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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1999
Page
4
Rio Rancho athletes competing at Santa Fe earned a total of 27 medals in Special Olympics events. The team secured multiple gold and silver medals, highlighting strong performances across several disciplines.
Ben Shultz guides Cibola High School football as the Cougars, returning four starters from an 8-2 season, rely on senior QB Jeff Grady who passed for 1,800 yards last year. The offense leans air attack but adapts to defense. Target receivers include Danny Torrez and Chris Griffith with Branson versatile across roles. Defensively, lineman Jason Omtredt and linebacker Paul Mares lead, while most other starters are less experienced. Season opener is August 28 at Milne Stadium against Gallup.
New Mexico Enchantment 18 and under softball team won the 1999 Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs Colorado by defeating San Diego Power 6-4. Angela Slaugh of Bloomfield pitched well, Brittany Burtner went 4-for-4 in the final, and several Enchantment players earned MVP honors and All-World Team spots as the team posted a 7-1 record, all against California squads.
Rio Rancho High School head coach Tim Magee faces a smaller roster after 11 departures but bets on a stronger work ethic from returnees. Senior anchors J D Holman and Greg Dils lead midfield with Dan Martinez and Adam Cosby on offense and defense. A new home field at Rio Rancho Stadium could sharpen defense as the Rams aim to topple Sandia and Eldorado. The squad, including veterans Kraemer and Herrera, reads as a hungry group ready for a preseason at Clovis.
Fred Abbott reports a strong turnout in the Rio Rancho Country Club summer tennis program with 15 children aged 5-10 and 21 in the 11-13 group. He notes renewed interest linked to the AAHS team success, emphasizes fun learning, basic strokes first, and insists on no foul language on court. Abbott, a certified coach, targets junior participation and notes some students may join high school teams. he recently won an area tournament despite a knee brace.
Admission options at Rio Rancho High include punch cards and passes. Five admissions cost 10 dollars, school cards offer 20 dollars for all home events, and Ram cards cover all home events for 60 dollars. Gate prices are 2 dollars for grades K–8, 3 dollars for grades 9–12 and adults.
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