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NEW MEXICO’S PREMIER ARCHERY SHOP
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assidy Cox of Albuquerque has taken her final nock in her quest to be the best in the nation - joining more than 250 of the best regional archers at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Rio Rancho, which played host to the 2014 Indoor National Archery Competition.
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Cassidy competes under the umbrella of USA Archery and the National Archery Association, Female Cadet Freestyle Compound Unlimited. “The room is set up with about 20 bails, which are set up 18 meters away from the shooting line. Each bail has 4 target faces on it, two on the top, and two on the bottom. The archers must then shoot 3 arrows within 2 minutes. Each archer gets 2 official practice rounds, and 20 scoring rounds. I love tournaments because I enjoy being in an environment with many other archers who are there to do what we love the most.”
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he seemingly endless hours on the mat, in the weight room - of monitoring nutritional intake - it has all paid off for the young men who have just been crowned state wrestling champions. For some, it was payback for their defeat at last year’s championship. For others, it was the crowning jewel on a fantastic season.
POWERHOUSE 2014 State Bowling Champions BY: SUMIKO CORLEY he best of the state’s youth bowlers descended upon their opponents just like the term for a hard, strong ball that strikes – proving their teams are indeed, the powerhouses of New Mexico. Tenpins and more played host to this year’s championship.
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In the 5A team category, a fierce competition all season between Rio Rancho and Rio Grande – last year’s reigning champ Rio Grande looking for a repeat, the team that placed 3rd in 2013 looking to topple the Ravens. A multisport athlete who made a recent ABQ Sports appearance makes state wrestling history, find his results in the 4A division. Two fierce competitors find themselves in double overtime in 3A. ABQ Sports congratulates this year’s individual and team champions. PHOTOS: MOJI PHOTOGRAPHY
Individual Results
5A 106 Noah Mirabal of Cleveland 5A 113 Treavon Nicoley of Cleveland 5A 120 Dylan Udero of Las Cruces 5A 126 Isaac Lopez of Rio Grande 5A 132 Gabriel Lucero of Valley 5A 138 Orlando Gutierrez of Rio Rancho 5A 145 Jesse Nieto of Cleveland 5A 152 Kyle Snelling of La Cueva 5A 160 Miguel Barreras of Rio Rancho 5A 170 Logan Wolfel of Rio Grande 5A 182 Nathaniel Sierra of Volcano Vista 5A 195 Chris Collins of Manzano 5A 220 Results Mike Budick of Volcano Vista *43 pins in 43 season matches 5A 285 Results James Romero of Atrisco Heritage
4A Individual Results
4A 106 Gavino Hernandez of St Pius X 4A 113 Jose Tapia of Capital 4A 120 Phillip Archuleta of Piedra Vista 4A 126 Sam Sandoval of Piedra Vista 4A 132 Anthony Sanchez of Del Norte 4A 138 Ryan Rino of Piedra Vista
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4A 145 Anthony Juckes of Piedra Vista **4th consecutive title 4A 152 Ernesto Salvidez of Capital 4A 160 Allen Michel of Moriarty 4A 170 Lane Saunders of Los Alamos 4A 182 Tierney Staley of Farmington 4A 195 Brian Geyer of Los Alamos 4A 220 Zach Ahlgrim of Piedra Vista 4A 285 Danny Gordon of Belen
3A Individual Results
3A 106 Diego Valerio of Taos 3A 113 Levi Whitley of Bloomfield 3A 120 Caesar Sierra of Silver 3A 126 Robert Rodriguez of Cobre 3A 132 Rico Montoya of Robertson **4th consecutive title 3A 138 Brent Horsely of Cobre 3A 145 Troy Rightmire of Bloomfield 3A 152 Dominic Lucero of Robertson 3A 160 Koery Windham of St. Michaels **5 consecutive title only the 4th person in NM history 3A 170 Francisco Perez of Cobre
3A 182 Luke Sanchez of St. Michaels 3A 195 Carlos Vega of Silver 3A 220 Kenneth Yara of Robertson 3A 285 Ramon Marmol of Taos
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Rio Rancho 199, Mike Santos, head coach Rio Grande 191 Volcano Vista 183
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3A Team Results 1. 2. 3.
Bloomfield 203, Greg Shoemaker, head coach Cobre 191.5 Robertson 167.0
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Individual Champions: 5A: Boy High Game: Joey Balistreri Cleveland High School 246
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At the end of the half the Lobos trailed 31-27 but rallied in the 2nd , scoring nearly double the points Nevada earned after half time. Some fine performances from Kendall Williams (11 points and 10 assists), Alex Kirk scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds. At press time New Mexico men’s basketball is ranked 25th (24-5, 14-2 Mountain West) in a tie with 13th-ranked San Diego State.
