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Los Alamos Varsity Tennis Teams Shine In State Tournament

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The team poses with coach Gibson and coach Khazratkulov. Photo credit Hari Viswanathan

Axel Niklasson serves against the Alamogordo pair of Ryan Amberson and Jaden Navaerez as his partner Andres Iturregui is ready at the net. The Toppers won the matchup 6-3 6-3. Photo by Hari Viswanathan

By Gowri Srinivasan
Los Alamos

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Varsity tennis teams had a strong showing in a two-day tournament held Feb. 23-24 at Española and Santa Fe, with 8 teams from around the state participating.

The boys won first place, sweeping the Alamogordo Tigers 5-0 in the finals and the girls Read More

Toppers Fall To Elkettes 44-47 In District Title Game

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Jenae Velarde and Jasmine Valdez battle for the ball in the second period of the district title game between the Toppers and Pojoaque Elkettes Monday night. The game was played in a neutral gym, the Española Del Valdez Gymnasium. The Toppers and Elkettes are longtime foes, and the games are always close and filled with action and this game was no exception. The Toppers came out hot and led the first quarter 12-5 and at halftime 19-15. At the end of the third quarter the Toppers led 33-32. The Elkettes outscored the Toppers in the fourth quarter 15-11 to win the game and district title. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

LAHS Basketball Hosts District Quarterfinal Games Tonight

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) will host the 2-4A Boys District Tournament Quarterfinal game tonight in Griffith Gymnasium. 

The Toppers will take on the Moriarty Pintos. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the game will start at 6 p.m.

For the district tournament, there will be no cash sales and all sales are through GoFan. Passes will not be accepted for any post season game.

The link to purchase tickets for tonight’s game is: https://gofan.co/app/events/915344?schoolId=NM88916

Concessions will be available. Cash and credit cards are accepted for concession sales.

The LAHS Girls Basketball Read More

Five Hilltopper Divers Compete At 2024 State Competition

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Leland Parker performing his dive in the 2024 State Diving Competition held last Friday and Saturday in the Natatorium at Albuquerque Academy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Asher Koh performing his dive at the in State Diving Competition held last Friday and Saturday in the Natatorium at Albuquerque Academy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Elliott Beveridge performing his dive in the state competition held last Friday and Saturday in the Natatorium at Albuquerque Academy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Siena Rolfe diving in the state competition held last Friday Read More

Topper Swimming Teams Shine At 2024 State Meet

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The Topper Swim teams participated in the State Swimming competition last Friday and Saturday at the Albuquerque Academy Natatorium. The boys team finished in 2nd and the girls team 3rd. Sophia Pieck shown here  at the start of the 50-yard freestyle, which she finished in 2nd place. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Anna Wetteland on the podium to receive her medal for her first-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle race, she also finished first in the 100-yard butterfly race. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Anna Wettland swimming the 100-yard butterfly, which she won 1st place. Read More

Meiji University Swim Team Trains At Y In Los Alamos

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Meiji University Swim Team participates in strength and conditioning training at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/Y

YMCA News:

The Japanese swim team has spent the last three weeks around Los Alamos doing various training and site seeing the surrounding area throughout their stay; soon they will be returning to Japan.

Meiji University has been a top contender for swimming athletics, with their club winning “…the 99th All Japan Student Swimming Championships (hereinafter “Intercollegiate Competition”) held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Koto City” in 2023. (meiji.ac.jp)

In the fall, Read More

Toppers Fall To Pojoaque Elks 55-59 In Overtime Play

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Ben Mcbride and Serafin Mendez tip off to start the conference game played Friday night in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Nate Limback/ladilypost.com

Josiah Fresquez takes a shot over defender Luke Pacheco. Photo by Nate Limback/ladilypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers battled against the Pojoaque Elks in a conference game played Friday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers and Elks were evenly matched with the lead changing hands several times.

The Toppers led by one point at the end of the first and second periods taking a one point, 25-24 lead into the locker Read More

This Week In Sports: Feb. 27 – March 2, 2024

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This Week In Sports: Feb. 26 – March 2, 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 Tuesday, Feb. 27 through Saturday, March 2:

Feb. 27 Tuesday

  • Softball vs Belen Away – 3 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m. – Broadcast on the Daily Post YouTube Channel

March 1 Friday

  • B/G Track at Roswell

March 2 Saturday

  • Baseball vs Sandia Away – 10 a.m.
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Hilltoppers Varsity Girls Basketball Bests Elkettes 50-41

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Jenae Velarde makes a 2 point jump shot in the 3rd quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls were on the road Saturday to face-off against the Pojoaque Elkettes.

The game was evenly matched and both teams exchanged the lead throughout the match. In the fourth quarter, the Toppers pulled ahead and were able to hold off the Elkettes 50-41.

The Toppers have a district tie breaker game 6 p.m. Monday in Española with a rematch against the Pojoaque Elkettes at a neutral stadium for both teams.

Sofia Trujillo with a diving shot in the 1st quarter. Read More