James Yodice is a reporter at the Albuquerque Journal. He focuses on various aspects of sports, including competitive and professional sports, as well as education management related to athletics. James has been featured in Yahoo News, Valencia County News-Bulletin, Yahoo Sports, BLOX Digital, and the Rio Rancho Observer.
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James Yodice's coverage is heavily focused on local high school sports, particularly basketball and wrestling. His focus on event coverage and announcements indicates a preference for timely news related to ongoing events or upcoming tournaments in the Albuquerque area.
Given his emphasis on high school sports, he would likely be interested in pitches that highlight exceptional performances by athletes, provide insights into local team dynamics, or offer unique perspectives from coaches and players involved in these competitions.
Pitches focusing on emerging talent, human-interest stories about young athletes overcoming challenges, or trends within New Mexico's high school sports scene could also align well with James' coverage.
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Cooper and L.G. both coached Artesia to multiple football titles
Matthew Chavez, a former Ravens player and longtime assistant, takes over the program from his uncle Orlando Griego, who recently retired after three decades.
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association is exploring plans for a team dual state wrestling tournament, potentially as soon as next year.
Search already underway to find a replacement
By: James Yodice
Jeff Kiraly, who led Piedra Vista to the 5A state baseball title just months ago, died Friday in a Colorado motorcycle accident. He was 53.
A month into the NMAA's one free transfer rule, metro-area programs have seen the most movement
By: James Yodice
The 2026 New Mexico high school football season officially begins this week amid new transfer rules, school reclassification and fresh district matchups. Season openers are set for Aug. 20-22.
By: James Yodice
Sandia opens Aug. 20 versus Cibola; optimism reigns Youth and health. The 2025 Sandia Matadors had too much of the former and not enough of the latter.
One month into New Mexico's new one free transfer rule, metro-area football programs are feeling the biggest impact.
