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They captured the hearts of America in a movie based on their real-life experiences. The ladies who inspired “A League of Their Own” visit the Duke City, some 70 years after their debut on the field. The state’s finest prep athletes in tennis and football end summer with some hot performances, a look inside at this year’s winners. A family football coaching tradition takes the next step as Eric Brock takes over the helm at a Santa Fe high school. The best of motorsports, OCB and the other outstanding youth runners from New Mexico as they earn All-America status.

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CONTENTS

6 LA CUEVA GIRLS SOCCER HELL WEEK

CLUB RIO RANCHO A NEW BEGINING

OCB 2014 NATURAL NM COMPETITION

More Sports.... 7 8th Annual Indigneous Soccer Cup 10 Jordan Byrd Wins National Title 14 Eric Brock New Head Football Coach

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20 Triple A MMA: RIVALS 24 All Americans 2014 30 Amsoil/Street Rodder Road Tour

La Cueva Girls Soccer

Hell Week Gets National Exposure BY: SUMIKO CORLEY PHOTO: COURTESY, Stephanie Schaeffer

ell Week: Two-a-days in the grueling sun. A school with 14 state titles, nine of them under the current demanding coach. A tough legacy to which to measure up.

The pain of those workouts is usually suffered in relative silence - at least within this small community of athletes and parents. Not anymore. The conditioning, the mental challenges, the pain and the pride will be on full display before millions of people across the United States in short order. Dick’s Sporting Goods - a national chain retailer - contacted head coach Amber Ashcraft in early July asking if it could feature the Lady Bears in a documentary that will be on its website. For the past couple of years Dick’s has zeroed in on high school teams in different parts of the US during what is one of the toughest workout weeks of the year. Why the Bears? “ I don’t really know,” says Ashcraft. “I think it had something to do with my 300 wins.” Indeed. That figure is actually 312 wins. Over the past week Dick›s documented the 65 girls at the camp. “I felt very honored and proud to be a part of this amazing opportunity,” says freshman Karlee Maes. “It really is an honor and it makes me proud to be a role model for young girls.” Ashcraft says the team has the highest GPA of any sport at La Cueva. “With an average of 3.7,” she says, “they work in the community, volunteer in the community. They are a wonderful group of young ladies...it›s really exciting that the girls are being featured, they work so hard at soccer.” Ashcraft has a lot to do with that success, on and off the field. She›s a La Cueva alum herself - a state champ during her time as a player she also has 15 district championships. Her record: 312-62. The documentary is scheduled to be on the Dick›s Sporting Goods website by August 25th.

“The whole title of the documentary is Hell Week which means there is a standard that is set to leave it all on the field. I work hard to do that every day.” - Karlee Maes, La Cueva right outside back

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he University of New Mexico hosted this weeklong camp for more than 150 Native American students. They represent dozens of this nation’s tribes.

“These students have a myriad of talents, strengths and abilities,” said JoAnn Melchor, SYS executive director. “We try to tap into those skills and help them grow so that when they return home they can become future leaders and help their individual communities.” The competition is part of the National Native Youth Leadership Conference hosted by Southwest Youth Services. “The event uses soccer to help guide participants towards a healthy lifestyle,” says spokesperson Edward Calabaza, “but it also introduces them to different workshops involving Life Skills, Wellness and Traditional teachings to help them on their Leadership journeys. The workshops reinforce beliefs in doing the right thing, making good choices, teamwork, helping others and sharing. This year’s Indigenous Soccer Cup is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of event sponsors like the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians from California, the New Mexico Department of Health and the N7 Fund.”

pectators were treated to play by some of the best court talent in the state. The North claimed victory in the July 28-29 North-South All-Star Tennis Championship. Match play consisted of singles, doubles, boys and girls from all districts.

