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Registration Opens For YMCA’s Little Youth Basketball

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 25, 2017

SPORTS News:

The Family YMCA’s Little Youth Basketball is an introductory program for youth in grades K-1^st who would like to learn the basics of basketball, team participation, and to play a few casual games.

Registration for this program is open until Thursday, March 2. Players will meet twice per week for practice and games, March 7 – April 13, except during Spring Break.

Volunteer Coaches, Asst. Coaches and Team Parents needed.

To register, come by the Y at 1450 Iris St. Cost is $62 / $41 for Y Members. Please contact Sports & Adventure Director Jeremy Smith with questions at 505.662.3100. Read More

Annual Benefit Basketball Game Helps New Mexicans

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 24, 2017

Check presentation. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Senate “Lobos” tip off against the House of Representatives “Aggies” on Wednesday, March 1, at Santa Fe High School.

The hotly-contested game is a fun event for those on the court, on the bench and in the stands. But everyone knows that the real opponent is cancer.

The annual game is an important source of private donations for The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Over the past six years, it has raised more than $100,000.

“The proceeds

Precision Rifle Team Takes 2nd At Nationals

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2017

LAHS precision rifle team members Holly Hayes, Samantha Miller, Steffie Nielsen, Jacob Torrez and Jonathan Chavez. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

This past weekend the Los Alamos High School precision rifle team traveled to Alabama to compete in the Navy National Air Rifle Championships.

The team finished second against a field of the top teams from across the nation. Samantha Miller placed second overall in the individual category. Stephanie Nielsen was awarded her distinguished air rifle badge which is a major accomplishment.

By finishing second, the team earns

Girls High School Lacrosse Registration Today

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2017

SPORTS News:

A Girls High School Lacrosse walk-up registration/meet and greet will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday February 23, at 505 Rover Blvd in White Rock.

Registration is open to girls in 8th-12th grades who are interested in playing on a girls-only team. Registration is $125.

For information, contact info@laylax.org or visit http://www.laylax.org/.

Los Alamos Rams Hockey Team Squirts Division Takes Fourth In Colorado Presidents’ Day Tournament

Submitted by Chris Clark on February 23, 2017

The Los Alamos Rams hockey team took fourth place in the Littleton, Colo., Presidents’ Day Tournament for the Squirts Division. Darren Meadows and Kevin Mitchell watch their sons play on the Los Alamos Rams Peewees team. Photo by Jennifer Davidson