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Women breakers of barriers in New Mexico sports history
The piece traces the rise of female athletics from early 20th century recreational activities to Title IX era gains. It highlights pioneers Sally Marquez, Susan Kubala, and Dana Miller-Mackie, coaches like Jim Ciccarello, and schools such as Manzano and Sandia, detailing shifts from grass fields to organized high school and college programs, and the growth from 1970s club play to state championships by 1980.
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Rior
Smith College
U.S
Sally Marquez
Susan Kubala
Dana Miller
America
Division For
New Mexico
Kubala
Cleveland High
Marquez
Manzano High
Rio Rancho High School
New Mexico Activities Association
Dana Miller-Mackie
Jim Ciccarello
Manzano
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
Ciccarello
NMAA
Chick
UNM
Lobos
Albuquerque Olympic Club
Duke City Dashers
Albuquerque
Bataan Park