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220 of the state’s best boys of fall hit the gridiron July 26th at Cleveland High School

Extreme heat, extreme competition as coaches, as well as athletes, assessed their own skills and those of their competitors - trying to determine what has been accomplished, and what skills need to be honed headed into the prep football season. This invite-only event based selections on coaches’ recommendations and offered four testing phases: bench press of 185 pounds and number of repetitions, broad jump, shuttle time and 40-time. Athletes also competed one-on-one. Cleveland and Parisi Speed School directed the camp. Here are the images captured at this year’s event by Brian Boysen of MOJI Sports Photography. View results and videos at NMPreps.com, part of the Rivals.com and yahoo Sports network.

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NM’s JORDAN BYRD WINS NATIONAL TITLE

hat a performance. 200 meters never felt so long. Never felt so short.

“When the gun went off,” says Jordan, “I did what coach Adria said and drive out of the blocks. Once I came out of the curve I saw some of the other runners ahead of me, so I did what I was coached and I recycled. By recycling my arms and legs I was able to pull away from the other runners.” That training paid off at the 2014 USATF Junior Olympics National Track & Field Championship in late July. “I felt excited and scared,” says mom Nicole. “When he came off of the curve he was in 3rd place. Then I saw him start to really move and he started pulling away from the other runners. I was so excited.” Simply put, Jordan Byrd, incoming freshman at Manzano High School, is the fastest 14 year old in the 200 meter race in the nation. The NATION. 22.58

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“I started really moving my arms and legs and staying relaxed. I told myself I can do this.”

“Jordan has a good work ethic,” says his mom. “He works very hard, he’s not a complainer, even when he’s tired he’s still ready to go to practice. He does what his coaches tell him. And he does whatever he can to make himself better. Jordan is very competitive but he is very humble. He likes to win but you would never know it.” How did Jordan feel? Let’s take a cue from the city that hosted the event - Humble, Texas. “My usual,” he says, “relief.” It was nearly double gold for Jordan. He also raced in the 100. The finish - so close that officials had to look at the finish line photo to determine a winner. Just one-one thousandth of a second separated first and second place. Jordan, who runs with club team Big Red Express coached by Adria Green, is no stranger to success - read more about his accomplishments below. What he’s learned in his nine years of running is that every step he’s taken in training pays off exponentially. “First I jog and do my drills, then I warm-up, then I do whatever workout my coach as planned for me that day,” he says. “I train 4 days a week for about 1 ½ - 2 hours a day. Two days a week I workout with my Strength and Conditioning coach Jared for one hour. Nutrition plays a big part, I pretty much eat anything, but I like to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables (especially salads), I don’t drink sodas, I do drink a lot of water.” He performs like the seasoned competitor he is. But what’s refreshing is that this champion finds time to enjoy his life - the life of a 14 year old. “Football,” he says, “basketball, collecting rocks and playing video games.” Needless to say, Jordan will be making headlines running for Manzano, college coaches have already taken note of his talent. Remember his name - in the coming years you’re bound to hear much more about the Byrd who flies on the track.

“I will only be 16 for the 2016 Olympics, I would like to compete then, but if I’m too young then I would like to compete in the 2020 Olympics.” Jordan Byrd, National Champion

Jordan Byrd *USATF State Wins: 9-10 yr. olds (100 & 400), 10-11 yr. olds (100 & 200) 11-12 yr. olds (100, 200), 13-14 yr. olds (100 & 200) *Regional Records: 9-10 (100, 400), 11-12(100, 200), July 6, 2014 13-14 (200) *Won USATF Junior Olympics in 2012 in the 100 and 200 *Set the USATF Junior Olympics Meet Record in 2012 in the 100 *Set the 50th Annual Phoenix Invitational Meet Record April 2014 in the 200

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Former Lobo turned Chicago Bull has signed a 3-year contract to play in the Windy City. Bairstow has also been picked to be on the 12-man Australian national team that will compete in Spain the end of this month at FIBA’s world championship. Action begins August 30, the Australian Boomers are in Europe now for a nine-game pre-FIBA exhibition tour.

Dominique Galloway Cleveland High School’s golf phenom advanced to the quarterfinals of the USGA Girls’ Junior Championship in Flagstaff, Arizona. The 16-year old faced stiff competition from golfers representing 33 states and 12 countries.

