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This Week In Sports: March 12-16, 2024

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This Week In Sports: March 12-16, 2024

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.

Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 16:

Tuesday, March 12

  • Baseball vs Robertson Home – 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 14 

  • Baseball vs Sandia Prep Home – 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 16

  • B/G Track at Rio Rancho Rust Buster
  • Softball vs Sandia Prep Away – 10 a.m.
  • Softball vs Sandia Prep Away – 12 p.m.
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Weekly Fishing Report: March 12, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

In this week’s stocking report there are several stockings of small rainbow trout that number in the tens-of-thousands.  

These stockings are done primarily in the larger lakes and rivers of New Mexico that are big enough for the small fish to survive, fertile enough for the fish to thrive and grow Io a catchable-size and have cooler temperatures so the fish can survive year-around. Smaller lakes that do not have these qualities but that experience heavy fishing pressure are stocked with catchable-size trout (9-12 inches) for immediate Read More

Denish: Cheers For Title IX And Women’s Sports

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

For me, one of the most exciting sports events in New Mexico is about to get underway – the high school basketball tournament! Prep basketball has long been a community event across New Mexico, from Dulce to Eunice to Belen to Taos to neighborhoods in Albuquerque.

I grew up in Hobbs, where boys basketball was legendary. Coach Ralph Tasker was himself a legend and the first high school basketball coach nationwide to win 1,000 games. It was a family activity, a teenage activity, and eventually an adult activity for me. I have attended every Read More

Los Alamos County Swim Lessons Begin In April

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division has announced that beginning in April 2024, Los Alamos County Aquatic Center staff will be offering swim lessons, in addition to contract instructors, 505 Swimming and Anna Zhang.

The mission of the Los Alamos County Swim Lessons is to promote independence and confidence for every student. Learning to swim is an essential skill that all children should eventually learn. This program is  designed to be taken progressively. Each level is a stepping stone to the next level. When a child  achieves a certain level of comfort in the water, it Read More

Topper Varsity Girls Softball Narrowly Loses To Chargers

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Sydney Kitts slides into home plate safe. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com 

Sierra Gonzales connects for a base hit. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity softball team hosted the Academy Chargers Saturday at home.

The Chargers jumped out to an early 4 run lead in the top of the 1st inning. The Toppers could only answer with three runs.

In the 2nd inning the Toppers gained momentum and rallied back to tie the matchup 5-5.

In subsequent innings the Chargers continued to pull ahead adding four more runs. In the 7th inning the Read More

Hilltoppers Beat Taos Tigers 57-44 In District Championship

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Los Alamos Hilltopper Luke Archuleta makes a lay-up against a Taos Tiger during the District 2-4A Championship played March 2 in Otero Gymnasium in Taos. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com

Hilltopper Josiah Fresquez runs down the court with the ball while Taos player Noah Washington tries to keep up. Photo by Andy Mcbride/ladailypost.com

Hilltoppers go up for the block against Taos player. Photo by Andy Mcbride/ladailypost.com

Hilltopper Benjamin McBride goes for the block against Taos opponent. Photo by Andy Mcbride/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Golf Course An Active Construction Site

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COUNTY News:

With the onset of the golf season, the staff of the Los Alamos Golf Course, Capital Projects and Facilities, and Mid-America Golf would like to take this opportunity to alert the public about the ongoing activities at the golf course, as it is an active construction site.

While the course will open for play starting Monday, March 11, it will be impacted heavily by the contractor, its crews and equipment.

On any given day the play will be oriented around closures laid out by golf staff in the pro shop. Signage and markings will direct golfers through their round of play assisted by course Read More

LAFC Girls U10 Soccer Jumps Into Spring Season!

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The LAFC Girls U10 competitive soccer team jumped into the spring season playing in the Classic FC Tournament in Bernalillo. They played amazing team soccer against some of the top teams in the state and finished 3rd in the top bracket of the tournament. For information on joining LAYSL spring soccer, visit laysl.org. Courtesy.LAYSL

The U10 girls competitive team includes Sage Gardner, Ellie Hawkley, Vivien Hansana, Natalie Disterhaupt, Gracie Nichols, Maureen Lausen, Maya Tamashiro, Clara Benedict, Mia Lin and Lexi Pack. Courtesy/LAYSL Read More

LAHS Girls Wrestling Team Wraps Up Successful Season

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The LAHS Girls Wrestling team has wrapped up a successful season that included hard work, team building and individual growth. ‘We are extremely proud of all of the work that these young ladies put in this year. We saw so much growth across the team from our new girls all the way to our State Qualifiers.’ Head Coach Emily Tew said.  ‘The girls finished strong this season showing lots of mental and physical strength despite many challenges ranging from weather issues to injuries and upsets.’ Assistant Coach Brian Weaver added. Pictured top row from left, Jade Blackhart – Junior, State Champion Read More