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Double header; double win

Friday, 04 June 2021 04:02 Gallupsun Staff

Zuni Thunderbird Nick Juarez pitches to the Rehoboth Lynx at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup May 22. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Reece Blackmoon tags up on second base as Zuni Thunderbird Nathan Sanchez makes the catch at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup May 22. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Talen West catches a popup from the Zuni Thunderbirds during a doubleheader at Ford Canyon Park May 22 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Zuni Thunderbird Mekai Begay chases a grounder from the Rehoboth Lynx May 22 at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth defeats Zuni 16-0, 17-0

Swing and a hit

Friday, 04 June 2021 03:48 Gallupsun Staff

Two softball players sign with Luna Community College

As their families and coaches look on, Amber Mecale (left) and Shelby Cordova sign letters of commitment May 22 to play softball at Luna Community College in Las Vegas, N.M. Both girls will be starting college there in the fall. Back row from left: Miyamura Softball Coach Mattea Lovato, Luna Community College Head Coach Steve Wallace, Kelly Mecale and her husband Miyamura Softball Assistant Coach Rick Mecale, and Audrienne Garcia. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengals win state championship

Friday, 21 May 2021 04:14 Gallupsun Staff

The Gallup Lady Bengals hold the state championship trophy and banner May 8 at the Pit in Albuquerque. The Lady Bengals have not been state champions since 2011. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Kennedy Smiley (12) passes the ball as Espanola Lady SunDevil Anita Deaguero tries to block the pass May 8 at The Pit. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Hailey Long (4) goes for a shot at the Pit May 8 as two Lady SunDevils try to block her. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Coach Todd McBroom instructing his players during the state basketball tournament at the Pit in Albuquerque May 8. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Cheyenne John (13) attempts a 3-point shot at the State Basketball Tournament at the Pit May 8. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Parade begins on Aztec Avenue in Gallup May 12 to celebrate the Lady Bengals’ 4A state championship win, their first in ten years. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

A member of the winning team holds the district championship award tight as the Lady Bengals and coaches Todd McBroom and Mike Butkovich travel the Gallup parade route starting east on Aztec Avenue from the old Aztec Theater May 12. This is the Lady Bengals’ first state championship since 2011. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Revelers wave from the back of the parade wagon at the 2021 Lady Bengals’ basketball State Champions 4A Celebration Parade on Aztec Avenue between First and Second Streets May 12. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Triumph over Espanola Valley 63-51

First Round of State Playoffs Begins

Friday, 14 May 2021 04:25 Gallupsun Staff

Gallup Bengal Brad Lynch (34) blocks a shot by Bernalillo Spartan Damien Lopez (23) May 4 at the state play-offs at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Gallup Bengal Kohanon Atazhoon (23) takes a shot during the first round of state playoffs at Gallup High School May 4. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Gallup Bengal Kody Touchine (32) goes for a shot facing Bernalillo Spartan Chase Darnell (21) at the first round of state playoffs May 4 at Gallup High School. The Bengals defeated the Spartans 70-67 to advance to the next round of state. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Gallup High Bengals beat Bernalillo Spartans, 70-67,

advance to next round

Shots from the First Round of State Girls’ Playoffs

Friday, 14 May 2021 04:24 Gallupsun Staff

Lady Bengal Hailey Long (40) takes a free throw May 4 at Gallup High School during the first round of state play-offs. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Trinity Juan (1) goes for the shot against a Highland Lady Hornet at Gallup High School on May 4 during the first round of state play-offs. The Lady Bengals beat the Hornets 53-51. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Michaela McCurtain (32) goes to block Lady Hornet Zoriah Jackson (15) at the first round of state basketball playoffs at Gallup High School May 4. The Bengals defeated the Hornets 53-51 advancing to play Portales. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography