Lady Panthers hand Mora second loss of season for District 2AA lead
The New Mexican |
It was just one of those nights. One where a 6-foot post hit a halfcourt shot and a freshman supplied the dagger to Class AA's second-ranked team. Peñasco's Abigail Soto hit a 45-footer at the first-quarter buzzer, which contributed to a 2 ...Story, »

St. Pius X defeats struggling Jaguars
Todd Bailey | For The New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE -- The writing was on the wall. For the past two weeks, the Capital Jaguars faced a handful of close, emotional wins. They have endured a rash of injuries. It took its toll on the team, and Friday night against Albuquerque St. Pius X, ...Story, »

Character counts when on Twitter
Will Webber | The New Mexican
It was about two weeks ago that this publication's new online editor -- himself a former sports scribe, no less -- set up a Twitter account for The New Mexican's sports department. Me likey. The handle (is that what it's called?) is @sfnmsports. ...Story, »

Horsemen can't handle Huskies senior center in District 5AAA overtime loss
Will Webber | The New Mexican
It was nearly a year ago that Albuquerque Hope Christian capped an unbeaten regular season in District 5AAA with a buzzer-beating, game-winning basket from Paul Seaton in a visit to Perez-Shelley Memorial Gymnasium. In the Huskies' most recent visi ...Story, »

Blue Griffins rally, defeat Pecos in overtime
The New Mexican |
If doubts still linger about Santa Fe Preparatory, it took a big step toward putting them to rest Thursday night. The Blue Griffins rallied from a 54-49 deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and held off the host Pecos Panthers 77-76 in a ...Story, »

Fans back in stands for basketball rivalry
James Barron | The New Mexican
It was a sight to see. On back-to-back days, the city of Santa Fe showed up for ... high school basketball games. Who would have thought? Actually, if it was a different decade, the thought wouldn't have entered your mind. The city had forged ...Story, »

[Photo Gallery] Despite missed free throw, Jaguars knock off Demons for District 2AAAA lead
James Barron | The New Mexican
Christian Martinez is a stone-cold lock at the free-throw line. That's why the best place for the 5-foot-10 Capital junior in the fourth quarter is 15 feet away from the basket with the game on the line. That's why his head coach, Mark Senteney, ...Story, »

Davie signs 24 players for Lobos football
Will Webber | The New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE -- Two dozen high school and junior college recruits made their commitments to The University of New Mexico football program official on Wednesday, the first day of the spring national signing period. New Lobos head coach Bob Davie anno ...Story, »

Pecos takes down Santa Fe Preparatory
The New Mexican |
Freshman Ida Valencia led four Pecos girls basketball players in double figures with 16 points as the Lady Panthers picked up a 56-40 home win against Santa Fe Preparatory in District 2AA on Wednesday. Valencia added seven steals while Brittany Gal ...Story, »

Possible hazing probed at Española Valley
James Barron | The New Mexican
The Española Public School District is investigating a hazing claim within the girls basketball program that occurred during the summer. Española Valley High School athletic director Lenny Roybal confirmed Wednesday that the district ...Story, »

[Photo Gallery] Lady Horsemen topple Lady Huskies in key District 5AAA showdown
Will Webber | The New Mexican
Just three days removed from one of its biggest wins in years, Albuquerque Hope Christian was smacked with a dose of reality Tuesday night in Perez-Shelley Memorial Gymnasium. Led by Alexa Chavez's 24 points, 20 rebounds and three blocked shots, No ...Story, »

Pecos steals 2AA road win at Peñasco
The New Mexican |
The road to the District 2AA boys basketball championship will be determined on the road. Pecos did its part to steal one on the road Tuesday night in a 55-48 win at Peñasco in a battle of Panthers. Pecos kept itself within shouting distance ...Story, »

Española, Demonettes set for showdown
The New Mexican |
Tuesday night was simply a formality. Santa Fe High and Española Valley are salivating for Friday night. The top two teams in District 2AAAA will face off for what amounts to a regular season district title battle after both teams won thei ...Story, »

[Photo Gallery] Growing Santa Fe Waldorf falls to Evangel Christian Academy
James Barron | The New Mexican
In the crawl/walk/run process of program building, Santa Fe Waldorf is just entering the walk stage. Unfortunately, the rest of Class B is up and running. The Lady Wolves find themselves in catch-up mode because of a coaching change made three we ...Story, »

Wolves find their 'intensity' against Eagles
The New Mexican |
Monday was a growing moment for the Santa Fe Waldorf basketball team. Without defensive spark plug Edgar Davila for the first half, the Wolves had to find the defensive intensity themselves. They did for the last 12 minutes of the half and welcom ...Story, »

Horsemen vs. Hope should be special
James Barron | The New Mexican
From one 1-versus-2 matchup to another. Santa Fe was treated to one battle between the state's top two girls basketball teams in Class AAA on Saturday between Albuquerque Hope Christian and Santa Fe Indian School. For an encore, the city will get a ...Story, »

[Photo Gallery] Lady Huskies upset top-ranked Lady Braves in long-awaited rematch
James Barron | The New Mexican
This is just January, but it sure feels like March to the Albuquerque Hope Christian girls basketball team. The Lady Huskies came into the Pueblo Pavilion Wellness Center determined to show they have grown up from the pups who got knocked around by ...Story, »

Santa Fe Prep senior dominates backstroke, butterfly events
Will Webber | The New Mexican
The ability to make like a fish came naturally to Seth Montgomery. The one thing he never liked about the water, however, was that nagging physiological need to breathe. Dating back to his days as a swimming novice in grade school, he always took i ...Story, »

Lobos take down Horned Frogs
Todd Bailey | For The New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE -- University of New Mexico men's basketball player Kendall Williams is known more for his offense than his defense. The guard is third on the team in scoring, averaging 11.8 points and is the team's assists leader at 4.3 a contest. B ...Story, »

Not using his head for what it was designed
Jim Gordon | The New Mexican
Brian Urlacher is dumb. Don't worry; he asked me to call him that. Talking about his pain-killing injections, the Chicago Bears linebacker didn't blink when an interviewer informed him that use of the anti-inflammatory drug he takes to get back i ...Story, »

Volcano Vista shuts down Demon rally
| The New Mexican
A combined 46 points by Sam Haywood and Kendall Johnson helped Volcano Vista beat Santa Fe High 56-42 in a nondistrict boys basketball game Saturday night in Albuquerque. Haywood finished with a game-high 24 points as the Hawks won their third stra ...Story, »