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Hilltopper Boys Track & Field Sets Three New State Records On Way To Winning 2024 State Championship!

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The 2024 State Champion Hilltopper Boys Track & Field team. Many of this year’s graduating seniors have been part of FOUR consecutive State Champion teams! Photo by Blake Wood
Melaki Gutierrez wins the 100 m, on his way to becoming Class 4A State Championship High Point Athlete, having also won the 200 m, placed 5th in the long jump, and anchored the State Record-setting 4×100 and 4×200 m relays. Photo by Blake Wood

 

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field

The question on everyone’s lips was “How many State Records will the Hilltopper Boys Track & Field team

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Los Alamos Youth Soccer League Girls Teams Participate In Spring Tournaments

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The LAFC U11/12 Girls competitive team ended its season on a high note, taking 2nd place in the 2024 Durango Shootout Piedra division, with a very challenging final game against Rio Rapids 2012G. Coach Darren noted, ‘The final game was extremely competitive, I’m super proud of the team, this was by far the best I’ve seen them play this year as a team and as individuals.’ Leading scorers in the tournament: Zoe R., Brianna T., and Mara H., scoring 2 goals each. Pictured: Mara H., Presley H., Caroline L., Sage G., Clara N., Kylie G., Coach Darren, Nora T., Brianna T., Zoe R., Maddie G., Ava M. and Gracie Read More

Los Alamos High School Boys Volleyball Team Wins Silver Bracket Championship At 2024 State Tournament

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LAHS Boys Volleyball Silver bracket champions from left, Tyghe Tripp, Ian Corey, Jinheon Kim, Maximus Posada, Ewan Arnold, Diego Hinojosa, Shiv Anter Khalsa, Ethan Singell, Neil Barber and Amritdev Khalsa with coaches Kyle and Deedi Stokes. Courtesy/Deedi Stokes 

LAHS Boys Volleyball Team coaches Kyle and Deedi Stokes, top center, at the State Tournament May 10 at La Cueva High School where the team won the Silver bracket championship. Courtesy/Deedi Stokes

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Boys Volleyball Team finished its second season May 10 with a strong performance at Read More

Los Alamos Topper Varsity Baseball Team Closes Out 2024 Season In First Round Of State Competition

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The 2024 Topper Varsity Baseball Team and coaches. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Varsity Baseball Team progressed to the first round of the State Baseball Tournament played the Albuquerque Academy Chargers last weekend in Albuquerque. The teams were to play a best of 3 series to decide the winner to progress in state competition.

The Toppers lost the first game 0-7. The second game was to be played on Saturday morning, but the weather closed in and the game was stopped in the 7th inning with the Toppers at bat and bases loaded,  one out and a score Read More

LAHS Track & Field Teams Win 2024 District Championships

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Jehoran Quintana was District Champion in the javelin. With this performance, the Hilltopper Boys have an athlete qualified in all 20 events competed at State. Photo by Blake Wood

Matt Brousseau was District Champion in both the discus and shot put. He is one of three Hilltopper boy athletes who have scored more than 100 points this season, along with Melaki Gutierrez and Daniel Kim. Photo by Blake Wood

Gianna Benelli was District Champion in the triple jump. Photo by Blake Wood

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Deteriorating weather couldn’t put a crimp in the Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Boys and Girls Track Read More

Los Alamos Hilltoppers Place Second In 2024 Tennis State Team Championships

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The team and coaches display the runner-up trophy. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan

By Gowri Srinivasan
Los Alamos

The high school tennis season drew to a close with the state championships being held in Albuquerque May 8-11, 2024. The Los Alamos High School boys Varsity team placed second overall losing to Albuquerque Academy 5-0. The Academy Chargers were unstoppable all season as they won an impressive 21st consecutive title this year, which is a new National record.

The Toppers beat old rivals Española (5-3) in the Quarterfinals and avenged their District finals defeat to Santa Fe Prep by beating Read More

Boys Competitive Soccer Tryouts Start Wednesday May 22

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LAYSL News:

Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) boys competitive soccer tryouts start next week.

Please feel free to contact layslinbox@gmail.com for more information.

Tryout Schedule:

Boys U9
(2016 Birth Year)
5-6:30 p.m.
–Wednesday May 22 @ North Mesa Fields
–Wednesday May 29 @ North Mesa Fields

Boys U10
(2015 Birth Year)
5-7 p.m.
–Wednesday May 29 @ North Mesa Fields
–Friday May 31 @ Western Area Park

Boys U11
(2014 Birth Year)
4:30-6 p.m.
–Tuesday May 14 @ Rover Park in White Rock
–Thursday May 16 @ Community Field in Los Alamos

Boys U12.
(2013 Birth Year)
5-6:30 p.m.
–Monday May 13 @ North Read More

Duke City Gladiators Ready To Roar Back Home Against San Antonio Gunslingers

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Duke City Gladiators News:

RIO RANCHO — After a month-long hiatus, the Duke City Gladiators are gearing up to make a triumphant return to the Rio Rancho Event Center for their highly anticipated home game on Saturday, May 11. Fans can expect an electrifying showdown as the Gladiators face off against the San Antonio Gunslingers in what promises to be a thrilling clash on the gridiron.

The excitement surrounding this game has reached fever pitch, with the Gladiators eagerly anticipating the opportunity to go head-to-head with the Gunslingers. Adding to the buzz, the recent signing of quarterback Read More