Liesl Whitton, on the right, fight for control of the puck in front of the Mustang goal in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The LAHA Girls make a strong debut in the first-ever matchup against the ABQ Mustangs played in the Los Alamos County Ice Rink Saturday. The newly formed LAHA girl’s hockey squad took the ice for the first time this weekend, making a historic milestone for the program and showcasing impressive compositeness in back-to back matchups against the ABQ Mustangs. The 10/12 LAHS team had little trouble winning the first game posting a score of 10-2.

Coach Casey Byrd gives his team a pep talk before they take to the ice. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Natalie Disterhaupt battles a Mustang defender for the puck in front of the Mustang goal in first period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Leah Schleft challenges the goalie, Vivien Hansana to make a shot. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Leanna Guerrero, Natalie Disterhaupt and Kayla bring the puck down ice in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Lots of action in front of the Mustang goal in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com