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hese students are used to wearing a uniform – just one that’s slightly different that the one seen on the gridiron.
More than 200 young men and women who regularly don the garb of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) displayed a different set of skills at the annual Senior Chief Kevin Lee Robinson Memorial Flag Football Tournament.
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“These are all young men and women learning about being better citizens and developing their character. Hopefully we’re ingraining in them those core elements of honor, courage, and commitment.” – Major Walter Finney USMC (Ret) Rio Rancho High School MCJROTC- Senior Marine Instructor
“Very competitive a mix of athletic talent,” says Major Walter Finney of the Marine Corps JROTC unit at Rio Rancho High School, “from 2 or 3 varsity football players on teams to those (for whom this) is the biggest athletic undertaking they’ve ever done. We had a varsity cross country runner, a couple JV wrestlers, three football players (2 Varsity, one freshman), and the rest are just average cadets that wanted to play. With teams having to play 6 or 7 games if they keep winning and very limited substitutions, these athletes play hard all day long.” Many of the boys who play prep football had the opportunity to utilize the skills they learned during regular season coaching their respective teams. Nearly every Albuquerque area high school with JROTC programs sent teams – 20 in all for this double elimination tournament. Games – 20 minutes each with a 5-minute half time, one time-out per half. Winning teams play continuously, up to nine games for the championship. Each team is made up of eleven athletes, two of whom must be female and schools may enter more than one team. “JROTC intramurals help give them a chance to compete,” says Finney. “Unlike most sports that play one or two games in a day, the cadets have to dig down and play up to 9 games. It takes a combination of endurance and athleticism to make it very far in the tournament.” The event is a fundraiser for the Naval JROTC program at West Mesa High School. Conditions – cold and incredibly windy, but that didn’t stop the cadets who toughed it out playing a total of 36 games. “JROTC covers a very wide range of activities in addition to the regular curriculum,” says Finney. “There are a lot of people that only see the extracurricular side, but we have a four-year curriculum that teaches leadership, citizenship, history, physical education, and many other items. There is no obligation to join the military, but those that do go in with a big head start and usually at a higher paygrade. Anyone can take the leadership tools we teach to become a better person regardless of what career field they may enter after high school.” 12 March 2014
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een suicide is a problem across America and the statistics are scary – suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth 10-24. That’s more than deaths from cancer, pneumonia, influenza, heart disease, birth defects, heart disease, stroke and chronic lung disease combined. Every day, more than 5,400 kids grades 7-12 attempt suicide.* When coach Lloyd Spottedwolf first became aware of those lost lives, he made a decision to do everything he could to help save lives. What he’s done in less than one year has gained national attention. It’s also earned him a national award from the American Football Coaches Association. More than 5,000 college and high school coaches were in attendance when he was recognized recently for his outstanding efforts – the recipient of the ‘Breaking the Silence Award’ – in front of a group that included Baylor’s Art Briles and Mark Dantonio of Michigan State. It’s a big-time honor – but you won’t hear him bragging. “The real reward,” says Spottedwolf, “was the fact that this awareness event made a difference. It saved lives. We may never know whom, but after personally connecting with over 1800 students in one week, one or more students changed their mind and chose life. One or more students sought help. One or more students helped a friend with suicidal thoughts and got them to an adult who helped. The fact that one or more sets of parents got to hug their child another day is enough reward for me.” To understand the heart and effort Spottedwolf has invested in the Jason Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at preventing teen suicide, one must understand the man. A La Cueva and Adams State University grad, he excelled in track & field and football. His honors include 2nd Team All-City, 1st Team All-District, alternate to the North All-Star Team (Adams State), Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic and Grizzly Award (most valuable team player). Currently the assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator for the offensive line at Rio Rancho High, players describe as him focused, passionate, energetic and motivating. Smart too. A man with a lot of heart. “I saw an article in the Rio Rancho Observer,” he says, “that showed, based on an anonymous survey of all RRPS (Rio Rancho Public School) students, that 1 in 12 high school kids in OUR district, have attempted suicide. I was shocked. That means that everybody on our campus has been touched by the specter of youth suicide, whether we realize it or not. It was scary, and I wanted to help in some way.”
