James Yodice

Now it’s up to the schools. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors on Thursday afternoon voted in favor — but not unanimously — of approving the NMAA’s revamped eligibility bylaw, including the “one free transfer” rule. Previously, the NMAA Commission and the NMAA staff approved. The final step of the process places this bylaw in the hands of the NMAA’s approximately 160 ...

Jhett Kinghorn, heading to Argentina in August, claimed the Great Southwest decathlon title at UNM.

Maybe, at some point after he returns from South America, Jhett Kinghorn might want to give this decathlon thing some serious consideration.

Two-day meet ended Saturday night Some of New Mexico's elite prep athletes shined some more on Saturday at the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic.

Here are the best of the best among Albuquerque-area high school athletes

Rebecca Neal does it all — soccer, basketball, powerlifting, track — and she does it better every year. Meet Highland's repeat athlete of the year.

Hershul Olloway Jr. dazzled on the football field and track — and he's headed to UNM. Here's why he earned the top honor.

James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal, N.M. About Rebecca Neal School: Highland Age: 18 GPA: 4.61

About Hershul Olloway Jr. School: St. Pius X Class: Junior Age: 17 Born: Albuquerque Sports: Football, Basketball, Track and Field College choice (verbal): New Mexico Parents: Hershul and Jolene Sibling: Jaelyn, 14 Honors: Class 4A First Team All-State running back; 100- and 200-meter 4A state champion Continuity: How many athletes can say they’ve had the same head football coach for literally ...

Here's how some school ADs reacted to the change and how each of the 157 member schools voted.