Sports

Los Alamos High & Middle School Athletes Spotted Friday Clearing Snow From Urban Park Tennis Courts

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On Friday morning, Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Tennis Team athletes, parents and coaches showed up armed with shovels and snowblowers to clear the Urban Park tennis courts. Instead of clearing their own driveways, they put their energy toward opening up the courts for the enthusiastic Los Alamos tennis community. ‘Thank you LAHS and LAMS athletes, parents and coaches!’ Photo by Paula Knepper

LAHS and LAMS  Tennis Team athletes, parents and coaches showed up armed with shovels and snowblowers Friday to clear the Urban Park tennis courts. ‘Thank you LAHS and LAMS athletes, Read More

Topper Soccer Teams Drop Quarterfinal Games To Chargers

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The Los Alamos High School Topper girls and boys soccer teams brave cold, rain, snow and transportation difficulties to play their quarterfinal games Saturday against the Albuquerque Academy chargers on Richard Harper Memorial Field. The weather was not cooperating and as the games began it became clear the Chargers were the stronger teams, and they won both games 2-0. The girls posed for a photo before the game began. Photo by John McHaleladilypost.com

The boys team posed for a photo before the game. Photo by John McHaleladilypost.com

Goalie Kailey Thwaits makes a save as Estella Remillieux Read More

Pajarito First To Open In New Mexico This Saturday!

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Conditions this morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy photo

Pajarito Mountain News:

  • Monster Storm Brings Historic Opening To Ski Area

Pajarito Mountain will open this Saturday, Nov. 9  for its ski season, five weeks before its scheduled opening date. The mountain will open with Aspen lift.

The mountain received 29” of snow in the 72 hours, allowing the resort to get open.

“This is historic for Pajarito Mountain. It’s been about 40 years since Pajarito has been able to open before Thanksgiving,” Pajarito Mountain General Manager Jasen Bellomy said. “This is an amazing way to kick off Read More

Los Alamos High School Football First Round State Tournament Game Rescheduled For Saturday

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LAPS News:

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, the first round of the NMAA State Football Tournament game between Los Alamos High School and Valley High School has been moved to Saturday, No. 9.

The game will be played at Sullivan Field. Game time is 12 p.m. Gates will open at 11 a.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students, military and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance through GoFan.

Go to https://gofan.co/app/events/760808?schoolId=NMAA to purchase tickets.

Season, student and staff passes will not be accepted for this game.

The Concessions and Spirit Read More

Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Shines At Zia Bowl

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Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team  placed 1st in the Advanced Division and Novice Division also took 1st place and BEST in SHOW at the Zia Bowl Cheer Championship Nov. 3 in Santa Fe. ‘Beyond proud of our team, their hard work, dedication paid off. We had a great season ladies! See ya next season Extreme.’ Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Coaches. Courtesy photo Read More

Griffith Gym Evacuated Due To Fire Alarm Ahead Of Topper Girls Volleyball Game Against Moriarty

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A fire alarm sounded and Griffith Gymnasium was evacuated Tuesday night prior to the start of the Topper girls  volleyball game against Moriarty. Los Alamos firefighters entered the gym to assess the situation, determining it was a false alarm. After the all clear was given, the game was played with the Toppers winning 3-1. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Girls U10 Comp Soccer TryOuts At Overlook Today

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SPORTS News:

Girls U10 Comp Soccer TryOuts open to girls born in 2015 and  2016, is 3:30-5 p.m.  today at the Overlook soccer field.

The focus will be quality player development in a fun, competitive soccer environment. 

Players will get to work with experienced coaches, continue to develop soccer skills and compete in games with other girls their age. 

Games will be played on Saturdays in Bernalillo starting in March 2025. The Girls U10 Comp team will also participate in 1-2 tournaments.

Questions? Contact LAYSL Girls Coordinator Susie Schillaci at suzschillaci@gmail.com. Read More

Scenes From Toppers Boys Soccer Team’s Quarter Final Win

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Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Boys Soccer Team played in the quarter finals Saturday in Santa Teresa. The Toppers won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee

Scene of the Hilltoppers winning goal Saturday at Santa Teresa where the boys won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee

Hilltoppers soccer athlete Kenny Linn making a save Saturday in the quarter Final game at Santa Teresa. The boys won in overtime 2-1. Photo by Amy Lee Read More

Hilltoppers To Host Valley In First Round Of State Football Tourney Friday

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LAHS Football To Host First Round State Tournament Game

LAPS New:

The Los Alamos High School Football team will host Valley High School in the first round of the NMAA State Football Tournament this Friday, Nov. 8, at Sullivan Field.

This is the third year in a row that the Hilltoppers have hosted a first-round game. Game time is 7 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students, military and seniors (age 65 and older). Tickets may be purchased in advance through GoFan.

Go to https://gofan.co/app/events/760808?schoolId=NMAA to purchase tickets.

Season, student and Read More

Los Alamos Mountain Bike Riders Rise To The Challenge: Thrilling Finishes At New Mexico Interscholastic Cycling League Season Finale

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Los Alamos Mountain Bike team after the Lasso Loop Lineup race on Sunday. From left, Head Coach Jim Tyldesley, Chris McLean, Jonathan Wehner, Matthew Wehner, Leif Wald-Hopkins, Sebastian Koglin, Calvin Grow, Phoebe Reid, Adis Bock, Ian McLean, Quanah Moseley, Clay Moseley, Paul Allen and Austin Selley. Courtesy photo

Sebastian Koglin takes his place after a contentious season of racing on the top tier of the podium.  Sebastian Koglin earned the NM State Title for JV1 racers on Sunday. Courtesy photo

By PAULA KNEPPER
Los Alamos

On a blustery Sunday morning, Oct. 27, 2024, the rugged trails Read More