Cassidy Cox Won gold at the 2014 JOAD National Outdoor Archery Tournament late July in Cincinnati. The distance: 50 meters. This 16-year old Manzano High School junior won 5 straight matches in the elimination round of the Cadet Female Compound Division to win the gold medal. She is currently ranked 3rd in the country in the US Archery rankings in her division. She is competing now at the International Field Archery Association World Field Championship in Yankton, South Dakota.

Sam Garcia Cibola’s new quarterback is a run/pass threat with the ability to make big plays on the field at any given moment. Garcia is fast, strong, has good hands and is hard to take down. He has a good understanding of his position players, having played safety, slot receiver, tight end and linebacker himself. He has a tremendous foot - an All-State punter (2013). This ambassador for Cibola football is a leader on and off the field - he has natural talent and the work ethic to be successful.

Olivia Siverson Salter 2014’s Bosque Farms Rodeo & Fair Princess earned this honor by completing a set ride pattern, creating and writing her own freestyle riding pattern, giving a speech on an equestrian related subject, wowing the three judges in a modeling competition and giving a stellar performance in the oral exam portion on Bosque Farms history and horse facts. Salter is 11-year old, an accomplished rider after seven years in the saddle and plays cello in the Albuquerque Junior Orchestra.

Alex Bregman This former New Mexico high school superstar earned MVP honors while playing for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team at the Haarlem-Honkbal Week in the Netherlands. Team USA defeated Japan in the final 6-3, winning the championship. Bregman is one of just three other players from the US to win the coveted Jacques Reuvers Award.

Jamin Harlan This 10-year earned six 1st place medals at the 2014 NMS Summer 10 & Under Championship July 19-20 in Farmington. . 50 Meter Back Stroke (37.93), 50 Meter Butterfly (36.98), 200 Meter IM (3:02.66), 100 Meter Butterfly (1:22.95), 100 Meter Back Stroke (1:23.83), 200 Meter Freestyle (2:37.95). Harlan swims with USA Swimming Club VAST (Vipers of Albuquerque Swim Team) as he heads into 5th grade at Petroglyph elementary. He also earned the 1st place High Point award for this meet, given to the athlete with the most points scored.

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NORTH Takes it All26-14 NORTH-SOUTH All-Star Football 2014 BY: SUMIKO CORLEY

hey are opponents on the field. Except for this one night.

The state’s top football players shed their school uniforms July 30th, banding together at Community Stadium to form two teams splitting the state across the middle. “Theoretically,” says this year’s North head coach David Howes of Rio Rancho High School, “it’s the best of the state’s best but that’s all decided in a room with a committee. Sometimes the ‘best’ kids don’t commit and even better kids show up to play. It’s the last game many of these star players will play in pads and it’s the cherry on top of a fine high school career.” Valley quarter Bo Coleman scored threw two touchdowns for the North in the third quarter, hitting fellow Valley teammate Russell Montoya for a 36-yard TD pass and Del Norte’s Daryl Wiggins later in the quarter. “I love coaching but it is a different type of coaching when you coach All-Stars,” says Howes. “They are all like sponges and they do exactly what you ask.” Derek Martinez of Cibola took over for Coleman, securing the other touchdown of the night. “These players have a great opportunity to represent an entire area together and create bonds that will last forever,” says Howes. “It’s a great tradition and the New Mexico High School Football Association does a fantastic job partnering with many local businesses to make this game a success.” Local high school coaches and the North committee select participants, teams are 30 players each. Coaches are selected based on longevity and a rotation system.

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“I know this game means a lot to both sides,” says Howes. “It’s a pride game and you get a chance to see who stayed in the best shape. There are only a few things that both sides can run so there tends to be some really quality one on one matchups. They can expect good hard hitting high school football with a respect earned on both sides of the ball.” Countdown is on to the prep season, with these players returning to their respective teams as official practice begins this week.

