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Wingate ladies fall to fierce Tohatchi defense

Friday, 08 February 2019 08:29 Gallupsun Staff

Wingate sophomore Sieyanne Platero (13) attempts to pass the ball while being guarded by two Tohatchi players Jan. 29 in the varsity girls basketball game held in Wingate.

Wingate junior Mariah Mariano (21) attempts a shot against Tohatchi while junior Samantha Belone (40) and senior Sherika Watchman (44) blocks her Jan. 29 at the varsity girls basketball game in Wingate.

Wingate sophomore Sieyanne Platero (13) attempts a two-point shot against Tohatchi in the varsity girls basketball game Jan. 29 in Tohatchi.

Lady Cougars win 56-28. Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Navajo Pine boys Cross Country team recognized

Friday, 08 February 2019 08:27 By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

2018 1A-2A Champions honored at School Board meeting

The Navajo Pine boys cross country team proved that they were the best of the best in the state in 2018, and thus were acknowledged by the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education during their Jan. 28 regular meeting.

The Navajo Pine Warriors finished first overall in the New Mexico Activities Association 1A-2A State Championships last November. Navajo Pine runners claimed three of the top four spots in the 3 Miles Varsity category, and the school finished with an official team score of 31, well ahead of the score of 49 for the Pecos Panthers.

Nine runners were recognized during the meeting, and seven were present to...

Gallup Lady Bengals fall to Kirtland Lady Broncos

Friday, 01 February 2019 10:10 Photos by Knifewing Segura

Kirtland Broncos Monique Shim (10) scores against Gallup Bengals Jan. 22.

Kirtland Broncos Siigrid Lii’bilnaghahi (20) scores Jan. 22.

Gallup Bengal Ashley Antone (1) is up and scores Jan. 22. Lady Broncos won 62-53.

Gallup Bengal Jordan Hanley (5) puts pressure along the side of Kirtland Broncos Avery Begay (23) during a conference game at Gallup High Jan. 22. Lady Broncos won 62-53.

Photos by Knifewing Segura

Navajo Prep takes the win against Wingate Lady Grizzlies

Friday, 01 February 2019 10:09 Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Wingate C-team player Rachel Kidane (42) dribbles past a Navajo Prep player to advance the early lead by Wingate in the C-team game held in Farmington Jan. 22.

Wingate C-team player Genesis Tom (22) dribbles the ball through two Navajo Prep players during the game against Navajo Prep in Farmington Jan. 22.

Wingate C-team player Genesis Tom (22) passes the ball to a teammate during the game against Navajo Prep in Farmington Jan. 22. Navajo Prep won 29-61.

Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Rehoboth Lynx boys, girls topple Navajo Pine

Friday, 01 February 2019 10:07 Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Rehoboth senior Rachael Martin (42) passes the ball to a teammate over the head of a Navajo Pine player during the girls varsity basketball conference game in Navajo Jan. 22.

Rehoboth Kendace Gilmore (12) gains possession of the ball from a Navajo Pine player who fell during the varsity girls basketball conference game Jan. 22 in Navajo.

Two Rehoboth players struggle with a Navajo Pine player for possession of the ball Jan. 22 in the varsity boys conference game held in Navajo.

A Rehoboth player attempts a two-point shot against Navajo Pine at the conference game held in Navajo Jan. 22. Final score Rehoboth won 52-47.

Rehoboth senior Emerald Toddy (34) and junior Adrianna Pete (23) block a shot by Navajo Pine senior Krystal Martin (41) at the varsity girls conference game in Navajo Jan. 22. Final score Rehoboth won 44-31.

Rehoboth senior Jayme Daniels (33) struggles with Navajo Pine senior Shilo Wheeler (10) for possession of the ball during the fourth quarter of the varsity girls conference game in Navajo Jan. 22.