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His way has always been one that leads to results. His track record proves it and he is tackling this life and death crisis with every ounce of grit that he has applied to every other aspect of his life. In a few short months he has conducted a one-week Youth Suicide Awareness event – more than 1800 students either registered for the “B1” pledge online or downloaded the “A Friend Asks” mobile app. The “B1” project in a nationwide effort to educate youth on recognizing the signs that might lead to suicide and how to help. He’s also raised money during homecoming week for the Foundation. In October, he brought the president of the Jason Foundation to Rio Rancho High to visit with students. “It has led to me being invited to do a suicide awareness presentation for all the coaches in the state at this summer’s New Mexico H.S. (High School) Coaches Association Clinic,” says Spottedwolf, “thanks to NMHSCA Director Buster Mabry. I’ll have an entire 50-minute general session at the coaching school portion, and Jason Foundation will have a vendor’s booth. Also, The Jason Foundation is developing a Coaches Awareness Event Manual/ Kit for coaches to follow at their school and in their communities, based on what I did.” He’s now aiming for action by the state – Spottedwolf wants the legislature to be the 13th state in the nation to pass the “The Jason Flatt Act” which would require every school employee in New Mexico to complete two hours of Jason Foundation Educator Professional Development Training to be licensed to work in the schools. Lloyd Spottedwolf has spent the past 18 years coaching high school and college football. He’s chosen a profession where the measurement of success is easily viewed by the win/loss record. He goes on faith knowing that one of the most meaningful lessons he has to impart has no tangible method of tabulation.
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“It is what drives me,” he says. “I enjoy working with young people, and want to see them grow up and live long, healthy, productive lives…Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Life is filled with far more positive experiences than negative ones. If you’re experiencing feelings of sadness, depression, or anger and are considering hurting yourself, find a grown up to talk to: a coach, teacher, counselor, priest. There are people that care about them and love them and want to help.” “I wish every parent would go to www.jasonfoundation.com and educate themselves on the warning signs of a teen that may be thinking about suicide…People should not be uncomfortable talking about suicide with their kids. Studies have shown that talking about it doesn’t give the kids the idea of doing it, but rather makes a real difference in reducing the actual number of youth suicides.” – Coach Lloyd Spottedwolf
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2014 Albuquerque Hoopsters Turning Heads
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omano has continued her impressive show from last season. The junior guard from La Cueva has increased her scoring by 40% but just her presence on the court is enough greatly influence any game. With the ability to shoot from behind the arc and penetrate the defense, when Romano gets into the triple threat position it can really be any three options she can and will take advantage of. Averaging almost 6 rebounds per game, for a guard, alleviates a lot of the work load for the post players allowing them the chance to contribute more in the front court.
leveland’s Jones came into the 2013-2014 season ranked as the top hoopster of the 2015 class. His versatility on the court allows this young man to take a defender on the block, off the dribble or elevate over a contested shot. His constant activity on the court puts him in position for the offensive and defensive board or as a quick outlet on a fast break. Jones has a good perimeter shot that compliments his strong driving ability. Jones will continue to improve his shot and if his strength increases metro area schools can bet that he will be a force on the court.
Romano wasn’t available for interview but look for big things from her come state tournament time.
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aniela Ortega, forward for the Rio Grande Ravens, is the youngest of the bunch. Just a freshman, she is raw and talented but it is her hard work that has landed her among the rest of these superior hoopsters. She has been playing for 6 years and didn’t waste any time taking the initiative to be the Lady Ravens go-to player in the paint. Like many forwards, Ortega enjoys the team camaraderie of basketball. It only makes sense as it must be one of her teammates who dishes the ball when she has the defender on the block.
It is more of the nature aspect for Ortega because her natural abilities have helped her succeed at such a young age. Ortega is one of the most team-oriented players on the list. She credits her success to having such a great team and coach, her team’s success this season to a locker room that has meshed well and support and guidance from those teammates with who have helped her progress. The Lady Raven play-style is a half court offense that benefits the inside players and caters to Ortega’s skill. Look for the next three years of Albuquerque girls basketball to be prominent with Ortega’s endeavors.
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he star player on a basketball team typically is a shooting guard; take Lebron James and Kobe Bryant into consideration. In rare cases John Stocktons, Chris Pauls and Magic Johnsons come along and give such a spark at point guard to mix things up. Rio Rancho has a spark at point and his name is Brady Patterson.
