Sports

Los Alamos Aquatomics Demonstrate Strong Performances, Dedication, Teamwork At NM Swimming State Championship

Back row from left, Head Coach Maribeth Englert, Peter Maginot, Ashley McLaughlin, Madalyn Baily, Grace Nowell. Front: Greyson Killgore, and Daniela Milazzo-Ramirez. Courtesy/Los Alamos Aquatomics 

Daniela Milazzo-Ramirez receives feedback after her race. Courtesy/Los Alamos Aquatomics 

SPORTS News:

Six swimmers from the Los Alamos Aquatomics represented the team at the New Mexico Swimming State Championship held March 5-8, demonstrating strong performances, dedication, and teamwork throughout the competition.

Senior swimmer Madalyn Baily competed in the 500-, 1000-, and Read More

LAHS Track & Field Teams Turn In Impressive Performances At Cleveland

Connor Lattimore ran a State Qualifying time of 16.06 seconds in the 110 m hurdles. Photo by Blake Wood

Amelia Hill carries the baton in the 4×800 m relay. With teammates Emmeline Keller-Moore, Abigail Swigert, and Ensley Jorgenson, this Hilltopper team both won the event and posted a State Qualifying time of 10:15. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

The Hilltopper Track & Field teams turned in impressive performances in their fourth varsity meet of the season on a windy Friday afternoon at Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho on March 13. The Girls Read More

Los Alamos High School Science Bowl Team Named 2026 Regional Champions!

LAHS Science Bowl Team A members, from left, Henry Gans, Julia Zou, Michelle Lo, Drew Bacrania and Gavin Bent are named Regional Champions. Courtesy/LAPS

Members of the Science Bowl teams are back row from left, Henry Gans, Drew Bacrania, Noah Bane and Tate Plohr. Center row from left, Aven Heavner, Amelia Dolejsi, Jack Harris, Gavin Bent and Suchir Jha, Front row from Kevin Zou, Michelle Lo, Coach Ali Renner, Sylvia Stanek, Julia Zou and Calvin Marksteine. Not pictured, Lydia Davis. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Science Bowl A Team took first place at the New Mexico Regional Read More

Pajarito Pickleball Club Beginners Skills Clinic April 19

SPORTS News:

The Pajarito Pickleball Club will be hosting a skills clinic for beginners from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 19. This is an excellent opportunity for absolute beginners or those new to the game to learn a warmup to prepare for play and prevent injuries, basic skills and shots, and the foundational rules and strategies of the game.

The clinic will be led by certified instructors Scott Parkinson and Kristine Coblentz. No experience is necessary to join. Loaner paddles will be available upon request. Space is limited, so it is recommended to register early.

The clinic will be held at the Los Read More

Toppers Baseball Falls To Capitol Jaguars 5-6

The Topper baseball team traveled to Santa Fe Monday the play the Capitol Jaguars in a nonconference game. It was a beautiful day for baseball, and the game was exciting to watch as the teams were well matched, and the score changed several times and ending in a 5-5 tie which prompted extra innings to settle. The Jaguars scored in the 9th inning to win 6-5. Pictured: Hayden Watkins was the leadoff pitcher. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Second baseman Josh Gartz waits for the ball as the runner slides into the base, but the ball came late and the runner was safe in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico’s Flo Valdez To Be Inducted Into NFHS Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026

Flo Valdez

NMAA News:

The New Mexico Activities Association is proud to announce New Mexico’s longtime volleyball coach Flo Valdez will be inducted into the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Valdez and the Class of 2026 will be honored at the 43nd induction ceremony of the National High School Hall of Fame, which will be held at the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT.

Valdez is one of 12 individuals selected for induction into the 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame. “Flo Valdez’s career is defined not only by her achievements but by her Read More

Hilltoppers Softball Dominate Chargers In Home Matchup

Reyana Naranjo gets ready at bat in the 1st inning. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Starting pitcher Adia Fortin sends in a strike in the top of the 2nd. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity softball team hosted the Academy Chargers Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Chargers jumped out to an early three-run lead in the top of the first inning, but the Toppers quickly responded in a big way.

In a dominant bottom half of the inning, the Hilltoppers exploded offensively, crossing home plate 19 times to take control Read More

Los Alamos Tennis Team Wins Tournament In Albuquerque

Left to right: (back row) Coach Lindsay Gibson, Ajla Bock, Julia Robel, Olivia Hamilton, Leah Gramer, Alea Kretz, Vivian Haigh, Adis Bock, Aditya Viswanathan, Zachary Gibson, Mike Witkowski, Coach Travis Gibson, Coach Timur Khazratkulov (front row) Caris Hatler, Angelie Echave, Lorrin Fordham, Levi Gibson, Luke Gibson, Cullen McLean, Logan Swickley. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos tennis team competed in Albuquerque last weekend in a tournament featuring 6 teams from around the state (Farmington, Piedra Vista, Clovis, Eldorado, Capital, Los Alamos). The Los Alamos boys Read More

This Week In Sports: March 9-14, 2026

SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have baseball and softball games away and Track and Field in Albuquerque. 

The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

March 9 Monday

  • Baseball vs Capital Away – 3 p.m.

March 10 Tuesday

  • Softball vs East Mountain Away – 4 p.m.

March 13 Friday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field vs Cleveland Invite – 3 p.m.

March 14 Saturday

  • Baseball vs Grants Away 11 – a.m.
  • Baseball vs Grants Away – 1 p.m.
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Los Alamos Hilltoppers Defeat Valencia Jaguars 14-5

Sierra Gonzales slides into home plate, making the Toppers’ first run of the game in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers softball team hosted the Valencia Jaguars on Thursday for a non-district game played on Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Jaguars started strong in the first inning with a home run by Rosalyn Rael and two additional runs to lead the Toppers.

The Toppers’ batting improved and they began pulling away from the Jaguars with another two home runs by Abagail DeHerrera and one more by Jamie Cisneros to Read More