If sports dynasties and milestones are created by the athletes, there’s a special place for the men and women who diagram the plays and call all the shots.
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Top 10 N.M. prep sports records that may never be broken
We won't say these 10 records will never be broken, but it’s a safe bet it will be a while before anyone comes close to erasing them from the historical books.
2-3A well represented on Class 3A All-State baseball team
More than a month after the season ended, the All-State baseball teams were slowly unveiled.
Los Alamos graduate wins women's shot put, makes Paris Olympics
The track and field portion of the Olympics start Aug. 1, with the shot put scheduled for Aug. 8-9.
Former ATC boys coach hired to lead Pojoaque girls team
The best part about the hire, Bobby Romero said, is that he lives across the street from the school. It beats the 45-minute drive from work to ATC.
New boys basketball coach will also be Horsemen's athletic director
Montoya said he expressed interest in the position to Principal Martin Sandoval and received a job offer about a week later.
Alex Waggoner, a 2022 graduate of Santa Fe High, has transferred from the University of Michigan to Portland for what he hopes is the remainder of his college soccer career.
Welcome to the slow days of summer
We’ve reached the dreaded summer doldrums in the world of sports.
Top 10 athletic programs in Northern New Mexico
This list highlights the top athletic programs from this season. You probably won't be surprised by who is at the top of the list, but there might be a school or two that gets a bump for all of their athletic success for the 2023-24 school year.
Recent grads Terrin Dickey, Kevin Enriquez and Mekhi Martinez will be playing at new schools in 2024.
New two-week, full-contact summer practice period will help teams hit the ground running
Coaches from around the North say getting padded summer reps will help players learn and get used to hitting before the grind of fall camp.
Estrella Flores, middle school athletic coordinator for Santa Fe Public Schools and a 2012 graduate of Desert Academy, was introduced Wednesday as Capital's new head girls basketball coach.
The NMAA is considering whether all state football championships should be played at a central site in Albuquerque.
Valdes was a beloved, occasionally irascible Horsemen institution
Valdez, who was a fixture at most games as the official scorekeeper and the public address announcer, died last week after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Confusing playoff system expected to receive overhaul
The powerbrokers of New Mexico’s high school football community have spoken and it appears a break in tradition for the state playoff system is inevitable.
Former Capital football player was longtime assistant in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho
Manuel Gonzales, a 1991 Capital graduate, suffered a heart attack and died at his Rio Rancho home June 6.
Roybal resigns from Pojoaque for health reasons
If Roybal doesn't again return to coaching, she will leave a remarkable legacy. She holds a 403-137 record as a prep coach.
Northern athletes place 1st, 2nd, 3rd in two-day heptathlon
It was a good weekend for Northern New Mexico athletes at the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic in Albuquerque.
Wetteland always lights up a room
“Her energy is just unmatched,” said Los Alamos junior Allie Holland, who is a teammate of Wetteland’s on Los Alamos’ swimming and track and field teams.
Love of playing sports started early for Contreras
That kid grew into a three-sport varsity star at Robertson, helping to lead the Cardinals to three straight state championship game appearances in basketball and two trips to the finals in three years in football.
St. Michael's, Los Alamos continue track, field dominance
The spring season saw state championship bliss continue to spread across several schools in Northern New Mexico, as 14 teams brought home blue trophies.
ATC froze out opponents on way to state title
Santa Fe’s Academy for Technology and the Classics punctuated a memorable high school basketball season by becoming the fifth boys team from the city to capture a state title.
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Here is the list of state champions, both teams and individuals, for Northern New Mexico schools during the 2023-24 prep season.
The recently completed 2023-24 prep sports season was painted primarily in green and gold or blue and white.
Honoring local standouts in football, volleyball, cross country and soccer.
When Anthony "Bones" Segura replaces Bill Moon. SFIS was 1-9 last season and just 2-17 over the past two years under Moon.
Top 10 Northern New Mexico prep teams of the 2023-24 season
In looking at the list of teams to consider, it was quite a task to figure out who was the top team in the region. But we feel comfortable with it.
Lobos add UCLA, St. John's, Arizona State nonconference games
Success breeds opportunity.
Santa Fe High tennis coach resigns after 9 years
Bonnie Rogers has given 18 years to the Santa Fe High tennis program, nine of them as its head coach.
Among the multiple discussion points of note regarded more changes to the football playoffs and a six-figure shortfall in the NMAA’s coffers following this season’s basketball and spirit state competitions.
Alvarez leaves St. Michael's softball after six seasons
Joe Alvarez resigned Monday. Alvarez leaves after posting a 46-75 record and getting the Lady Horsemen to the Class 3A State Softball Tournament four times.
NMAA to mull changes to football host sites
The organization will discuss the idea of allowing the higher seed to host all rounds of the state football playoffs.
Struggling Jaguars coach resigns after seven seasons
"It is a year-round commitment," Darren Casados said. "One can only imagine the sacrifice my family made for the benefit of other kids and families."
Take heart, Horsemen fans; give Montoya a chance
Here's hoping Montoya lives up to the expectations and succeeds. Here's hoping he's also well aware that success guarantees nothing at a program like St. Michael's.
ATC's Romero steps down, citing long days, shortage of coaches
He leaves a program that produced a 72-26 record during his four-year stint that ended with consecutive appearances in the Class 2A championship and a state title in March.
Baseball tournament may be due for more changes
Is it time for a change in the baseball state tournament?
'Crazy' Hilltoppers bring home records, medals, fourth straight title
Los Alamos broke several state records on its way to a fourth straight state title.
Not even injuries dent Los Alamos girls' drive for four
ALBUQUERQUE — Most track and field teams don’t overcome losing their best hurdler, their best sprinter and two of their best jumpers and win championships.
Robertson gets best of crosstown rival Dons in championship
The Cardinals knocked off the crosstown rival West Las Vegas Dons 12-8 to punctuate a weird postseason very few could have predicted.
Character counts: The biggest lie in coaching
Psst. Hey, you.
Los Alamos, Santa Fe High break state records to open big-school track meet
Over 41.05 seconds, Los Alamos blistered the competition and the state record all in one shot in the Class 4A boys 400-meter relay preliminary race.
Diminutive southpaw carries Dons into 3A title game
Eighth-seeded West Las Vegas head to Saturday’s state championship game, the Dons’ first appearance in the finals since 2019 when they lost to crosstown rival Robertson.
Robertson, once left for dead, rises to play for 3A baseball title
ALBUQUERQUE — The most dangerous bird is a disrespected Cardinal from Las Vegas Robertson.
Lady Dons make Cobre's strategy backfire to win first state title
The Lady Dons beat Cobre 4-1 to take home school's first state softball title.
Head coach Augustin Ruiz and his Horsemen (17-10) have to account for coming up short — yet again.
The Demon boys team will try to finish in the top three for the first time in nearly 30 years, while the Hilltoppers are expected to sweep the boys and girls titles.
The Lady Dons run-ruled Las Vegas Robertson 23-4 before defeating No. 2 Cobre 9-3 on Thursday. Santa Fe Indian School got an unexpected day off amid the rain.
Practices are also about having fun and creating an inclusive atmosphere that makes athletes want to show up after school.
Dakota Montoya, a 2014 Clayton graduate who played football collegiately at Eastern New Mexico University, impressed with his demeanor in interviews.
Prep senior takes second place; St. Michael's teams each take third
Santa Fe Prep's Jazmin Leardsakulphasuk capped her high school career as one of the state’s best. Her back-to-back 88s gave her a six-shot cushion for sole possession of second place in the 36-hole event.