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Socorro softball completes sweep of Hot Springs in doubleheader
The New Mexico Wrestling Hall of Fame honored Socorro’s state wrestling champions, David Gutierrez Jr., and Sasha Gonzales, by naming the duo to the 2024 Dream Team in Albuquerque on Saturday. “Two from our little town! And more on the way! Winning is an attitude. Get your kids involved; Socorro...
Ruben Douglas, Lobo basketball legend, dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former UNM men’s basketball player Ruben Douglas has passed away. He was 44. According to his brother, Ramon, he has a sudden health problem that arose in Costa Rica. It proved to be fatal. Douglas spent three seasons at the University of New Mexico in the early 2000s and became one greatest […]
St. Pius X hosts signing day for 11 student athletes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – St. Pius X hosted a signing day for all of the Sartans’ student athletes moving on to the next level. In total, there are 11 seniors who will continue their athletic careers. Mason Gladfelter – Wrestling – Minnesota West Community & Technical College Jackson Miksch – Wrestling – Minnesota West Community & […]
6-6 guard commits to Lobo basketball
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men’s basketball team has now added a second player from the transfer portal this week. On Sunday, it was 6-4 guard CJ Noland from North Texas, and on Thursday the Lobos added more size to the back court with 6-6 guard John Tonje from Mizzou. Tonje missed a majority of […]
Rams come from behind to win at Eldorado
ALBUQUERQUE — Rio Rancho High School senior Casen Savage showed he’s not Superman after all on Tuesday, when he not only went hitless but blew a save situation at Eldorado. By game’s end — an 8-7 Rams victory — he had redeemed himself after he drove in the...
Lobo women’s basketball adds trio of transfers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been a roster turnover kind of off-season for the Lobo women’s basketball team. After multiple key departures including Aniyah Augmon, Nyah Wilson, Paula Reus and others, UNM announced three new incoming players on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of 6-3 forward/center Clarissa Craig, 6-1 forward Amhyia Moreland and 5-9 […]
Former Atrisco Heritage softball player sets JUCO national records
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Luna Community College softball team just rapped up its 2024 season. One Rough Rider in particular had a season for the record books. Atrisco Heritage graduate Angelica Ortiz was a dominant force in Luna’s lineup as she not only led her team in multiple offensive categories, but also the nation. Ortiz […]
Wrestling participants inbounds with new 'one point of contact' rule
RIO RANCHO — It’s always a good thing when local high school coaches concur with changes made in their sport. Such is the case here, with Cleveland and Rio Rancho high school wrestling coaches Evan Copeland and Mike Santos, respectively, on board with some changes in their favorite sport's rules.
Braden Appelhans enters the transfer portal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Braden Appelhans time in cherry and silver has come to a close. The UNM shooting guard entered the transfer portal on Thursday. Appelhans just concluded his redshirt freshman season with the Lobos. Originally recruited out of high school by UNM, the Blue Springs, Mo. native appeared in 25 total games for New […]
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