Glen Rosales

Albuquerque

Writer at Freelance

Editor at The Independent (Edgewood, NM)

Freelance writer. Always looking for interesting stories. #BearDown!

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Articles

McCurdy Team Sees Healthy Turnout

1 week ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

When it comes to track, it is most definitely a numbers game. And in McCurdy coach Cecilia Brown’s 15th season, this is the Bobcat boys best turnout. The team includes 28 members and there are athletes covering each of the events except the 110-meter hurdles. “It’s kind of nice that the hard work I’ve been putting into this program is paying off,” she said. With such a strong turnout, Brown is optimistic for what the season holds.
Sundevils Are on a Mission This Season

1 week ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Hailey Renteria and Neveah Cachora are on a mission. The two athletes with the Española Valley track and field team were both a part of the medley relay team that marked the Sundevils’ only girls participation at the New Mexico Class 4A state championships last season. Now they are looking to change that by also qualifying as individuals and sparking more teammates to follow their lead.
High Expectations for Trojans This Year

1 week ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Mesa Vista sophomore Andres Valdez had his sights set on shining at the New Mexico state track and field meet last season, before life got in the way. It turns out he was fortunate just to be able to participate at all. “Last year, the day before state, I was headed down from practice and it just rained and we ended up in a really bad car accident,” Valdez said. “The day of state, I was really sore.
Elks Coach Hopes to Get More Athletes Qualified for State

1 week ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Pojoaque Valley High School senior Steven Dolcine hasn’t always had the best living environment growing up, which has hindered his desire to participate in sports. But in the last two years, he has found a home on the track and is making the most of his opportunity.
Escalante Lobos Leader is Recovering

1 week ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Escalante senior Ashley Gilmore can already claim a blue medal last season as a state track and field champion in the Class 2A 100-meter hurdles, as well as runner-up finishes in the 300 and the high jump. But her ability to repeat or even improve on those performances from last season hinges on her continued recovery from a knee injury suffered during basketball season. “It’s going good,” she said. “It’s a lot of battling and fighting back to where I was.
Socorro softball feels the heat

1 week ago | dchieftain.com | Glen Rosales

The softball bats were booming in Socorro’s District 3-3A opening series, a split three-game set against Hot Springs that started at home with a single home game April 9, followed by a doubleheader in balmy Truth or Consequences over the weekend. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Tigers’ bats carried a little more powder than Socorro, taking two of the three games. Socorro dropped the opener at home 19-5. “We didn’t come out to play that day,” coach Tracy Romero said.
Smith hired as football coach

1 week ago | dchieftain.com | Glen Rosales

Socorro High School has its new head football coach. Derek Smith, who was an assistant coach at Gadsden High School last season, focusing on tight ends and running backs, accepted the position after interviewing last week, Superintendent Joyce Gormley said. Smith was hired from a pool of two candidates after the initial leading prospect rejected the school district’s offer.
McCurdy Softball Team Trying to Get Chemistry Right

2 weeks ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

McCurdy softball coach Joseph Valdez knew early on this season would be a challenge. With just three seniors and a roster populated primarily with freshmen and sophomores, the Lady Bobcats have been simply trying to gain the experience needed to be competitive. “We’re struggling, trying to get our chemistry,” Valdez said. “We’ve been playing a lot of tournaments and facing bigger schools. It’s been a challenge for my girls. We love the challenge. We love the competition.
Positive Atmosphere at the Top of Coach’s List

2 weeks ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Under new coach Luis Bustos, there is a simple plan for the Española Valley baseball team: create a new environment. Anything after that will simply take care of itself. “I think our expectation this year is to build a positive atmosphere for the team and for the kids,” Bustos said. “I think the thing is, we have to have an approach of being positive.”That means seeking upbeat moves forward, whether those steps are incrementally small or exceptionally large.
Elkettes Push on Amid Coaching Change

2 weeks ago | riograndesun.com | Glen Rosales

Coming off a strong District 2-4A finish a year ago in which Pojoaque Valley won its last six softball games, there was a strong feeling of optimism heading into this season. But the Elkettes soon had more important things on their minds after their head coach, Chris Ortiz, suffered a heart attack last week that left him hospitalized but recovering. “We realize that our time is limited and we have to cherish our moments together,” said senior third baseman Lilah Herrera.