Keyword: Questa High School
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Arcenio J. TrujilloLaid out and stretched as far as humanly possible, the Tierra Encantada goalkeeper does his best to stop a penalty kick by Questa's Dominic Torres during the championship game of the First Annual Desert Academy Invitational Tournament in Santa Fe Sept. 15. Questa would eventually fall to the Alacranes by a final score of 3-1, but would pick up two key wins on district opponents over the course of the weekend.
Wildcats make the most of their visit to the City Different
Under a sizzling midday sun, the Questa Wildcats soccer squad found themselves in the marquee game of the First Annual Desert Academy Invitational soccer tournament at Santa Fe's Alto Park Sept. 15. more
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Photo by John T. DenneSprinting down to the finish line to claim the runner-up spot, Gilbert "Gilly" Valdez gets a boost from a bevy of fans lined up along the homestretch during the Peñasco Panther Invite Sept. 8. The freshman harrier returns to the trail after a stellar debut season last year that produced multiple wins and an eighth place finish at state.
Sports Briefs - Taos County Sports Roundup
A recap of Taos County sports teams who are well into their respective seasons more
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Photo by John T. Denne In classy Lady Panther form, Alaska Lopez acknowledges the throng of supporters who gathered inside Dreamstyle Arena aka "The Pit" as the team departed the floor March 9. Hundreds of fans from Peñasco and other Northern New Mexico communities cheered on the Lady Panthers as they challenged the Fort Sumner/House Vixens in the Class 2A state championship game in the hallowed venue. Ultimately, Peñasco lost the game, 49-38, but both fans and players sensed a return to The Pit in 2019 a strong possibility.
Top 25 Moments of 2017-18
As we forge ahead into the new sports season, we take a look back at the top stories in 2017-18. more
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Larissa Passino, Questa High School - Senior
Taos County All-Stars: Larissa Passino
Driven, selfless and committed to her teams and coaches, Larissa Passino demonstrated a level of athletic supremacy and leadership that only comes along every generation or so. more
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Watch your step, kiddos! Willing, and trusting youth participants gave up their shoes for the boot scramble event at the 51st Rodeo de Taos June 24. Down to their socks, or barefoot, children rushed from one end of the rodeo arena to find their shoes and boots which had been mscheiveously scattered by rodeo personnel on the other end.
Month in sports pictures: June 2018
The summer months in Taos County offer plenty of outdoor shots and unique sports moments. more
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Antonio Garcia, Questa High School - Senior
Taos County All-Stars: Antonio Garcia
The Questa Wildcats were heavily reliant on Antonio Garcia's arm in 2017-18. As starting quarterback and pitcher, Garcia gave his all to those programs - setting the foundation for those in his wake. more
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Photo by David Jacobs Not entirely coordinated about which hand sign to show, the Taos Tigers display a variety of ways to say they are the 2018 state champs. Standing in solidarity on the victors' podium for the fifth straight year, the hometown heroes earned this year's victory by piecing together a steady wave of wins and top six finishes throughout the state meet May 11-12.
No "I" in team
There’s a lot that goes into the creation of a successful team. Besides all the physical work and strength conditioning, a team is like a living thing. more
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AnnaMarie Sanchez, Questa High School - Senior
Taos County All-Stars: AnnaMarie Sanchez
While wearing the silver and blue, Sanchez personified the idea of team player and leader with her demeanor and athleticism in 2017-18 - a fitting representative among Taos County's best. more
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What teams strive for, these team trophies and individual medals wait to be claimed after the cross-country championships in Rio Rancho Nov. 4. Six Taos County teams earned the one in front, and eight total trophies were garnered in 2017-18. Lots of individual medals now call Northern New Mexico home as well.
Exceeding expectations, making history: Taos County All-Star Athletes showcased
Tigers, Wildcats and Panthers have produced some great headlines, and several historic moments in 2017-18. The Taos News has been right there with all our big cat teams and will showcase our Taos County All-Stars this week. more
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Arcenio J. TrujilloGilbert "Gilly" Valdez (at left) offers a hand on the shoulder of Mesa Vista senior Brian Gollas, who is flanked on his right by his teammate, Anthony Vigil, at the conclusion of the 1,600-meter run at the state meet May 4. The trio of Northern New Mexico distance runners would return the following day (May 5) to compete in the 3,200-meter run where Valdez would go on to place sixth overall.
Spring sports in Taos County come roaring to an end for teams, individuals
The whirlwind journey is over. Spring sports in Taos County finished with a bang as the two Taos Tiger track and field teams claimed a state title. more
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