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Today's Sports

  • Norman leads strong LA showing...

    Los Alamos golfers came up big in the first tournaments of the Northern New Mexico Senior Men’s Golf Association season.
    Bruce Norman won both championship flight rounds on the April 22 and April 23 tournament at Sierra del Rio. Norman shot a 79 both days to win the top flight.
    Golfers from the hill won three flights on the day one at Sierra del Rio and three on day two.
    Bob Quick was a dual winner, as well, winning the first flight competition in the second day at Sierra del Rio and at the Tech course. Ken Koch won the first flight on day one at Sierra del Rio.
    Also at New Mexico Tech, Los Alamos’ Larry Hults scored an ace on the par-3 15th hole.
    The NNMSMGA competes during the late spring through early fall months at various locations around New Mexico and southern Colorado.

    Sierra del Rio, April 22

    Championship flight

    First low gross
    Bruce Norman, Los Alamos, 79.

    Second low gross
    Jim Crowden, Corrales, 83.

    First flight

    First low gross
    Ken Koch, Los Alamos, 87.

    Second low gross
    Mike Porter, Alamosa, Colo., 91.

    First low net
    Jim Seubert, Albuquerque, 75.

    Second flight

    First low gross
    Ron Krantz, Los Alamos, 88.

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  • LA will be at home for 1st round...

    About the only thing the Los Alamos Hilltopper baseball team was sure of heading into Selection Sunday was that it was going to appear in the playoffs.
    Now, the Hilltoppers know their opponent. More importantly, they know they’re staying home.
    Los Alamos (17-9) earned the No. 8 seed for the upcoming Class 4A tournament and is paired up against Aztec, the No. 9 seed, for this weekend’s series.
    The first round of the 4A playoffs consists of a best-of-3 series. The top seed in each of the eight pairings will host the series.
    Los Alamos and Aztec (16-7) will meet in the first game of the best-of-3 set at 4 p.m. Friday. The second game is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday and the third game, if necessary, will start at approximately 1 p.m.
    For those wondering where the Hilltoppers were going to fall heading into the playoffs, it was no better than even money whether they would get a home game. The Hilltoppers won District 2-4A, their fifth consecutive district title, to qualify for the postseason, but they had a 5-5 record against nondistrict 4A competition, although four of those five losses came against the same two teams, Piedra Vista and Los Lunas.
    Piedra Vista, as expected, was awarded the No. 1 overall seed and will most likely be the opponent of the Los Alamos-Aztec winner in next week’s second round.

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  • 'Toppers, Tigers meet in...

     Not only did the Los Alamos Hilltopper softball team get into the playoffs, it landed exactly where the team expected to land.
    Los Alamos, an at-large hopeful going into Sunday’s release of the Class 4A state tournament bracket, got in with several slots to spare, earning a No. 12 seed in the 16-team field.
    The Hilltoppers will face the Los Lunas Tigers Saturday, the team that handed Los Alamos a sound defeat in the 2012 state tournament.
    Los Alamos had been ranked at the No. 12 slot in the state’s power rankings for most of the latter half of the season. In fact, other than a couple of shifts of teams to ensure they didn’t play a district foe in the opening round, the seeding for the 4A tournament went almost exactly the way the power rankings suggested it would.
    Los Alamos manager Roger Anaya said he felt very confident about his team’s moving on to the tournament and his practices last week and this week have been focused on improving the things his team will have to do well in order to survive.
    “We’re just fine-tuning our defensive stuff,” Anaya said. “We’re making sure we’re ready for small-ball. That’s what they did when we played them before.”

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  • Tennis teams advance to 4A...

    SANTA FE — Following top-two finishes at last weekend’s District 2-4A championship matches, the Los Alamos Hilltopper boys and girls tennis teams will move on to play in this week’s state Class 4A championship.
    Los Alamos’ girls won their 14th straight District 2-4A title and earned the No. 2 overall seed in the team tournament, which commences Friday at the Jerry Cline Tennis Center in Albuquerque.
    Meanwhile, the Hilltopper boys finished as the runner-up in the 2-4A tournament behind Santa Fe and were seeded No. 9 in the team tournament.
    Prior to the team tournament, however, Los Alamos will take part in the singles and doubles championship draws. The singles and doubles contests will be Wednesday and Thursday, also at the Jerry Cline center.
    Among the Hilltoppers’ entries into the tournament is the girls top doubles team of Madeline Margevicius and Gillian Hsieh-Ratliff. Margevicius/Hsieh-Ratliff topped teammates Colleeen Fitzsimmons/Susanna Lucido 6-2, 6-1 to claim a second consecutive district title Saturday.
    The district championship match looked like it might be a tight one after Fitzsimmons/Lucido rallied from an early deficit in the first set.

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  • Triathlon sponsor cancels NM...

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Heightened measures following the Boston bombings have led to the cancellation of one of New Mexico's largest triathlons.

    The Jay Benson Triathlon had been scheduled Sunday at Kirtland Air Force Base.

    The sponsor has told the hundreds of expected participants that it's canceled and is offering full refunds.

    Duane Kinsley is the owner of Sports Systems, the title sponsor of the event. He says the retail store couldn't meet increased requirements to get participants on base. Those included submitting Social Security and driver's license numbers for athletes.

    Kinsley says the need for safety is understandable and that the sponsors will try to find a new venue for next year's event.

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  • Playoff brackets to be announced...

