New Mexico’s #1 Sports Magazine June 2015
e t a t s
! s p m a ch
Spring SeSSion 24 hr Fingerprint acceSS
SportS perFormance training Summer SeSSion
24 hour Fingerprint acceSS
sports specific training • build speed build strength • build agility take your perFormance to a high level! we oFFer SeriouS training For real athleteS!
call For diScounted Summer pricing For your entire group or team (up to 30 athleteS) 8-12 week sessions • 3 days per week
contact Steven newman - Steven@elitephySiquegym.com
certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, owner elite physique performance training
505.896.9447
1660 Rio Rancho Dr #B • Rio Rancho, NM
www.elitephysiquegym.com
New Mexico’s #1 Sports Magazine June 2015 It’s officially summer ABQ Sports Fans! We enter these months fresh off some awesome state high school championship performances. The Albuquerque Academy, always a tennis powerhouse, garners its fair share of gold again this year, but other metro-area schools, and Farmington High, make their mark as well.
ABQ Sports magazine P.O.Box 15981 • Rio Rancho, NM 87174 1.855.567.SPORT (7678) abqsportsmag.com Publisher
Sumiko Corley Sumiko@abqsportsmag.com
Baseball & softball state championships, as well as a look at State Cup winners - we have coverage of it all.
Rio Grande Retro Triathlon
Art Director David Lansa DL Graphic Design design@abqsportsmag.com
Alfredo Saenz brings a professional futsal team to our state. They are the New Mexico Roadrunners and games are set to get underway this month - learn how you can view the action.
Director of Photography
Boxing and MMA champ Holly Holm will soon be on the big screen. She’s been cast in the Rob Hawk movie “Fight Valley”. The subject? Female fighting, of course. Read more about it, inside. This year’s women’s Boston Marathon winner hails from Santa Fe! We have details on that plus the latest on Rio Rancho phenom Blake Swihart and one of the most decorated soccer coaches in the New Mexico history makes a move to RUSH. Those stories, plus much more, in this edition of ABQ Sports!
view our new & improved website! abqsportsmag.com
6
Managing Editor
The lovely Dominique Galloway, who graced our cover in the past, returns as this year’s 6A individual golf champion, details inside.
Anthony Griego
8
Photographers
On the Cover New Mexico’s #1 Sports Magazine June 2015
This Issue we are celebrating the State Championships in a variety of sports. Photo credits : Moji Sports Photography, Carlos Montoya and Bill Flor.
Brian Carlos Montoya Boysen
state
champs!
#abqsportsmag
CONTENTS
Montoya Publishing, LLC
Volcano Vista has risen to the top of the podium in boys track with impressive performance across the board. They are coached by former club team coach & former USATF NM president Shane Cleveland. Over the past 5 years Cleveland has helped develop the finest track & field athletes in the metro area. They all attend different schools now, but their experience with Cleveland at the club level has built a solid basis for success at their respective schools.
Carlos Montoya
c h a club mrio rancho p s !
Jordan Montoya
2015 soccer state cup
a new beginning at
Daniel Martinez
Kayla Montoya
Sam West
Contributing Writers
Dave Chris Friedlander Martinez
Marty Saiz
Trula Howe
Distribution
12 2015 state championships softball
Rico
More Sports....
Advertisers
For any advertsing information, please contact 505.930.0185 or sales@abqsportsmag.com
10 2015 State Tennis Champs
Readers
We thank you for investing your time into our magazine. Got any feedback? We appreciate any ideas, suggestions or anything we missed. Please feel to contact us anytime by phone, email, or mail.
Writers
ABQ Sports is a monthly magazine dedicated to covering all aspects of the Albuquerque and surrounding communities scene. We accept stories and photos for consideration. Email: carlos@abqsportsmag.com
State Soccer Cup 2015
Photo credit: carlos montoya
All contents of this magazine are copyrighted by ABQ Sports Magazine, all rights reserved. Reproduction of any articles, advertisement or material from this issue is forbidden without permission of the publisher.
