Sports

Topper Boys Basketball Falls To St. Mike’s Horsemen

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Lan Frazer dribbles past Ryan Hunt as he brings the ball down court in a game played Friday night in the Perez-Shelley Gymnasium on the St. Michael’s High School campus in Santa Fe. The Toppers did not break out of their rough patch as the team picked up its seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Horsemen, falling 23-61. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Moses Ward has a tough time getting a shot off under the Topper basket in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week In Sports: Dec. 19-Dec. 21, 2024

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This Week In Sports:

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

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

 

Dec. 19 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Pecos at St. Michael’s Holiday Tournament – 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 Friday

  • Girls Basketball at St. Michael’s Holiday Tournament

Dec. 21 Saturday

  • Girls Basketball at St. Michael’s Holiday Tournament

Dec. 19 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Pecos at St. Michael’s Holiday Tournament – 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 20 Friday

  • Girls Basketball at St. Michael’s Holiday Tournament
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2024 New Mexico Sports Hall Of Fame Welcomes Former ENMU Greyhounds Steve Loy And Michael Sinclair

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NMSHF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame announced Friday, Dec. 6, that it will release a series of press releases over the coming weeks highlighting the distinguished individuals selected for its 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

This is the second announcement of three, concluding Dec. 20, with each announcement featuring a detailed profile of two newly inducted members.

The second in the series of press releases welcomes former Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds Steve Loy and Michael Sinclair.

Steve Loy – Loy, a 1970 Sandia High School Graduate, was a two-year letterman Read More

New Mexico Sports Hall Of Fame Welcomes Roy Cooper And Alana Nichols To Class Of 2024

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NMSHOF

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame (NMSHOF) will release a series of announcements highlighting the distinguished individuals selected for its 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

The announcements began Dec. 6 and will continue through Dec 20, with each featuring a detailed profile of two newly inducted members.

The first in this announcement series welcomes New Mexico natives Roy Cooper and Alana Nichols to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Roy Cooper – The Hobbs native, is a former American professional rodeo cowboy who competed in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Read More

Red River Ski Area Reaches New Heights With Grand Opening Of State-Of-The-Art Copper Chair Ski Lift

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The new Copper Chair ski lift at Red River Ski & Summer Area is a ‘state-of-the-art fixed-grip triple chairlift’. Courtesy/RRSSA

RED RIVER News:

The Town of Red River has announced the grand opening of the new Copper Chair ski lift at the Red River Ski & Summer Area. This state-of-the-art fixed-grip triple chairlift, constructed by Doppelmayr, represents a significant $6 million investment in the community’s recreational infrastructure.

Replacing the original Copper Chair installed in 1993, the new lift enhances efficiency and guest experience, while preserving its legacy Read More

Topper Boys JV Basketball Falls To Valencia

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Valencia tries to block Owen McLaughlin for a 2 pt shot. Photo by Jewel Jaramillo

Josh Matteson makes a 2pt jump shot. Photo by Jewel Jaramillo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Toppers started off strong keeping up with the Jaguars Thursday night at Griffith Gymnasium.

The game was 5-8 in favor of Valencia going into the second quarter, and finishing the first half with a score of 17-12 with the Toppers on top.

The Toppers stayed ahead with a score of 26-23 ending the 3rd quarter.

The 4th quarter took a turn when the teams were tied for the win and Andrew Manzanares shot a 2 point basket with 12 seconds Read More

Valencia Jaguars Outplay Toppers At Home

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NJROTCs present the colors during the National Anthem. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

The Gold Cheer Team fires up the crowd before the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Zachary Mauro takes the tipoff to start the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Boys Varsity Basketball Team hosted the Valencia Jaguars Thursday night at Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers kept the game close for all four quarters but the Jaguars proved to be a strong competitor, winning the matchup 41-30.

Lan Frazier makes a 2 point layup. Photo Read More

LAHS’s Guillen & Beaux Sign College Letters Of Intent

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Athletes Mikaela Guillen, left, signs a letter of intent to attend the University of Charleston to study Exercise Science and play softball and Rebecca Beaux signs a letter of intent to attend Ft. Lewis College to study Exercise Physiology and run cross country and track, during a signing ceremony held Wednesday morning in front of the Athletic Office at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Topper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Kirtland Central

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Aaliyah Chavez drives into the lane for a layup attempt. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Peyton Labonty makes a short jumpshot for a 2pt basket. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity basketball team hosted Kirtland Central Broncos Monday night at Griffith Gymnasium.

The game was close early on in the first quarter but the Broncos relentless offense was too much for the Toppers to compete with.

The final score was 19-74 in favor of the Broncos.

Sofia Trujillo takes a three point shot in the second quarter. Photo by Nate Read More