The award winning Hilltopper football team running onto the field during the 2024 season. Courtesy photo
The award winning Hilltopper football team and coaches during the 2024 season. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper football team racked up the post-season awards for the 2024 season. The Toppers had 10 All-State selections, and dominated the All-District awards. Akim Leija was also chosen to play in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association ( NMHSCA) Red-Green All-Star game.
The Toppers finished with an 8-4 record and were the 1-5A District Champions. They were undefeated in district play and had an 8 game winning streak through district and the first round of the playoffs.
NMHSCA 5A ALL-STATE TEAM
1st Team All-State
- Diego Garcia – Offensive line
- Hayden Watkins – Kicker
Honorable Mention All-State
- Kyle Evenhus
2nd Team All-State
- Jordan Herrerra – RB
- Akim Leija – Slot
- Emmanuel Ortega – Center
- Diego Garcia – Defensive line
- Frank Sheppard – MLB
- Ben Brousseau – DB
Honorable Mention All-State
- Matt Brousseau – Offensive Line
- Hayden Watkins – Punter
DISTRICT 1-5A ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
- District Offensive Player of the Year – Kyle Evenhus
- District Coach of the Year – Garett Williams
1st Team Offense
- Kyle Evenhus – QB
- Jordan Herrera – RB
- JJ Diaz – WR
- Akim Leija – Slot
- Diego Garcia – Guard
- Matt Brousseau – Tackle
- Hayden Watkins – Kicker
- Emmanual Ortega – Center
1st Team Defense
- Frank Sheppard – MLB
- Diego Garcia – DL
- Akim Leija – DB / Returner
- Ben Brousseau – DB
- Nathan Larson – OLB
- JJ Diaz – DB
- Hayden Watkins – Punter
2nd Team Offense
- Frank Sheppard – Tackle
- Evan Beveridge – Guard
- Gavin Mitchell – WR
2nd Team Defense
- Matt Brousseau – DE
- Gavin Mitchell – DE
HONORABLE MENTION
- Dylan Baca – Slot
- Tyler Jones – Safety
- Antonio Griffith – OLB
Scene of the award winning Hilltopper football team in play during the 2024 season. Courtesy photo