by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
The Supers Organization has plans to expand Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) by starting its organization’s first all girls youth basketball team. The Supers currently has a co-ed team comprised of 10 and 11 year old kids and plans to retain coaches and players as the AAU program grows.
“As an organization we already offer American Youth Football, baseball and USATF track. By adding AAU basketball to our program, we want to increase the competitive learning experiences for our local youth as they go against national teams and talent,’ said Supers Organization President, Isaac Clark.
To ensure as successful and sustainable program, the Supers have also brought on board Coach Orlando Hairston who has a proven track record on delivering winning results. Coach Hairston has been coaching for over 15 years and has produced multiple local and national basketball tournament champions.
“I’ve been blessed to coach some amazing talent and understand what it takes to get the best out of these players. The program we are building locally, will help develop our girls with the necessary experience and skills to compete nationally,” said Coach Orlando Hairston.
Tryouts for Supers all girls team ages 9 thru 11 will be held on Wednesday, December 7 starting at 6pm at Butler Gym, located at 14251 Ralph Seitsinger, El Paso, TX 79938.
If you have a daughter who would like to try out or have questions, please call or text the Supers at (915)240-5571.
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
Staff Report January 17, 2017 707 Views
This past weekend, teams from around El Paso and teams from throughout the Southwest made their way to Tucson, Arizona for the Annual Cactus Classic Invitational Volleyball Tournament.
As the El Paso Diggers Volleyball Club (14u) faced tough competition from teams throughout the Southwest and Mexico, they rose to each challenge and won 9 straight games, each in 2 sets; giving the Diggers their second straight Cactus Classic Invitational Volleyball Tournament crown.
Coach Tracy Lutich remarked, “These girls are competitors and winning is in their blood!” She also mentioned that hard work and tough coaching is essential to the success of her volleyball club.
This Diggers 14 and under (14u) team is comprised of girls from different areas of El Paso County and is coached by Club Director/Head Coach Tracy Lutich, Assistant Coaches Clarissa Ornelas and Madelynne Cera.
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In a much-anticipated game, Del Valle knocked off Parkland 6-0 in Women’s Soccer to pick up the victory Tuesday night. More importantly, both the teams and fans brought sweaters to donate as a result of a playful ‘ugly sweater’ contest from last year.
Andres Acosta was there – sans sweater – and brings you this ‘Story in Many Pics’
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle’s Head Football Coach Jesse Perales (pictured left) and Parkland High Principal Dr. Darryl Henson ( Pictured right) at the Del Valle VS Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle Sophmore Love Tovar (pictured Left) and Parkland High Principal Dr. Darryl Henson ( Pictured right) holding up the Sweater that started it all at Del Valle VS Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
Del Valle at Parkland Womens Soccer, The SweaterBet contest at Matador Stadium, January 24, 2017
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
The Ysleta Independent School District has hired Aaron Price, former offensive coordinator at Humboldt State University, to serve as Hanks High School’s new athletic coordinator and head football coach.
Price has 19 years of collegiate-level football experience to include offensive coordinator at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), assistant football coach at Tulane University, assistant football coach at Washington State University, and offensive coordinator at Idaho State University.
Price holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Washington State University.
On Wednesday, he was introduced by Hanks High School Principal Gloria Spencer to students, faculty, and staff during a pep rally.
He is the son of Mike Price, former head football coach at UTEP.
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
Burges basketball player Natalie Sanchez is competing against the top high school 3-point shooters in the nation for a chance to attend the Final Four in Phoenix and she needs your help to get there.
Sanchez is among 48 high school students selected to compete in the American Family Insurance #DreamFearlessly Fan Vote contest – a four week digital media competition matching up the top 16 high school dunkers, 16 men’s 3-point shooters and 16 women’s 3-point shooters.
“It feels good to be representing Burges High School in this competition,” Sanchez said. “It’s humbling as a kid from El Paso. Who would ever think of that?”
The player with the most votes in each bracket will be deemed a grand prize winner and receive an invitation for a roster spot at the 2017 American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, held annually in the Final Four host city. The event will air on CBS during Final Four weekend in Phoenix on April 2.
Head coach Cynthia Hernandez believes Sanchez is a great asset to the basketball team and is proud of the point guard for competing in the national contest.
