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Recent Press Articles from the Roswell Daily Record and NMMI Sports Press:

2008 NMMI Pentathlon Summer Camp and 2008 USA Pentathlon Youth National Championships: Schedules, Results, Press Releases and Photo Galleries. more>>

Franklin stepping away from NMMI bench

After 17 years and over 200 wins on the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos' bench, head coach Reggie Franklin will be stepping aside to fulfill other opportunities at the Institute.
Announced in May and to become effective on Aug. 1, Franklin will trade the locker room and hardwood to become the new executive director of the Alumni Association at NMMI.

Saturday, May 31, 2008 Full Story...

NMMI tennis finds success at two levels

The New Mexico Military Institute tennis teams were a dominant force in their respective state and national tournaments. Two weekends ago, the Colt boys' tennis team, led by first-year head coach Zeljka Vidic, took first place in the Class A-3A state team tournament, held in Albuquerque May 9-10.
Monday, May 19, 2008 Full Story...

Pair of Lady Broncos head to nationals

New Mexico Military Institute will be represented by two athletes in the upcoming NJCAA National Track and Field Meet beginning today at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 Full Story...

Broncos take two from El Paso in 2008 home finale

"It's good to see them come through with big innings like that," said New Mexico Military Institute Broncos head coach Bret Simmermacher after the first game of a doubleheader against El Paso Community College on Friday.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 Full Story...

'Black Swarm Defense' tops offense in spring game

With head coach Jeff Lynn settling into a familiar spot on Wednesday, controlling the Broncos' ground-attack offense from the sidelines, New Mexico Military Institute football got its first game-speed look at the future with itsannual spring game.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Full Story...

NMMI puts on spring pads

The New Mexico Military Institute Broncos football team will test their spring learning curve on Wednesday with their annual Spring Game. The game, which will take place at the practice field located on the west end of the Parade Field at 4:30 p.m., will pit the "Black Swarm Defense" against the Broncos' nationally ranked offense.
Monday, April 21, 2008 Full Story...

Broncos treat reading buddies to series win

The weekend started a little earlier than usual for the New Mexico Military Institute baseball team as prior to their first game against West Texas College, they hosted their reading buddies from Mrs. McKay's first grade class at Washington Avenue Elementary School.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 Full Story...

Broncos play spoiler, win one

For former New Mexico Military Institute assistant and recruiting coordinator David Gomez, it was a reunion of sorts when the Frank Phillips Plainsmen rolled into Roswell on Friday. But in reality, he had a lot more on his plate.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 Full Story...

Doucette Signs to Play for Ottawa NMMISportsPress 07-Apr-08

DeMarcus Doucette, the stand-out 6'1" senior point guard for the high school Colt basketball team this year, has what it takes to play college ball. He'll get his chance to prove and improve his ball-handling.... more>>

High Marks for First Ever Meet NMMISportsPress 06-Apr-08

The Lady Bronco Track and Field team participated in the Tartleton State Relays in Stephenville, Texas on Thursday March 13, 08. This was the first time the New Mexico Military Institute has has ever fielded a women's track and field team at the.... more>>

Local schools, and Farmington, competitive at Roswell Invite 3/16/2008
For the second straight weekend, the tennis courts at New Mexico Military Institute were occupied by a tennis tournament featuring Roswell High, Goddard High and NMMI. And for the second straight weekend, the competition was up to par with Farmington, Las Vegas Robertson and Artesia joining the mix. ... more>>

Byrd Named to WJCAC All-Conference Team as 1st Honorable Mention

New Mexico Military Institute's Byron Byrd, a 6'5" sophomore forward with a shooting guards touch on the outside and tenacious rebounding skills on the inside, was named as the 1st Honorable Mention to the 2008 Men's Basketball Western Junior College Athletic Conference's.... more>>

Roswell, Goddard and NMMI show well at Coyote Classic

Roswell, Goddard and New Mexico Military Institute all put their courts to use as five schools, Ruidoso and Hobbs as well as the three host schools, spent the weekend going at each other in the Coyotes Classic.
Sunday, March 09, 2008 Full Story...

Colts Face Top Ranked St. Mike's In 1st Round

The NMMI Colt Basketball team did make to the State 3A Tournament, which starts this weekend, but just barely. The Colts got the very last at large bid, and seeded at 16, will have to travel to Santa Fe to play against the top ranked Horsemen.

