By Will Webber

1. Monarchs Rip Sandia Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... Three weeks of staring in the mirror had no affect on the Manzano football team. Seeded No. 2 in the Class 5A state playoffs, the Monarchs had 21 days off between their regular-season finale and Sat... November 22th, 2009 Word count: 733

2. La Cueva Sizzles, matchup of backs fizzles Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... Well, so much for that. Statistically speaking, La Cueva's Ronnie Daniels got the better of Hobbs' Patrick Smith in the battle of the state's top two running backs. Daniels had 182 yards... November 21th, 2009 Word count: 393

3. Playoff Run for Bears, Eagles Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...5A’s best backs, La Cueva’s Daniels, Hobbs’ Smith, collideRonnie Daniels may never have heard of the NFL’s single-season rushing leader, but he has heard of the guy who helped the Washington R... November 20th, 2009 Word count: 668

4. Another Local Commits to Lobo Baseball Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / more high school ) ...Padilla spurns early offers from several schools to stay close to homeRyan Padilla says the University of New Mexico baseball team may soon be playing for an NCAA title in the College World Series -- ... November 20th, 2009 Word count: 544

5. Toppert, Danridge Survive Initial T-Birds Cuts Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / all others ) ...Three players given their walking papers as NBA D-League teams trim rosters  And then there were 12.The Albuquerque Thunderbirds trimmed their preseason roster from 15 to a dozen players on Wedne... November 19th, 2009 Word count: 727

6. No Branch? No Worries for Cruising Chargers Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... When your roster's as thin as a sheet of paper, even one injury can send shivers down a coach's spine. Such was the case for Albuquerque Academy football coach Kevin Carroll on Thursday. On ... November 15th, 2009 Word count: 468

7. Hobbs Wins Shootout Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... RIO RANCHO - Let the hype begin. Next week's showdown between the state's top two running backs is officially on following Hobbs' stunning 56-43 upset of Rio Rancho in Friday night'... November 14th, 2009 Word count: 685

8. Final Prep FB Stats, 2009 Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...Final regular-season statistics for New Mexico high school football. The Journal will begin publishing boys and girls basketball stats in December:CLASS 5ARushing Att YdsPatrick Smith, Hobbs 230 1807R... November 12th, 2009 Word count: 821

9. State Soccer Tourney Brings in Money Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Soccer ) ...Location Gives Event a BoostThe numbers are in, and the bottom line is the only one that truly matters.The New Mexico Activities Association is reporting a net profit of between $40,000 and $50,000 fr... November 11th, 2009 Word count: 560

10. Ex-Matador Back To Coach Sandia Baseball Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / more high school ) ...Schools To Have Signing Day TodayFor the second time in three weeks, a hometown guy is returning to coach his alma mater in District 2-5A.Al Foster was named Sandia’s baseball coach Tuesday. The 41-... November 11th, 2009 Word count: 369

11. Hannah Pushes to Win Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... RIO RANCHO - It never hurts to apply a little elbow grease when things get dicey. Such was the case when Eldorado's Kristy Hannah found herself trading paint with Rio Rancho's Jenna Padilla ... November 8th, 2009 Word count: 454

12. Mayfield, Belen Named Top Seeds Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... They lost to the same team, they finished with the same record and they sat atop the Class 5A polls virtually the entire season. One would think the determining factor between who got the No. 1 over... November 8th, 2009 Word count: 579

13. Hilltopper, Cougar Race to Titles Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... RIO RANCHO - Knowing the lay of the land is just as important as understanding one's own limits. At least, that's the way Kyle Pittman sees it. The Los Alamos senior waited for the opportun... November 8th, 2009 Word count: 463

14. Prep Football Playoff Seeds Announced Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...Mayfield's loss to arch rival Las Cruces not costly as Trojans secure top seed in 5A. Belen is No. 1 in 4A; Lovington gets nod in 3A. CLASS 5A1. Mayfield2. Manzano3. La Cueva4. Clovis5. Onate6. Rio Ra... November 8th, 2009 Word count: 358

15. NMAA Says Fields, Injuries Not Related Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... So much has been made of the postage-stamp sized fields at the new multi-million dollar APS Soccer Complex that the natural assumption for fans, players and coaches is it leads to more injuries. Thi... November 7th, 2009 Word count: 582

16. XC Coach Faces Cancer Test Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... When medals and trophies are handed out following today's state cross country championships in Rio Rancho, one team not likely to climb the winner's podium is Los Lunas. In a sense, Tigers c... November 7th, 2009 Word count: 789

17. Toppert Drafted by T-Birds Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / all others ) ...They Use No. 1 Pick on ‘Slasher’Chad Toppert did a little closet cleaning before making his first public appearance as an Albuquerque Thunderbird on Thursday.The former University of New Mexico st... November 6th, 2009 Word count: 536

18. GIRLS State Soccer Scores Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Soccer ) ...GIRLS CLASS 1A-3A Thursday -- Quarterfinals (1) Sandia Prep 4, (8) Portales 0(4) Hope Christian 5 (5) Socorro1(3) Bosque School 2 (6) Miyamura 0(2) St. Michael's 6 (7) Bloomfield 1Friday -- Semifinals... November 5th, 2009 Word count: 267

19. BOYS State Soccer Scores Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Soccer ) ...BOYS CLASS 1A-3AThursday -- Quarterfinals(5) Hope Christian 2, (4) Ruidoso 0(6) Rehoboth 2, (3) St. Michael's 1(1) Sandia Prep 5 (8) Bloomfield0(2) Bosque School 8 (7) Santa Fe Prep 1Friday -- Semifin... November 5th, 2009 Word count: 262

