Los Alamos Ultra-Marathon Runner Completes Race of a Lifetime in Sahara Desert
Garth Reader of Los Alamos prepares to set off for a day of running in the Sahara Desert. Courtesy photo
Garth Reader of Los Alamos and other racers strike camp in the Sahara Desert. Courtesy photo
The Marathon Des Sables has wrapped up and one of its participants, Garth Reader of Los Alamos, could not be more pleased with his results. Reader finished the ultra race 110 overall and ninth in his division. The week-long race, which began April 7, had him trekking 156 miles over various terrain in the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
“I was totally satisfied with my performance,” Read More
Topper Girls and Boys Golf Teams Take Second
LAHS News:
The Topper Girls Golf Team took 2nd place at the Santa Fe High School Invite Monday.
They posted their best team score of the spring and earned yet another team state qualifying leg.
Emma Haines led the girls team with an 85 and earned her 6th individual state qualifying leg. Bri Sanderson shot 95, Aislinn McDonal 101 and Jennifer Necker, 8th grader, shot 103. Mal Apgar also competed.
The boys team finished in 2nd place with Raul Roybal leading the boys’ charge with a 79. Raul got his 3rd state qualifying leg, which puts him in the state championship tournament.
The district championship Read More
White Rock Little League to Hold Softball Clinic
WRLL News:
The White Rock Little League will hold a softball rules clinic with Kerry Coffelt at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at St Joseph’s Church on Meadow Lane in White Rock.
This clinic is open to all interested parties including managers, coaches, umpires and parents. Read More
Hilltopper Softball Sweeps Espanola 14-2, 9-7
Krysta Salazar makes catch in center field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Erin Kirk Makes catch at 1st base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Micaela Christensen hits home run. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Christensen slides into 2nd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Krysta Salazar slides into 3rd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Miaela Christensen stretches for grounder completes play. Photo by Alan Kirk
Danci Smith grabs grounder at 3rd base. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr makes catch in center field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Christensen makes lunging catch in short right field. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kristen Chistensen nose dives after Read More
Pittman is Top Predictor in Weekly Pace Race
ACR News:
Emily Pittman was the most accurate predictor in the April 23 pace race held out on North Mesa by the rodeo grounds with a 1 second error off her predicated time.