“It was a selection of the best 3-point shooters Right now, she’s 14th in the nation in 3-point baskets and 4th in the state,” Hernandez said. “Since her freshman year she’s won four district championships, four bi-district championships and four area championships. She’s been to two sweet sixteens. She’s accomplished a lot.”
Sanchez’ accomplishments are what helped her be selected for the national contest. A committee of judges selected the contestants based on their demonstrated skillset, high school stats, character and leadership qualities. Once selected, players had to submit a highlight reel to post on the competition website and garner votes.
“She’s the only student from El Paso selected, and I believe she’s the only one to ever be invited,” Hernandez said. “It’s going to be nationally televised event that can promote our kids, our school and EPISD.”
Sanchez is excited about the contest, which serves as another milestone in her love of the sport. Basketball has always played an important role in her life from a young age. She joined a youth basketball league at four-years-old, falling in love with the competitiveness of the game.
“My brother, cousin and I joined a basketball league, and that’s how I started.” Sanchez said. “I liked everything about it. I like scoring points. I like taking the ball from other players.”
She has continued cultivating her passion at Burges High School, playing on the team since her freshman year.
“From my first year until now I have seen how much basketball means here in El Paso,” Sanchez said. “Making it to playoffs makes you grow as a person and as an athlete. It makes you care more for the sport and work harder on your game because there are people out there that are better than you and ready to beat you. The biggest thing I have learned is to have confidence in team, my coaches and myself.”
To vote for Natalie Sanchez, visit www.highschoolslam.com and select her name in the Women’s 3-Point category.
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
Staff Report March 2, 2017 394 Views
Fans of high-school basketball will have a chance to listen to a live radio stream of the Andress High School and Burges High School Sweet 16 matches in this year’s 5A Boys Texas State Tournament this Friday.
Through a partnership with Town Talk Radio, fans of the Eagles and the Mustangs will be able to follow along the games via a live radio stream available here.
The public also will have the option to download an app that will allow them to listen live on their smart phone.
Burges will play Fort Worth Eastern Hills at 3 p.m. El Paso time. Andress will play Northwest at 5 p.m. El Paso time. Both games are at Western Texas College in Snyder.
If both teams win, they will meet each other in the Elite 8 on Saturday. That game also will be available for radio live stream at the same website. The Elite 8 game starts at 1 p.m. also at Western Texas College.
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by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | El Paso HS Sports (Local) RSS
The basketball season ended for Burges point guard Natalie Sanchez, but her senior year as a Mustang player will not be done until she reaches the NCAA Final Four in Phoenix this weekend.
Sanchez won the #Dreamfearlessly Fan Vote competition, an online voting contest that guaranteed her a spot to compete at the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships this weekend.
She beat Bethany Wolph, from Valley Christian in Arizona, with a 56 percent vote in the final bracket.
“I was actually coming back from spring break when my mom sent out a message that I had won,” Sanchez said. “I felt good. I am a little nervous for what’s coming up, but it feels good to represent El Paso.”
Sanchez is thankful to the Burges community and especially her family for voting for her during the competition.
“They constantly texted me reminding me to vote, so I would go vote and check,” Sanchez said.
The senior will compete against five other competitors in the nationally televised event, which will air on CBS during the Final Four weekend on April 2.
“I am looking forward to competing against other great shooters. It’s going to be a great experience,” Sanchez said. “I’ve been practicing since last Thursday. Just trying to find my shot since my last game.”
Coach Cynthia Hernandez has been working with Sanchez, setting up basketball racks to practice for the competition. She is excited to cheer her on from the stands.
“I’m going to be there so I get to see her compete in person,” Sanchez said. “It’s awesome. It’s a great opportunity for her and for Burges. It’s a good way to promote to our students, school and EPISD.”
To view Natalie’s video log on to www.highschoolslam.com and click on the Women’s 3-Point tab.
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | UTEP (Local) RSS
The UTEP women’s tennis team dropped a hard-fought match to Iowa State on Friday at the El Paso Tennis and Swim Club. The Cyclones, who have now won 12 straight, took the 4-0 victory.
