Los Alamos Hilltoppers Boys Basketball Head Coach Mike Kluk gathers up the team before playing against the Bernalillo Spartans in Bernalillo. The Spartans were in their best form and their offense and defense was too much for the ‘Toppers. On offense, the Spartans’ shooting was spot on; they made 12, three point shots. On defense, they made many turnovers, which added to the ‘Toppers’ problems. The final score was 39-70. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Antonio Trujillo chases after a loose ball under the ‘Topper goal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Troy Hammock tries for a jump shot only to have it batted away at the last minute. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Michael Naranjo goes under the basket for a layup in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ivan Balakirev battles a Bernalillo player for the ball under the ‘Topper goal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Antonio Trujillo goes up for a shot at the ‘Topper net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Brandan Duran, #21, Runder Andreas, #23, and Gavin Campos, #4, try to block a Spartan player from making a shot under the Bernallilo net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com