County girls advance to the Pit
It was an easy first round of the Class 4A girls basketball team for both Valencia and Los Lunas. The No. 1 seed Tigers handled No. 16 Goddard 65-43 behind…[Read more]
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The unkindest slight of all
When the Class 4A boys basketball state championship brackets came out on Sunday, there were some surprises.
Tigers earn top-seed
It was not defending Class 4A state champion Roswell (20-7) that topped the girls Class 4A bracket when it was announced Sunday.
District perfection
Seeking perfection is something that seldom comes along in sports. On Friday night, the Tigers boys basketball team achieved perfection, running thought the District 6-4A regular season and tournament without a loss.
Los Lunas girls win thriller
It was the very best basketball from the very best district in girls Class 4A Bbasketball on Saturday night in front of a sea of orange-clad fans on one side of the gym and a sea of blue on the other.
Los Lunas, Belen beat up on Bernalillo baseball team
Baseball season got underway for Valencia and Belen over the weekend, while Los Lunas got on the right track.
Eagles get softball win in visit to Sandia Prep
Under new coach Ray Valerio, Belen opened the softball season with a 12-4 win over Sandia Prep on Friday.
Tigers dismantle Miyamura, 63-36
It is seldom that a semifinal playoff game between two District 6-4A boys basketball teams is decided in the first two minutes.
Belen boys shock Gallup
When Belen sophomore Emilio Ulibarri stepped to the line with three seconds left, the Eagle faithful that had made the trip to Gallup Wednesday night knew they were seeing something special.
Los Lunas holds serve in district girls tourney
Class 4A top-ranked Los Lunas had little trouble with Miyamura on Thursday night in one District 6-4A semifinal girls basketball game; downing the Patriots, 64-51.
Tigers open season by losing two
It has been a tough start to the baseball season for Los Lunas. The Tigers were expected to contend for a state title with virtually all of their offense back and some quality pitching led by Ruger Rodriguez and Isaac Parra.
Valencia opens softball season with home win
The Class 4A Jaguar softball girls started the season in good fashion on their home diamond on Thursday with a 3-2 win over Class 5A Rio Rancho.
Total Los Lunas team effort brings home runner-up trophy
After winning the District 6-4A wrestling championship last week, Los Lunas coach Steve Chavez knew he had one of the best wrestling teams in the state.
Gonzales, Robinson lead Eagles to third
Although the Eagles are not celebrating a team state wrestling title, two senior wrestlers from Belen got their names in the history books with record-setting performances.
Top 10 finish marks progress for Valencia wrestling team in 2013
Sometimes, the real victory for a team is not in the placement, but is in the accomplishment in the face of adversity.
Eagle boys continue hot streak, down Jags in district playoff opener
When the regular season ended on Saturday night, Los Lunas completed a historic District 6-4A campaign, and Belen capped off a three-game winning streak to pull into third place in the district race with a surprising 70-68 win over Grants on the Pirates' home court.
Eagles hope to return to the playoffs
For Belen baseball coach Steve Contreras, last season was bittersweet. Not only did the Eagles lose their perennial all-star, Hunter Blaylock, but Belen also failed to make the playoffs, finishing fourth in District 6-4A with a 4-6 record and 9-15 overall.
Jaguars hope to build off of breakout season
Eight seniors graduated from the most successful baseball team in Valencia's four-year history. The Jags left every emotion on the field in the Class 4A semifinal loss to Miyamura.
Lady Jaguars' list of returners includes three veteran pitchers
In softball, you generally go as far as your pitching staff will carry you.
Los Lunas girls, boys hope to repeat as district champs
It was a record-setting year for the Los Lunas girls track program, tying for third at the Class 4A state championships as Nicole Jenrette broke a state record in the long jump.