Roswell became a city of victors over the weekend, with every local high school varsity team in action adding to the win column. From the pitch The Roswell boys soccer team claimed the District 4-5A title with a 3-0 win over the Hobbs Eagles on Saturday at the Cielo Grande Sports Complex. “I can’t put […]
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — The New Mexico Goatheads checked nearly every box on their inaugural weekend — first goal, first lead, first overtime — except the one fans wanted most. The Idaho Steelheads swept the three-game opening series at the Rio Rancho Events Center, winning 4-1 Friday, 4-3 in overtime Saturday and 5-2 […]
By Josh Franklin — Rockets’ quarterback Nate Vazquez accounted for five touchdowns as Goddard beat Mayfield 35-0, pairing an explosive offense with its second straight shutout. An extra week of preparation paid off for the Goddard Rockets, who shut out Mayfield 35-0 on Oct. 16 at the Wool Bowl. “I was really happy with … […]
Can the Goddard Rockets beat the Mayfield Trojans on Friday? The short answer is yes, but it may be closer than fans think. During an interview with Goddard head coach Art Bolaños last week, he pointed to several reasons the Rockets and Trojans look like an even matchup. “I do expect to be kind of […]
Ahead of Roswell’s biggest game of the season, the Coyotes are teaming with the Roswell Youth Soccer Association (RYSA) to pack Cielo Grande Sports Complex when the Hobbs Eagles visit on Saturday. “We really need our crowd, and even for this game, we’re partnering with the youth soccer league to get the kids in free,” […]
The Roswell-Artesia game needs no introduction. For the Coyotes, simply seeing it on the schedule is motivation enough. That motivation works in head coach Jeff Lynn’s favor. Rather than spending the week getting his players amped up, he can focus on perfecting Roswell’s game plan. “That’s the fun thing about coaching these games … You […]
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Seventeen years after the Scorpions skated off, pro hockey returns to Rio Rancho on Friday, and the Goatheads already have a packed house waiting. The New Mexico Goatheads host the Idaho Steelheads at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Rio Rancho Events Center in the first game in […]
The Goddard Rockets swept the Roswell Coyotes in three sets Thursday at the Coyote Den, winning the crosstown volleyball rivalry match and completing a 2-0 sweep of the season series. “It’s always good to beat Roswell,” Goddard head coach Andy Luikens said. “The energy from the first set was great. Anytime you beat Roswell, it’s […]
After a two-game hiatus, Roswell head coach Jeff Lynn hopes his lead running back Luis Rodriguez can return ahead of the Coyotes (6-1, 4-0) matchup against Artesia (4-3, 4-0). Rodriguez’s status remains uncertain after he missed Roswell’s triumphs over Chaparral (3-4, 0-4) and Gadsden (5-2, 2-2). The last time he saw action came against Deming […]
With the playoffs approaching and a tough three-game stretch ahead, Goddard isn’t backing down. Coming off a win over Deming (1-6, 0-4) last Saturday, the Rockets (4-3, 2-2) now face Mayfield (2-5, 2-2) with a chance to strengthen their playoff position. Head coach Art Bolaños believes his team’s persistence will serve it well down the […]