“Bringing 25 kids who have been bitter rivals their entire career together and molding them into one team in 5 days ‘could’ pose some problems, but this group of kids bonded from the first practice and I’ll never forget them. To my fellow Rio Rancho coaches, thanks for the brotherhood, the passion, the laughs and the memories we made.” - Kelley Hill, Assistant Coach for the North & RRHS

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Next Chapter in a Family Football Legacy STORY & PHOTOS BY: SUMIKO CORLEY

he new head football coach at Santa Fe Indian School (SFIS) has had his fair share of time on the gridiron, both as a coach and player.

“I am excited to be given such a great opportunity to strive for success and be put in a leadership role for our native youth,” says Brock. “I am from Laguna Pueblo and Santa Clara Pueblo and I want to do my best in the classroom and on the field to represent my family and tribes to the to the best of my abilities.” SFIS moves into AAAA this year - a lot of people are looking to see just what Brock can develop there - SFIS is different from most New Mexico schools in that the student population is Native American only 80-90% of them live on campus. “We will play a modified football schedule this year as an independent,” says Brock, “to play schools that reflect our level of competition and suit our ability to travel as well.” Brock is a former high school wide receiver and defensive back. All-State WR and 2nd team DB, all-district for both in 1990 and all-star selection for AA, district champion 198790, graduating from Menaul School in 1991. He played ball at the junior college level before earning an Exercise Science degree from Fort Lewis. If the name Brock is familiar, you may recall another Brock - his father Gus - who coached the Menaul Panthers to 124 victories in 16 years, including a 1991 state title in AA. Gus Brock coached for more than 30 years between Menaul and Zuni. And yes, the son had the privilege of playing for the father.

Brock’s History: Previous defensive coordinator at RRHS (2013), athletic director at the Native American Community Academy since 2011, head coach at Haskell Indian Nations University (2002-09), D-line/special teams coordinator at Eastern Arizona College (2000), Grad assistant at Univ. of New Mexico under Rocky Long and Dennis Franchione (1996-1998)

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“I want to make sure we structure a safe and positive environment where native youth can prosper and experience the sport of football for the great game that it is and how if played correctly can build character and leaders among our future leaders and community members here in NM and within other Native Communities in the US.” - Eric Brock, head football coach Santa Fe Indian School

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ene Sarazen. Leslie Nielsen. Andy Williams. Mike Ditka. What did this golfer, movie star, crooner and football coach have in common? They all have teed up golf balls in Rio Rancho.

Recently, there was speculation in Rio Rancho that the 27-hole golf course could cease to exist – exorbitant water rates seemed likely to put the owner out of business. That owner, Harry Apodaca, looked for a buyer, and, although the first reported deal fell through the cracks, the second one nailed it. That golf course, after all, has been an intrinsic part of the City of Vision for more than 40 years – and now, it seems likely it will be for at least another 40 years. It was back on October 9, 1970, that Gene Sarazen -- the first man to win all four of golf’s Grand Slam events -- was visiting Panorama Golf and Country Club in Rio Rancho. The golfing legend was in town to officially open the new golf course. He had collaborated with Desmond Muirhead on the design of the first 18 holes at the course, and each had “a nine” named after him. The original 18-hole course covered 6,531 yards, and although the course wouldn’t be ready to played on until November 1 at the earliest, Sarazen and club pro Luke Thompson played nine holes that day. Thompson beat Sarazen, 97 at the time of his death back in 1999, 35 to 37. 16 August 2014

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Sarazen called it “one of the best layouts I’ve seen in a long time,” according to an Albuquerque Journal account. In nearly 45 years of existence, and countless thousands of rounds enjoyed there, more business deals and agreements have probably been finalized there than anywhere else in the city. The first of countless celebrity tournaments occurred back in June 1972; it was the Jimmy Durante-Dale Robertson Celebrity Classic. Durante even sang in the clubhouse. In 1974 or early ’75, the name was changed to Rio Rancho Golf and Country Club, the name it retained under 2003 The first Charley Pride Golf Fiesta was held in 1975. Among those appearing in that first of eight such tournaments were Terry Bradshaw (he still had hair then), Texas football coach Darrell Royal, Walt Garrison, Craig Morton, Mickey Mantle and Greg Morris from “Mission Impossible”. In late June of 1988, Lee Trevino, who, along with William Graves, designed the $1.5 million nine-hole ‘north’ course, attracted a crowd of about 200 as he was the first to play what is now called the Trevino 9. In later years, former Lobo and Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker Robin Cole headlined three years of celebrity-athlete golf tournaments there.

