Sports

LAFC Girls Youth Soccer Teams Excel At Final Tournaments!

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The Pre-Competitive LAFC Girls Soccer team finished the season strong at the Socctoberfest Tournament held over Halloween weekend in Farmington! The all-girls team consists of mostly 2nd and 3rd graders and plays in the Santa Fe pre-competitive soccer league against teams from Northern NM! They rocked minions uniforms for the Socctoberfest tourney, and not only were they stylish, they also played excellent team soccer. The pre-competitive tournament team includes, back row from left, Coach Matt, Olivia, Ellie, Elliott, Mathilda, Milania and Sarah. Front row from left, Aarya, LillieAnna, Read More

Toppers Fall To Gadsden High School Panthers 14-43

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The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper football team runs onto the field at Sal Gonzales Stadium Saturday afternoon to play the Gadsden High School Panthers in a quarterfinal game in Anthony. In spite of the score, it was a very good game played by both team with lots of action, but the Panthers overcame the Toppers to win the contest 43-14 and the loss closed out the Topper’s season. The Toppers had a very good season, winning the 5A-1 district championship with a 7-0 district record and 8-4 overall record. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Quarterback Kyle Evenhus looks for a receiver. He passed Read More

Scenes From Lobos 38-35 Upset Over WSU Saturday Night

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Fans rush the field Saturday night at University Stadium in Albuquerque – overjoyed with the Lobos 38-35 upset over No. 18 Washington State University. Newly elected Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann with her husband Hans and daughter Katie were among those on the field celebrating the Lobos victory. Courtesy photo

2020 Los Alamos High School graduate Katie Herrmann enjoying the big game between the Lobos and WSU with her family including parents Hans and Ryn Herrmann Saturday night at UNM in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo Read More

LASG Opens 50th Season Shining Brightly At Judges Invite!

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LASG gymnast Serenity Tao on beam. Photo by Vitaliy Gyrya

LASG gymnast Ava Zandina on bars. Photo by Vitaliy Gyrya

By LOUI JANECKY
LASG

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) opened its 50th season on the road with the Judges Invite recently at the Albuquerque Gymnastics School.

Emma Fadner was the high scorer of the day for Los Alamos. She won the Bronze senior division with a 36.65 and also took first place in all four events with 9.5 on vault, 9.375 on bars, 9.125 on beam and 8.65 on floor.

Addison Lowe took first in the Bronze Children’s division with 35.10. She also took first place on beam with a 9.175 Read More

LAHS Cross Country Teams Take 2nd To Albuquerque Academy At 2024 State Championship

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The Hilltopper XC athletes and coaches show off their runner-up trophies. Photo by Blake Wood

Sophomore Ensley Jorgensen led the Hilltopper Girls with a 4th place finish in a PR time of 18:45 on the 5k State Championship course at Albuquerque Academy. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach 
LAHS Cross Country

It is a competition that always brings out the best in both schools, and we knew it would be a close, hard-fought race, as usual at the New Mexico 4A State Cross Country Championship. Each team had beaten the other earlier in the season. But last Saturday morning, the Albuquerque Academy Read More

Toppers Varsity Football Continues 8-Game Winning Streak

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Jesus Diaz catches a long pass downfield from quarterback Kyle Evenhus. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Jordan Herrera runs the ball outside for a touchdown. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Jordan Herrera leaps over a Viking defender for a run up the middle. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers continued their winning streak Saturday at Sullivan Field, where they hosted the Valley Vikings for the 1st round of the 5A State Football Playoffs.

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) staff worked tirelessly to clear the field of snow Read More

Topper Volleyball Prevails Over Moriarty Pintos 3-1

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It was senior appreciation night at the Topper/Moriarty volleyball game Tuesday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The seniors were recognized and honered for their contributions and service to the Topper’s volleyball game. From left,  Jenae Velarde, Layla Wagner, Paula Marti-arce, Priya Gardner, Keira Battle, Danielle Trellue and Manager Madi  Banks. The Toppers won the first two sets but struggled in the third and the Pintos won it. The Toppers rallied in the fourth set and won the match 3-1. Photo by John McHaleladilypost.com

Simran preet Khalsa spikes the ball over Pinto defenseman Lilly Read More

Los Alamos Athlete Kelly Wetteland Leads University Of Arizona To NCAA National Championship!

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Kelly Wetteland of Los Alamos (and a standout 3-sport athlete at Los Alamos High School) and a Junior at the University of Arizona, led her team Saturday to an NCAA National Championship in the Triathlon yesterday. She finished #2 nationally (truly amazing). Courtesy/University of Arizona

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The Arizona women’s triathlon team captured the national championship on Saturday, defeating Arizona State, TCU, Queens College and others.
 
It’s the first national championship for the program in just its second year of existence.
 
Junior Kelly Wetteland of Los Alamos capped Read More