Geoff Grammer, Journal Staff Writer An awful lot raced through the mind of 17-year-old Harper Dunn five weeks ago between the anterior cruciate ligament in her left leg snapping when she landed from a block attempt in volleyball practice and the time it took her body to hit the floor. After all, it does take […]
Dunn deal: Highly-recruited girls basketball star Harper Dunn ’27 announces she will play at Oklahoma
Geoff Grammer, Journal Staff Writer She wasn’t about to stroll through the newly-refurbished offices in the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, with the muddy barn shoes she had on. But, the 6-foot-6 basketball prodigy who was spending a good portion of that summer of 2024 working on her grandfather’s ranch in nearby Stillwater, Oklahoma, […]
Top 2027 recruit Harper Dunn ’27 commits to Oklahoma
By Talia Goodman, Rivals Top 2027 recruit Harper Dunn has committed to Oklahoma, she told Rivals. The 6-6 post player from Corona (NM) Albuquerque Academy chose the Sooners over Michigan. “I made this decision a few weeks ago, and every day I feel more confident in it,” she told Rivals. Dunn has built a strong […]
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Familiar Face with Deep Athletic Roots
Kenny Barreras Takes the Lead To many in the Albuquerque Academy community, the new athletic director is best known for his years of leadership with Think Summer. What few realize is that Kenny Barreras brings 35 years of public education experience to his new post — including 18 years as district athletic director for Albuquerque […]
Spring 2026 Sports Honors
Scores of Chargers received individual recognition during and following the Spring 2026 season. GOLF Metro Athlete of the Year Adelyn Haas ’27 All State Adelyn Haas ’27, champion Gabby Sanchez ’28 Thomas Whitten ’29, champion Alex Hanna ’27 All Metro Adelyn Haas ’27, champion Gabby Sanchez ’28 Russel Hiller ’28 Josh James ’26 Thomas Whitten […]
Academy’s Diego Friedrich wins the boys race at UNM
James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal The University of New Mexico North Golf Course was decorated in Eldorado burnt orange Saturday morning. Not that the Eagles girls cross country team has anything to prove, but they’re already in full flight, dominating the Lobo Invitational. Freshman Helene Gessner of Eldorado and Diego Friedrich, a sophomore at Albuquerque Academy, […]
Leaving his own mark: Notah Begay III ’90 honored for Native youth work
The Albuquerque golfer and analyst receives the 2026 Payne Stewart Award for his NB3 Foundation’s work supporting Native youth health and leadership. Geoff Grammer, Journal Staff Writer He’d rub a small strip of chiih across his cheek — just a little below each eye — before every match. It was part of the routine for […]
Academy Joins Polaris Athlete Hub Pilot Program
The Academy’s Student-College Outreach Program, developed and led by the College Guidance Office’s Shaun Gehres, is one of 24 schools selected to participate in the Polaris Athlete Founding Pilot Program. Polaris Athlete provides tools to schools and student-athletes that streamline communication and track progress. Through this partnership, student-athletes participating in the Academy’s SACO program will have […]
Albuquerque teens sweep national javelin championship
Pedro Cuadra IV ’30 and Malik Sulaimon finish 1st and 2nd at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships in California Austin Curtis | For the Journal [Albuquerque Academy ninth grader] Pedro Cuadra IV had one throw left. The 14-year-old from Albuquerque, javelin in hand, prepared for his final throw at the 2026 […]