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For a look at the complete 3A State Championship bracket, click here:

2008 3A State Championship Tournament Bracket

Colts One Rung Closer to State

The Colt Varsity Boys' Basketball Team moved one step closer to a State tournament slot by defeating the Ruidoso Warriors here at home last night, 62-58. The inside games of Eduardo Martinez and Giles Zollar helped give NMMI a ten point lead... more>>

Colts tennis nearly perfect in sweep

The New Mexico Military Institute Colts wasted little time in establishing themselves on the tennis courts against the Clovis Christian Eagles on Tuesday as both the boys' and girls' teams won in 9-0 sweeps. On the boys' side of the draw, the Colts dropped just one game in 18 sets and that came in a doubles match.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 Full Story...

***Special feature***

Matt Dobbs, swim team member and our newest student-staffer here at NMMI Sports Press went with the Colt state qualifiers to the State Swimming and Diving meet held February 22-23 in Albuquerque, NM. Click on the text links below for the full report and photos.

02/24/08 NMMI Colt Swim Team Makes Presence at 2008 State Championship

There was a buzz of energy radiating throughout Albuquerque Academy’s top-of-the line aquatic facility. The clear-blue water did not remain still for long as soon the top swimmers from assorted New Mexico high schools filled both pools preparing for the day’s races. Included among them was New Mexico Military Institute’s Colt Swim Team. more>>

District Post-Season Play Begins

The Colt Boys' Basketball Team begins post-season play in the 4-3A District Tournament this week. The bracket design is a standard ladder format based on the district record: the team with the best district record (Portales) receives the best bracket placement, in this case gaining 'byes' for the first three rounds. NMMI's 4-4 record in 4-3A was good enough for a 3rd place finish in district, earning a bye in the first round and home court for the second round vs. the winner of the Dexter/Ruidoso game. bracket info>>

Bronco Sport Teams Name Seven on Matchin List

Seven of the twelve college cadets given the Matchin Award were members of Bronco athletic squads. Baseball named three players: Jerome Belstad, Neil Fulsang and Kurt Hurley. Football also named three: Ruben Escarsega, David Lira and Tyler Smith. Basketball had one as well with Alexander (Moscow) Emelyanov. more>>

02/05/08 Colt Basketball Takes Three from Warriors

Three games, three victories for the New Mexico Military Institute Colt Boys Basketball program here at home Monday night versus the Ruidoso Warriors. more>>

NMMI edges NMJC 85-83 for conference win

New Mexico Military Institute blew an eight-point first half lead, trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half, and still managed to pull out an 85-83 win at Cahoon Armory on Monday night over New Mexico Junior College.
Monday, February 04, 2008 Full Story...

02/03/08 NMMI Netters have a Strong Showing in Abilene

To coach Gene Hardman it isn't all about winning every match. Hardman is looking for the toughest competition available. This weekend the Bronco's traveled to Abilene to play 3 top Texas teams. more>>

Broncos get even with Sunday split

The New Mexico Military Institute Broncos (2-2) looked like a different team on Sunday, taking both games of the doubleheader against the visiting Otero Junior College Rattlers (2-2).
Monday, February 04, 2008 Full Story...

Otero J.C. sweeps NMMI in season opening double dip

In their season opening doubleheader on a baseball-friendly Saturday afternoon, the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos hosted Otero Junior College, but failed to get the result they were hoping for as they dropped both, 10-1 and 6-0.
Sunday, February 03, 2008 Full Story...

Broncos tennis expecting big things in '08

Over the past 16 years, the New Mexico Military Institute has been able to guarantee themselves one great season, in at least one sport, year after year. Tennis. Broncos tennis head coach Gene Hardman's programs have consistently been ranked in the top 20 over the past 16 years, peaking as high as No. 5 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association during the 1996-1997 season. And this year?
Friday, February 01, 2008 Full Story...

Clarendon denies Broncos first conference win, 91-79

Every point scored, every run made, in nearly every facet of the game, the Clarendon Bulldogs had an answer for the Broncos and walked out of Cahoon Armory with a 91-79 win on Monday night.

Burnett, Williams lift Plainsmen over Broncos

Reggie Burnett and Robert Williams dominated the New Mexico Military Institute to the tune of 55 points and Frank Phillips had little trouble handing the Broncos a 74-61 loss at Cahoon Armory on Monday night.
Monday, January 21, 2008 Full Story...