16 2015 State Championships Baseball
14
pro futsal in new mexico nm roadrunners
17 2015 State Champs Track n Field 18 NM Notables
Rio Grande
Retro Triathlon PHOTOS: Courtesy, Curtis Gillen, Gillen Photography
6 June 2015
abqsportsmag.com • 7
2015 STATE CUP
Winners!
Photos by: Bill Flor
13B NM Rush Tigers 2002 Boys
14B Rio Rapids SC 01
15B Rio Rapids SC 00 Boys 8 June 2015
13G Elite FC Phasers
16G Rio Rapids SC 99
18G Rio Rapids SC 97G
photo not available 17G NM Rush ’98 Girls
18G (WC)NM Rush97 G
15G NM Rush ’00 Girls
17B NM Rush 98
photo not available 19B Rio Rapids SC 96
16B Rio Rapids SC 99 Boys
18B Rio Rapids SC 97
19G NM Rush 96G
14G Rio Rapids SC Riot
2015 State Tennis Champs
SUMMER 2015
Photos by: moji sports photography
JUNE 1-AUGUST 7
6A TEAM CHAMPIONS
Camps & Classes La Cueva Boys
ABQ High Girls
Head Coach: Richard Johnson
Head Coach: Becky Lee
5A TEAM CHAMPIONS
ABQ Academy Boys
Farmington High Girls
Head Coach: Ray Jaramillo
Head Coach: Pat McGrath
SOCCER
singles 6A:
Dane Paulson, Manzano Ivana Corley, Eldorado
5A: Jackson Sosin, Centennial Melissa Pick, ABQ Academy
doubles
6A: Daniel Wilson/Dylan Pfeiff, Cibola Abigail Nielsen/Madelynn Chavez, ABQ High
10 June 2015
5A: Hunter Hootman/Coleton Hootman, ABQ Academy Stacy Pollack/Dani Apodaca, ABQ Academy
abqsportsmag.com • 11
2015 Fuddruckers
State Championships Photos by: moji sports photography
SOFTBALL
2015 State Golf Champs Photos by: moji sports photography
6A TEAM
Cleveland Boys Head Coach: Jim Tillery
5A TEAM
Deming Girls Head Coach: James Williams 6A INDIVIDUAL: Davis Chung / Dominique Galloway 5A INDIVIDUAL:
6A: Rio Rancho Head Coach: Paul Kohman
Ben Albin / Katie Allen
CHAMISA HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
ABQ Academy Boys Head Coach: David Michel
HOURLY GOLF CLINICS EVERY SATURDAY Juniors 10AM Adults 11AM
only $10 PER STUDENT
5A: valencia
includes Equipment if Needed, Range Balls and Professional Instruction of All Aspects of the Golf Game.
Head Coach: Jeff Young
LOOKING TO BECOME A MEMBER?
Affordable Monthly Rates membership includes Golf, tennis, Swimming, Fine Dining and a Great Social Atmosphere.
ABQ Academy Girls Head Coach: David Michel
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CALL THE PRO SHOP 505.896.5017
clubriorancho.com 12 June 2015
abqsportsmag.com • 13
PRO FUTSAL
NOW IN NEW MEXICO BY: SUMIKO CORLEY PHOTOS: COURTESY, JOHN HAASIS
The “Vela’s,” says Haasis, “have more than 50 years of combined coaching experience at the collegiate and club levels, playing experience at top 10 collegiate, professional, and regional or national teams, Jorge was the goalkeeper for the U20 and U23 Guatemala National Teams. Jorge played Futsal when he was 10 years young. Kit and Jorge coach 3 players who were chosen for the US Youth Futsal Futsal I.D. Mountain Region team.”
