WEEK IN REVIEW
A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP SPORTS STORIES IN NORTHERN NM TRACK
TIGERS TAKE THE TITLES: It was Taos times two in the Class 4A meet that ended Saturday with the Tigers sweeping the boys and girls titles. For the boys, who were led by sprinter extraordinaire Jonah Vigil – a four-event individual champ and record-setter in the 400-meter dash — it was a fifth consecutive blue trophy. While Vigil grabbed the headlines with his recordsetting victory in the 400 (47.01 in the preliminaries), as well victories in the 100 (11.05 seconds), 200 (22.07) and long jump (23-2¾), Miguel Coca of West Las Vegas swept the distance events: 800 run (1:56.18), 1,600 run (4:24.50) and 3,200 run (9.51.83).
Other area gold medalists were:
6A girls: Riannah Varela,
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Santa Fe, triple jump 38-8¼.
5A boys: Elijah Vasquez, Los
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Alamos, 800 run 1:56.70.
5A girls: Rebecca Green, Los ■
Alamos, shot put 41-11½, discus 130-3.
4A boys: Arjay Ortiz,
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Robertson, 300 hurdles 39.24; Taos, 4x100 relay 43.71, 4x400 relay 3:26.37; St. Michael’s, 4x200 1:30.51.
4A girls: Lauren Chafins,
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St. Michael’s, 400 dash 59.45; Cora Cannedy, Taos, 1,600 run 5:32.39, 3,200 run 12:18.00; Faith Powell, Taos, long jump 18-5½, high jump 5-4, triple jump 37-11½; Abigail Gunther, Taos, pole vault 10-6;
BASEBALL
STATE CHAMPS!:
Mora earned its first state championship on the diamond last Friday, whipping top-seed Mesilla Valley 12-2 in five innings in the Class 1A-2A title game. Pitcher James Branch tossed a complete-game fourhitter to lead the way.
TENNIS
SIGNED UP: Robertson tennis player Jaci Fulgenzi has signed to play at Western New Mexico University in Silver City.
UPCOMING THINGS TO SEE OR DO
CYCLING: The first Taos Bike Rodeo, for all ages and biking abilities, will be held Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Taos Eco Park to help celebrate National Bike Month. Skill-building activities, cycling games and rules of the road lessons will be provided by Field Institute of Taos coaches and instructors. A limited number of loaner bikes will be available. Gift bags will be given to youngsters completing the activities, and visiting the booths and games. There will be free drawings for 23 bicycles in different sizes for those participating. For more information, call Judy Esquibel at 575-751-2037 or contact her via email at jesquibel@taosgov.com.
OUTDOORS: The state Department of Game and Fish, along with the city of Las Vegas, will hold a free youth day June 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Harris Kids Pond. Archery, fishing and wildlife displays are just a few of the activities on tap for the event. For more information, call 575430-4212 or 505-629-2246.
HOOPS: Former West Las Vegas star Vera Jo Bustos, who now helps coach the University of New Mexico women’s team, will be a holding a camp June 30 and July 1 at Robertson High School. For more information, see vjselite.com.
MORE HOOPS: Potential college basketball players will have a chance locally to display their talents when Northern New Mexico College holds the first Eagle Showcase Camp June 21-24 in Española. All varsity games will be played at the NNMC Eagle Memorial Sportsplex and regional college coaches are expected to be in attendance. In addition, more coaches can scout via the school’s Premium Video Streaming service. For more information, call 328-2384.