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Thursday, July 24, 2008

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          <b>Manzano Grad Named Coach</b>
        Former Manzano High player Tristan Lloyd, who grew up in Tijeras, was named as the Monarchs' new boys soccer coach on Tuesday, the school's athletic director, Bob Kelly said.
        The 2006 Manzano graduate, now 20 years old, said he was on the Albuquerque Asylum's roster as a forward this past season. He also was the Monarchs' C-team coach and a varsity assistant coach in 2006.
        Lloyd was an all-District 5-5A second-team defender in 2005 as a Monarch. And he was a kicker for Manzano's football team.
        "It's a big honor to even be considered for the job and then to get the job is great," he said.
        However, Lloyd is keenly aware that due to his age and his status as a full-time student at the University of New Mexico, some might be initially critical of his selection.
        "But everything's a challenge," he said. "I'll just have to live up to the expectations."
        Five people applied for the position, Kelly said.
        Lloyd replaced Brett Tomlinson, who moved to Colorado this summer. Tomlinson had also been Manzano's AD.
        Kelly returned to Manzano to once again take the AD's job following his retirement in 2005. He previously served five nonconsecutive years as the Monarchs' AD.
        <b>New Bears XC Coach Is Hired</b>
        Laci Lockwood is the new boys and girls cross country coach at Estancia High, said Dusty Giles, the school's athletic director, on Tuesday.
        Lockwood was the first-year coach of the Lady Bears' track and field team this past spring. The EHS girls placed fifth in the Class 2A state track meet.
        A new girls basketball coach will be hired soon, Giles said. But he said he will not announce the probable coach's name until a contract is signed.
        The boys basketball coaching position remains open.
        "We had a couple of applicants," Giles said. "But one took another job, and another one pulled out. So, we're basically back to square one."
        Mike Trujillo, formerly the Bears' boys and girls basketball coach, is now the boys hoops coach at Clayton, his alma mater.
        <b>Boys Have 'Blast' At World Series</b>
        The Estancia Bears lost all four of their games during the American Amateur Baseball Congress 9-and-under World Series in Tulsa, Okla., last week.
        In order, Connecticut Red, the Tulsa Blaze, Red again and the Tulsa Blue Sox defeated Estancia in the Jackie Robinson-division championships, Bears assistant coach James Giron said.
        Giron did not recall the scores, and Estancia coach Frank Cantu did not immediately return the Telegraph's phone calls seeking the results.
        "But the boys had a blast," Giron said. "They loved it. They really bonded with the Connecticut team. (The Red players) came to all our games and cheered us on. It was fun for them to get to know people from other places."
        <b>League President Plans To Resign</b>
        Rhett Butler, president of the Moriarty Baseball League, said he will resign from his post sometime this fall.
        "I'll still be involved, but I don't know to what extent," said Butler, who served one year in the job and was the MBL's vice president before that. "I'll still coach, and I'll probably help during the tournaments, and probably will help umpiring."
        A new slate of officers for the youth sports organization will be elected at some point this autumn, Butler said. The date the election will be conducted has not yet been determined.
        <b>PAC Booster Club Looks for Support</b>
        The Pinto Athletic Club, in a renewed effort to raise community spirit for Moriarty High athletics, is seeking new members.
        The 2007-08 PAC officers include Kathleen Sena (president), Colleen Chavez (vice president) and Cheryl Moore (secretary).
        Parents of athletes are particularly encouraged to participate. For information, call the school's athletic department at 832-5947.
        <b>Former Prep Star Heads to NMHU</b>
        Eric Lucero, who was a standout running back at Moriarty High, is transferring from Oklahoma Panhandle State University to New Mexico Highlands University and is expected to play for the NMHU football team this fall.
        When asked in a recent telephone interview, Lucero acknowledged that he will receive a scholarship to compete for the Cowboys in Las Vegas, N.M. He is a sophomore majoring in sports management and administration.
        Lucero was a 5-foot-10, 210-pound fullback for the OPSU football team, and he played in the outfield for the Aggies' baseball program.
        <b>Moriarty Needs Baseball Coach</b>
        Moriarty High School is looking for a new baseball coach, according to a news release from the school's athletic director, Joe Butler.
        Pintos coach Michael Chavez resigned at the end of the 2008 season. Application deadline for the vacant position is Friday. Call 832-5947 for information.
        <b>Volleyball Camp Slated for August</b>
        Moriarty High will hold its annual summer volleyball camp, for girls in grades 7-12, at the Pintos' All-Sports Practice Facility on Aug. 4-7 from 1 to 4 p.m. each day, according to a news release from the school's athletic department.
        The fee for participation is $70. Emphasis is on skills instruction and playing.
        For information, contact Lady Pintos coach Kim Bell at 832-5933 or 281-9808.
        <b>Middle School Coaches Sought</b>
        Moriarty Middle School still needs football coaches, Moriarty High coach Bob Allcorn said.
        For information, call Allcorn at 463-3559.
        <b>New Tennis Club Seeks Members</b>
        I say, ol' chap, tennis anyone?
        Local buffs of the sport are invited to join the newly formed East Mountain Tennis Club.
        "The informal club will help experienced players meet for matches and encourage novices and new players to learn the game," Steve Ginsberg, the club's founder, noted in a news release. "The club will also be an advocate for improving and expanding the public courts in Edgewood and Moriarty..."
        For information, e-mail Ginsberg at steveginsberg@hotmail.com.>        <b>District 5 All-Stars Wrap Up Season</b>
        Zia Little League defeated Atrisco Valley 6-5 for the District 5 juniors-division (13 and 14-year-old) all-star baseball title at Zia's home field at Manzano Mesa Park in Albuquerque on July 12, according to a news release from district secretary Antoinette Sabedra
        Meanwhile, Mile High Little League beat Lobo 9-2 in the district majors-division (11-12) all-star championship game at Manzano Mesa on July 12.
        Both victors qualified for their respective state tourneys.
        Zia knocked off Mile High 16-2 in the "if" game of the 10-11 district championship round at Manzano Mesa to win its age-group crown on July 14. Mile High forced the rubber match by edging Zia 12-10 in the first game of the championship round on July 12.
        Mile High No. 1, coming out of the losers' bracket, upset Zia Gold in two straight games, respectively 9-4 and 10-7 in the championship round on July 16 and 17, to earn the minors-division (9-10) title at Dale Bellamah Park in Albuquerque.
        All four East Mountain Little League age-group all-star baseball teams were eliminated prior to their respective district tourney's championship round.