Local schedule highlights Thursday March 17 sports
In the Hal Bogle Tournament Atco starts at 10a with NMMI against Goddard JV. Valley Christian faces Loving at 4p. Mesilla Valley Christian plays Carlsbad C at 7p. Dexter meets Lake Arthur. Softball has Dexter at Carlsbad JV in a DH. Tennis at 3:30p has Goddard versus Lovington. Track and field at 3p features Goddard and Roswell at Gene Wells Relay in Hobbs.
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H.S
Atco
NMMI
Goddard
P.m Valley
Loving
Mesilla Valley
Carlsbad
Dexter
Lake Arthur
Roswell
Gene Wells
Hobbs
First Tee of The Pecos Valley Accepting New Students
The First Tee of The Pecos Valley opens registrations for April 4 classes at the NMMI Golf Course 4 to 5 30 p m weekly. Cost is 100 dollars and information can be obtained by calling 623 4444. Challenger League sign up March 19 Lions Hondo Little League from 10 a m to 1 p m at Lions Hondo field 317 3370.
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Pecos Valley
NMMI
Lions Hondo Little League
Lions Hondo Field
Ochocinco to try out for MLS club Sporting Kansas City
Chad Ochocinco will undergo a four day tryout with Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer while the NFL lockout continues. Manager Peter Vermes said the club will decide on extending the trial, as Ochocinco hopes to translate his athletic skill to soccer.
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Sporting Kansas City
Peter Vermes
Chad
Ochocinco
Thierry Henry
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldinho
Spotlight on sports on this day in history
On this day in 1871 the National Association of Professional Baseball Players is formed to replace the amateur National Association. In 1897 Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Jim Corbett in the 14th round to become world heavyweight champion in Carson City Nevada, first boxing match with motion picture camera. In 1974 the Boston Celtics defeat the Capital Bullets 129 to 103 at Boston Garden, setting an NBA record with 61 defensive rebounds.
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National Association of Professional Baseball Players
National Association
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Nev
Celtics
Capital Bullets
Boston Garden
NBA
Spring Athletes of Recognition honors in Chaves County
Character Counts announces first and second installments of its Spring Athletes of Recognition honoring swimmers tennis and golf athletes from NMMI and Goddard. Recipients include Mariah Garcia Jose Gonzalez Katie Hillman Kristen Baker Truman Haeny and others with school activities awards and future plans noted.
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Character Counts! of
Chaves County
Mariah Garcia
Jose Gonzalez
Katie Hillman
Marshall McCurdy
Freddie Romero
Mary Romero
Andrew Wiser
Ers of America
Future Farmers of America
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Assisteets
Character Counts of
Kristen Baker
Robert Gordon
Truman Haeny
Rileigh Jordan
Nina Isabella Martinez
Isaac Salayandra
Alexis Vasquez
Business Professionals of America
Texas Tech University
Kristen
Goddard
Miguel Gutierrez
United States Coast Guard Academy
Robert
Corps of Cadets
NMMI
Brady Crump
NFL players stay active during lockout with workouts
Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme joined ex teammates at a local recreation center for lift weights and discuss family and the labor stalemate. Vikings receiver Greg Camarillo joined an LA Fitness Miami gym to stay in shape amid the stalled off-season.
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NFL
Browns
Jake Delhomme
Cleveland
Dave Zastudil
Nick Sorensen
Greg Camarillo
Vikings
Miami
Bob Thompson
Philadelphia Eagles
Todd Herremans
Cherry Hill
N.J
Johnson leads UTSA past Alabama State in NCAA First Four
Melvin Johnson III scored a career high 29 points to lift Texas-San Antonio to a 70-61 win over Alabama State in Dayton. Johnson dominated the first half with 25 points and fueled a 17-4 UTSA run as the Roadrunners earned their first NCAA tournament victory.
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Dayton
Ohio
Melvin Johnson III
Texas-San Antonio
Alabama State
Johnson
Roadrunners
Cleveland
Ohio State
Jeff Middlebrooks
Hornets
Middlebrooks
Tramayne Moorer
Moorer
San Antonio
UTSA
Brooks Thompson
Lewis Jackson
University of Dayton
Also Mentioned on This Page
H.S. Tennis
Lovington
Ole
National Briefs
United States Air Force Academy
James Kelly
National Honor Society
Future Farm
National Society of High School Scholars
National Youth Leadership Forum
Lee CC
Truman Haeng
Isaac Salayandia
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