limited-time promotion runs Jan. 2 through Feb. 28, 2025.
Visit the Pro Shop to update those golf wardrobes and take advantage of this great deal.
For more information, contact the Los Alamos Golf Course at 505.662.8139. Read More
LAHA Holiday Classic Hockey Tournament Dec. 26-30
Topper Basketball Team Nipped By Pecos Panthers 32-25 In Hard-Fought 2024 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament
Topper Kohynn Young battles Analiyah Armijo for the ball under the Topper basket during the first quarter of the 2024 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament in Perez-Shelley Gymnasium Thursday night at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. The Toppers led most of the first quarter, but the Panthers pulled away and won the hard-fought game 32-25. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Aaliyah Chavez drives to the Topper basket for a layup with Brianna Bustos closely guarding her. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sofia Trujillo hits for 3 with Analiyah Armijo in her face in the first quarter. Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 18, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
At this time of year, anglers should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico because most of the small lakes and reservoirs in this part of the state are stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout during the winter months.
Locations that offer a chance at not just stocked trout but larger holdover trout include Grindstone Reservoir near Ruidoso and Lake Robert’s near Silver City. Bonito Lake is open for fishing. It has been closed for several years after being ruined for several as l years by a wildfire. It is being stocked with rainbow trout Read More
Hilltopper Football Racks Up 2024 Post-Season Awards
The award winning Hilltopper football team running onto the field during the 2024 season. Courtesy photo
The award winning Hilltopper football team and coaches during the 2024 season. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper football team racked up the post-season awards for the 2024 season. The Toppers had 10 All-State selections, and dominated the All-District awards. Akim Leija was also chosen to play in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association ( NMHSCA) Red-Green All-Star game.
The Toppers finished with an 8-4 record and were the 1-5A District Champions. Read More