SUN Staff Report
The Pojoaque High School volleyball team opened district play Oct. 2 with a five-game win over Robertson.
Pojoaque coach Brian Ainsworth said the girls didn’t play their best volleyball, but they pulled through when it counted.
“We’re getting better in some areas, then we’re losing focus in others,” Ainsworth said.
Pojoaque had committed to a tough calendar last week with four matches in six days, but its final scheduled game against Santa Fe Indian School Oct. 4 was postponed until Monday. Results were unavailable at press time.
Ainsworth said his athletes got a much-needed rest over the weekend.
SUN Staff Report
Española Valley High School traveled the long road to Farmington Oct. 4 only to get trampled 68-0 by the Scorpions.
Española dropped to 2-4 on the season. Farmington, also a Class AAAA school, is now 2-3.
Española Head Coach Bill Moon did not return calls seeking comment.
From a press release
Española Police Det. Bryan Martinez won his bout against Santa Fe firefighter Martin Morgan at the fifth annual Rumble in Rio Boxing Event Oct. 4 at the Santa Ana Star Center.
The charity event puts police and firefighters from around the state into the ring. This year’s event had 16 bouts, and the overall match was a tie, with police and firefighters each winning eight bouts.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Jim Franklin Bikes Giveaway Program, which distributes bicycles to underprivileged children at Christmastime.
State Police officer Chris Rodriguez, who is stationed at the Española office, also participated in the event.
Rodriguez lost by decision to Rio Rancho firefighter Mike Legendre.