Carpenter brings steady hand to Rio Rancho volleyball story
Ken Carpenter, long-time junior varsity coach at Rio Rancho, is praised for loyalty and player development as his teams rack 17 straight wins and prepare to defend Class 5A state titles. Partners Toby Manzanares and Hua Yu credit Carpenter’s calm leadership and ability to connect with kids from junior to varsity levels.
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Rio Rancho teen joins Phoenix Suns dance squad
Octavia, 19 and a Rio Rancho High School Class of 2006 graduate, earned a spot as one of 16 Phoenix Suns dancers after performing with the New Mexico Thunderbirds Storm Chasers in the NBA Developmental League. She plans to study at the University of Phoenix while pursuing a dance career, noting parallels with her Storm Chasers training.
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Love back at full strength for UNM after long layoff
Former Rio Rancho star Michael Love returns to action for the University of New Mexico Lobos after missing most of a season. Listed No. 2 at tailback behind Rodney Ferguson, Love aims to contribute in Fall camp. He eyes the Sept. 8 home game vs New Mexico State, reconnecting with former teammates.
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Illinois
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Mike Love
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