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Star athletes of the week

Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

School: Crownpoint High

Name: Delicate Manuelito

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Sophomore

Delicate is very coachable and eager to learn. Her coach says she has become an important contributor to the Crownpoint Lady Eagles’ program.

School: Gallup High

Name: Jazmine Marrufo

Sport: Swimming

Grade: Senior

Jazmine Marrufo is an excellent athlete and student. She works hard towards her goals and helps her teammates achieve their goals. Jazmine has leadership qualities and has become a role model for her fellow swimmers. Even when she was injured, she came to practice helping others the best she could.

School: Miyamura High

Name: Liduvina Tolentino

Sport: Dance

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Gallup, Kirtland go down to the wire

Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

Bengal Trelin Bruner (14) races for a layup while Bronco Devin Ramone (1) tries to keep pace with him during the Feb. 3 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Trelin Bruner (14) shoots a basket while Bronco Tyler Joe (11) attempts to block him during the Feb. 3 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bronco Osai Garcia (12) attempts to block Bengal Trelin Bruner (14) from advancing down the court during the Feb. 3 game in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Quincy Spencer (20) races down the court while Bronco Tyler Joe (11) tries to block him. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Trelin Burner (14) evades a block from Bronco Tyler Joe (11) during the Feb. 3 game in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Jayson Bruner (1) dribbles down the court while Bronco Mallaki Atcitty (3) attempts to block him during the Feb 3. game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bronco Deronte Tso (20) attempts to block Bengal Trelin Bruner (14) from scoring a layup during the Feb. 3 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Sports Quiz

Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 By Ryan A. Berenz

What Hockey Hall of Famer won four consecutive Selke Trophies for best defensive forward as a member of the Montreal Canadiens from 1978-81?

Bill Vukovich, winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1953 and 1954, died in a crash while leading what race in 1955?

Name the 1990 sports comedy/drama film that starred C. Thomas Howell and Peter Horton as beach volleyball players.

What British swimmer, born with cerebral palsy, won 13 medals in six Summer Paralympic Games?

Who was interim head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team when they beat the Michigan State Spartans 17-3 in the 2003 MasterCard Alamo Bowl? (Hint: He was Nebraska’s head coach from 2008-14.)

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Lady Bengals overpower Lady Patriots

Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

Lady Bengal Mykeia Vicenti (10) maneuvers the ball down the court while Lady Patriot Mia Cooeyate (30) tries to keep up during the Feb. 6 game. The Lady Bengals won their home game against the Lady Patriots with a score of 67 to 17. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Patriot Laurn Begay (42) dribbles the ball down the court while Lady Bengal Paisley Coho (3) attempts to block her during the Feb. 6 game at Gallup High. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Star athletes of the week

Friday, 02 February 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

School: Crownpoint High

Name: LaDarius Robinson

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Freshman

LaDarius Robinson is known for his unwavering commitment to punctuality and eagerness for continuous improvement in practices and games. He is a good role model for his peers in maintaining the balance of academic excellence and pursuit of athletic growth. His positive attitude shines both on and off the court, contributing to a harmonious team environment.

School: Gallup High

Name: Aniyah Dahozy

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Senior

Aniyah is a hard worker and plays with a lot of heart. Academically, Aniyah is also one of the top students in her class.

School: Miyamura High

Name: Aubrey...