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Window Rock boys defeat Wingate

Friday, 14 December 2018 10:19 Gallupsun Staff

Window Rock player Kendal Roanhorse (44) passes the ball to a teammate as he’s guarded by two Wingate players, Trevor Morgan (12) and Taylor Morgan (11) during a boys basketball game Dec. 10 in Fort Defiance. Window Rock won 66 – 48.

Wingate player Parrish Miller (20) lays up a two-point shot against Window Rock in a varsity basketball game held in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Dec. 10. Wingate lost by 18 points.

Wingate player Taylor Morgan (11) blocks a two-point shot by a Window Rock player in the second half of ta Dec. 10 game in Fort Defiance, Ariz.

Fighting Scouts come out 66-48. Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Miyamura takes the lead, 48-47

Friday, 07 December 2018 08:55 Photos by Cayla Nimmo

Patriots player Odessa Begay (12) jumps to pass a ball over the head of an Española Valley High School player during a Dec. 4 home game. The Lady Patriots won 48-47.

MHS player Tatum Bennett (34) catches a rebound during a winning home game against Española Valley Dec. 4.

Miyamura varsity basketball player Autumn Enote (5) attempts to pass the ball as two Española Valley players guard her during a winning game at Miyamura High School in Gallup Dec. 4.

Lady Patriots squeeze past Española Valley at home
Photos by Cayla Nimmo

High school cross-country teams compete for state titles

Friday, 16 November 2018 09:16 By Dee Velasco For the Sun

Rio Rancho was once again the site for the New Mexico State High School Cross-Country Championships Nov. 10.

Area schools from around the state competed for state titles and time records at Rio Rancho High School.

Participating high schools included Zuni, Thoreau, Navajo Pine, Miyamura, Shiprock and Grants, among others.

The event saw well over 75 schools and more than 2,500 visitors cheered the teams on.

The race course consisted of 3.1 miles over flat asphalt, uphill terrain and sandy areas where the runners pushed through the course toward the finish line.

As each school competed in their own category, team and individual times were recorded and trophies were distributed...

President Begaye encourages Navajo athletes at rodeo

Friday, 09 November 2018 06:30 Staff Reports

LAS VEGAS, N.V. — Rodeo opens the doors to education and career opportunities, President Russell Begaye told a crowd of Navajo qualifiers Friday at the 43rd annual Indian National Finals Rodeo.

For the second year in a row, the Office of the President hosted a luncheon reception for Navajo contestants and their families at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center.

More than 75 Navajo athletes and fans took a break from rodeo events to celebrate their culture and exchange words of encouragement.

“It takes a lot of time and commitment to get to this level,” Begaye told athletes. “We’re behind you, cheering for you. You make our Nation proud.”

Athletes representing...

Kickin’ it with TDFL

Friday, 02 November 2018 07:13 Photos by Knifewing Segura

the love of the game. Tony Dorsett Touch Down Football League plays for

The Tony Dorsett Touch Down Football League held its ninth annual Four Corners championships Oct. 27-28. Pictured are several highlights from the games.

Founded by Sammy Chioda, TDFL aims to teach and encourage participation in the sport of American football; to assist in combating juvenile delinquency by promoting the physical and emotional well-being of young people by interesting them in football and other physical activities; to further sportsmanship and the importance of physical activity in their lives; and to carry on competitive games and exhibits in the City of Gallup and more broadly, in New...