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Local teams battle it out

Friday, 28 August 2015 03:33 Gallupsun Staff

Luke Pikaart (17) heads the ball away from three Gallup players on the pitch in Rehoboth.

Rehoboth’s Hunter Johnson kicks the ball towards the goal in the game against Gallup High.

Rehoboth’s Sierra Tahy dribbles around a Gallup defender in a match at the Rehoboth pitch Aug. 25. Photos by Tom Hartsock

UNM Shuts Out Grand Canyon 3-0

Friday, 21 August 2015 03:43 Gallupsun Staff

Men’s Soccer

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico men’s soccer team defeated Grand Canyon University 3-0 in its second exhibition match of the season Wednesday night.Chris Wehan opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a perfect free kick just beyond the edge of the box for the only tally of the first half.

“I think we were just a little but casual in the first half,” UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said, “but I thought our response was really good in the second half. We scored some nice goals, had a little bit more energy and played in the other team’s half.

Wehan created the second goal with some nifty ballwork in the box in the second half. With his back to...

Lobo men’s soccer tabbed second in C-USA

Friday, 07 August 2015 03:16 Gallupsun Staff

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico men’s soccer team has been picked second in Conference USA’s preseason poll done by the league’s coaches. The Lobos received one first-place vote and finished behind Charlotte, which received six.

Juniors Niko Hansen and Chris Wehan were also honored by being voted to the Preseason All-Conference Team. The duo finished one-two in scoring for the Lobos last season, with Wehan leading the way with 10 goals, two assists and 22 points. Hansen added five goals and three assists for 13 points.

Earlier Wednesday Wehan was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, while Hansen is currently at the U.S. Men’s National Team collegiate...

Navajo youth participate in bike ride to promote drug and suicide prevention

Friday, 24 July 2015 04:39 Staff Report

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.– Approximately 60 Navajo youth from Dilkon and nearby communities participated in a five-day bike ride, beginning at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort and ending in the capital of the Navajo Nation to promote methamphetamine and suicide prevention among Navajo youth.

The bike riders concluded their nearly 200-mile long journey at the fairgrounds in Window Rock on Sunday, where they were greeted by members of the Navajo Nation Council and other groups who participated in the annual horse and bike ride event as part of the Summer Council Session.

“The bike ride keeps the minds of our youth strong and allows them to commit to a positive cause,” said Claudia...

GABSA City Champions

Friday, 10 July 2015 05:03 Gallupsun Staff

Roberto Clemente Baseball Marlins Roster, alphabetically: Roman Bejarano, Joyanna Billie, Myka Candelaria, Adam Bruce Hildreth, Evan Jimenez, Kenny Johnson, Gabriel McLaughlin, Isaiah Montano, Joey Ramirez, Jakoby Spencer, and Waylon Trevino. Coached by Jaime Trevino.

U-12 Diamondbacks Roster, alphabetically: Layla Aysheh, Shelby Cordova, Logan Heredia, Cheyenne John, Melanie Mason, Mallanie Pat, Kionna Sam, Miranda Saucedo, Erin Silago, Katelyn Pablo, Elizabeth Silva, Sarah Silva, Ciara Spencer, and Alyssa Turner. Coached by Jason King.

U-10 Softball Ducks Roster, alphabetically: Rebekah Adock, Makayla Denezpi, Ajo Francisco, Payton Guerrero, Yanabah Harvey, Taylor Morgan, Lorianna Piestewa, Venus Slinkey, Aubrey Tah, Carrie Toadlena, Keili Vidales, and Seanna Menapace. Coached by Avris Francisco.

Willie Mays Baseball Dodgers Roster, alphabetically: Brayden Balok, Kaden Bitsie, Reese Black Moon, Adrian Hernandez, Josiah James, Dylan Joines, 7 Charley Keorion, Joseph Nicholson, Abrianna Notah-Johnson, Blas Saucedo IV, Ukiah Smith, and Kiefer Yazzie. Coached by Blas Saucedo.

U-14 Yankees Roster, alphabetically: Krystal Billy, Raylene Billy, Dana Chee, Kara Damon, Serena Franco, Dani Jimenez, Elisha Lee, Lillian Lewis, Alyssa Martinez, Shaylah Quintana, Bethany Silva, Zoey Toledo, and Alorah Tomada. Coached by Annette Aragon.

U-8 Softball Angels Roster, alphabetically: Kaitlyn Arviso, Brenna Becenti, Raine Begay, Taylor Bennette, Sydney Cattaneo, Kayla Collins, Kyra David, Tierra James, Alevia Saucedo, Briona Shirley, Ava Smith, Tiana Tom, and Alayna Vidal. Coached by Dustin.