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Lady Bengals double up the Lady Tigers

Friday, 02 February 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

Lady Bengal Raeanna Chee (13) races down the court while Lady Tiger Autumn Villanueva (3) tries to keep up during the Jan. 30 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Tiger Camilla Dominguez (1) attempts to block Lady Bengal Payton Johnson (12) from advancing down the court. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Rylie Whitehair (34) looks for an open teammate while Lady Tiger Autumn Villanueva (3) tries to block her during the Jan. 30 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Sports Quiz

Friday, 26 January 2024 00:00 By Ryan A. Berenz

What American tennis player beat France’s Nicolas Mahut in the longest match ever played — lasting 11 hours and five minutes and played over three days — at Wimbledon in 2010?

What award, presented annually since 2009, honors the male or female soccer player judged to have scored the most “aesthetically significant” goal?

What American track and field athlete — who appeared on Season 17 of the CBS reality series Survivor — was stripped of her 2004 Athens Summer Olympics gold medal after admitting to using anabolic steroids?

Name the Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher — regarded as the best knuckleballer in Major League Baseball history — who played 24 seasons from...

Star athletes of the week

Friday, 26 January 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

School: Gallup High

Name: Ashlee Duboise

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Senior

Ashlee is one of the hardest workers on the team, always striving to get better and lead by example.

School: Ramah High

Name: Jaidyn Lewis

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Junior

Jaidyn Lewis led the Lady Mustangs in their 72-24 win over Navajo Pine on Jan. 18, hitting seven three point shots and scoring a total of 37 points.

School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai High

Name: Mckenny Lossiah

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Sophomore

Mckenny was chosen as this week’s Star Athlete because of his sportsmanship and effort. Mckenny is the first one to help a teammate up from the court, whether they’re a Diné Warrior or someone...

Tohatchi faces off with Thoreau - twice

Friday, 26 January 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

Cougars pull out double wins

Thoreau Hawk Elam Smith (15) moves in for a layup while Tohatchi Cougar Josh Dawes (5) attempts to block him during the Jan. 23 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Hawk Colleen Moses-Perry (22) prepares to shoot a basket while Lady Cougars Kayatanna Capitan (40) and Crra Cecil (32) attempt to block her during the Jan. 20 game in Tohatchi. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Thoreau Hawk Taven Tahe (11) prepares a layup while Tohatchi Cougar Josh Dawes (5) attempts to block him during the Jan. 23 game in Thoreau. The Cougars defeated the Hawks 89-59. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Tohatchi Cougar Josh Dawes (5) dashes toward the basket while Thoreau Hawk Isaac Bear Eagle (23) tries to catch him during the Jan 23 game in Thoreau. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Cougar Shylynn Johnson (30) and Lady Hawk Colleen Moses-Perry (22) battle for control of the ball during the Jan. 20 game in Tohatchi. The Lady Cougars defeated the Lady Hawks 62-43. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Hawk Colleen Moses-Perry (22) attempts to block Lady Cougar Marisa Denetso (20) from advancing toward the basket during the Jan. 20 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Hawk Angelina Brown (2) looks for an open teammate while Lady Cougar Brooke Badonie tries to block her during the Jan 20 game in Tohatchi. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Tohatchi Cougar Kyle Yazzie (12) races down the court toward the basket during the Jan. 23 game against the Thoreau Hawks. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Star athletes of the week

Friday, 19 January 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff

School: Crownpoint High

Name: Austin Begay

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Sophomore

Austin is an exceptional individual who embodies the qualities of grace, kindness, and leadership. His coach said he consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to his peers, his school, and his community. His infectious enthusiasm and positive attitude have a remarkable impact on those around him, and he effortlessly brings people together.

School: Gallup High

Name: Quincy Spencer

Sport: Basketball

Grade: Senior

Quincy has been a great leader and has stayed positive in the beginning of the season. His coach said he has been the best teammate anyone could ask for.

School: Tohatchi...