Albuquerque Academy has been awarded the New Mexico Activities Association 4A Director’s Cup for the 15th time since its inception in 2005 and for the fifth consecutive year. “It should not be a surprise,” says Athletic Director Taryn Bachis, “with as many championships we competed in. In fact, we had the most points overall, regardless of class.”
The Director’s Cup is awarded annually to the top New Mexico Activities Association member schools in each classification based upon success in activities, athletics, and sportsmanship.
The top three finishers in 4A are Albuquerque Academy with 2,910 points, Los Alamos with 2,190, and Artesia with 1,860.
The totals include athletic points for participation and success in football, cross country, soccer, volleyball, swimming and diving, basketball, wrestling, spirit, baseball, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field, as well as activities participation in all activities and success points in powerlifting, one-act play, bowling, athletic training challenge, chess, JROTC, mock trial, choir, concert band, esports, and scholastic publication. The standings also include deductions for player/coach ejections from the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons.
This year, the Director’s Cup also includes points based on the percentage of boys’ and girls’ participants that compete in multiple sports for each school.
