Prep roundup: Dragons shut out Wildcats
The New Mexican |
Saturday belonged to the little guys of Monte del Sol boys soccer. The 5-foot-6-and-under gang of Matt McChesney (5-6), Luis Lozoya (5-3) and Shalto Dasher (5-1) each scored a goal as the Dragons won the Desert Academy Invitational by beating th ...Story, »

Prep volleyball roundup: Lady Horsemen falter at weekend tournament
The New Mexican |
The St. Michael's volleyball team has run the gauntlet in the first two weeks of the season. First, there was an appearance at a star-studded tournament in Clovis. Then came this weekend's trip to Moriarty's Pinto Invitational. After qualif ...Story, »

No. 11 Oregon hammers New Mexico
The Associated Press |
EUGENE, Ore. — The Ducks didn't need LaMichael James against New Mexico, and they certainly didn't miss Jeremiah Masoli. Kenjon Barner and Darron Thomas seamlessly filled the roles of running back and quarterback for No. 11 Oregon in its 72-0 bl ...Story, »

PCL: Isotopes' postseason hopes dashed
The New Mexican |
The Albuquerque Isotopes were officially eliminated from the Pacific Coast League playoff picture after Round Rock's 6-2 win on Saturday night. Oklahoma City clinched the American South division title with the loss. The RedHawks will meet the No ...Story, »

Prep football: Hornets rout Santa Fe High after flat tire delays start of matchup
Will Webber | The New Mexican
ALBUQUERQUE — The hour-long trip on Interstate 25 to the Duke City has never been a prosperous one for the Santa Fe High football program. A new chapter to that long, sad history was written Friday at Wilson Stadium. The Demons were thumped ...Story, »

Boys soccer roundup: Blue Griffins roll past Portales
The New Mexican |
Dien Comeau has a knack for timing. While opponents shift their focus on Santa Fe Preparatory's Sides brothers — McCall and Graham — Comeau knows how to find his place on the soccer pitch when the moment calls. Comeau knocked in his first g ...Story, »

Prep volleyball roundup: St. Michael's advances to Pinto Invitational semifinals
The New Mexican |
Necessity became the mother of invention for the St. Michael's volleyball team. Playing city rival Capital for the second time in three days — this time in a quarterfinal of the Gold Bracket of Moriarty High's Pinto Invitational — the Lady Horse ...Story, »

Girls soccer: Portales blanks Blue Griffin
James Barron | The New Mexican
Traci Sievers believes every girls soccer match is winnable for her Portales Lady Rams. But it's one thing to say it. Today, Portales has a chance to prove its head coach right. No match has carried as much significance for the four-ye ...Story, »

Local sports in brief Sept. 4
Staff and wire reports |
Isotopes' playoff hopes dwindle Round Rock defeated Albuquerque 3-0 Friday night, placing the Isotopes on the precipice of elimination. The Albuquerque loss, coupled with Oklahoma City's 3-1 win over Omaha, left the Isotopes three games dow ...Story, »

Top 25 football: Thomas' time to shine for No. 11 Oregon against New Mexico
The Associated Press |
EUGENE, Ore. — Darron Thomas seems to have it easy, making his debut as Oregon's starting quarterback at home and with the 11th-ranked Ducks heavily favored. But it's quite the contrary. When Thomas takes the field today against The Univers ...Story, »

Prep volleyball: Lady Braves down Lady Cardinals, remain unbeaten
The New Mexican |
Jessica Tsosie can set. And dig. And pass. And lead. It is her combination plate of skills that is one reason the Lady Braves of Santa Fe Indian School are undefeated and ranked fourth in Class AAA. In a matchup of ranked tea ...Story, »

Soccer: Sandia Prep rolls by St. Michael's
The New Mexican |
St. Michael's High School and Albuquerque Sandia Prep met Thursday afternoon in nondistrict girls soccer, with the visiting Lady Sundevils prevailing 7-0. Big deal. Actually, it is. The Lady Horsemen and Lady Sundevils are the two most ...Story, »

Anti-Fan: Talk about your easy prediction
Jim Gordon | The New Mexican
Last week, I wrote about 14 Little Leaguers who — in just a few days together — discovered the importance of team. Today, I write about a pro athlete with no sense of team. No, that might be unfair; I'm sure he, his agent and his accountant are ...Story, »

PCL: Isotopes get back in the race
The New Mexican |
Thanks, Nashville. Albuquerque remains in the race for the Southern Division title of the American Conference in the Pacific Coast League after the Sounds swept a doubleheader from Oklahoma City and the Isotopes pounded Iowa 13-3 on Thursday. ...Story, »