-John Haasis, NM Roadrunners Assistant General Manager
New Mexico Roadrunners F
utsal is widely known as the foot sport youth soccer players play OFF season. Now, thanks to the efforts of Albuquerque Futsal president and Roadrunner owner Alfredo Saenz, this state has its first and only professional futsal team, and tryouts held recently have attracted some of the best local talent. “Sergio Rivas, Presciliano Ruiz and Jaime Hernandez,” says John Haasis, Roadrunners Assistant General Manager. “I know Sergio Rivas was a standout on Cibola HS Soccer Team. He graduated (in) 2015.” The team is part of Major League Futsal (MLF). The Roadrunners will represent New Mexico in the 2015 MLF Super-Liga. Futsal is the only indoor soccer sanctioned by FIFA (Fédération
new opportunity,” says Saenz. “They (the Vela’s) are the perfect fit, as they have a long standing relationship with both high level soccer and futsal, and the knowledge, background and experience to coach a professional futsal team.”
Internationale de Football Association). Team’s are smaller - 5v5, played on a hard indoor court with touchline boundaries, no walls and a smaller, low-bounce ball.
Saenz has received special regional sanctions from MLFUSA that will allow him to foster the growth and development of professional futsal in the entire northern region of New Mexico unrestricted by franchise boundaries.
“It’s a fast paced, fun, skilled-oriented game that will test the team’s abilities while showcasing the individual player’s and team’s techniques,” says Haasis. “More touches on the ball for each player forces quick decisions and you will see a very nice technical speed of play.”
Haasis says the team is rostering 12-20 players with most within ages 17-25. The season runs June-September with competitions once a month. The first includes six games played June 20 at Saenz’s futsal facility at 3601 Princeton Dr NE in Albuquerque. The Roadrunners will face teams from Arizona and Kansas, including some players from Brazil.
Saenz has brought in some familiar names as coaches. “We are extremely excited to be able to keep the amazing coaching team of Jorge and Kit Vela here in New Mexico with this exciting
Futsal is currently played in more than 100 countries with over 12 million players worldwide. The national championship is in October. For more information visit www.NMRoadrunnersfc.com.
Sports Photographer’s
Sacrifice
The Life-Giving gift of J.B. Gallegos STAFF REPORT J.B. Gallegos, a long-time high school and UNM sports photographer in the metro area, downplays his recent act of “giving life” to a niece. “I didn’t see this as giving a gift,” Gallegos said. “I had an opportunity to help her.” “Her” is Stephanie Sniff, a 2000 graduate of Rio Rancho High School, active as a flag-twirler for the RRHS marching band “back in the day.” But at age 32, the Seattle resident’s kidneys were failing – working at about 10 percent of their function, Gallegos said. It had been quite a while since he’d seen her, but recalled “she was pale, didn’t have good color—she didn’t look right” when he saw her in Pueblo, Colo., two years ago. “(But) then I didn’t know how serious she was and how she was deteriorating.” Gallegos made the decision to donate one of his kidneys – if he could. By late February of last year, Gallegos qualified to donate a kidney and was accepted as a donor. On January 19 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, the transplant was successful. “I saw it as a way to help my family. Family is family,” Gallegos said, hoping others will be inspired to donate organs. Yeah, he came out all right -- and he’s been back on the job, snapping top-notch photos since his life-saving donation.
Building A Better Athlete Specializing in youth athletic development & nutrition internationally certified & licensed
505.401.0898 www.athletefactorynm.com 14 June 2015
abqsportsmag.com • 15
BASEBALL’S DIAMONDS 2015 State Champions
2015 Track & Field State Champs
6A
Photos by: moji sports photography
Volcano Vista Boys Head Coach: Shane Cleveland
6A Eldorado Head Coach: Jim Johns
abq academy Boys Head Coach: adam kedge
5A
Cleveland High Girls Head Coach: Tim Flores
aztec high girls Head Coach: ann strauss
5A ABQ Academy Head Coach: Andrew Williams 16 June 2015
abqsportsmag.com • 17
New Mexico
NOTABLES PETE CLINCH NEW RUSH COACH
MIGUEL BARRERAS 2015 RIO RANCHO ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Photo: Marlene Vance This three-sport star is one of the brightest talents to come out of Rio Rancho in recent years. That city’s Sports Advisory Council selected Barreras based on his wealth of achievements: 3-time individual state wrestling champion (weight classes 152, 160 and 182), 3-time team state wrestling champ and member of the history-making inaugural 6A state football champion team. Career wrestling record 41-1, his sole loss being to the #2 ranked senior in the country. Three-time high school national All-American, 2014 National Runner-Up. Those achievements, his 3.4 GPA and charitable works with Special Olympics have earned him a 4-year wrestling scholarship to the University of Central Oklahoma, where he plans to study business.