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But in 2002, members feared the worst and nearby property owners were worried about plummeting home values if the country club continued on its road to ruin. Diversified Partners bought the property and within the next 15 months made about $2.5 million worth of improvements. A few years later, Diversified Partners sold the club to Apodaca; he recently sold the club and its amenities to Albuquerque businessman Jhett Browne and Rio Ranchoan Bob Gallagher. The duo quickly changed the name to Club Rio Rancho, hoping for a new beginning and a return to the past glory.

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Starting where a golfer’s round begins, the pro shop, is a wide variety of clothing and golf clubs and accessories. A new fleet of golf carts, 70 in all, was ordered, each with GPS. Golfers will be able to see the distance to the next cup, as well as be able to order food and drinks from their cart. The driving range will be xeriscaped with a lot of red crusher fine.

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Gallagher said the club has spent $450,000 for new mowing equipment, and improvements to the golf course began even before Browne and Gallagher sealed the deal. Combined with the deal on water the club got from the City of Rio Rancho, watering will help turn the fairways green again. The six tennis courts are being resurfaced and will be Australian Open blue. “There’s not a court in New Mexico that has Australia blue,” Gallagher said. “That’s why our pro (former Lobo Johnny Parkes) chose it.” Parkes is merely the all-time winningest Lobo singles player. “This whole thing is about Rio Rancho,” Gallagher said. “We’re gonna bring this back: a golf course, three bars, three restaurants (including Jhett’s Fine Dining and Bobby G’s), a cigar bar, the swimming pool. Since May 1, we’ve spent $1.05 million.” Memberships, not requiring membership fees, are $225 a month for an individual (unlimited golf, with cart, and use of all facilities); $325 monthly for a family (ditto individual perks); $75 a month for an adult social membership (excludes golf) and $100 for a family social membership (excluding golf). The Club Rio Rancho website (clubriorancho.com) is being tweaked and, soon, people can then make dinner reservations, reserve tee times and do more.

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PHOTOS: Brian Boysen n June 19, 2014 competitors from across the state gathered at the Kimo Theatre in Albuquerque to compete at the 2014 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) Natural New Mexico competition. Participants competed in divided categories based on age & height, including Men’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique. Winners were selected based on form, poise, muscle tone and symmetry. The Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) encourages natural body building and conducts extensive drug testing for all competitors, including a polygraph test prior to competition. The winners of the master division overall titles qualify for pro status and are eligible to compete in the International Federation of Physique Athletes (IFPA) pro competition. “It’s more than being physically strong,” said competitive figure Ramona Temple, who took the master division overall title at the 2013 OCB Natural New Mexico competition and received her pro card. “When you stand on that stage you represent a lifestyle of perseverance and dedication. That is real strength.”

Michelle Hardy

Competitors of the 2014 OCB Natural New Mexico came from different backgrounds but shared the similar ambition it takes to strut across stage in front of a large crowd, display proper form in challenging poses, and ultimately reveal their hard work to all. As competitors positioned themselves on stage judges looked for the person who was most symmetrical and best conditioned. Competitors demonstrated poise, confidence and strength. Michelle Hardy exceeded expectations and captured judges’ attention at the 2014 OCB Natural New Mexico as she claimed 1st in Figure Age 40+ and the overall title. She also placed 2nd in Figure Open A.

