Seven years ago, Brennan Ghattas ’22 joined a jump rope team under pressure from her school friends who were also members. “From the first practice, I fell in love with the sport and everything that it was.” Her teammates, she says, “are amazing athletes who taught me what a good person was and what a […]
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Emotional Academy Holds Off Persistent Lovington in Soccer Final
BY GLEN ROSALES / FOR THE JOURNAL Not to get too mystical, but Albuquerque Academy gave credit to its 12th man Friday for its Class 4A boys state soccer championship double-overtime victory over Lovington. “It’s been the most heartbreaking year, and getting these 22 young men to come together and deal with real-life moments that […]
Academy Nips Highland, to Meet Lovington in Championship
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The synced-up duo of Sanchit Singh and Neven Zapatka on Wednesday afternoon sent the Albuquerque Academy boys soccer program back to another state final. Singh masterfully set up both of Zapatka’s goals, including a header off a cornerkick in the 62nd minute that broke a tie, and the […]
Academy’s Prime-Time Debut is a Pure Triumph
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The most interesting glow Saturday night wasn’t the one at Balloon Fiesta Park. For the first time in its history, Albuquerque Academy’s football team played a home night game. The Chargers, ranked No. 4 in Class 4A by that division’s coaches, made it a smashing success with a […]
Prep Notes: Academy’s Track Renovated
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal Albuquerque Academy has completed upgrades to its track and field/football stadium, Richard Harper Memorial Field. Most prominently, the school has replaced its previous track, which was visibly beaten down in recent years, with a new MONDO track, which is what was used at the recent Tokyo [...]
Chargers Shred Rattlers’ Defense
QUAY COUNTY SUN Albuquerque Academy’s passing game shredded Tucumcari’s defense during a 51-0 Chargers victory Saturday afternoon in a game that ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. Chargers quarterback A.J. Rivera threw for four touchdown passes and ran for another score. Academy, coming off a blowout of Tohatchi the previous week that also […]
Academy Stadium to Make Its Under-the-lights Debut
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Albuquerque is gaining an additional high school football stadium with lights this fall. For one night, at least. One of the highlights of the upcoming 2021 prep football season in the metro area is the experiment Albuquerque Academy is attempting on Saturday, Oct. 2. The private school will […]
Academy Swimming: Butcher Steps into Barney’s Shoes
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER John Butcher has added Albuquerque Academy aquatics to Charger Aquatics. The 34-year-old is the private school’s new head swimming coach, replacing the legendary Dave Barney, who led Academy to a combined 42 boys and girls state team championships in his magnificent career before retiring earlier this year. Butcher […]
Golfweek: Who’s the best high school girls golfer in your state?
Anya Parasher capped her season with a dramatic playoff victory over teammate Callia Ward in the 4A state finals to win her first career state title. The ABQ Academy freshman posted a round of 69 in the final, tying Ward. Read more.Â