Patterson has been playing basketball since his dad put him on his older brother’s team when he was 4. His passion for basketball is unmatched despite the fact that Patterson is an exceptional slot receiver for the Ram’s football team. With this secondary role he has gained strength and quickness that has proven invaluable this year. “I give all the glory to God,” says Patterson. Losing two key scorers to graduation has opened a roll that Patterson has fit into well. Normally point guards orchestrate the offense and optimize game flow to allow the other players the best opportunity to score. Similar to the most relevant point guards in basketball, Patterson maintains control of the balanced Ram offense while also creating his opportunities to score. His aggressiveness throughout the game coupled with the fact that he scores a lot of points after a steal, a category that he leads the team in. Patterson also looks forward to the opportunity of playing at the next level. This summer’s AAU season will determine if he will focus on basketball or still line up in the slot under the fall Friday night lights.
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hen those in the Albuquerque area think of Zach Gentry, elite quarterback is the first thought that comes to mind. Many never consider the dominance he can have in the paint playing forward for the Eldorado basketball team; credit part of that to the fact that he, until this year, had been a role player behind the Lobo’s Cullen Neal and Zach Lee. Now leading the Eagles on the hardwood as a senior, Gentry has a 32 minute window in which he can escape the pressures of collegiate decisions and media expectations and just be a high school athlete playing a game because he enjoys it. In between however, the balance does become difficult. “Basketball helps keep my competitive spirit up, it keeps my feet quick, and keeps me in shape,” Gentry described why playing on the hardwood benefits him.
Cunningham lacks size in the paint but his speed across the court and athleticism at the rim balance his offensive attack and defensive presence. Now a threat on the court, he provides what a high school forward should for his team and looks to add a consistent jumper to his repertoire.
Gentry is averaging a double-double with 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds this season. They sit in 2nd place amongst District 2-5A competition, just behind a Sandia team that measured well against last year’s significantly tougher teams comprised of Neal, Lee and Bryce Alford of La Cueva.
“I’m trying to be better than everyone in the family,” says the humble yet confident Cunningham of why he is so successfully driven.
Despite the dominance other teams have in 5A Boys Basketball this season, the parody during the NM State Basketball tournament is one reason why the Eagles and Gentry still have an outside chance of making it to the championship game. “It was hard to move on from last year,” Gentry said. “At the beginning of the season we took some losses that shouldn’t be on our record but the team has meshed well.” Look at it as one final accolade for Gentry to accrue before his athletic career as an Eagle sets. “It would make my year and my team’s year.”
Ideally, Cunningham hopes to end up in the PAC-12, preferably Oregon or Arizona playing against the best teams of the west. What does he need to achieve this lofty goal? “I rely on my athletic ability, speed, and jump. I need to work on my strength, conditioning and a jump shot,” says Cunningham.
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Lapping the Competition 2014 Swimming & Diving State Championship BY: SUMIKO CORLEY
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ew Mexico has a wealth of talent when it comes to swimming and diving coaches. They have inspired their athletes to train hard, study hard and compete even harder. Those who excel in this sport rarely come to the podium just entering the field. Rather, it’s a combination of form, strength and tenacity - muscle memory and years of training – that have put them in the top spot. Several of this year’s champions have made New Mexico history, lowering the time in their respective events and setting records.
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merica’s best high school senior athletes take a milestone step in their lives on this day. Traditionally, this day is held in February – football gets the most attention, but athletes in other sports have worked equally hard to be the best at their respective sport. ABQ Sports recognizes all of New Mexico’s top athletes as they sign their binding National Letter of Intent to attend an institution of higher learning that is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Listed below are the names of signees available at press time. PHOTOS: MOJI PHOTOGRAPHY
Girls Team Results
1st ELDORADO 332.50, Quint Seckler, head coach 2nd LA CUEVA 262 3rd LOS ALAMOS 218.50
Boys Team Results
Boys 50 Yard Freestyle Hank Gullick, ELDORADO 20.91 Boys 1 mtr Diving Issac Morris, VALLEY 484.85
1st CIBOLA 292, Janet Huffman, head coach 2nd ABQ ACADEMY 231 3rd RIO RANCHO 205
Girls 1 mtr Diving NM State Record: 494.00 Natasha Dark, ST. PIUS X
Individual event winners
Girls 100 Yard Butterfly NM State Record: 56.14 Cassaundra Pino, ALBUQUERQUE
Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay NM State Record: 1:46.22 ELDORADO T Wickesberg, O Heflin, E Rivenbark, K Robison Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay NM State Record: 1:34.87 CIBOLA T Huffman, E Melchor, R Holler, J Holler Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Cassaundra Pino, ALBUQUERQUE 1:52.64 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle NM State Record: 1:40.43 John Holler, CIBOLA Girls 200 Yard IM Lauren Atkins, ST. PIUS X 2:05.07 Boys 200 Yard IM Stephen Klein, LA CUEVA 1:54.57 Girls 50 Yard Freestyle Madison Burns, ALAMOGORDO 23.48
Boys 100 Yard Butterfly NM State Record: 48.66 Anthony Kim ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY Girls 100 Yard Freestyle Sarah Lott, LOS ALAMOS 52.07 Boys 100 Yard Freestyle NM State Record: 44.84 R JOHN HOLLER CIBOLA (Record set during the lead-off leg in the 400 freestyle relay prelims) 1 Hank Gullick ELDORADO 46.65 Girls 500 Yard Freestyle Nika Fellows LACUEVA 4:58.10 Boys 500 Yard Freestyle Luis Felipe Conejo RIO RANCHO 4:41.61
Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay ELDORADO 1:38.61 1) Mikelle O’Donnell 2) Olivia Heflin 3) Sydney Hanks 4) Ellie Rivenbark Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay ELDORADO 1:26.72 1) Hank Gullick 2) Brad Kenning 3) Jackson Powers 4) Angus Gullick
Cleveland High, also in Rio Rancho, comes in second with five, Larry Tafoya, athletic director. Albuquerque schools bring in a total of 10 and 15 other football players from around the state
Girls 100 Yard Backstroke Amanda Key SANDIA 56.37 Boys 100 Yard Backstroke NM State Record: 50.08 Anthony Kim ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke Olivia Heflin ELDORADO 1:04.97 Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke Edgar Melchor CIBOLA 57.56 Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1 ELDORADO 3:38.01 1) Tyler Wickesberg 2) Kelsey Robison 3) Sydney Hanks 4) Mikelle O’Donnell Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay ABQ ACADEMY 3:10.17 1) Anthony Kim 2) Jason Hou 3) Scott Theiler 4) Christian Cho
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Looking at the totals, the school producing the highest number of football signees is Rio Rancho High, Vince Metzgar athletic director.
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Las Cruces* • Jalen Bishop • Sam Denmark • Raymond Fierro • Isaiah Lerman • Jesse Olson •Queving Redding
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Henry Sanchez 1930-2014
ust weeks before he was to be inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame, Henry Sanchez passed away at his home in Lincoln.
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housands of Kevin Durant and Sue Bird wantto-bes have come through Bernalillo County’s massive development league for basketball players over the years. The program has given a solid start to most of the area’s high school players. Just in time for spring, the County has added a new program, and the time to sign up is now! The Spring Buzzer Beater is open to all teams – not just those registered with the Bernalillo County Youth Basketball League (YBL). What’s different about this one – no admission fee at the door for spectators.
individual awards. All teams will have 3 games guaranteed in the tournament.” Team registration is $150.00 for YBL teams, $200.00 for non-league teams. The event is open to ages U8-U17. You can find more information at www.bernco.gov/ sports, or contact Kenneth Ortiz at 314-0417 or email kjortiz@bernco.gov.
“We have never offered anything like this before with Bernalillo County,” says Sports Coordinator Kenneth J. Ortiz, “with the exception of our Youth League, so we are excited to add this to our resume’…Our focus for this tournament is to provide a low cost and competitive event for all Bernalillo County and surrounding are youth basketball teams.”
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“He led the Hornets to three state championships in cross country,” says Hall of Fame board member Gary Herron, “and 10 in track & field, where he garnered 229 totals wins – 156 duals, 48 invitationals and 15 district titles, to go along with 25 state championship relay squads and 51 individual state champs. His cinderpathers won 10 state titles.” Sanchez spent his early years in Ft. Stanton and Lincoln before serving with the Merchant Marines and Coast Guard during World War II. While attending New Mexico Highlands University he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Herron says he was an All-Conference end for the Cowboys in 1951 and is in the NMHU Hall of Fame for his achievements on the gridiron. It was also during those years he met the woman with whom he would spend his next 65 years – Erma Valdez.
Ortiz says teams will be awarded a 50-inch trophy for first place and a 30-inch trophy goes to the runner up. “We will also be watching throughout the weekend,” says Ortiz, “and acknowledge good sportsmanship, as well as tournament MVP’s and will be giving them
Famed for his longevity coaching at Highland High School, he was loved for his personal mission to bring out the best in each of his athletes. His patience, his kindness, his tireless worth ethic, made his athletes want to work hard as hard as he did. The awards came as a result of fostering potential.
