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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
This week's Athletes of the Week are Fabian "Boudy" Melonas for a spectacular fly ball catch at center field to close out the win over Artesia High School in the Nusenda Credit Union 4A state baseball championship.
NEW MEXICO UNITED KEEP ON WINNING, BESTING OAKLAND 2-1 IN FRONT OF MORE THAN 11,000 FANS

NEW MEXICO UNITED KEEP ON WINNING, BESTING OAKLAND 2-1 IN FRONT OF MORE THAN 11,000 FANS

NEW MEXICO UNITED KEEP ON WINNING, BESTING OAKLAND 2-1 IN FRONT OF MORE THAN 11,000 FANS

Press Release
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
NEW MEXICO UNITED KEEP ON WINNING, BESTING OAKLAND 2-1 IN FRONT OF MORE THAN 11,000 FANSGoals from Hurst, Akale propel United to seventh win in last eight league matchesAlbuquerque, NM - New Mexico United were victorious again on Saturday night, moving to within a point of first place - with a...
Track Complete Districts

Track Complete Districts

Track Complete Districts

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The GHS track team wrapped up the district meet at Valencia High School last Saturday. Notables for the Pirates were Manuel Gonzales, 1st in the high jump, 5’ 10”, Andres Lazos, 1st in the triple-jump 39.11-75,John Paul Miller 2nd in the 2200 meters with a time of 11:07.

2024 NMAA Spring State Championship Event Information

Press Release
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, NM- The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2024 Spring State Championships. Track & FieldOfficial Championship Name: 2024 NMAA State Track and Field Championships Tickets: Adults: $13.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lady Pirate tennis team for making the state tennis tournament in 4A as a 12 seed; Andres Lazos, white shirt, for receiving a first place in triple jump at the 4A district 5 track meet; Manuel Gonzales, (black shirt) for receiving a first place in the high jump at the district track meet.
Pirates to state! The Grants High School baseball team received a second seed to the 4A state baseball tournament and will host the 16th seeded Portales Rams (12-11, 3-6) this weekend in a best of three games series. The Pirates came in first place in district 5 4A and amassed a record of 20-6 and 7-1. In this photo, Estevan Barela, 6, catches a fly ball in a recent district game against the Belen Eagles. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates to state! The Grants High School baseball team received a second seed to the 4A state baseball tournament and will host the 16th seeded Portales Rams (12-11, 3-6) this weekend in a best of three games series. The Pirates came in first place in district 5 4A and amassed a record of 20-6 and 7-1. In this photo, Estevan Barela, 6, catches a fly ball in a recent district game against the Belen Eagles. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Earn Second Seed

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A spectacular season continues for the GHS baseball team as they received a second seed in the 4A state baseball tournament and will host the Portales Rams (12-11,3-6) who received the 16th seed.
Colin Lundstrom played catcher most of the season for the Bucs. Here, he prepares for action at the Rio Rancho Tournament. Lundstrom, who bats from the left side, led Los Alamitos in batting average and RBIs this season. Richard Sanders - AJJ

Colin Lundstrom played catcher most of the season for the Bucs. Here, he prepares for action at the Rio Rancho Tournament. Lundstrom, who bats from the left side, led Los Alamitos in batting average and RBIs this season. Richard Sanders - AJJ

Season of Learning Ends for Los Alamitos Baseball Team

Richard Sanders, Ajj
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A relatively inexperienced Los Alamitos Middle School baseball team completed their second spring season on April 30 with a double-header outing versus Mountain View.
New Mexico United forward was nearing return from 2023 injury Courtesy Photo

New Mexico United forward was nearing return from 2023 injury Courtesy Photo

Christian Nava Reinjures ACL, Will Miss 2024 Season

New Mexico United
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
New Mexico United is devastated to report that Cristian Nava has suffered a reinjury to his ACL. Nava will undergo surgery to repair the injury, is expecting a recovery of about eight months, and will miss the 2024 season.