James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Cleveland has won every big-school boys state track and field meet since 2016, and it’s clear the 2026 event is the Storm’s to lose. In what was likely a preview of the state meet next month, the Storm made it quite clear that if someone wants to end their dynasty, […]
Albuquerque High boys, Academy girls claim metro tennis crowns
Glen Rosales, for the Journal The Albuquerque High boys have been banging quite loudly on the door of the high school state tennis scene recently, finishing runner-up in consecutive years at the state championships, but the Bulldogs have not quite broken through. And while winning the Albuquerque Metro Championships is not nearly the same thing […]
Winter Sports Recognition
GIRLS BASKETBALL All-State Adeline Spratley ’26, first team Harper Dunn ’27, second team Lily Skarsgard ’28, second team All-District Addie Spratley ’26 & Lily Skarsgard ’28, co-players of the year Harper Dunn, first team Kiki Brown, honorable mention Rowan Jaime, honorable mention Mackenzie Saiz, honorable mention Joy Skarsgard, honorable mention All-Metro Lily Skarsgard ’28, first […]
22 hits, 22 runs for Academy in district-opening win
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer In the end, the volume of Albuquerque Academy’s crooked numbers bested Hope Christian’s crooked numbers. The Chargers and Huskies had a wild Friday afternoon and early evening at the Academy, with the teams combining for 29 hits — and a dozen errors — in the seventh-ranked Chargers’ eventual 20-10 District […]
Hastings wins elite 3,200 at Chandler invite
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Anna Hastings of Albuquerque Academy recently won the “Elite” division of the 3,200-meter final at the prestigious Chandler Rotary Invitational in Chandler, Arizona. Hastings, a multiple-state champion for the Chargers, completed the race in 10 minutes, 29.20 seconds. It is an Academy school record at that distance, and the fourth-fastest […]
Meet the Journal’s All-Metro Girls Basketball Team
James Yodice | Albuquerque Journal Here is the Journal’s All-Metro Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season. The list is headed by 5-foot-8 senior Jordyn Dyer of La Cueva, a future University of Pacific athlete. She scored 23 points a game, and also averaged 7.1 rebounds for the Bears last season. Dyer, the only senior […]
New Mexico United Signs Trio of Players to USL Academy Contracts
By Gavin Hauenstein New Mexico United announced today that three New Mexicans from the United Academy—forward Grady Gilchrist, defender Kyle Hofmann, and goalkeeper Taren Wente—have signed USL Academy contracts for the 2026 USL Championship season. These signings are pending league and federation approval. With USL Academy contracts, players can train and play with the First […]
4A girls: Top four seeds cruise into semis
Gallup, Albuquerque Academy, Kirtland Central and Hope Christian roll Tristen Critchfield | For the Journal No. 3 ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY 63, No. 11 SHIPROCK 44: The Chargers (25-5) survived an early injury scare and relied on their frontcourt dominance to cruise past the Chieftains (16-14). Academy’s Lily Skarsgard had to be carried off the court after […]
Once a Charger, Always a Charger: Alumni Coaches and the Legacy of Charger Athletics
As Albuquerque Academy celebrates its 70th anniversary and the many alumni who are leading in the field of education, we pause to honor graduates who have come full circle — returning to campus to serve the next generation of Chargers. This month, we feature alumni coaches who now guide student-athletes on the golf course, basketball [...]
Three Wrestlers Podium at State
Freshman Vivienne Popadiuc capped a perfect 32-0 season with a 4A state wrestling championship. She took a 3-1 decision in the final at 110 pounds. Senior Isaiah “Tank” Rivera was the runner-up at 215 pounds, and senior Sydney Koranyi took third at 115. View the full results.
