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Toppers Fall To Robertson In Non-conference Showdown

Kohynn Young makes a 2pt layup early in the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Maribel Ramos-Chacon sets up for a 3pt shot attempt. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Girls varsity basketball team welcomed the Robertson Cardinals to Griffith Gymnasium on Tuesday night for a non-conference showdown.

The Toppers battled hard from start to finish, but the Cardinals’ late push proved decisive.

Despite a strong effort, the final score was 41–33 in favor of Robertson.

 

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Topper Basketball Falls To Mesa Vista Lady Trojans 34-46

Javaya Davison and Valery Martinez face off to start the game. Photo by Nate Limback/ladaiypost.com

Maribel Ramos-Chacon looks to pass the ball to a teammate as Aubrey Martinez guards her in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Sports News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Girls Basketball team lost the non-conference game against  Mesa Vista Lady Trojans in a game played to a packed house Saturday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers played a good game but remained behind for the entire game and could not close the gap. They lost the contest 34-46.

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This Week In Sports: Jan. 20-24, 2026

SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have girls and boys basketball, swimming/diving and wrestling games and events at home and away.

The Topper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Jan. 20 Tuesday

  • Girls Basketball vs Escalante Away – 5:30 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs Moriarty Home – 6 p.m.

Jan. 22 Thursday

  • Girls Basketball vs Moriarty Away – 6 p.m.

Jan. 24 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Tom Casey Memorial Invite ABQ Academy – TBD
  • Girls/Boys
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Hilltopper Boys Basketball Team Loses To Mesa Vista 44-62

Beau Ward drives the lane for a layup basket in the game hosted by the Los Alamos High School boys basketball team Saturday afternoon against the Mesa Vista Trojans played in Griffith Gymnasium. The high-energy match was back and forth, but the Toppers struggled to answer the Trojans relentless attacks. In the third quarter Lan Frazier got hot with several 3pt shots but couldn’t overcome the lead the Trojans had built. The final score was 44-62. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Mateo Montoya makes a breakaway layup. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

Topper Boys Basketball Beats ATC Phoenix 51-40

Dylan Baca works the ball down court in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Josh Matteson and Jayden Apodaca reach for a loose ball under the Topper basket in the 2nd quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Sports News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper boys basketball team won its game against the Academy for Technology and Classics [Santa Fe] played Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium.

The Toppers started slow and trailed for much of the first half, but improved their shooting in the second half and pulled away to win 51-40.

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9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament Friday Jan. 23 Through Sunday Jan. 25

COUNTY News:

Desert Sol Inline & Hockey is hosting the 9th Annual Atomic City Winter Classic Adult Ice Hockey Tournament.

The tournament runs from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 in the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

This year’s tournament features three divisions of four teams each:

  •  Advanced;
  • Intermediate; and
  • Novice Divisions.
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Topper Girls Basketball Defeat Capitol Jaguars 56-33

Aaliyah Chavez takes control of the ball and prepares to pass the ball to Javaya Davison under the basket. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

SPORTS News:

The Topper Girls Basketball team hosted the Capitol Jaguars Wednesday night in Griffith Gym. The game was close as the teams were evenly matched, but the Toppers pulled away in the 2nd half to secure the victory 56-33.

Kohynn Young gets a shot off in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Camden Shunk faces of against defender Elsa Gomez in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

This Week In Sports: Jan. 13-17, 2026

SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have boys and girls swimming/diving, basketball and wrestling events at home and away.

The Topper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Jan. 13 Tuesday

  • Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Academy Quad 3 Invite TBD
  • Girls Basketball vs Robertson Home – 7 p.m.
  • Boys Basketball vs ABQ Academy Away – 7 p.m.

Jan. 15 Thursday

  • Boys Basketball vs Academy for Technology and Classics Home – 7 p.m.

Jan. 16 Friday

  • Girls/Boys
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Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament Begins Friday

The Nuclear Shootout College Hockey Tournament begins Friday night. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has joined forces with the University of New Mexico and the Los Alamos Hockey Association to bring College Weekend back to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

College teams taking part in this year’s three-day Tournament:

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • University of New Mexico (UNM 
  • North Ridge (CSUN)
  • Michigan State University (MSU)

Tournament Schedule Jan 2026:

  • To be determined

When

  • Friday, Jan. 16, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 17, 12-9:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 18,
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New Mexico Activities Association’s 2026-2028 Classification And Alignment Brings Changes To Los Alamos High School Athletics

LAPS Athletic Director Guy Meyer

LAPS News:

The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) classification and alignment for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years has brought a few changes to the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) athletics schedules.

LAHS football is competing in District 1-5A, along with Capital High School, Cibola High School, Highland High School, Los Lunas High School, Miyamura High School, Piedra Vista High School and Santa Fe High School.

“Over the last few years, Hilltopper football has proven to be one of the best teams in the state,” Athletic Director Guy Meyer said. Read More