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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1985

Page

4

Taller Mustangs Rout Academy Chargers In Albuquerque

West Mesa Mustangs secure a 58-45 road win over Albuquerque Academy led by Sal Perez with 17 points and Jerry Watson off the bench scoring nine in the final period. Jimmy Martinez added 10 and Steve Wendt had defensive work nicknamed the Human Fly as West Mesa overcame an 11-10 first quarter deficit and a 27-14 second quarter slump.

Albuquerque Sal Perez Jerry Watson West Mesa Mustangs Albuquerque Academy Perez Mustangs Chargers Watson Santa Fe Demons Mustang Jimmy Martinez Billy Patterson West Mensa Respecte Tively Steve Wendt Wendt Fred Romero West Mesa Academy Romero Sophs Larry Williams Randy Lease Ray Maldonado Patterson Matt Oetzel Lease Young Mustangs

Mountain Bell Employee Moonlighting Sparks Community Controversy

A Mountain Bell worker was found moonlighting at an after hours volunteer project for handicapped seniors. The company emphasizes its 75 year commitment to community relations and thousands of volunteer hours, noting dozens of activities this year. For information, call toll free 1 800 555 5000.

Mountain Bell

West MesaMustangs end 1985 with 4-0 mark in win over St Pius

West Mesa, ranked defending AAA state champs, beat St Pius 56-39 at home to finish the 1985 portion at 4-0. The Mustangs held a height edge led by 6-8 Steve Wendt who blocked four shots as coach Fred Romero lamented inconsistency despite the victory. St Pius trailed 29-23 at halftime and closed to within two late in the third before West Mesa extended to a 40-31 cushion.

Albuquerque West Mesa St. Pius Mustangs Steve Wendt Mustang Fred Romero Romero Jerry Watson Billy Patterson Roman Beach Sartans

Pieces fall into place for Cibola Cougars basketball

Cibola High boys basketball, 1-3 at the season’s start, showed progress with a 53-48 win over Rio Grande and a 47-46 close loss to Del Norte. Coach Frank Castilio noted steady improvement as the team develops after losing four starters from last year’s runner up squad. Continued on page A-8.

Cibola High Chool Cougars Cibola Rio Grande del Norte Frank Castillo Rio Castillo Eagles Eldorado Vivian Highland Grande Carlsbad

Eldorado Dominates as CHS wrestlers place third at West Mesa

Eldorado won the team title with 229 points, Los Lunas second at 137, and Cibola third at 131 as CHS grapplers struggle in consolation semis. Coach Scott Evans praised Eldorado’s depth and strength while Joe Vivian urged heightened mental focus and smarter in-season adjustments.

Cibola Westlers West Mesa Joe Vivian Cougars Vivian Eldorado Eagles Los Lunas

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