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Lobos Face Arizona state

Friday, 18 September 2015 08:14 By Staff Report

ALBUQUERQUE—The New Mexico Lobos are traveling for their first road game of the season, taking on the Arizona State Sun Devils at 7 pm, Arizona Time, Sept. 18, at Sun Devil Stadium. The Lobos are 1-1 on the season, same as Arizona State. UNM is looking to avenge a 58-23 loss to the Sun Devils that was closer than the...

Gallup Legends Softball Association Tournament

Friday, 11 September 2015 06:36 Photos by Tom Hartsock

Pam Garcia waits patiently for the ball to reach her before smacking it to an open area.

Team photo of Ernie’s 60-and-over team.

Kimber Crowe attacks the pitch vigorously, but the hit resulted in a fly out for the experienced slugger.

Tom Piano takes an awkward looking swing but finished this at-bat by getting on base.

The oldest player on any field, Lawrence Talamante is 90 and a half years old but plays every game as if he is nine.

Tom Mortenson drives the ball well in the 50-and-over division on Sept. 5 at Mickey Mantle Park.

Gallup Legends Softball Association Labor Day Weekend tournament has been going on for many years under four different names and involves teams from outside the area. Women play in a 40-and-over division, while men are split into 50-and-over and 60-and-over.

“Gallup team and fans celebrate first win in two years”

Friday, 11 September 2015 06:34 Gallupsun Staff

Colton Lowley (7) throws a pass downfield to a receiver during first quarter action Sept. 4 against Bernalillo. Gallup High won for the first time in almost two years, soundly defeating Bernalillo, 41-0. Lowley was 7-14 passing for 191 yards and three touchdowns and a two-point conversion.

Isaiah Malcolm runs a punt back against Bernalillo on Sept. 4. Malcolm had four catches for 95 yards, ran for 75 more, scored three touchdowns and kicked a PAT to lead the Bengal scoring.

The Gallup High Bengals’ Girls’ Dance Team had bright faces and big smiles on Sept. 4, though they kept their coats on to stay warm.

The Bengal team lined up behind the coaches for the opening ceremony on Sept. 4.

The sky was overcast and even a little rain fell just before the start of the Gallup High game on Sept. 4. The Bengal boys forced the sun to come out for the cheer team and spectators with an overpowering win, 41-0, over Bernalillo. Photos by Tom Hartsock

Season Opener: Miyamura Patriots Blast Moriarty

Friday, 04 September 2015 10:03 Gallupsun Staff

The Miyamura Marching Band, minus one very camera-shy member, pose for their picture before the game last Friday at Public School Stadium.

The Patriot Cheer Team didn’t hesitate to take a break for the camera before the opening kick-off last Friday against Moriarty.

A.J. Startkovich gets in a little more practice before the game against Moriarty. The senior running back chewed up some serious yardage in the Miyamura win, and scored twice in the 37-10 season opener.

The Miyamura Patriots officially introduce themselves to the partisan crowd by charging through an inflated helmet to start the action last Friday night at Public School Stadium.

Senior Kiona Lucio kicks off to the Moriarty Pintos last Friday night at Public School Stadium. The Patriots ran away with the game in the second half for a 37-10 victory.