Gonzales, Robinson help Eagles to second place
One of Belen High's state wrestling champs might have been able to get his second title even quicker.
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Montaño's title is the highlight for Jags at state
When Carlos Montaño captured the 132-pound Class 4A state wrestling title Saturday, one word went through his mind: "finally."
With injuries and no state champs, Tigers still fifth
While the Los Lunas High wrestling team was hoping to finish a little higher than fifth place at last weekend's state championships, there is reason to celebrate.
Jags edge Tigers, but LL gets district’s No. 3 seed
After an exciting final weekend of the boys basketball regular season, the district 6-4A playoff brackets are set and the early rounds will all be played on Valencia county soil.
Girls hoops: Lady Tigers, VHS girls advance in 6-4A tourney
In a county-heavy opening night of the District 6-4A girls basketball tournament, Class 4A's No. 7 team, Valencia, met expectations, and Los Lunas exceeded them.
Lupi, Candelaria reach second day of state championships
Compared to how their school had been represented in the past few years, Marissa Candelaria and Ryan Lupi had a lot of impact last weekend.
Wrestlers, swimmers cap seasons with strong performances
A number of high school wrestlers and swimmers represnted Valencia County well at state championship events this weekend.
State championships: Wrestlers, swimmers make their mark on first day
Several Valencia County wrestlers and a pair of swimmers had fruitful performances at the first day of state-championsip competition Friday.
Valencia boys survive Eagles’ comeback attempt
In the first quarter of Thursday night's District 6-4A boys basketball game against county rival Valencia, the young Belen Eagles looked like they were in awe of the senior-laden host Jaguars.
Eagles’ new faces will be defending a 6-4A title
Gone are many of the familiar players that helped Belen High's baseball team do lots of winning over the past four years.
Tigers are loaded with returners, but not with seniors
Two years ago, the Los Lunas High baseball team was super-young. The Tigers weren't a particularly veteran team last season.
Jaguars’ pitching should be one of their strong suits
For a fledgling program, Valencia baseball coach Carlos Carrasco has seen improvement, in leaps and bounds, every campaign.
OK, ladies, back to the weight room
Weightlifting, as any coach will tell you, is a critical component of most athletic training. Yet, when I talk to many Valencia County athletes, especially females, I get a wide variety of responses as to how much lifting takes place.
Lady Jaguars outrun Belen; 6-4A tourney next
Some basketball players seem to think about their sport 24-7 — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Tiger boys struggle early, but win easily
Once the Los Lunas boys basketball team got things rolling on Thursday, it wasn't tough for the Tigers to get a win.
Lady Tigers lose at Miyamura; snow leads to an overnight stay in Gallup
In a key District 6-4A girls basketball contest Tuesday night, host Miyamura broke open a close game in the second quarter and posted a 51-43 win over Los Lunas.
Montoya, Henson are on Feb. 24 card
Two Valencia county boxers will play a prominent role in the inaugural fight card on Friday, Feb. 24 produced by Chavez Promotions. Seven fights are set for a maximum of four rounds each to take place at the Wool Warehouse, 518 First Street, next to Warehouse 508.
Eagle wrestlers head to state as district champs
At times in his career, Belen High wrestler Stephen Barba has struggled to hang on to late leads.
Tigers aim for another state trophy
With the Los Lunas and Belen wrestling teams being so evenly matched, a couple of injuries to regular contributors might have been devastating to LLHS.
Jags third at 6-4A wrestling meet
With two district champions and seven total state qualifiers, the Valencia High wrestling team will be a small group at this weekend's state championships.