Sports

Pirates Ready for Season to Begin

Cibola Sports

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Pirates have just completed summer workouts and are preparing for the upcoming season.

Prevent Athletic Heat Exhaustion

J.p. Murrietta, Nmaa

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

To help minimize the risk of heat illness and/or stroke to student-athletes, the New Mexico Activities Association suggests the following: • Not restricting intake of fluids, • Frequent water breaks, • Practicing in cooler parts of the day, • Removing protective equipment, • Preparations in...

New Sportsmanship Bylaw Explained

J.p. Murrietta, Nmaa

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

During the offseason, the New Mexico Activities Association updated the sportsmanship bylaws to include specific penalties for “egregious” acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.

New Mexico United Announces Nicky Hernandez Contract Extension Hernandez won USL Championship title with San Antonio FC last season

Press Release

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

New Mexico United Announces Nicky Hernandez Contract Extension Hernandez won USL Championship title with San Antonio FC last season ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United is excited to announce that they have extended the contract of midfielder Nicky Hernandez, following his successful 25-day stint...

A NEW DIMENSION OF SPORTS

Press Release

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Meow Wolf, the innovative and immersive arts and entertainment company, has joined forces with New Mexico United, the beloved professional soccer team, in a groundbreaking lifetime partnership that will redefine the boundaries of creativity and sports collaboration.

NMAA Member Schools Approve New Sportsmanship Bylaw

Press Release

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The New Mexico Activities Association membership recently voted in favor of a proposed update to sportsmanship bylaws. NMAA high schools voted by nearly 80% in favor of Bylaw 7.7.4 – Crowd Control & Unsportsmanlike Conduct. The new policy will be enacted beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.

Electronic Communication Devices from Dugout to Catchers to be Permitted in High School Baseball

Press Release

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The use of a one-way communication device between a coach in the dugout and a team’s catcher for the purposes of calling pitches will be permitted in high school baseball beginning in 2024.

Battle of the Badges Softball Game

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A Battle of the Badges softball game was held on Saturday July 22 at Kearns Field. The teams were Corrections Departments V. Police and Fire Departments. Village of Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales threw the first pitch to start off the game.

New Mexico United Dominates Top Team in Western Conference, Beats Sacramento Republic FC 3-0.

Press Release

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Goals from Swartz, Moreno, Hernandez delight more than 10,000 on Meow Wolf Night ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United were dominant on Saturday night, besting Sacramento Republic FC - the top team in the Western Conference - by a convincing 3-0 margin in front of 10,813 fans at Rio Grande Credit...

Gallegos Drafted by MLB Atlanta Braves

Cibola Sports

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” might be playing on a music app in the background for former Pirate baseball player Isaac Gallegos—who always dreamed of playing for a Major League Baseball franchise.