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Wolverines dominate in rain-shortened win
TEXICO – After a bit of a slow start, Texico started rolling in a Thursday night matchup against the Carlsbad junior varsity. The only thing stopping the Class 2A top-ranked... — Updated 9/23/2023
Hounds off to 3-0 start after rallying late for win
Things certainly didn't look good for Eastern New Mexico University's football team when Western Oregon stormed in front with three touchdowns in the final four minutes of the... — Updated 9/19/2023
Cats can't hold big lead in loss to Eldorado
ALBUQUERQUE – Clovis High’s football team appeared to be cruising in building a big halftime lead against Eldorado at Wilson Stadium on Saturday. They ran roughshod over the Eagles and rolled into the intermission with a 49-20... — Updated 9/19/2023
Lady Cats tally early in each half to win 2-1
Clovis High junior Ava Crain sure didn't waste any time scoring on Thursday night. Crain had goals in the first minute of each half, and it was enough to allow the Lady Wildcats to... — Updated 9/16/2023
Rams continue to roll, trounce Sartans 54-0
Through five weeks of the season, Portales High's football team has dominated on offense, defense and special teams. If you're wondering how far all of it might take them, though,... — Updated 9/16/2023
Rams set to host Sartans on Friday
So far this season, the Portales High football team has been challenged in one half through four games. Think they might be in need a good test? It’s not the Rams’ problem, coach Jaime Ramirez says. “Honestly, I just want to... — Updated 9/12/2023
Cats surge past Carlsbad
CLOVIS – It's no secret when you get ahead of a ground-and-pound team, you've made it hard for that side to come back. If that team, though, gets out to a lead, they're going to b... — Updated 9/9/2023
Cats welcome longtime rival Carlsbad
It may not be much, but when you're 0-3 you look for any advantage you can get. Clovis High's football teams welcomes longtime former district rival Carlsbad to Leon Williams... — Updated 9/5/2023
Hounds hold off Cowboys
PORTALES – It's not often a team can lose four fumbles in a half, leading to four scores for the opposition, and live to tell about it. Helped by a penalty, Eastern New Mexico... — Updated 9/2/2023
Foggie cruises to win in cross country debut
Clovis High junior Gabby Foggie isn’t about to transition away from track to cross country, but she sure made a big impression in Friday’s season-opening Clovis High Invitational cross country meet. Running in the sport for... — Updated 9/2/2023
Rams blow out Dons with dominant second half
Trailing for the first time in three games this season, Portales High’s football team didn’t change a whole lot at halftime. No doubt, though, the Rams looked like a completely different team. They erased a 14-7 deficit by... — Updated 9/2/2023
Cats, still seeking first victory, host Randall
CLOVIS – Pre-district play has been a little bit like Murderer’s Row for Clovis High’s football team the past couple of seasons. Last year, the Wildcats went 0-6 and were outscored 265-64 prior to the start of their District... — Updated 8/29/2023
Hounds host Cowboys in opener
PORTALES – It's been 4 ½ years since Kelley Lee last led the Eastern New Mexico University football team into a game – a 20-13 victory over Southern Arkansas in the 2019... — Updated 8/26/2023
Hope overcomes early Cats goal to post victory
CLOVIS – Clovis High's boys caught an early break on Thursday night. The Wildcats weren't able to build on it. Junior forward Ihab Mesbah buried a penalty kick from close range... — Updated 8/26/2023
Steers overtake Lions in second half to win
FARWELL – Things didn't look all that good early for Farwell's football team on Friday night, but the Steers had a feeling their time was coming. A late second-quarter touchdown g... — Updated 8/26/2023
Lady Rams' coach sets the bar high
PORTALES – Bailey Greenwalt is looking for big things in her first season as Portales High's volleyball coach. Greenwalt, a PHS alum who played for the Lady Rams from 2012-15,... — Updated 8/22/2023
Lady Cats look to compete in 4-5A
CLOVIS – Clovis High alum Cristy Hill has spent much of her adult life involved with volleyball. She's ready to take the reigns after longtime coach Darrel Ray's retirement. The... — Updated 8/22/2023
Rams, Lady Rams under new direction
PORTALES – It's a new era in Portales High soccer, with both squads going through coaching changes during the offseason. Dustin Harden will lead the PHS boys squad into the 2023... — Updated 8/19/2023
Eagles soar past Cats
CLOVIS – Clovis High football coach Andrew McCraw said his team didn't make the plays it needed in Friday's season opener against Hobbs at Leon Williams Stadium. Eagles coach Ken... — Updated 8/19/2023
Cats seeking bounceback campaign
CLOVIS – Reading too much into an alumni game can sometimes be like knowing what to take from an NFL preseason game, most of which are played with primarily backup players.... — Updated 8/19/2023
Rams won't get ahead of themselves
PORTALES – With a relatively experienced squad on hand, it might seem reasonable for Portales High football coach Jaime Ramirez to think the Rams are headed for a stellar season.... — Updated 8/15/2023
Cats hope to reverse results from last season
CLOVIS – Clovis High’s football team is playing the same schedule as last season, with sites reversed. And while the Wildcats know it’s tough sledding, especially prior to District 5-6A play, they hope they’re good enough... — Updated 8/15/2023
Rams scrimmage against Robertson
PORTALES – If nothing else, Portales High's football team was able to compete against an outside opponent on Friday night. And with the thermometer near the 100-degree mark, the... — Updated 8/12/2023
ENMU begins preparations for 2023 season
PORTALES – Kelley Lee had been gone for two years, but some things looked a lot like they did when he left. Eastern New Mexico University's football team began workouts on Monday... — Updated 8/8/2023
Rams looking to build on solid '22 season
PORTALES – While the Rams are coming off a strong season, senior wide receiver Andru Ontiveros is hoping Portales High's football team can go a little farther this fall. The Rams... — Updated 8/5/2023