Fishing Report March 5 March 6, 2019 Fishing Report March 5, 2019By George MorseDespite a cold snap over the weekend in Eastern New Mexico, ice conditions at several lakes have deteriorated and they have been closed to ice fishing.
Sundevils Seeded Fifth Despite Loss March 5, 2019 Espanola’s Ryan Trujillo drives and goesup for a shot against Taos’ Noah Armijo. Trujillo scored 37 points, but Taos won the District 2-4A tournament championship
Sundevils Win District Title In OT February 28, 2019 Sundevils Win District Championship In OTBy George MorseThe Española Valley High School Sundevils clawed out a hard-fought victory in front of a sellout crowd Feb. 23 with a 60-54 overtime win over Taos High School at Taos. The score was tied 52-52 at the end of regulation. Española outscored the Tigers 8-2 in the four-minute overtime to secure the win.
Pojoaque’s Tapia Wins Fourth State Title February 27, 2019 Pojoaque’s Tapia Takes Fourth State TitleBy George MorsePojoaque Valley High School senior Javier Tapia won his fourth state wrestling championship, taking first place in the 170-pound weight class Feb. 23 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho.
Sanchez Finishes Fourth At State February 27, 2019 Sanchez Finishes Career Fourth At StateBy George MorseEspañola Valley senior Edgar Sanchez finished his career ar Española Valley High School receiving a fourth-place medal in the 145-pound weight class at the Class 4A state wrestling tournament Feb.23 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. A wrestler since is freshman year, Sanchez steadily progressed and ended his career receiving his first medal at state.
Fishing Report Feb. 26 February 27, 2019 Fishing Report Feb. 26By George MorseOne of the signs of spring is the sound of flocks of sandhill cranes as they circle high in the sky above the Espanola Valley. That sound was heard last week as flocks of cranes that had spent the winter at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge along the Rio Grande south of Socorro began their migration north to their breeding grounds north of the Arctic Circle in North America and Siberia.
Espanola Finally Wins A Nailbiter February 20, 2019 Española Finally Wins A NailbiterBy George MorseThe Española Valley High School girls basketball team was finally able to win a close game this season when they held on for a 46-44 victory over Los Alamos High School Feb. 16 in Los Alamos.
Sundevils Still Undefeated In District 2-4A February 19, 2019 Sundevils Still Undefeated In District 2-4ABy George MorseThe Española Valley High School boys basketball team remained undefeated in District 2-4A with an 81-63 victory over Los Alamos High School Feb. 15 at Española. Behind 33 points from point guard Ryan Trujillo, the Sundevils led 39-28 at halftime and were up 57-46 heading into the fourth quarter.
Fishing Report Feb. 12 February 12, 2019 Fishing Report Feb. 12By George MorseThere were several days recently with strong winds. This time of the year the wind can be a major factor when it comes to fishing lakes that have not frozen over. It pays to check on the weather if you are planning a fishing trip. It can be spring one day and winter the next.
Pojoaque Puts Up A Fight Before Espanola Pulls Away February 11, 2019 Pojoaque Puts Up A Fight Before Española Pulls AwayBy George MorsePojoaque Valley High School gave local rival Española Valley High School all it could handle for three quarters until the fourth quarter when the Sundevils’ pressure defense forced turnover after turnover. Española put together a 15-0 run to take control of the game and the Elks never recovered. The Sundevils took a 65-53 victory Feb. 9 at Española. The Sundevils are now 5-0 in District 2-4A.
