Sports

Local wrestlers compete at National Championships in Virginia

Several local athletes are competing in the 24th annual NHSCA National High School Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and here are some of the results reported to Newschannel 9:

Big Hits Lead Aggies to 5-1 Win over UT Arlington

Two big innings in the middle of the game led the New Mexico State softball team to a 5-1 win in the series opener against Western Athletic Conference opponent UT Arlington on Friday, April 5.

Aggies Hammer Patriots 16-5 in Seven Innings

The New Mexico State baseball team defeated Dallas Baptist 16-5 in seven innings at Presley Askew Field, Friday, April 5.

NMSU Track ready for Tailwind Invitational

The New Mexico State University track and field team will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., for the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational for this weekend.

Arcuri, Leasau, Netane and Pearson Return to Florida to Battle Knights

The UTEP softball team will travel to Orlando, Fla. to face last-place UCF in Conference USA action. The Miners (12-19, 1-7 C-USA) and Knights (18-21, 1-11 C-USA) will square off in a doubleheader with game one starting at 11 a.m.

UTEP Track and Field set for Texas Tech Open

29 Miners will travel to Lubbock, Texas to compete in the Texas Tech Open on Saturday at the Terry and Linda Fuller Track and Field Complex.

Canelo Alvarez works out for Los Angeles media

Mexican superstar and WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez held a media workout on Thursday at the jam-packed Wild Card West in Santa Monica, Calif., in preparation for his world championship unification showdown against undefea

Friday's Boys and Girls High School Soccer Schedules and Results

High School Boys and Girls Soccer Playoff Schedules and Results: Boys 5A Area Round

Softball Hosts UT Arlington for Three-Game WAC Series

New Mexico State’s softball team looks to get back to the NM State Softball Complex to meet UT-Arlington for a three-game series April 5-6.

NM State Equestrian Lands 11 Academic Awards

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced Thursday the 2013 National Collegiate Equestrian Association’s Honor Roll, as 11 New Mexico State Equestrian riders earned the honor.

NM State Football to Offer Free Kids Clinic

The New Mexico State football team has teamed up with sponsors Sisbarro and Burger Time to offer The Doug Martin Kids Clinic, May 4th beginning at 10 a.m., in Aggie Memorial Stadium.

UTEP Football Spring Game Set For Friday, April 12

The UTEP football team will cap the 2013 edition of spring drills – its first under the direction of coach Sean Kugler – with the annual Orange and Blue game on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sun Bowl.

Dallas Baptist Comes to Presley Askew Field Friday

The New Mexico State baseball team faces Dallas Baptist in a three-game weekend series at home April 5-7. Friday and Saturday’s games start at 6:05 p.m. (MT) and the series finale begins at 1:05 p.m. at Presley Askew Field.

Harper leaving Montwood for Cathedral

On Friday, April 5, 2013, Cathedral High School will announce Tony Harper as new Head Coach of the Cathedral High School Varsity Basketball team.

Bengals sign John Skelton at Quarterback

The Cincinnati Bengals today announced the signing of former Arizona and Burges quarterback John Skelton to be a backup to starter Andy Dalton.