The man who built the soccer dynasty at the Albuquerque Academy and was instrumental in the founding of the Rio Rapids FC (formerly Rio Vista) has just committed to coaching two teams with the RUSH league. Clinch takes the helm of girls teams U15 RUSH ‘01 and U17 RUSH ‘99. During his 26 years with the Academy he led teams to a career 313 wins and 6 state championships. His Rio teams won 18 State Cups. His players have earned in excess of 2 million in college scholarships. Career highlights: ranked 7th nationwide of best coaches by MaxPreps, 12 district titles, district Coach of the Year, NM State Coach of the Year 8 times, NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) State coach of the Year 5 times, Rocky Mountain Coach of the Year 3 times, National Federation of High Schools top 8 finalist for National Coach of the Year. Clinch currently coaches specialized summer clinics at several venues, including Stanford University.
Photo: www.fightingillini.com
NATASHA SMITH, DOMINIQUE DULSKI, UNM
MOUNTAIN WEST TENNIS CHAMPIONS Photo: Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos
It’s a first for the University of New Mexico. UNM women’s tennis entered the 2015 Mountain West Championship the 2nd seed and left champions. Wins by sophomore Dominique Dulski, senior Natasha Smith and freshman Sharon Coone put the Lobos in the gold medal position.
Photo: Elise Amendola/ The Associated Press)
It’s was a sprint to the finish line, and at the end, this Kenyan, who lives and trains in Santa Fe, was first to cross, beating her nearest competitor by just four seconds. The 30-year old Rotich sprinted to victory, winning her first Boston Marathon in 2:24:55.
18 June 2015
3825 Commercial Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 246-9848 (505) 246-9857 FAX www.ziaconcrete.com
Photo: Carey Moots
CJ MAESTAS NCAA CHAMPION
CAROLINE ROTICH WOMEN’S BOSTON MARATHON WINNER
because no one plays to be last
What a way to end his college career. This Corrales resident and Cibola grad brought home gold for the University of Illinois with a score of 15.125 on the high bar, edging out a talented field of gymnasts from across the nation. His college diploma is also a matter of pride - Maestas says he is proud to be the first college graduate in his family. His collegiate career also includes a national team championship in 2012. Now it’s time to pursue another dream, as he heads to the Olympic training center this summer in hopes of earning a spot on the national team, and eventually, Olympic gold.
Concrete Accessories and Tools Decorative Concrete Materials Products 3825Erosion CommercialControl St. NE • Albuquerque, NM 87107 Concrete Stamp and Form Rentals 505.246.9848 • www.ziaconcrete.com
Concrete Accessories and Tools Decorative Concrete Materials Erosion Control Products Concrete Stamp and Form Rentals www.ffnm.org 1-800-342-8298
Prompt Delivery Service Outstanding Customer Service
VISIT US AT OUR PREMIER LOCATION!
2 OFF
$
With the purchase of 16oz or more w/ toppings. One per transaction. Can not be shared Expires 07/13/15
BLAKE SWIHART BOSTON RED SOX
This former Rio Rancho star was called to the Big League from his prized prospect position with Pawtucket after Boston Red Sox starters suffered several injuries. The move comes at least a season, and perhaps as much as a year, ahead of Swihart’s anticipated move to the Big League. As press time this 23-year old had played 17 games with 4 runs, had driven in 7 runs and averaged .193. His former Rio Rancho coaches, friends and family have travelled to see Swihart play for the Sox in person.
