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Baseball nail-biter

Friday, 02 July 2021 06:29 Gallupsun Staff

Shiprock Chieftain Andre King (6), crosses home plate to score during a five-run rally in the top of the fifth inning to take the lead against the Miyamura Patriots in Gallup June 17. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Isaiah Martinez (13), of Miyamura, attempts to steal second base against Chieftain Caleb Harrison (7), in district play June 17 at the Miyamura Baseball Field. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Miyamura Patriot Sean Matthew Garcia (3), races home as Chieftain, Arviso Nelson (17) watches a misthrow roll into the outfield during a district matchup at Miyamura High School June 17. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Shiprock Chieftain catcher Gerell Goldtooth (2), attempts to protect the plate against Miyamura’s Dominick Ward (10), June 17 in Gallup. Miyamura beat Shiprock in one extra inning, 6-5 to remain in First Place in 4A District play. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Miyamura beats Shiprock 6-5 to keep First Place 4A District title

Miyamura Patriots advance to the next round of state baseball

Friday, 02 July 2021 06:28 Gallupsun Staff

Miyamura Patriot Joel Lopez is safe as a Goddard player tries to get the out at Miyamura High School in Gallup June 22. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot SeanMatthew Garcia (3) dives for the ball for the out in the first round of state baseball June 22 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. The Patriots defeated Goddard 6-1 and now advance to the next round. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Ethan Joines (2) catches the ball for an out against Goddard on June 22 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. The Patriots will advance to the next round of state after winning against Goddard 6-1. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Patriots beat Goddard 6-1 in first round play

Not even close

Friday, 02 July 2021 06:27 Staff Reports

Lady Bengal Savannah Watson (11) batting in the first round state softball playoffs against Bernalillo at Gallup High School June 22. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Katelyn Pablo (15) rounds third base at Gallup High School during the first round of state softball playoffs June 22. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Bengal Mikayla Denezpi (7) at bat on June 22 at Gallup High School. The Lady Bengals defeated Bernalillo 12-1 and will play the Miyamura Patriots June 24 at Gallup High School Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Gallup High School beats Bernalillo 12-1 in first round of state softball

It’s a Shutout!

Friday, 25 June 2021 05:14 Gallupsun Staff

Miyamura Patriot Daniel Guerrero makes the catch to tag Kirtland Central Bronco Julian Medina out June 12 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 7-0. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Daniel Guerrero makes the catch at first base to stop Kirtland Central Bronco Jay Tsosie June 12 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Marc Rios pitches to the Kirtland Central Broncos in Gallup June 12 at Miyamura High School. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Lorenzo Dunsworth slides into home plate to score against the Kirtland Central Broncos June 12 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. Miyamura defeated Kirtland Central 7-0. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura defeats Kirtland Central 7-0

Navajo Pine High School basketball player signs letter of intent

Friday, 25 June 2021 05:13 Staff Reports

NAVAJO, N.M. — Jordan Louis of Crystal, N. M., basketball player for Navajo Pine High School, signed a letter of intent to play for Paul Smith’s College in New York on June 12 with the support of family members.

Her newly hired Head Coach, and former women’s assistant coach, Andrew Pond was full of praise for Louis.

“I’m excited to announce Jordan Louis … will be joining the roster. The 5’2” point guard will provide balance for the Bobcats in scoring, defensive toughness, and overall leadership as an incoming freshman,” Pond said.

What caught Pond’s eye about Jordan was her floor-general ability to run the offense and put every one of her teammates in the right...