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“Having an outstanding support team is so important for success,” Michelle shared. “My husband and I are an excellent team. We know how to drive each other to bring out the best in ourselves and love sharing the intensity and fun of a show. ” Other top competitors include: Jacquaan Matherson (1st in Men’s Bodybuilding Novice B and Division Winner), Levi DelCurto (1st in Men’s Body Building Novice B), Jeff Denson (1st in Men’s Body Building Age 50+ and 1st in Men’s Body Building age 40+), Jeff Nippard (1st in Men’s Body Building Open A), Maxwell Bohlman (1st in Men’s Body Building Open B and Division Winner), Sepp Fuierer (1st in Men’s Body Building Open C), Mark Waters (1st in Men’s Physique Open), Odilia Rodriguez (1st in Women’s Physique Open), Claire Honeyfield (1st in Women’s Figure Novice, 1st in Women’s Figure Open A and Division Winner), Karla Brunner (1st in Women’s Figure Open B), Jessica Duron-Martinez (1st in Bikini Novice A, 1st in Bikini Open A and Division Winner), Jami Stout (1st in Bikini Novice B and 1st in Bikini Open B).

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ighters from Albuquerque’s two biggest and oldest MMA gyms met in the cage at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday, July 26, 2014, for the main event of Triple A MMA VIII, appropriately named “Rivals”. Conrad Padilla (6-1) represented Jackson’s MMA against FITNHB’s Isaiah Reyes (7-5) in a three-round battle that was so close, it went to split decision. While Padilla pushed the pace of the match, throwing the greater volume of combinations, Reyes countered each time and with accuracy. Padilla stuffed all but one takedown attempt, which Reyes timed perfectly in the second round; however, Padilla got up quickly and that was the majority of the ground time for the fight. Each fighter left everything in the cage and both fighters, with their camps, felt they had earned the decision. As expected, the decision was split, although a glaring difference in the scores testified to the impact that style preferences have in the scoring of each individual judge. Two of the judges found 29-28 for Padilla while the 3rd felt that Reyes had won each round 30-27. Their epic battle earned them Fight of the Night honors.

Also scheduled to fight was Lindsey Jones, who was to make her professional debut. Her fight, however, was cancelled the day before, when her opponent withdrew before weigh-ins citing that she was “in the hospital with a heart condition.” The other professional bout for the card was to feature Jackson’s fighter Joby Sanchez, but he was also the victim of a failed fight connection. The rest of the card for the evening featured amateur MMA fighters from around the Albuquerque area:

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Marquis Smith (Lovato) defeated Slade Ring (Luttrell MMA) via unanimous decision in the only amateur fight to go the distance, a mutual MMA debut that appeared to be the amateur match with the most experience. It looked like it was all over in the 1st round when Smith caught Ring with a heavy left hook. However, Ring never quit, weathering the initial storm and when he stood back up, he never stopped coming forward. So much heart was displayed

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New Mexico AZTECS win USSSA Global World Series BY: SUMIKO CORLEY

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hen you play baseball, the words World Series is what fills the dreams of young boys. Granted, that’s typically PRO baseball, but this achievement is not chopped liver.

The dozen boys who comprise this U11team had two big achievements recently: the USSSA (United States Sports Specialty Association) Global World Series in Las Cruces and the USSSA NM State Championship in Rio Rancho. “We are extremely thrilled every time our boys win a game,” says coach Terry Nicholson. “We put in so much time in effort whether it be on the practice fields, batting cages, or the conditioning practice with their conditioning coach. It such a pleasure to see the positive outcome when they all work together as a team and put all the practice together on the field to bring home a victory. We couldn’t be more proud of these boys!” The Aztecs earned a 51-26 regular season record. State play: 7-10, 8-7, 9-3, 14-13, 14-11 and 11-10. Global World Series 4-5, 15-1,15-0, 3-7, 8-1.

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ew Mexico athletes ran, threw, hurdled and jumped their way to national glory, proving they are among this country’s top athletes in their respective sports. Here are the results of this year’s USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field National Championship held in Bloomington, IL June 24-29. Top 10 finishers earn All-America status.These athletes pictured run with Cougar Track Club of Albuquerque, head coach Shane Cleveland.

