(KRQE) – Albuquerque Academy quarterback Andres, AJ, Rivera is currently in his forth season as the Chargers signal caller. He took over as the starter as a freshman, and has been an integral part of a team that has improved each of the last four seasons. Through six games of his senior year, Rivera has […]
NMAA Recognizes 2021-22 Nusenda Director’s Cup Winners
By JP Murrieta Gateway Christian, Pecos, St. Michael’s, Albuquerque Academy, and La Cueva were all honored on Monday at the NMAA/NMADA Fall Leadership Conference Luncheon for claiming the Nusenda Director’s Cup for the 2021-22 school year. The Nusenda Director’s Cup is awarded annually to the top New Mexico Activities Association member schools in each classification based […]
20 Chargers Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation has announced that 20 of the Albuquerque Academy seniors who competed in the National Merit Scholarship Program last school year have been named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. As juniors, they entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test […]
51 Juniors, Seniors Recognized by College Board
Fifty-one Academy students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process. Students who may be eligible have […]
Girls soccer: state champs in 2021 figure to be factors in ’22
BY JAMES YODICE/JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Albuquerque Academy was the third city school to be in the 4A semifinals last season, and the Chargers feature senior forward Anna Babinski, who was a goal-scoring machine with 52 goals last year. All-state junior midfielder Piper Wiese, daughter of head coach Andrew Wiese, returns after missing last season with […]
Numerous boys soccer contenders chasing one goal
BY JAMES YODICE/JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Santa Fe, Albuquerque Academy and Sandia Prep are seeking to defend their 2021 state championships with the 2022 boys soccer season having begun in earnest last week. CLASS 4A: Three of the final four last season were from Albuquerque, including the Chargers, Highland and Hope Christian. “Gutted” is how Academy […]
Senate president gives fiery speech at Academy convocation
By Scott Albright, Neighborhood Journal Albuquerque Academy’s first day of school began with seniors and sixth-graders marching up the main walkway together with parents cheering and clapping for the new and last-year students. Parents followed the students onto a large grassy area where everyone converged to listen to Head of School Julianne Puente give a […]
Academy is MaxPreps Cup Champion in New Mexico
Chargers are #1 in New Mexico and #34 in the nation! The MaxPreps Cup is awarded based on a formula that helps determine the best overall high school sports programs in the nation. The Academy is New Mexico’s 2022 winner, well ahead of La Cueva, Los Alamos, Volcano Vista, Rio Rancho, Cleveland, and more. Click […]
Prep football: Here are 10 top players — and here are several more to watch
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Don’t think of the Journal’s short list of premier metro football players to watch for the 2022 season as the final say. Far from it, in fact. Think of it merely as being reflective of the depth of talent in and around Albuquerque this fall. The Journal has […]
Prep Football Preview: ABQ Academy poised for a possible deep run in 4A
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Academy returns 13 starters, including a dynamic offensive trio in quarterback A.J. Rivera, power running back Cole Conway and receiver Kellan Gehres. The defense is led by outstanding junior Brody Whitaker who is switching to linebacker this fall. “We feel really good about this group,” Academy coach Shaun […]
