Former T-Bird Williams taking part in NBA Draft Combine By Jason Farmer At 6-foot, 7-inches, Kenrich Williams was not the tallest man on his basketball team. He wasn’t the second, or third, or even fourth tallest. In fact, he was actually tied for the seventh tallest. But that didn’t stop him from making an impact on the college basketball court. …
Dominguez endures way to state in shot put By Tom Mulherin ALBUQUERQUE – Alyssa Dominguez had a unique battle this season trying to qualify for the state track and field championships. In a span of four days, the Lovington track and field shot put thrower went from being one violation away from qualifying, to having a qualifying mark revoked …
Revenge over Capitan seems to be a common thread for Eunice sports this year, though Wednesday’s flavor will be a tad different. When the fifth-seeded Cardinals baseball team (12-12) takes on the fourth-seeded Tigers in the second round of the Class 3A state tournament at Cleveland High School, it will be a rematch of a doubleheader that Capitan swept at …
Eunice thrower Colborn works way to state in three events By Tom Mulherin It was a harmless act, and just about everyone was doing it. As the Eunice senior class anxiously awaited the upcoming graduation, its members threw together the annual “senior skip day” plans to cut class and go do something fun as a group. This year’s adventure was …
Eunice brothers Santa Cruz, Stevens continue success at Pat Henry Qualifier By Tom Mulherin It doesn’t matter where they compete, who they face, or even what sport it’s in; Eunice brothers Cameron Santa Cruz and Avante Stevens always seem to make an impact, one way or another. In the fall, they were vital defensive cogs on a championship-winning football team. …
By Tom Mulherin The cardinal-red coloring on the Eunice baseball team’s logo has never looked more suiting than now. This team is on fire. Since starting the season with a poor 2-7 record behind erratic pitching, shaky defense and punchless offense, the Cardinals have reversed their fortunes as winners in six of their last seven games. Both the arms and …
Practices after a loss typically aren’t fun for players, especially when they play for a coach like Joe Carpenter on the Hobbs girls’ basketball team. The practices consist of incredible attention to detail. Every little thing is a big thing. Optimal effort is required, the highest level of competitiveness is expected, and one who doesn’t treat the practice accordingly is …
Eagles’ Strasner leaves his mark on the court By Jason Farmer There’s no doubt Hobbs basketball star Clay Strasner had a huge impact on the Eagles this season. The senior scored 802 points and grabbed 251 rebounds, as the Eagles tallied the most wins (21-10) for the program since winning the state championship in 2014-15 with a 30-2 record. Because …
30 Lea County basketball players receive All-District honors By Tom Mulherin Following a season in which six of its basketball teams outside of Hobbs earned a spot in the state tournament, Lea County has been rewarded with a plethora of All-District selections and honorable mentions in recent weeks. Those six squads accounted for 26 of the 30 total All-District honorees …
Here are photos of the Hobbs girls’ basketball team’s 64-55 win over Cibola Saturday in the Class 6A state tournament championship at The Pit in Albuquerque. The championship marks the Lady Eagles’ second in school history, and first since 2004.