Ivan PinedaDominguez 3000m- 4th 1500m- 3rd 13-14 boys

Leah Futey 800m-3rd 1500m- 2nd 9-10 girls Luke Futey 3000m- 12th 100m Hurdles- 7th 1500m- 13th 11-12 boys Luke Futey, Elle Futey, Leah Futey

Other NM All-Americans 9-10 yr. old 1500m Race Walk 2nd Campbell Roberts (Albuquerque Athletic Track) 4th Tabitha Cionelo (NM Racewalk) 8th Alex Osterloh (Albuquerque Athletic Track) Turbo Javelin 4th Sterling Glenn (Unattached)

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13-14 100 Meter Dash 2nd Jordan Byrd ( Big Red Express) 200 Meter Dash 1st Jordan Byrd (Big Red Express) High Jump 2nd Ryan Allin (Albuquerque Track Club) Triple Jump 3rd Ryan Allin ( Albuquerque Track Club) 3000 Meter Race Walk 2nd Nehemiah Cionelo (Albuquerque Race Walk) 15-16 Triple Jump 5th Alejandro Goldston (Albuquerque Olympette Club)

“There is an idea out there I hear about often about what it takes to be successful at the top end of a sport- it is that there is one thing that all these athletes have or do. It is never one thing. It takes the basics but ask any of the atheltes who are successful how hard it is to repeat the basics day in and day out for a sugmificant period of time. I see success in track and field as more of a gifting or actually more stubborness in persisting in the basics of good consistent training, eating a wide variety of healthy foods, getting good rest to recover and being patient for development to occur over time. The athletes on our All-American squad this year have been persisting at the basics for extended periods of time and now they are reaping the rewards. “ - Shane Cleveland, USATF president and Cougar Track head coach 24 August 2014

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A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

From left, former AAGPBL players Marilyn Jenkins, Joyce Westerman, Louise Sauer and Julie Gutz sign autographs on the concourse at isotopes Park for fans.

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s Dottie here?” a young girl, wearing a T-shirt indicating she played softball, standing with obvious teammates, clad in the same shirts.

No, she’s not here, she was told, knowing the girl was in effect seeking Geena Davis, who played the role of Dottie in the 1992 movie, “A league of Their Own.” No, Geena Davis wasn’t at Isotopes Park that hot muggy July night, nor was her sister Kit, played by Lori Petty, nor Jon Lovitz, who played the role of Ernie Capadino, recruiting players for the new All-American Girls Professional baseball league. But the “real” girls, now in their 80s, were there, signing autographs on the concourse for their admiring fans and reminiscing about their days in that baseball league, which ran from 1943-54.

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League gave over 600 women athletes the opportunity to play professional baseball -- and to play it at a level never before attained. The AAGPBL represents one of the most unique aspects of our nation’s baseball history.

About two-dozen of them had come to Albuquerque for their annual reunion, which was conceived by some Duke City residents after they heard Albuquerque resident Kate Vonderau and a visitor to the Duke City, Joyce Westerman, describe their days in the league.

he league was formed in 1943, when World War II was raging and the United States was sending thousands of young men into combat, many of them from the Major Leagues. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball league was ultimately founded to provide some entertainment throughout the Midwest, population centers and the site of quite a few war-related factories.

Why not bring the gals to Albuquerque for an upcoming reunion? The AAGPBL had “reunited” in San Diego in 2011, was in Syracuse the year of the Vonderau-Westerman chat at isotopes Park (2012) and was slated to meet in Chicago in 2013. Nobody had booked 2014, so the planning began in earnest, once the AAGPBL offices had OK’d it.

Following Japan’s surrender in 1945 and the ballplayers returning, the AAGPBL was still popular: In the first three years after World War II, teams often attracted between two and three thousand fans to a single game, while an estimated 10,000 people saw a 1946 Fourth of July doubleheader in South Bend, Indiana.

