Sports

Skiing In Antarctica With Los Alamos Mountaineers

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The ski touring crew comes ashore in Antarctica. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Rob Suminsby will speak about skiing in Antarctica at the Feb. 27 Mountaineers meeting. The meeting will be in person with a hybrid adjunct.

He writes: “How far would you go to find new lines and untracked snow?   If you answered, ‘Eight or nine thousand miles seems reasonable’, then step right up: we have an adventure for you!  All it takes is three or four commercial flights, a two-and-a-half-day voyage across the infamous Drake Passage, a short Zodiac ride, and a little bit of Read More

Los Alamos Family Hosts Dinner For Meiji University Swimmers Training For Japan’s Upcoming Olympic Trials

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The White family of Los Alamos hosted a New Mexican style dinner at their home Monday Feb. 19, for the Meiji University Swim Team in town training at the Walkup Aquatic Center for Japan’s upcoming Olympic trials. The Aquatomics swim team and friends joined the Meiji University Swim Team at the dinner. Courtesy photo Read More

2024 NMAA State Swimming & Diving, Wrestling Details

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NMAA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2024 Winter State Championships taking place this month.

Swimming & Diving

Official Championship Name:

Nusenda Credit Union State Swimming & Diving Championships

Tickets:

Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
Adults: $12.00*
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $7.00*
*Ticket prices include transaction fees

Championship Location:

Albuquerque Academy Natatorium

Championship Dates:

Feb. 23-24, Read More

This Week In Sports: Feb. 20-24, 2023

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This Week In Sports: Feb. 20 – Feb. 24, 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 Feb. 20 through Feb. 24:

Feb. 20 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 5:30 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Taos Away – 7 p.m.

Feb. 22 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Taos Home – 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 23 Friday

  • Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Home – 7 p.m. Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
  • Girls/Boys State Wrestling at Rio Rancho Event Center
  • Girls/Boys State Swimming/Diving at ABQ Academy

Feb. 24 Saturday Read More

Hilltoppers Kick Off Tennis Season In El Paso

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The team stops for dinner on the way to El Paso. Courtesy/Gowri Srinivasan

The team stops for dinner on the way to El Paso. Courtesy/Gowri Srinivasan

By Gowri Srinivasan
Los Alamos

With spring around the corner, the tennis courts at Urban park are abuzz with activity as the Los Alamos Hilltoppers prepare for the upcoming tennis season. The Hilltoppers have a brand new coaching team of Travis Gibson (boys head coach), Timor Khazratkulov (girls head coach), Hari Viswanathan, Nicholas Serafin (boys asst. coaches) and Lindsay Gibson (girls asst. coach). With a full coaching roster, most players Read More

Toppers Top SunDevils 54-53

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Ben Mcbride blocks Jerek Duda’s shot attempt in the first quarter of Saturday night’s game against the Española SunDevils played in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers led at the end of the first quarter, but the Devils led at halftime. The Toppers came out strong in the third quarter in which Josiah Fresquez scored 12 points, which put the Toppers ahead and they maintained that lead to the final buzzer winning 54-53. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Head Coach JD Bustos and his team celebrate their victory. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Josiah Fresquez was the high scoring player for Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 20, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The weather forecast shows no major events for the rest of February. There should be significant thawing of the snowpack heading into March.

Ice fishing is holding up so far. By the end of the month, it may be ending. Eagle Nest Lake is usually the last to thaw. The ice-fishing season could be over early this year.

Streamflows should start to rise. Heavy runoff is likely still a month away.

Now is a good time to take an inventory of your fishing tackle and begin stocking up with your favorite lures, flies, hooks and other needs for the upcoming season. Read More

Los Alamos High Flyers To Host 2024 Dreamcatcher Gymnastics Invitational At Santa Fe Convention Center

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Scene from 2023 Dreamcatcher Gymnastics Invitational at Santa Fe Convention Center. Courtesy/LAHFG 
Scene from 2023 Dreamcatcher Gymnastics Invitational at Santa Fe Convention Center. Courtesy/LAHFG
LAHFG News:

Around 1,000 gymnastic athletes and coaches, together with around 3,000 families and supporters will  descend on the Santa Fe Convention Center this weekend for the Dreamcatcher Gymnastics Invitational,  hosted by Los Alamos High Flyers Gymnastics (LAHFG).

The competition to be held Feb. 23-25, brings in student athletes from around the state and region – this year hosting Read More

Taos Winter Sports Team Athletes Finish Strong At IFSA Junior National Tour At Copper Mountain, Colorado

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TWST athletes and coaches pose at the start of the event, from left, Head Coach Andrea Krejci, Neve Rebholtz, Kiana Swim, Ian McLean, Grey Elsasser, Dusty Elsasser, Stolle Wannamaker, Ava Wannamaker and Coach Joe Colonius. Courtesy/Ted Elsasser

Kiana Swim earned a third place sporting some serious bling on the yeti podium during her debut performance at IFSA Jr National event. Courtesy/Andrea Krejci

By PAULA KNEPPER
TWST

Seven Taos Winter Sports Team (TWST) athletes in the 12-14 (U15) and 15-18 (U19) age categories competed Feb. 6-9 at the International Freeskier and Snowboarders Association Read More

LAHS Swim/Dive Team Steps Up At District Meet

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Seniors competing at their last District championship, from left, Nikolai Nelson, Nora Johnson, Anna Wetteland, Emily McLaughlin, Ella Javernick, Neil Barber and Hayden Sutton. Courtesy photo

LAHS SPORTS News:

For some swimmers on the Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Swim/Dive Team, the District championship competition at Farmington Feb. 9 and 10 was their last meet of the season.

For others, Districts gave them a last chance to make it to the State Championships in two weeks. For those who already had State cuts, District offered a competition to show their stuff and they did, setting Read More