It is often difficult to distinguish between normal parental concern for our kids and the almost paranoid attachment some have for their offspring. I have three children, and find myself wavering across that line in both directions, all the time. It is ‘normal’ to be concerned about those we bring into or raise in this current society. It’s never an easy job!

So this is my tribute to all parents that truly care, even as they slip over the line. Those in charge sometimes forget this; some parents care, albeit in different ways. Communication is key, within the family and/or school.

The parents also need to understand there are certain things out of the reach of their children...

Gallup Lady Bengals were undefeated during the regular season, but the hot streak unfortunately ended when they were bested by Roswell Lady Coyotes, 59-41, during the 5A Girls State Championship game in Albuquerque March 11.

Photos by Ryan Hudgeons of RAH Photography

Mar. 10, Thursday

GHS BASE 1 Grants 14 (Bloomfield Invite)

GHS GBB 53 Espanola Valley, 33

MHS BASE 5 Cobre (Cobre Tournament)

RCHS SOFT 0 Cobre (Cobre Tournament)

ToHS GBB 57 Tularosa 74

Mar. 11, Friday

GHS BASE 7 E. Mountain 2 (Bloomfield Invite)

MHS BASE @ Cobre Tourn, TBA

MHS SOFT 4 Artesia 0 (Las Cruces Tournament)

RCHS SOFT @ Hatch Valley (Cobre Tournament) NO SCORE REPORTED

WHS SOFT 8 Chaparral 7 (Cobre Tournament)

WHS SOFT 0 Robertson 15 (Cobre Tournament)

Mar. 12, Saturday

GHS SOFT 4 Bloomfield 10

MHS BASE 1 Silver High 2 (Cobre Tournament)

MHS SOFT 0 Las Cruces 10

RCHS SOFT vs Wingate (Cobre Tournament) NO SCORE REPORTED

Mar. 15, Tuesday

GHS SOFT 1 Shiprock...

Mar. 18, Friday

GHS JV SOFT @ Grants Invite, TBA

MHS JV BASE @ Piedra Vista Tourn, TBA

MHS SOFT @ Laguna Tourn, TBA

RCHS SOFT @ Grants Invite, TBA

RCHS T&F @ Bloomfield Quad, TBA

Mar. 19, Saturday

GHS BASE vs Los Lunas, 11/1

GHS JV SOFT @ Grants Invite, TBA

MHS JV BASE @ Piedra Vista Tourn, TBA

MHS SOFT @ Laguna Tourn, TBA

MHS T&F @ Farmington, 3

RCHS SOFT @ Grants Invite, TBA

ToHS T&F @ Dulce

Mar. 22, Tuesday

GHS BASE vs Wingate, DH 4/6

GHS JV BASE vs Wingate, DH 4/6

GHS SOFT vs Kirtland, DH 4/6

WHS JV BASE vs Gallup, DH 4/6

WHS BASE vs Gallup, DH 4/6

Mar. 23, Wednesday

RCHS SOFT vs Laguna Acoma, 4

Mar. 24, Thursday

GHS SOFT @ Rio Rancho Invite, TBA

GHS JV SOFT @...