That two years sped by, but it seemed all well worth it after seeing the big smiles on the octogenarians’ faces at the ballpark, where they were introduced before a Pacific Coast League ballgame on July 21, and where, following that ballgame, “A League of Their Own” was shown on the huge scoreboard in left field. Some of the former players spent their money in Old Town, others in casinos or for greens fees to play golf. They rode the Rail Runner Express and signed autographs in Santa Fe, staged a “reenactment game” at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial and then wrapped up the visit with a banquet on July 22. An unusual twist to that banquet, which took place at the Marriott Hotel: The guest speaker was former big-league pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee, whose aunt, Annabelle “Lefty” Lee, had not only taught him how to pitch but was a star pitcher in the league. Truth be told, the league and these ladies would have faded into oblivion had it not been for Penny Marshall, who

learned about the AAGPBL when it was celebrated with an exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 1988.Marshall directed the popular movie that “educated” the world to what those ladies had done for a dozen years: Who among us hasn’t seen – and enjoyed – “A League of Their Own,” the 1992 movie starring Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Lovitz and Tom Hanks, who provided one of the silver screen’s longest “wiz” times? Probably more memorable, of course, was the time-honored line uttered by Hanks, portraying Rockford Peaches manager Jimmy Dugan, “There’s no crying in baseball.”

The AAGPBL peaked in attendance during the 1948 season, when 10 teams attracted 910,000 paid fans, but attendance declined in the following years. The shrinking of the local fan base resulted in part from the rise of other forms of recreation and entertainment and the advent of televised major league games in the early 1950s. In addition, by this time the All-American game was purely baseball -- and talented women baseball players were not easy to find. Talented softball players needed training and experience for success in the All-American baseball game with its longer infield distances, smaller ball, and overhand pitching. By 1952, only six teams remained in the league after Kenosha and Peoria were disbanded. In 1953, the Battle Creek team was moved to Muskegon, but by the end of the season, folded. The 1954 season ended with only Fort Wayne, South Bend, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Rockford remaining.

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he Western Fuel Altereds came back to Albuquerque Dragway on August 2 to complete the postponed July 4th Firecracker Nationals. When the weather turned bad in July, Lyle Greenberg was turning in a dominating performance. He had qualified #1 with a 6.76 elapsed time at 206 mph and then won round 1 with a 6.79 at 207 mph. As the racers returned in August, there were concerns that the weather could be a factor. Albuquerque’s monsoon season was in full swing and the track saw a deluge of rain the night before the race. As it turned out, the concern was unwarranted as raceday temperatures were in the mid-70s and not a drop of rain was in sight. The semi-finals paired Greenberg up with Tucson’s Mic Williams. Unfortunately, Williams had destroyed an engine and was unable to return. Greenberg broke in a new set of tires with a spectacular 1,000 foot burnout that had the crowd cheering, earning the Torco “Best Showmanship” award. He then drove the Amsoil Altered to a 7.04 ET at 201 mph to earn the right to race the winner of the match-up between Arizona’s Mitch Bowen 28 August 2014

Photo: by Bill Robertson and Californian Eric Gates. Bowen won that pairing on a holeshot, winning with a 7.04 to Gates’ losing 7.03. That run was not without a bit of drama, as the driveline cover broke off. Master fabricator Rick Schouman was able to make an ingenious in-the-field repair to get the car ready for the final round. Greenberg had lane choice as his 7.0472 was ever so slightly quicker than Bowen’s 7.0483. Between rounds, Greenberg pondered why the car had been slower than expected and developed some tuneup changes that he hoped would get the car back in the 6 second zone. As the cars fired up for the final, announcer Owen McKinley made sure the crowd knew the two cars were very closely matched and were poised to have a great race. As they left the starting line Bowen’s lane had a red light glowing, giving the automatic win to Greenberg. Greenberg did not see the red light and was struggling to control his car. It had done a pretty big wheelstand and darted violently toward the wall about 100 feet off the starting line. He made a quick course correction and ran a 7.65 at 197 mph to take the event win.

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2014 AMSOIL/Street Rodder Road Tour hits Albuquerque!

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