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“His coaching career began at Belen High School as an assistant football coach,” says Herron, “ a job that lasted one week because he had contracted polio. Recuperating early the next year, he was offered his first teaching job and taught physical education at Emerson Elementary in the Duke City. He spent two years at Emerson and then three at Wilson Middle School before landing where he gained his real notoriety and success: Highland High School. He was there for 26 years, retiring in 1983.” During that period he also found time to officiate football for 25 seasons and 30 years worth of basketball. “He was the District 6 Coach of the Year in 1969,” says Herron, “the District 8 Coach of the year in 1983, which was the same year he was honored as the National High School Coach of the year by the National High School Coaches Association. The Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame didn’t miss those latter two accomplishments, honoring Henry with an achievement award in 1984.” Sanchez is survived by his wife, daughters Debbie and Tina, son Gary, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
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Cesar Nava
(2014) 6-2 Roswell High School - Versatile player who his hitting 3’s, driving to the basket and getting the big rebound.
(2014) 6-2 Valley High School - Top 5A scorer in the state and MVP of the Metro Tournament.
(2014) 6-1 Valley High School - Best defender in the state & does all the little things for the Vikings.
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Jo Jo Brooks
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Ryan Jones Brady Patterson Zach Gentry Malik Liddell Christian Cunningham
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D.J Bustos Brendan Boatwright Zach Baca Jason Earnest David Cormier
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(2014) 6-3 Sandia High School - Great shooter and top player on the Matador team.
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(2015) 6-1 Rio Rancho High School - Very athletic player who is quiet but a strong leader for the Rams. He is the best finisher on the drive and great free throw shooter.
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(2014) 6-0 Cibola High School - Top 3-point shooter in the state and a very unselfish player who is doing a great job making his teammates better.
(2014) 6-7 Manzano High School - Outside threat that can hit 3’s. A player who can play the 3-4 spots.
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(2015) 6-7 Eldorado High School – Best big man in the state and one of the top D1 QB prospects in the nation.
6-2 Valley High School 6-1 Valley High School 6-7 Manzano High School 6-0 Cibola High School 6-2 Atrisco Heritage Academy 6-2 Roswell High School 6-3 Sandia High School 6-5 Manzano High School 5-10 West Mesa High School 6-2 Las Cruces High School Marcus Williams Gabe Bump Dustin Gattis Caleb Wroten Jordan Leake
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The D1 Nation Statewide ranking reflect not only the early season, but there performance in AAU this past year. For some players that have not played in one of the top AAU travel teams in the state- Danny Granger D1 Ambassadors, BYC Elite or the New Mexico Force, it is difficult to see on they would fare against tougher competition. They may have the stats for their high school team, but may not translate to tougher competition. To see the full rankings please go to www.d1nation.com.
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The competitors came mostly from CO, OK, NM, AZ and TX. A pair of fighters – a father/son duo - flew in from California and a trio of competitors came all the way from Chihuahua, Mexico. “We heard about the tournament online,” said Luis Galindo, one of the three. “There aren’t a lot of tournaments as good as this (Grapplefest) in Mexico.” Grapplefest has been providing competitive opportunities for MMA, BJJ and Grappling contenders of all ages and skill levels since 2008. The next event is SW Grapplefest 13, set for April 12th in Rio Rancho. For details visit www.combatsportsclub.com. 28 March 2014
But nowhere will this be found in his birthplace, New Mexico’s Santa Rita, now a ghost town. He lived there until his father, a baker, died when Ralph was 4, and then he moved with his mother, a nurse, to Alhambra, Calif., where he grew up playing ball. And on his passing from heart failure at his home in Rancho Mirage on Feb. 6, from the East Coast to the West Coast, Kiner was recognized for what he was, a major leaguer in every way. A Hall of Fame baseball player, he was slow afoot and undisguised as an outfielder, but as a right-handed slugger, he was among the best to ever swing the bat.
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Shrew analysis, amiable storytelling and memorable malapropisms was what he brought to the booth. He was known for this and took them in stride, often laughing about his own comments. It was his genial, well-informed and occasionally tonguetwisting presence that audiences enjoyed for a half-century.
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Despite a stroke in 2003 and increasing health, he continued to fly out of San Diego to New York to contribute his commentaries from the broadcast booth, something he had been doing in his own marvelous manner since he took the microphone for the original Mets in 1962.
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