5011 Montgomery Blvd Suite B1 Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-884-0449
abqsportsmag.com • 19
Holly Holm Global Boxing Champ MMA Fighter, UFC Fighter
Now....Movie Star
Photos By: Heather Clark
Holly Holm has long been known for her looks, and well as her athleticism. Now, it’s likely she’ll have a whole new set of fans around the world with the announcement that she has been cast in a new film called “Fight Valley”, what Director of Photography Michael Lucas calls the female version of the Brad Pitt movie, and cult favorite, “Fight Club”. Holm and UFC fighter Miesha Tate will star. “Holly Holm, she’s incredible,” says Lucas in his YouTube announcement, “she could punch a hole through a cinderblock wall. To be able to have a girl like that on set and just know these girls are puttin’ their all for us is going to be really exciting. You know, to me, they are what the new definition of a woman (is).” “Fight Valley” is written and directed by Rob Hawk and tells the story of the sister (Tate) of a dead fighter. In order to find out how and why she died, Tate must build a fighting reputation in order to be invited into the circle. Lucas calls it a place where “women go to settle their differences.” The official website shows a release date of December 7, 2015.
“This is not like anything I’ve ever seen...It’s going to be gritty...we want it to look raw, we want it to look rough...cinematic yet rugged.”- Michael Lucas, “Fight Valley” Director of Photography
Gold Rush Rally When: June 8th 4 pm to 8 pm Where: Albuquerque Dragway
The Gold Rush Rally, an exotic super car tour of the southwest will be coming through Albuquerque on Monday June 8th and will make a stop at Albuquerque Dragway for some drag racing. They have asked everyone to come out to the track for FREE and watch as they take their exotics down the track. Lets pack the track and show that Albuquerque loves fast cars.
20 June 2015
Your Source for...
SUMMER SPECIAL
Goodridge high performance hoses, fittings and adapters!
250 OFF
$
Great Prices On Custom Length Steel Braid Hoses!
505-243-3736 1521 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, NM
Conversion from Evaporative Cooling to Refrigerated Air Conditioning • Serving the Community over 25 years • We Service, Repair, and Replace Furnaces, Boilers, and Refrigerated Air-Conditioning Systems • Fall and Spring Changeovers • Residential & Light Commercial Service
SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS PAUL & NANCY GREENBERG AMSOIL DEALERS/ DIRECT JOBBERS
Lic# 25925 Expires 6/30/2015. Not valid with any other offers.
2415 Princeton Dr. NE, Suite M Albuquerque, NM
Call Today! 505-255-2665
email: NMOilman@aol.com
505-881-1693
Check out coupons at: asph.com
The Original Ironworks
Love, Hope, Success, Family, Security.
OFF! 10y% our order Call Toda
y!
100 Frontage Rd • Rio Rancho NM www.casadiferro .com Most cars &light trucks. Must present coupon at time of estimate. Expires 5-31-15
Your Transmission Repair Specialists! FULL TRANSMISSION REBUILD
50
$
mon-friday 8am-5pm
00 OFF
FREE ESTIMATES
MARTY SIAZ 345-3431 1029 MONTANO RD NW ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
1 mile west of Lowes
www.universaltransmissionnm .com Rio Rancho, NM
SPECIALISTS No Recovery No Fee!
Physical damage | Data corruption Deletion or re-formatting | Liquid & heat damage Media engineers can recover data from all of the above failures HARD DRIVE DATA RECOVERY Hard Drive Hard Disks Computer Data Recovery Laptop Data Recovery
REMOVABLE MEDIA External Hard Drive USB/Flash Drive Camera Cards
CALL ME TODAY!
THERE’S NOBODY LIKE ME TO PROTECT THE THINGS WE ALL VALUE
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.
SOME THINGS WE ALL HAVE IN COMMON.
Most cars & light trucks. Must present coupon at time authorization. Expires 7/31/2015
896-0555 3148 Northern Blvd
DATA RECOVERY
“PROVIDING INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES”
Data Destruction and Digital Media Sanitation Services also available.
ITNM
COMPUTER PROBLEMS? CALL TODAY!
AFFORDABLE RATES! SUPERIOR SAME DAY SERVICE!
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP OF NEW MEXICO
505.620.3969
OR
1.888.648.6687 visit us online at www.itnm.us
22 June 2015
abqsportsmag.com • 23