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Former Pittsburgh Steeler shares positive message about education

Friday, 22 February 2019 10:24 By Dee Velasco For the Sun

Gallup Rotary hosts Scholarship Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Gallup held its 29th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Banquet at Red Rock Park Feb. 7. Proceeds from the event went to the Gallup Rotary Club Regional High School Scholarship Fund. This year’s guest speaker was former Pittsburgh Steelers’ linebacker and...

Gallup High narrowly beats hometown rival

Friday, 22 February 2019 10:23 Gallupsun Staff

Gallup seniors Ashia Smith (5) and Ashley Antone (1) and Miyamura junior Autumn Enote (5) all wrestle for control of the ball during the first half of the varsity girls basketball game held at Gallup High School in Gallup Feb. 12.

Gallup junior Cearra Williams (10) makes a jump shot against Miyamura at Gallup High School in Gallup Feb. 12.

Gallup junior Cearra Williams (10) makes a two point jump shot against Miyamura at the varsity girls basketball game at Gallup High School in Gallup Feb. 12.

Gallup senior Ashley Antone (1) attempts a jump shot against Miyamura Feb. 12 at the varsity girls basketball game at Gallup High School in Gallup.

Miyamura Patriots fall to Gallup Bengals

Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Tse’ Yi’ Gai boys’ tough offense overcome Rehoboth Lynx

Friday, 15 February 2019 09:26 Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Rehoboth junior Seth Lee (20) misses a rebound caught by Tse’ Yi’ Gai senior Ferrell Chavez (22) in the second quarter of the varsity boys basketball game Feb. 5 at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup.

Rehoboth senior Jalen Boyd (50) attempts a two-point layup against Tse’ Yi’ Gai at the varsity boys basketball game at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup Feb. 5.

Rehoboth sophomore Jake Zylstra (34) defends possession of a rebound from Tse’ Yi’ Gai sophomores Adriano Toledo (20) and Sheldon Castillo (13) Feb. 5 at the varsity boys basketball game at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup.

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...