Category: High School
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Prep Softball: Doña Ana County Honors Mayfield’s Historic State Championship Season
County commissioners congratulated the players, coaches, families and supporters whose dedication and teamwork helped make the championship possible, recognizing the accomplishment as a source of… [more…]
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Flo Valdez Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame 2026
“Her dedication to creating opportunities for young women, advancing education-based athletics, and leading at both the state and national levels has left a lasting legacy.” [more…]
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High School Athletics: NFHS Honors New Mexico Pair with Citation Awards
“Throughout her career, Sally Marquez has exemplified an unwavering dedication to students, education, and the lifelong impact of education-based athletics and activities.” [more…]
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NMAA Eligibility to Go Into Effect for 2026-2027 School Year
“The transfer process has been one of the most discussed topics among our schools in recent years, and this adjustment creates a pathway for students… [more…]
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LCPS Will Not Adopt Proposed NMAA Transfer Rule Changes
The district stated that maintaining established attendance boundaries and transfer procedures supports ongoing efforts to balance enrollment and manage school capacity across the district. [more…]
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Summer Camps Continue Across Las Cruces as Youth Programs Focus on Skills, Leadership and Personal Growth
Several Las Cruces Public Schools athletic programs will host youth camps throughout the remainder of June and into July, providing instruction from local coaches and… [more…]
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LCPS Introduces Future Sports Officials as Demand for Referees Continues
The district expressed enthusiasm for the program, noting that “students truly are our greatest resource.” [more…]
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Prep Basketball: Mayfield’s Janeca Montoya Recognized as New Mexico’s MOST POSITIVE FEMALE COACH
The Positive Athlete Organization honors individuals who exemplify what it means to “O.P.E.R.A.T.E.” [more…]
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Prep Softball: Malie Satete of West Las Vegas Named Gatorade New Mexico Softball Player of the Year
“Her at-bats are amazing. She’s so disciplined right up until pitchers make that mistake and then she makes you pay.” [more…]
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NMAA Board of Directors Approves Bylaw Changes; Changes Head to Member Schools for Referendum Vote
Here is a brief video explaining the new bylaw. [more…]
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Prep Spring: Championships, Records and Rivalries Define Spring Sports Across Our Broader Community
Trojan senior Miles Odom delivered one of the defining individual performances of the entire spring season, clearing 16 feet, 7 inches in the pole vault… [more…]
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Prep Athletics Represents: Coombs, Odom, and Herrera Lead Local Effort at State Championships
Mayfield senior Miles Odom produced a signature performance for the Trojans, clearing 16 feet, 7 inches in the pole vault to secure both a state… [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: Lady Trojans Close Scholastic Sports Year Best in State — Without a Doubt
The championship performance was overwhelming from nearly every angle. [more…]
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Prep Baseball Represents: SonBlazers Capture Blue Trophy with Championship Rout of Hozho Academy
By the end of the afternoon, the SonBlazers had piled up 22 runs while consistently filling the bases and forcing Hozho Academy to play from… [more…]
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Prep Golf Represents: Knights and SonBlazers Capture Blue Trophies
The SonBlazers once again demonstrated the value of balanced scoring throughout the lineup — the same formula that has now produced five straight blue trophies… [more…]
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Prep Baseball Represents: Four from Our Broader Community Punch Their Tickets to Albuquerque
When the dust settled, four teams from our broader community remained standing. [more…]
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Prep Tennis Represents: State Tournament Closes with Local Medals, Deep Runs and Team Heartbreak
The four-day tournament, presented by Corley’s Albuquerque Lincoln Volvo, opened with individual singles and doubles competition before transitioning into team play later in the week. [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: 5A Teams Survive First Round; 7th-Inning Heartbreak Hits HVHS and MVCS
For Hatch Valley and Mesilla Valley Christian, the season ended one inning short. [more…]
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Prep Softball Represents: State Tournaments Open with Play-In Rounds; Title Chase Begins
Every classification bracket—1A/2A through 5A—features at least one team from our area, a full sweep that underscores both the depth and reach of softball talent… [more…]
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Prep Tennis Represents: State Play Opens with Individuals, Teams to Follow
Athletes from our broader community are represented across every classification and bracket, from Class A-4A through 5A, setting up a wide-ranging presence on the state stage. [more…]
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Prep Tennis: Centennial Boys Cap Undefeated District Run with Title
With the regular season title secured, Centennial enters postseason play positioned as one of the area’s most complete teams. [more…]
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Prep Sports: Centennial Builds Early Edge as Winter Season Reshapes Neighbors Cup Race
Centennial has positioned itself for a potential repeat, carrying forward the momentum of its inaugural title with a strong pair of seasons taking them to… [more…]
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Esports: Portales (18th) Ranks Highest Among 4 New Mexico Teams in Top 25
To qualify, schools must participate in at least five different esports titles. [more…]
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Prep Powerlifting: Local Standouts Deliver at State as Participation Gaps Persist
Programs like Sandia, Roswell, and Carlsbad fielded competitors across multiple weight classes, allowing them to accumulate points consistently throughout the meet. [more…]
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Community: Mayfield Girls Soccer Team Lifts 560 Pounds in Community Cleanup Effort
Residents interested in organizing similar projects can contact the county at 575-525-6106 to receive supplies and coordinate a cleanup. [more…]
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Prep Powerlifting: Locals Heads to State as Participation Gaps Emerge Across Our Broader Community
33 student-athletes from our broader community will take the platform in Rio Rancho, competing for state titles and a place among New Mexico’s strongest. [more…]
