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Ramone, Manuelito earn victories at Williams Invite
Navajo Prep junior Darington Ramone runs to cross the finish line for first place in the boys category of the 2026 Curtis Williams Invite with a time of 16:47.02 at Red Rock Park on Saturday, Oct. 3. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) GALLUP — Navajo Prep junior Darington Ramone earned his first cross-country victory Saturday morning, winning the Curtis Williams Invitational at Red Rock Park with a time of 16 minutes, 47.02 seconds.
Eagles improve to 5-1 with road victory over Hozho Academy
Navajo Prep senior quarterback Aden Clah runs the ball into the end zone for a rushing touchdown for the Eagles during a game between the Hozho Academy Wolves and the Navajo Prep Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at Tohatchi High School. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) TOHATCHI — Navajo Prep extended its winning streak to five games Saturday afternoon, grinding out a 26-14 victory over Hozho Academy on the road at Tohatchi High School.
Piedra Vista blanks Miyamura, improves to 4-1 this season
Piedra Vista’s defense makes a stop on Miyamura during the Panthers football game against the Miyamura Patriots, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Gallup High School. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) GALLUP – Piedra Vista had to wait an extra day to take the field against Miyamura, but once the Panthers got going, it didn’t take long to put the game away.
Zuni beats heat, tops Shiprock
Shiprock High's Koni Clah rushes the ball while attempting to shake off Zuni’s defense during a game at Zuni High School against the Thunderbirds, Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) ZUNI – The Zuni High School football team picked up their first win of the 2026 football season Saturday, but not in the way most would expect.
Eagles get back on track with romp at home over Gallup
Navajo Prep senior quarterback Aden Clah throws a short pass during a football game against Gallup on Friday at Eagles Field in Farmington. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) FARMINGTON – The Navajo Prep football team found redemption for last week’s season-opening loss against Raton, rolling past Gallup 45-14 at home Friday night. “This win feels a lot better,” Navajo Prep head coach Roderick Denetso said. “And last week’s loss was a good loss for us.
Eagles get back on track with romp at home over Gallup
Navajo Prep senior quarterback Aden Clah throws a short pass during a football game against Gallup at Eagles Field in Farmington, Friday, August 28, 2026. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) FARMINGTON – The Navajo Prep football team found redemption for last week’s season-opening loss against Raton, rolling past Gallup 45-14 at home Friday night. “This win feels a lot better,” Navajo Prep head coach Roderick Denetso said. “And last week’s loss was a good loss for us.
Three finalists seek title of 2026 Miss Navajo Nation
2026 Miss Navajo pageant contestant JoAnni Begay of Pinedale, New Mexico, is one of three finalists for the title, which will be awarded during the Navajo Nation Fair. Truman Begaye/Special to The Tri-City Record Winner will be announced during September’s 78th annual Navajo Nation Fair WINDOW ROCK – Three Diné women from communities across the Navajo Nation have stepped forward to compete for one of the tribe's most respected cultural titles.
Bengals pull away from Kirtland Central for third straight victory
Gallup senior Jayson Bruner goes for a layup during the 58-45 matchup between the Gallup Bengals and the Kirtland Central Broncos at Gallup High School on Friday night. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) GALLUP — The Gallup High School boys basketball team secured its third consecutive victory Friday night, defeating the Kirtland Central Broncos 58-45. The win keeps the Bengals (15-7) on a roll since their Jan. 28 loss to Bloomfield.
Lansing’s milestone fuels Navajo Prep past Tohatchi
Senior becomes newest member of 1,000-point club leading Eagles to ninth straight win; second ranked Eagles improve to 15-3 (5-0 District) this season TOHATCHI – Navajo Prep senior Dylan Lansing poured in a game-high 27 points and reached the 1,000-point career milestone as the Eagles rallied past the Tohatchi Cougars 59-55 in a District 1-3A showdown Tuesday night.
Second-quarter surge lifts Piedra Vista past Tohatchi
Panthers snapped four-game skid, rallying from 12-point first half deficit Piedra Vista senior guard Jaime Pierce squares up to shoot a three-pointer during a matchup against Tohatchi, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at Tohatchi High School. (Truman Begaye/Special to the Tri-City Record) TOHATCHI — A blown 12-point lead and a decisive second-quarter run flipped the outcome of a game Monday as Piedra Vista’s girls basketball team rallied past Tohatchi by a score of 54-42.
Tohatchi girls win at home over second-ranked Robertson
Freshman Jhett Dale scores 31 points, hits six 3-point shots in victory Tohatchi freshman Jhett Dale shoots a three-point shot during a regular season matchup between the Tohatchi Lady Cougars and the Robertson Lady Cardinals on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at Tohatchi High School.
Hozho Academy survives furious Raton rally in thriller
Wolves advance to Class 2A semifinals to face defending champion Texico GALLUP – The Hozho Academy Wolves earned their toughest and most dramatic victory of the season Saturday at DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup, outlasting the Raton Tigers 49-47 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships. The win was sealed by a defensive stop on a last-second, two-point conversion attempt, sending the Wolves into the semifinals for the first time in program history.
