A one-hit wonder is usually a reference to a musical group that only produces a single song that makes the top 100. In another context, one could say that the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, was also a one-hit wonder, though the recent publication of a sequel by the 90-something year old writer may convert it to a two-hit wonder.

In the sporting world, athletes who do not consistently perform at an expected level quickly find that their level, and usually their pay, drops off. That’s what cumulative statistics are all about, and why they are so important.

This column was going to be a season-closing cumulation of details in all the high school sports played in our four-school area...

Friday, Oct. 23

GHS FB @ Miyamura, 7

GHS XC @ Grants Invite, 3

MHS FB vs Gallup, 7

MHS XC @ Grants Invite, 3

WHS FB vs Kirtland, 7

WHS XC @ Grants, Invite, 3

Saturday, Oct. 24

GHS FB JV/C vs Miyamura JV/C, 1

MHS BS @ Gallup, 4

MHS FB JV/C @ Gallup JV/C, 11/1

RCHS VB @ Newcomb, 1

Tuesday, Oct. 27

MHS VB @ Piedra Vista, 4

RCHS VB vs Tohatchi, 4

WHS VB @ Thoreau, 4

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Gallup Mid FB vs Tohatchi, 5

Thursday, Oct. 29

GHS VB @ Farmington, 4

MHS BS vs Piedra Vista, 4

MHS VB @ Aztec, 4

RCHS VB @ Navajo Prep, 4

WHS VB vs Shiprock, 4

Friday, Oct. 30

GHS FB vs Piedra Vista, 7

GHS XC @ Districts Farmington, TBA

MHS FB @ Farmington, 7

RCHS BS @ 1st Round...

I have always been grateful to people like Eric Taylor, Sammy Chioda, Greg Kirk, all of the Service Clubs, and many other individuals who serve as unpaid volunteers in the Gallup area. This includes game officials, who are paid very little for a very tough job, and many other groups that we don’t associate with sports or athletics: the Quilting ladies, Pantry volunteers, recycling proponents, and the like. The latter seldom get a mention until a more dramatic story develops, but they are vital to the community.

Taylor’s introduction as head coach of the Rehoboth Lady Lynx Coach this year is a prime example of someone who has raised the bar, not just for himself but for his players...

“It was an amazing time tonight,” said coach Eric Taylor of the Rehoboth Lady Lynx, “simply an amazing opportunity for our girls.”

The Rehoboth Women’s Soccer Program held the first ever Lady Lynx Soccer Showcase at Ford Canyon’s upper field on Oct. 12. Set up in a timed rotation, players were able to work on their touches, agility, and shots while learning the “why” behind the techniques involved in the beautiful game from players of the Rehoboth Women’s Soccer team. One parent commented during the showcase, “just look at the smile on their faces!”

Kathy Polich, director for the Gallup Youth Soccer League said that they are very excited about a Spring...