Lady Rockets reach state final as 10th seed in 5A volleyball
In Rio Rancho the Goddard Rockets upset odds to reach the Class 5A title game, finishing as the No. 10 seed after sweeping to the championship vs top-seeded St. Pius X. Coach Kristi Hager lauds the squad’s late-season surge and emphasizes early rough sets against a powerful Sartans squad.
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Ta'amu earns SWJCFC Player of the Year in debut season
NMMI Bronco quarterback Jordan Ta'amu is named SWJCFC Player of the Year and 2016 All Region and All-SWJCFC first team in his first season. Teammate Nate Anderson and Diontez Champion also earn first team honors as the Broncos total 11 players named across first, second, and honorable mentions.
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Dexter Lady Demons fall to Texico for state title
The Dexter Lady Demons, the Class 3A second seed, settled for the state runners up trophy after a 3-1 loss to No. 1 Texico at the Santa Ana Star Center. Senior Vanelly Ronquillo and junior Madison Bogle led Dexter’s offense with support from Bryanna Munoz as Texico clinched the final with Jasmine Gannon and Maryelle Dickerman. Dexter coach Andy Laikens praised his team's effort as they battled back in game two before the Wolverines closed out the match.
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Lady Colt hoopsters edge Clovis Christian in opener
CLOVIS The Lady Colt basketball team opened their season with a 46 44 victory over Clovis Christian. NMMI led 14 6 after one period and never trailed, though Clo vis Christian rallied in the fourth. Coach Marisha Olesinski cited defense and rebounding as keys after a tight win.
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