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Joseph Frias: Mayfield High School Announces New Head Football Coach
“His vision for building a disciplined, competitive program—while prioritizing character, accountability, and academic success—aligns perfectly with our school’s values.” [more…]
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Prep Sports: LCPS Reminds Fans of Clear Bag Policy Ahead of Spring Athletics Season [Bilingual]
Fans planning to attend LCPS athletic events are encouraged to review several guidelines before arriving at school facilities. [more…]
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High School Basketball: District Drama Sets the Stage for State Tournament Runs
None of the area’s teams landed among the top four seeds in the Class 5A bracket. Still, the opening round provides a strong local presence. [more…]
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Small Team, Big Finish: Centennial’s Dara Ayala Claims State Title at NMAA Swim Championships
Despite limited numbers, local swimmers produced multiple finals appearances and a state title performance during the two-day championship meet. [more…]
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Nowhere to Hide from the Bulldawgs: Las Cruces Wrestling Delivers at State Championships
Gonzales (39–2) captured the Class 5A title at 157 pounds, winning all four matches by fall. None lasted beyond the second period. [more…]
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67 Area Wrestlers Bound for Rio Rancho — In a Sport That Leaves Nowhere to Hide
“…you have to work as hard as you can to win…” [more…]
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![Prep Wrestling: Cruces’ Kolby Gonzales Sets His Sights on Being the Best [Video Content]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/img_2039-scaled-rio5bz2h26wk4rb6cqi5jagupd9at0o9568o79xjkw.jpg)
Prep Wrestling: Cruces’ Kolby Gonzales Sets His Sights on Being the Best [Video Content]
He won his first individual state title as a freshman last year and recently placed third at a prestigious National tournament in Oklahoma. [more…]
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Beyond High School Football: From Appearances on the Field of Dreams to Standing on the Super Bowl Stage
For a night, or two, they played on the Field of Dreams. Years later, they meet again under brighter lights. [more…]
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More than a Game: Mayfield Lady Trojans Rally Around Cancer Warriors
“It means a lot to families who are struggling. It warms our hearts, it warms theirs, and in the end, we know we made an… [more…]
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Addison Massey: Las Cruces Student-Athlete Named Gatorade New Mexico Volleyball Player of the Year
“She can do it all: she’s an elite blocker, defender, great in serve-receive and from the service line.” [more…]
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Prep Wrestling: Rio Rancho’s Conflict at Cleveland Tests Area Wrestlers; Gonzales Takes Gold
Las Cruces-area programs send boys and girls teams into one of the Southwest’s largest tournaments. [more…]
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Prep Basketball Holiday Hoopla: Stream Live Local Basketball Action All Day Thursday, December 18
Featuring a balanced mix of local and regional teams from New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona, the Holiday Hoopla promises exciting matchups as teams compete for… [more…]
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Prep Volleyball: Bulldawgs Draw National Attention with 3rd Longest Active Winning Streak
Heinz will have to share the number “57” for the next 9 months until volleyball season rolls around again because that number represents the third… [more…]
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Prep Football: Cleveland’s Hatch and Cruces’ Amaro Named Tops in New Mexico
For the season, Amaro ran for 1,931 yards and 42 touchdowns, adding 23 receptions for 418 yards and three more scores. [more…]
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Prep Cross Country: Running Against Time; Fall Neighbors Cup Standings
In a fall filled with spectacle, it was these athletes—often unseen, rarely celebrated—who embodied the purest expression of sport. [more…]
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Prep Soccer: Gadsden Panthers Rise; Santa Teresa Dominates the Districts
If the broader community is learning anything from its fall sports season, it’s that excellence looks different at every level. [more…]
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Prep Volleyball: The Quiet Powerhouse of the Fall
The lesson is clear: sportsmanship, effort, and the pursuit of excellence matter far beyond what any scoreboard or point tally might suggest. [more…]
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Prep Football: Bulldawgs Battled for Gridiron Glory; Chaparral, Gadsden and Mesilla Valley Christian Go Penultimate
Las Cruces’ championship-game appearance gave the Bulldawgs a clear edge in the Fall Football standings, while Chaparral, Centennial, Hatch Valley, and Mesilla Valley Christian each… [more…]
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Neighbors Cup: Fall Sports – Centennial Boys, Las Cruces Girls Lead the Way
Across football fields, volleyball courts, soccer pitches, and cross country courses, prep athletes across our broader community have battled all season for every point. [more…]
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Youth Boxing: The 2025 NM Silver Gloves Tournament Packs a Punch in Las Cruces November 21-23
Youth from across the state will put their training to the test at this state-wide tournament. [more…]
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Beyond the Sidelines: A Family’s Fight, A Community’s Heart
Maya has over 600 career wins, but his basketball family is determined to find their biggest victory through faith, love, strength and support. [more…]
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Prep Football: Centennial Hawks Challenge Las Cruces Bulldawgs for District 3/5A Title Friday
As Friday night’s game falls on Halloween, LCPS administrators remind fans that costumes may not include full face coverings or face paint, masks, or fake… [more…]
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Prep Soccer: Local Teams Take to the Championship Pitch Starting Today—Ladies First
The only district champions not from Gadsden ISD were the Organ Mountain Girls team who took top honors in District 3/5A. [more…]
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Neighbors Cup: Coombs Collects Second Gatorade Player of the Year in His Senior Season; Knights Ride into Second Place in the 2024-25 Copa de Vecinos
Gatorade recently announced Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. [more…]
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“High School Football is not a Popularity Contest” Among Most Read Stories of 2024 [#3]
Our broader community is worse off because these stories were not covered, and there is no scenario I can see where either Davis Coyle or… [more…]

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