The first fall sports have come to a conclusion, and we have the first tallies of the season.
A Las Cruces Digest Report
Scholastic sports play a vital role in helping to define our broader community. When introduced to someone new, the inevitable first question is, “What high school did you go to?” The conversation quickly turns to friendly banter about the merits (or shortcomings) of their respective alma maters. For better or worse, this is one of the elements that makes our broader community great. It showcases our diversity while reinforcing a mutual respect for all aspects of the place we continue to call our hometown.
The Neighbors Cup (La Copa de Vecinos) puts to paper the accomplishments of each school in our broader community. It displays in graphical and statistical form how well all of our local schools are faring in relation to one another. There will inevitably be controversy. Excuses and brags are sure to be uttered. This is expected. It is also the expectation that, by showing the accomplishments of all of our local schools, we can take great pride in what comprises our broader community.
Round One: Soccer and Cross Country
The first fall sports have come to a conclusion, and we have the first tallies of the season. What an exciting year to inaugurate the Neighbors Cup. Boys Soccer provided us with the first state championship (Congratulations, Hawks!), and Girls Soccer took us to the championship match (Well played, Lady Bulldawgs!). Cross Country saw Organ Mountain’s Corbin Coombs claim New Mexico’s top medal (Way to run, Corbin!).
The Neighbors Cup does not limit points to state champions. Points are earned for all athletic accomplishments (see the explanation, here). So without further ado, here is where we stand at Round One:
Centennial Hawks
14 points
- Boys Soccer State Champions (5 pts.)
- Boys Soccer District 3/5A Champion (3 pts.)
- Girls Cross Country, 7 qualifying runners (3 pts.)
- Boys Cross Country, 6 qualifying runners (3 pts.)
Organ Mountain Knights
13 points
- Corbin Coombs, Boys Cross Country State Champion (5pts.)
- Boys Soccer, 3rd Place District 3/5A (1 pt.)
- Girls Soccer, 3rd Place District 3/5A (1 pt.)
- Boys Cross Country, 7 qualifying runners (3 pts.)
- Girls Cross Country, 6 qualifying runners (3 pts.)
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors
8 points
- Boys Soccer District 3/4A Champions (3 pts.)
- Girls Soccer District 3/4A Champions (3 pts.)
- Boys Cross Country, 2 qualifying runners (1 pt.)
- Girls Cross Country, 2 qualifying runners (1 pt.)
Mayfield Trojans
6 points
- Girls Soccer, 2nd Place District 3/5A (2 pts.)
- Boys Cross Country, 2 qualifying runners (1 pt.)
- Girls Cross Country, 7 qualifying runners (3 pts.)
Las Cruces Bulldawgs
4½ points
- Girls Soccer District 3/5A Champions (3 pts.)
- Boys Cross Country, 1 qualifying runner (½ pt.)
- Girls Cross Country, 2 qualifying runners (1 pt.)
Hatch Valley Bears
4 points
- Boys Soccer, 2nd Place District 3/4-A/3A (2 pts.)
- Girls Soccer, 2nd Place District 3/4/5-A/3A (2 pts.)
Chaparral Lobos
2½ points
- Boys Soccer, 2nd Place District 3/4A (2 pts.)
- Boys Cross Country, 1 qualifying runner (½ pt.)
Gadsden Panthers
2 points
- Boys Soccer, 2nd Place District 3/5A (2 pts.)
Mesilla Valley Christian SonBlazers
[The SonBlazers did not compete in Soccer or Cross Country. No points were available to be awarded at this time]
