Los Alamos Bombshells rugby team back row from left, Assistant Coach Taylor Pomeroy, Head Coach Dan Sheppard, Cailyn Bingham, Gala Nelson, Aryn Ward, Elliot Lara, Claire Bullock, Mary Lou Sheppard, Wendy Sheppard and Natalie Crawford. Front row from left, Ginger Sheppard, Morgan Allen, Avalon Bullock and Ferrin Bullock. Courtesy photo

The Los Alamos Nukes from left, Rj Fox, Jordan Herrera, Joan Gurrera, Nate Larson, Stuart Miller, Seth Rainey, Luke Archuleta, Jackson Blair, Kyler Young, Jimmy Wilson, Seth Cowan, Eddy Hooks, Rohan Sullivan, Evan Beverage and Frank Sheppard. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Bombshells rugby team won the 2024 State Championship Saturday at the St. Pius X field in Albuquerque.

“The girls worked hard, dug deep and surprised a seasoned team from Rio Rancho,” Head Coach Dan Sheppard said. “We have no departing seniors, with some solid recruiting we will be a power house for years to come.”

“I am so proud of the hard work and determination that these kids have put into their teams. I can’t wait to see what they can do next season,” former Bombshell team member and current Assistant Coach Taylor Pomeroy said.

The Los Alamos Nukes took third during the 2024 State Rugby Tournament Saturday at St. Pius X fields in Albuquerque.