Piedra Vista edges Farmington 17-14 to retain Milk Jug trophy
Panthers earn return trip to Class 6A postseason, end regular season at 5-5 FARMINGTON – A late 25-yard field goal pushed the Piedra Vista Panthers past their crosstown rivals Farmington, 17-14 in a Halloween night showdown at Hutchison Stadium. In a low-scoring affair defined by hard-hitting defense and missed opportunities, the Panthers leaned heavily on senior running back Amasi Greigo, who stepped in at quarterback after injuries depleted their entire quarterback corps.
Kirtland Central soccer teams earn big wins over weekend
Scorpion girls soccer team finish in scoreless tie at home against Rio Rancho, Hozho Academy football routs Newcomb 55-0 for homecoming victory KIRTLAND – Despite overnight storms which left many soccer fields drenched, Kirtland Central’s boys and girls teams were able to secure important wins Saturday at Bill Cawood Field. Meantime, at Hutchison Stadium, the Farmington High girls team finished their district clash against Rio Rancho in a scoreless tie. Here’s a recap of all the Saturday action.
Local stars compete in Native American Basketball Invitational
Kirtland Central, Farmington basketball players compete among region’s best PHOENIX – The 2025 Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) has reached the final stretch after two fast-paced days of tournament action.
Bloomfield, Newcomb, Kirtland Central among 18 teams in scrimmage games KAYENTA – Monument Valley High School hosted their 17th annual 7-on-7 competition Saturday afternoon, drawing 15 area football teams, including the defending Class 4A New Mexico state champion Bloomfield Bobcats and the Class 2A Utah state champion San Juan Broncos. In the final matchup of the 18-team single-elimination bracket, the Broncos overtook the Bobcats to claim the tournament title. “It was great competition.
Gallup, Tohatchi girls teams earn convincing wins in opening round of state tournament
Second-seeded Bengals and fourth-seeded Cougars appear ready for deep run GALLUP – The Gallup High girls basketball team, the two-seed in Class 4A, dominated Artesia with a relentless first-quarter assault, securing a 71-35 victory Friday night at Gallup High School. Meanwhile, the fifth-seeded Tohatchi girls team, clamped down defensively and overwhelmed Cuba by a score of 65-24 win at home. Both teams wasted no time making statements in their opening-round matchups of the NMAA postseason.
Regular season wraps up Friday night in prep football season
Postseason berths, crosstown rivalries highlight final games of regular season FARMINGTON – Crosstown rivalries and playoff positioning are all on the line this weekend when the regular season in high school football is played out across the state of New Mexico. Locally, several area and local teams are in line for a berth at the New Mexico Activities Association’s postseason. Bloomfield has wrapped up the district title and are looking to finish off a perfect regular season on the road.
Loving soars past Newcomb, ending Skyhawks’ win streak
Navajo Prep tops Santa Fe Indian School, while Grants wrecks Kirtland’s homecoming NEWCOMB – The Loving Falcons took advantage of Newcomb’s early miscues in all phases, resulting in a 45-6 rout on Saturday afternoon. From the opening kickoff, which resulted in a Skyhawks fumble, to a running game plagued by a pair of turnovers and a defense that allowed the Falcons to amass more than 250 yards on the ground, Newcomb didn’t look at all like a team which had opened the season unbeaten.
Newcomb remains unbeaten after 8-6 victory over Tohatchi
Skyhawks improve to 4-0; Navajo Prep outlasts Crownpoint, while PV falls at Alamogordo FARMINGTON – The Newcomb High School football team kept its unbeaten streak intact after topping Tohatchi 8-6 at home in a defensive slugfest Friday night. The Skyhawks, which entered the game as the ninth-ranked Class 2A team in the state, improved to 4-0 this season. Tohatchi dropped to 1-2 on the season. The game was scoreless entering the fourth quarter when Tohatchi got on the board.
Bloomfield, Newcomb football teams put unbeaten streaks to test this weekend
Bobcats open district campaign hosting KCHS, Skyhawks welcome Tohatchi FARMINGTON – The Bloomfield High School football team looks to extend its season-opening win streak to three straight games while Newcomb looks to go 4-0 on the season in a pair of games featuring unbeaten teams across San Juan County. Here’s a look at some of the top football games across the region on Friday night.
Bloomfield routs Miyamura, while Newcomb improves to 3-0
Elsewhere, Scorpions stumble on road at Los Lunas FARMINGTON – The Bloomfield High School football team had little trouble making its way to a 2-0 start this season, playing at home for the first time this season and routing Miyamura 55-0 Friday night at Bobcat Stadium. Bloomfield had more than 450 yards in total offense, led by Blake Specer’s 174 passing yards and three touchdown strikes. The Bobcats called off their starters heading into the locker room with a commanding 43-0 advantage.
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