20. T-Birds Give Danridge an Opportunity Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / all others ) ...Albuquerque Has Top Pick in DraftTony Danridge won’t have to go far for his rookie season as a professional basketball player. The former University of New Mexico star signed a contract with the NBA... November 5th, 2009 Word count: 795

21. When the Score Gets Ugly, Henry T Gets Out Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... So I was out covering a high school football game the other night when, out of the blue, I decided to put away my notes, go down to the concession stand to get some popcorn, then spend the rest of th... November 1th, 2009 Word count: 760

22. Volcano Vista Rebounds Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...Hawks Thump Sartans at MilneNo magic elixir required.Less than a week after a humbling 21-point loss at top-ranked Belen, a defeat that ended Volcano Vista’s undefeated season and ruined its chances... October 30th, 2009 Word count: 517

23. Series Stirs Memories For Ward Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / all others ) ...Former Blue Jay, Scorpion Went 3-0 in Fall ClassicThe iconic image of Joe Carter leaping around the bases after his World Series-clinching home run in 1993 is certainly a moment Duane Ward will never ... October 29th, 2009 Word count: 785

24. Football Numbers Game At Academy Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...Coach Carroll has never had the luxury of a lot of playersAn initial peek into coach Kevin Carroll’s Albuquerque Academy football program might draw the predictable feelings of shock and pity.Shock ... October 27th, 2009 Word count: 719

25. Pineda Goes Back to His Bears Roots Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... Gerard Pineda has landed his second varsity baseball coaching job in less than three months. The 1990 La Cueva graduate and member of the school's first freshman class in '86 was named the B... October 24th, 2009 Word count: 458

26. Hoop Fires Still Burn for Ex-Lobo ‘Notch’ Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / all others ) ...15 years after his UNM career, Neves auditions for the ThunderbirdsBehold the persuasion prowess of the 7-year-old boy.When former University of New Mexico men’s basketball player Canonchet Neves wa... October 20th, 2009 Word count: 756

27. Blurring Title IX Lines Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ... Ask the powers that be and they'll tell you the quick fix for Title IX is to cut boys sports - or recognize cheerleading and drill teams as athletic endeavors. That's the debate raging at th... October 18th, 2009 Word count: 801

28. Rams Stay Perfect in 1-5A Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...Two down, two to go.    The resurgent Rio Rancho football team remained undefeated in District 1-5A with a 54-20 rout of West Mesa on Friday night at Milne Stadium. It was the Rams' second w... October 17th, 2009 Word count: 603

29. T-Birds Offering a Chance To Live the Dream Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( Pro / Pros from the Newspaper ) ...They come from all walks of life - some from as far away as the small college towns on the east coast, some as close as the house just down the street.    Today, they'll converge on Albuquer... October 17th, 2009 Word count: 478

30. Eldorado Thrashes Highland Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Football ) ...Hawks Down Knights,Remain UndefeatedAfter running Class 5A’s gantlet the previous four weeks, Eldorado’s battle-tested football team was ready for something of a tiptoe through the tulips Thursday... October 16th, 2009 Word count: 670

31. Chargers Remain Undefeated Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...An active roster of 19 players for an eight-man football team would be decent.    Heck, it would even work for one of those 11-man programs in Class 1A. For Albuquerque Academy, 19 was the ... October 11th, 2009 Word count: 420

32. Cibola Runs By Cleveland Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...RIO RANCHO - It took more than half a season for Cleveland to play its first football game on its own campus.    It took less than two quarters for visiting Cibola to ruin the Storm's big de... October 10th, 2009 Word count: 643

33. La Cueva Runner Daniels Attracting Country'S Top Programs Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...The last time a high-profile football recruit graced the gridiron in New Mexico, the chase was over almost as soon as it began.    Landry Jones, the former Artesia quarterback who short-circ... October 4th, 2009 Word count: 910

34. Grumpy Old Jim Is Still a Reporter's Dream Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...After Friday's wild finish to the Eldorado-Mayfield game at Wilson Stadium, I stood outside the visitor's locker room as the victorious Trojans piled through the doorway.    One of the last ... October 4th, 2009 Word count: 746

35. Eagles, Wildcats Both Need a Win Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...The road to Clovis is no place to find absolution.    For Eldorado, it's going to have to be. The Eagles - 2-3 following Friday's stinging 23-13 loss to top-ranked Mayfield - will need a wi... October 4th, 2009 Word count: 347

36. Week 7 Preview Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...Pop quiz. Name the only undefeated high school football team in Albuquerque.    La Cueva? Manzano? St. Pius? Nope, no, nada. The lone unblemished record inside city limits belongs to no... October 4th, 2009 Word count: 312

37. Eagles Fall Short Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Preps From the Newspaper ) ...It's not often two teams walk off the field mumbling to the football gods following a game decided in the final seconds.    Such was the case Friday night at Wilson Stadium. Top-ranked Mayf... October 3th, 2009 Word count: 645

38. Bears Run Over Cougars Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Prep Football - Will Webber ) ...Daniels Runs for 254 Yards on 30 CarriesEven a dinged up Ronnie Daniels is pretty darn good.The La Cueva junior shook off a first-half shoulder injury to post his fifth game of 190 yards rushing or mo... October 2th, 2009 Word count: 722

39. Proposed Cuts Alarm School Officials Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / more high school ) ...Superintendents Fear The Worst for SportsThe state’s budget shortfall of nearly half a billion dollars is threatening the immediate future of high school athletics.That was the message delivered dur... October 1th, 2009 Word count: 769

40. Bigger Fields Shoehorned Into Complex Written by: Will Webber / Journal Preps Reporter ( New Mexico High Schools / Soccer ) ...APS Trying To Appease CriticsSome might say it’s like putting a Band-Aid on a severed artery or replacing a flat tire with a bald spare.No matter the analogy, the spanking new Albuquerque Public Sch... September 30th, 2009 Word count: 602

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