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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Los Alamos High School To Honor 2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class

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LAPS News:

Six new inductees will be joining the sixty Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame members next month. They will be honored at a brunch banquet at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 11 at Fuller Lodge.

Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include:

  • Paul Anderson
  • Kathy Hipwood
  • Rob Hipwood
  • Carmen Nogar
  • Josh Nogar
  • Gretchen Torres

This event will be open to the public. Tickets are on sale for $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets.

Seating is limited so purchase tickets soon to guarantee your seat. Read More

Girls Class 4A Bracket Adjustment For 2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships

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SPORTS News:

We regret to announce an error was discovered in the seeding and selection process of the Girls Class 4A Bracket for the 2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships.

The comparison process between St. Pius X High School, Espanola Valley High School, and Shiprock High School resulted in the misplacement of teams seeded 11-15.

Upon a thorough review, the NMAA has corrected the bracket and the new 11-15 seeds are as follows: Shiprock (11), St. Pius X (12), Grants (13), Espanola Valley (14), and Pojoaque Valley (15). The new bracket is now available and all teams in the Girls Read More

Los Alamos Community Foundation Supports YMCA Wildcat Basketball With $1,500 Grant

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

YMCA News:

The YMCA’s Wildcat Basketball program is celebrating another successful season thanks in part to a $1,500 grant from the Los Alamos Community Foundation.

Now in its second year, Wildcat Basketball has quickly become a valued community tradition, bringing together five local elementary schools for an annual championship. The winning team earns the honor of displaying a traveling trophy until the next season, but the real victory extends far beyond the scoreboard.

Wildcat Basketball focuses on building confidence, teamwork, and resilience in Read More

Hilltoppers Capture Back-To-Back State Hockey Championships

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Assistant Coach Greg Casados, William Nettleton, Assistant Coach John Dunwoody, Jaxon Kelley, Rowan Mowrer, David Vargas, Luke Johnson, Aiden Stow, Milo Naes, Angus Smith, Thomas DeVargas, Lance Metcalf, Landyn Cisneros, Colton Berg, Aiden Alley, Head Coach Lyle Grove, Assistant Coach Justin Paschke. Front row: (Goalie) Knox DeGroot. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

SANTA FE — The Los Alamos Hilltopper varsity hockey team claimed its second consecutive state championship yesterday in dramatic fashion, defeating El Paso 2–1 in sudden-death overtime.

The Hilltoppers capped off an extraordinary Read More