Nickal Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
Penn State sophomore Bo Nickal, a former Allen Texas standout and son of RRHS coach Jason Nickal, earned the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending November 22. He remains unbeaten at 4-0 in his first collegiate season amid a 2-0 California road trip.
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Patriots NT MNF star Alan Branch praised as run stuffer
Rio Rancho native Alan Branch a Cibola High graduate and Patriots defensive tackle drew praise from analyst Jon Gruden after a nationally televised Monday Night Football game. Branch, in only his second year in New England, helped the Patriots hold off the Bills 20 to 13.
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Stormhammer Hornets open season with 73 46 win over Highland
Cleveland High drew first blood in the opener defeating Highland 73 to 46 behind a strong second period. Marcus Gibson led CHS with 20 points including 10 in the fourth, while Marquise Hill added 13 and Devon Hill 13. Highland’s Devonte Smith-Vines led all scorers with 21 as Highland shot poorly from three.
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Peterson Era Begins With Rio Rancho Girls Victory
Rio Rancho High School opens the season 1-0 by defeating Albuquerque High 51-30 as Scott Peterson debuts as head coach. Bailee Bolen leads with 14 points, Kamirah Decker adds 10, and the Rams build a 33-21 halftime lead before a fourth-quarter dip. Ram schedule next at Sandia and Valley back home in the RAC.
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Storm girls roll past Highland in season opener 69 36
Cleveland High School opened the Susan Kubala era with a 69 36 victory over Highland. Savannah Montoya led with 18 points, Jade Hill 15, Liz Davis 12 as CHS built a 16 6 first quarter lead and widened to a 31 19 halftime margin. Destiny Ryan led Highland with 21. The Storm attempted 34 free throws, making 20. They next face Onate in Las Cruces then a Gallup tournament before four straight home games in December.
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Rams Fall To No 1 Albuquerque High In Opener
Rio Rancho Rams lose 79 67 at home to top ranked Albuquerque High. Patterson scores 26, Hart 16 as coach Salata urges perseverance in a tough opening game. Rams next host Española Valley Tuesday and visit Highland Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Cleveland Storm eye repeat title after semifinal showdown
No 1 Cleveland High faces No 5 Mayfield at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces while No 2 Eldorado edged Las Cruces 44 42 with a late 38 yard field goal. A win for Cleveland would send the championship to Lightning Bolt Stadium. a Mayfield win sends it to Wilson Stadium Albuquerque.
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