WEEK IN REVIEW

A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP SPORTS STORIES IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO

BASKETBALL

NNMC LOSS: Despite 36 points from Demetria Clichee, Northern New Mexico College lost in the opening round of the Associate of Independent Institutions Conference tournament Feb. 24, falling to Rochester 76-75.

UPCOMING THINGS TO SEE OR DO

BASEBALL: Ball players aged 6-13 will have the opportunity to get instruction from noted trainers from the Albuquerque Baseball Academy at a satellite camp at the White Rock Little League fields on March 28. There is a hitting and defense camp, as well as a pitching camp. For more information, email ryanbrewer32@ gmail.com.

RUNNING: Raising money for cancer research and exercising while doing so is a win-win, which makes the seventh annual Run For Her Life 5K and 10K races in Los Alamos on April 9 so important. For more information, call 672-1639 or see atomicrunners.com.

BASKETBALL: The Northern New Mexico College women’s basketball team is looking to fill some roster spots for next season at an open tryout for high school seniors and junior-college players on March 25. RSVP to associate head coach Mandy Montoya by March 20 at mandynic10@gmail.com to better assist the staff with planning.

MORE RUNNING: Snow may still be on the ground, but registration has opened for the Red River High Mountain half marathon and 5K on May 20. The course follows the Red River into the area’s Upper Valley, where runners will be surrounded by high mountain peaks. For more information, see redriverhalfmarathon.net.

MORE HOOPS: Girls and boys teams in third through eighth grades can square off in the Spring Championship Challenge April 7-9 at the Northern New Mexico College Gymnasium in Española. Sponsored by Santa Fe Thunder Youth Basketball, the tournament costs $150 per team. For more information, call 660-3392 or email santafethunderbasektball@gmail.com.