Rio Rancho Rams repeat state wrestling title at Santa Ana Star
Rio Rancho High School captured the big schools wrestling championship at Santa Ana Star Center in February, a 10th Ram title in 13 seasons under head coach Mike Santos. The Rams had four individual champions and 12 placers, while Cleveland claimed multiple titles as the Storm posted a best-ever five champs. Santos credited team depth, noting 13 Rams entered and 12 placed, with Ryan Rochford surprising as 132-pound champion by pinning top seeds.
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Cleveland High Falls To Hobbs In 6A Title Game
Hobbs defeated Cleveland High 60-56 at Wise Pies Arena to claim the Class 6A crown in mid March before about 10,000 fans. CHS led 54-53 with 52 seconds left on Ryan Jones’s putback, but Hobbs answered with late free throws and a Trey Nelson steal to seal it. Jones finished with 23 for Hobbs. Williams had 20 and 11 for Cleveland in a tight, high-ownership state final. Williams 20 points, 11 rebounds, Jones 16 points, 9 rebounds for CHS.
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Rams fall short in final four after tough semifinal loss
Rio Rancho High School's Rams, coached by Wally Salata, finished 23-9 after a semifinal defeat to top-seeded Hobbs 99-76 in The Pit. Zach Garretson led RRHS with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Brady Patterson scored 10 in his final game.
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CHS Storm Girls Win State Track Title With Eight Wins
Cleveland High School clinched its second Class 6A state track crown in four years, finishing with 101 points as Nia Powdrell led in sprints and relays and Sarah Mackin dominated hurdles. The Storm set state records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and dominated the event schedule despite weather delays, with La Cueva second at 87.5 points.
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