The Case For A BMX Track In Los Alamos
By HAIDEN JORGENSON
Sophomore
Los Alamos High School
A few years ago, I would go down to the BMX track in Albuquerque a few times throughout the year. Despite my love for the sport, I could not frequently participate because the 2-hour drive to Albuquerque was too time-consuming.
According to the Sports Planning Guide, BMX has been on the rise over the last decade, and from the years 2013 to 2016, made a 43 percent jump in people riding bikes, making it one of the hottest outdoor sports. All of these new people who have gotten into BMX over the last few years have created an amazing, supportive community. Read More
NICA Launches New Cycling League In New Mexico
NICA News:
BERKELEY, Calif. — With an ongoing commitment to get more kids on bikes, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) today announced that New Mexico is the latest league to join NICA, which develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes and coaches across the United States.
The New Mexico Interscholastic Cycling League (NMICL) www.newmexicomtb.org kicks off its inaugural cycling season in fall 2022.
“Our mountain bike community is full of dedicated volunteers, coaches, and families who have been working together for years to build youth Read More
LAFC Girls Participate In Classic FC Spring Cup
The LAFC U19 Girls Soccer Team is all smiles holding up their medals. Courtesy/Susie Schillaci
The LAFC U12 Girls Soccer Team. Courtesy/Susie Schillaci
SPORTS News:
Soccer season for two LAFC Girls teams got off to a good start, with a Pre-Season tournament.
The U19 Chaos took 1st place with 1 loss and 2 wins.
The U12 Lasers took 3rd place with 3 ties and 1 win.
The Girls program is proud to say they currently have one U9/10 pre-comp team and 5 comp teams ranging from U10-U19.
Registration for all programs, Rec., pre-comp and Comp is open. For more information, visit https://laysl.org/ Read More
State Basketball Championship Semifinals & Finals Schedule
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming NMAA State Basketball Championship Semifinals and Finals.
NMAA State Basketball
Official Championship Name:
- NMAA State Basketball Championships
Championship Brackets:
Championship Locations:
Semifinals & Finals:
- UNM – The Pit, Rio Rancho Events Center, Bernalillo HS
Championship Dates:
Semifinals:
- Class A (Boys & Girls) – Friday, March 11 at Bernalillo HS
- Class 2A (Boys & Girls) – Friday,
Scenes From LAHS Track & Field Varsity Meet At Los Lunas
Sophomore Angelina Passalacqua won the 100 m hurdles in a State Qualifying time of 16.2 seconds at Saturday’s Los Alamos High School Track & Field Varsity Meet at Los Lunas High School. Photo by Blake Wood
Senior Keith Bridge won the 800 m in a time of 2:04.5. Photo by Blake Wood
Freshman Colette Bibeault leaped a State Qualifying 4′ 10″ in the high jump. Photo by Blake Wood
Senior Kyle Hatler jumped 14′ 6″ to win the pole vault. This was a full 3 feet over the State Qualifying standard! Photo by Blake Wood
Sophomore Syana Sanchez passes the baton to junior Nyla Lee in the Read More