    The New Mexico Activities Association will release the playoff brackets for baseball and softball teams around the state today and the Hilltopper squads will be anxiously awaiting to see where they land.
    The NMAA’s seeding and selection committee will convene today to discuss teams’ postseason fates, including the Hilltoppers.
    Heading into today’s selection meeting, Los Alamos’ baseball team will wait to see what seed it will be afforded in the 4A bracket. Los Alamos’ softball team will be looking to see whether it will get a playoff nod.
    The Hilltopper softball team, barring a spectacular crash by Bernalillo in its season finales against Española Valley — it played a doubleheader Saturday but results weren’t available as of press time — will land in second place in District 2-4A.
    While that and the team’s 14-11 record (10-2 in district) will likely get Los Alamos in, 2-4A isn’t afforded a lot of respect around the state and that won’t do Los Alamos any favors in the eyes of the committee.
    Los Alamos manager Roger Anaya said he’s confident that his team will be invited to the dance.

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  • Sports Briefs 05-05-13

    WRLL needs umpires for baseball, softball

    White Rock Little League is seeking umpires for its 2013 baseball and softball seasons.
    All baseball and softball umpiring positions from minors up are available. Training for interested umpires will be provided by the league.
    Those interested my contact David Gartz at gartzd@gmail.com for more information.

    Gold buying event is today at LAHS

    Los Alamos High School’s athletic department is hosting a gold buying event today.
    A certified and accredited gold buyer will be on hand between noon-4 p.m. that day to purchase unwanted gold, silver and platinum. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit LAHS athletics and activities.
    The gold purchase will be in the administration area of LAHS.
    More information can be found by visiting golddoesgood.com.

    Run the Caldera set for June 8-9

    The Valles Caldera National Preserve is hosting its eighth annual Run the Caldera June 8-9.
    A 10K and half-marathon are scheduled for June 8 at the VCNP and a marathon is set for June 9.
    The entry deadline for the event is May 10. More information on the Run the Caldera can be found by calling 866-382-5537.
    Volunteers are also being sought for the Run the Caldera. To volunteer, email eblumenthal@vallescaldera.gov.

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  • On Schedule 05-05-13

    Monday

    Golf: Los Alamos at District 2-4A championship (Santa Ana Golf Course), boys and girls varsity, 9:30 a.m.

    Wednesday

    Tennis: Class 4A championship (Albuquerque), boys and girls varsity, 3 p.m.

    Thursday

    Tennis: Class 4A championship (Albuquerque), boys and girls varsity, TBA.

    Friday

    Tennis: Class 4A championship (Albuquerque), boys and girls varsity, 8 a.m

    Track and field: Los Alamos at District 2-4A championship meet (Santa Fe), boys and girls varsity, 3 p.m.

    Baseball: Class 4A playoffs, TBA.

    Softball: Class 4A playoffs, TBA.

    Saturday

    Tennis: Class 4A championship (Albuquerque), boys and girls varsity, 8 a.m.

    Track and field: Los Alamos at District 2-4A championship meet (Santa Fe), boys and girls varsity, 9 a.m.

    Baseball: Class 4A playoffs, TBA.

    Softball: Class 4A playoffs, TBA.

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  • Hilltopper girls win big at...

    Perhaps the one thing that separates the Los Alamos’ running programs from most others is the ability to peak at the right time.
    In the final meet of the regular season, Los Alamos’ ability to do so was once again on display.
    Los Alamos closed out the 2013 season at home Friday, hosting a quadrangular meet which included St. Michael’s and District 2-4A opponents Capital and Santa Fe – Taos was also invited but was a no-show.
    The Hilltopper girls dominated the meet at Sullivan Field, scoring 183 points, 95 more than St. Michael’s. St. Mike’s Horsemen won the boys competition, while the Hilltopper boys were second overall, 5.5 points behind.
    Along the way, Los Alamos’ girls won all but five events, while Los Alamos’ boys won six events on the day.
    With just this week’s district meet and the state Class 4A meet the following weekend, the Hilltoppers are quickly approaching top form and both teams feel ready to make a serious title run again.
    “Being a senior, it’s definitely coming down to trying to focus more,” said Hilltopper Brady Stokes, who had one of the best meets of his career Friday. “It’s exciting. I’m definitely excited about these last two meets.”

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  • Redbirds top 'Topes, 8-4

    The Albuquerque Isotopes were doubled-up by the Memphis Redbirds in the finale of their series Thursday.
    The Redbirds jumped out to a 6-0 lead after 4-1/2 innings at Isotopes Park. They finished with 15 hits in the ballgame as they topped the Isotopes 8-4.
    Memphis hit up Albuquerque starter Sean White for 10 hits and 6 earned runs in 4-2/3 innings. Reliever Geison Aguasviva didn’t fare much better, allowing 2 runs and five hits in a pair of innings.
    Albuquerque attempted to get back into the game, putting up runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings and loaded the bases in the ninth before Memphis’ Victor Marte struck out Tim Federowicz looking to end the contest.
    For Albuquerque, third baseman Rusty Ryal went 3-for-5 while second baseman Osvaldo Martinez was 1-for-3 with a two-run double. Those two accounted for about half of the Isotopes’ offense Thursday.
    The Isotopes open up a four-game set tonight against New Orleans. Post-game fireworks will be featured tonight. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
    Saturday, the University of New Mexico Lobo men’s basketball team will be honored prior to the 7:05 p.m. game. New Lobo head coach Craig Neal will throw out the first pitch.
    Tickets and information can be obtained by visiting the Isotopes’ website, abqisotopes.com, or by calling 505-924-2255.

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