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Cheers to Academy’s Newest Squad!

Cheers to Academy’s Newest Squad!

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

Albuquerque Academy students and fans have a new team to cheer for on the basketball court. After a 41-year hiatus, Academy has welcomed back cheerleading with a spirited return. The new squad,...

What Just Happened?

What Just Happened?

Russel Hiller '28, Writer December 9, 2024

This is the first year of college football's new 12-team playoffs, and it has caused a multitude of chaotic results. Teams that previously had no chance to get into the 4-team playoffs now have an opportunity....

New Coach, New Season: Chargers Basketball Tips Off the Season

New Coach, New Season: Chargers Basketball Tips Off the Season

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

It has been nine months since the Chargers Boys Varsity Basketball Team last stepped on the hardwood, where they were narrowly defeated by their arch nemesis, the St. Pius X Sartans, in the first round...

NFL: A Mid-Season Recap

NFL: A Mid-Season Recap

Russel Hiller, Writer November 18, 2024

It has been a wild NFL season so far. With many teams having a chance to make the playoffs, it appears a multitude of teams could win it all. Let's look at the best and worst teams after Week 11. Buffalo...

A Stellar Season: Girls Varsity Soccer Team Takes Second in State Final Run

A Stellar Season: Girls Varsity Soccer Team Takes Second in State Final Run

Townes Richardson '25, Writer November 11, 2024

The varsity girls soccer team finished up their year this past weekend, capping off their season with an appearance in the state finals and a final record of 17-5-1. Here is a brief recap of what happened...

Girls Varsity Volleyball Wins Against Bernalillo in Closer to the Regular Season

Girls Varsity Volleyball Wins Against Bernalillo in Closer to the Regular Season

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor November 11, 2024

WNBA Finals: Liberty Captures First Championship

WNBA Finals: Liberty Captures First Championship

Anna Hastings '26, Writer November 5, 2024

After 27 years with no championship title, the New York Liberty won their first-ever WNBA final 67-62 in a nail-biting game five against the Minnesota Lynx. A controversial foul called against the Lynx...

The St. Pius Spartans do their extra point kick while the scoreboard looms over the to-be defeated chargers

Academy Football Crushed by Pius—What Does this Mean for the Season?

Matthew Rundle '27, Writer October 14, 2024

Nusenda Stadium, Oct. 3—The Albuquerque Academy football team was defeated by the St. Pius football team 35-21. The brutalist stadium on the western edge of town was attended by a moderate audience on...

Jacob Anderson '25 setting up to serve

The 2024 Tennis Grand Slams: A Year of Exciting Matches

Nishta Koli '29, Writer October 7, 2024

Tennis fans around the world look forward to the Grand Slam tournaments each year. These are the four biggest and most prestigious events in professional tennis: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon,...

Juniors Give "Best Dance Performance," Seniors Win 14-6 at Flag Football 2024

Juniors Give “Best Dance Performance,” Seniors Win 14-6 at Flag Football 2024

Townes Richardson '25, Writer September 16, 2024

The much-anticipated flag-football game occurred this past Homecoming weekend on Friday, September 14th. The seniors came into the game seemingly the underdogs following their defeat in last year’s...

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