Stephens' stamina fuels Rams track rise
Rio Rancho junior Jamie Stephens, new to track this spring after moving from Gulf Breeze, Fla., has defied expectations with a blistering 39.07 in the 400 at Marilyn Sepulveda and a state-qualifying 2:22.97 in the 800. Her rapid improvement came as she refined form and arms during daily, rigorous practice under coach Stephanie Belmore, lifting Rio Rancho’s 1600-meter relay and boosting the Rams toward the Class AAAA meet.
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Rommann Recovers From Nervous Start In State Golf Tourney
Rio Rancho sophomore Trent Rommann opened with a 73 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course to sit second behind Eric Chavez before slipping to 14th after an 83 in round two. He voiced hope this experience helps him two more high school seasons, planning more two day events and two good rounds.
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New Mexico Activities Association
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New Mexico State University
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Seven Rams Qualify For State Track Meet
Rio Rancho junior Nathan Pino transformed from sprinting to javelin in March and surged to 181-8 at the District SAAAA finals earning a spot at the New Mexico Class AAAA championships. Coach Larry Chavez praises Pino’s work ethic and technique as seven Rio Rancho athletes earned state berths, including medley relay and other qualifiers.
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Quinn Smith
Daday
J.D. Holm
Ramny
Justin Almoney
Prazier
Josh Esquibel
Smith
Rams Take Second Shot At Postseason Softball Tourney
When brackets went public last year Paul Kohman predicted Rio Rancho could reach the title game as New Mexico powerhouses Farmington and Carlsbad loomed. The Ram team faced tough paths and likely financial hurdles before the Softball page 5-2 reference.
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