The short-handed Miners had a strong showing in doubles play. The highlight of the day came from sophomore Raven Bennett and senior Daphne Visscher, who turned in a dominating 6-1 victory over the Cyclones’ Margarita Timakova and Annabella Bonadonna on court two. The decisive match for the doubles point came on court one, with Milou Pietersz and Lois Wagenvoort going toe-to-toe with Iowa State’s Samantha Budai and Maty Cancini. The Miner duo had a 5-4 lead late but could not hold on, falling to the Cyclones 7-5.
Only four singles matches were played, and because of forfeits on courts five and six, the Cyclones took the match 4-0. The Miners were playing without the injured Maria Paula Medina and Duda Santos.
The Miners will be back in action Friday, March 24, when they travel to Albuquerque, N.M. to meet with New Mexico. First serve against the Lobos is 11 a.m. MT.
Iowa State 4, UTEP 0
Singles competition
1. Milou Pietersz (UTEP) vs. Budai, Samantha (ISU) 3-6, 4-3, unfinished
2. Cancini, Maty (ISU) def. Daphne Visscher (UTEP) 6-3, 6-1
3. Lois Wagenvoort (UTEP) vs. Espindola, Regina (ISU) 3-6, 5-2, unfinished
4. Raven Bennett (UTEP) vs. Freeman, Erin (ISU) 7-5, 3-2, unfinished
5. Bonadonna, Annabella (ISU) def. No player (UTEP), by forfeit
6. Timakova, Margarita (ISU) def. No player (UTEP), by forfeit
Doubles competition
1. Budai, Samantha/Cancini, Maty (ISU) def. Milou Pietersz/Lois Wagenvoort (UTEP) 7-5
2. Raven Bennett/Daphne Visscher (UTEP) def. Timakova, Margarita/Bonadonna, Annabella (ISU) 6-1
3. Alvarez, Karen/Freeman, Erin (ISU) def. No player/No player (UTEP), by forfeit
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | UTEP (Local) RSS
Tables are now on sale for the 43rd edition of “Dinner With the Miners,” the annual awards banquet for UTEP Athletics. This year’s event, sponsored by the El Paso Downtown Lions Club, will be held on Thursday, April 27 at the Wyndham El Paso Airport.
Coaches and student-athletes will be in attendance for each of UTEP’s 16 Division I sports, with Most Valuable Athlete awards being presented.
UTEP’s Male and Female Athlete of the Year will also be announced as well as the recipient of the Golden Miner Award, presented to UTEP’s top all-around student-athlete based on athletics, academics and community service.
The social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner and the program to follow at 6:15 p.m.
Prices are $275 for three seats at a shared table with two student-athletes/coaches, and $500 for six seats at a shared table with four student-athletes/coaches. Funds raised are allocated to the UTEP student-athlete scholarship fund.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Jim Peak at (915) 581-0490.
by Dr Alex Jimenez DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CFMP, IFMCP | UTEP (Local) RSS
The UTEP men’s golf team will make a trip to the Alamo City to compete in the Lone Star Invitational, hosted by UTSA at the Briggs Ranch Golf Club (par 72/7,247 yards) in San Antonio, Texas.
The invitational will run from March 20-21 with an 8:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. MT) shotgun start both days (36 holesMonday, 18 holes Tuesday).
Coming off a ninth place finish last week at the Border Olympics, UTEP will send Frederik Dreier, Aaron Terrazas, Nicklas Pihl, Andreas Sorensen, Charles Corner, and Prescott Mann, who will be playing as an individual, to the links.
The Miners, who placed fourth in last year’s Lone Star Invitational with 32-over par 896 (305-298-293), will compete in a field that includes 2016 Lone Star champ New Mexico, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Illinois, Little Rock, Louisiana-Lafayette, McNeese State, Mississippi State, New Mexico State, Oklahoma, Rice, Southeastern Louisiana, Texas State, and UTSA.
2017 Lone Star Invitational
Monday, March 20 — Tuesday, March 21
Briggs Ranch Golf Club (7,247 yards/par 72), San Antonio, Texas
Monday, March 20
8:30 a.m. — First & Second Rounds
(shotgun start)Tuesday, March 21
8:30 a.m. — Final Round
(shotgun start)
Field:
Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Illinois, Little Rock, Louisiana-Lafayette, McNeese State, Mississippi State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Oklahoma, Rice, Southeastern Louisiana, Texas State, UTEP, UTSA.
