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

 

Local runners expect strong district meets     Roswell Daily Record     10/29/2008 10:56 PM
Runners from all the area's cross country teams are headed to their district meets over the next few days, with hopes of not only winning district titles but qualifying for the state meet Nov. 8. The top three teams in each district qualify for state, with the top three individuals who are not part of teams qualifying as individuals. ...

NMMI netters collapse vs. FPC     Roswell Daily Record     10/25/2008 11:15 PM
When a 15th-ranked team squares off against the ninth-ranked team in the nation, you'd expect No. 9 to beat No. 15. Tthat's exactly what happened Saturday at Cahoon Armory as No. 9-ranked Frank Phillips College defeated No. 15 NMMI in Western Junior College Athletic Conference volleyball action. The Plainsmen took a 29-27, 25-22, 22-25, 25-15 victory over the Broncos. ...

Saturday football roundup: Colts grab win No. 2   Roswell Daily Record  10/25/2008 11:08 PM
The New Mexico Military Institute Colts took on the Cardinals from Eunice in a must-win game for the Colts if they wanted to keep their dream of a post-season berth alive. The Colts' dream just may become reality. The Colts won in convincing fashion, 24-0. ...

Runners surprise in Ruidoso        Roswell Daily Record     10/25/2008 12:19 AM
RUIDOSO - Facing one of the toughest courses of the season and both the most and some of the best competition, area cross country teams still had some solid efforts Thursday at the Ruidoso Invitational. Twenty-four schools, ranging from 5A to 1A, traveled to the mountain community to run a course that a lot of runners described as brutal. And while the top teams and runners weren't much of a surprise, there were some better local finishes than expected. ...

NMMI netters continue their winning ways     Roswell Daily Record     10/20/2008 11:39 PM
The Bronco volleyball team got its second tournament victory in two weeks last weekend, and continued its string of three-game wins. ...

HS Football Roundup: Gateway Christian rolls Dora     Roswell Daily Record
 
10/18/2008 11:57 PM
Another week, another victory for the Gateway Christian Warriors. This time, they made a victim out of Dora, owners of a fairly new program that is suffering some growing pains. The 40-6 margin was the closest Dora has come to winning all season. ...

Broncos win Homecoming     Roswell Daily Record     10/18/2008 11:56 PM
The Bronco football team rebounded from their disappointing loss in Snow last week to win handily against Scottsdale 45-26 in their Homecoming game. ...

Bronco bats lead to sweep of Airforce Prep     Roswell Daily Record    10/18/2008 11:29 PM
After a rainout last weekend against Americas High School, the Bronco baseball team got back on the field Saturday for a pair of fall scrimmages vs. Air Force Prep. They got an 8-5 Game 1 victory and 11-1 Game 2 win over the Falcons. ...

Demons bedevil visiting Colts, win 48-0     Roswell Daily Record     10/18/2008 1:08 AM
DEXTER - The usual powerhouse football teams of southern New Mexico can officially pencil in the Dexter Demons as a force to be reckoned with. On Friday night, in their last home game of the season, the Demons gave their crowd a fantastic show, as Dexter dominated the overmatched NMMI Colts, 48-0. ...

NMMI attains highest ever ranking at No. 15      Roswell Daily Record    10/18/2008 1:02 AM
The Bronco volleyball team got more good news Wednesday, as the team moved higher in the NJCAA standings, then topped Clarendon College to get its second conference win of the season. The NMMI netters are now ranked 15th in the national standings, the highest the team has ever been ranked and the second highest any NMMI squad has ever reached. ...

Local teams shine at Roswell City Meet     Roswell Daily Record     10/17/2008 12:32 AM
The four Roswell teams that compete in cross country got together Thursday to decide which school is fastest. And overall, while Goddard came out on top of the City Meet, all four teams had strong performances and personal bests from many of their runners. ...
 

Bronco Volleyball Now 15th in the Nation!

Broncos Play Tough at UNM's Ballon Fiesta Tourney     NMMI Sports Press     16-Oct-08
Over the weekend of 9-12 Oct the Bronco team traveled to Albuquerque to play in the 10th annual Balloon Fiesta tournament. The tournament included NMMI (JC) and 10 D-1 schools. It was an opportunity for the NMMI players to see. ...

Broncos finding success, recognition     Roswell Daily Record     10/13/2008 11:13 PM
The Bronco volleyball team had a very successful week last week, both on and off the court. The NMMI squad began the week by once again being ranked by the National Junior College Athletic Association. For the third straight week, the Bronco team made the top-20, moving up up one spot to No. 19. ...

Tough weekend at NMMI as Broncos and Colts both lose     
Roswell Daily Record    
10/13/2008 11:10 PM
The NMMI Colt Football team couldn't pull off the win two weeks in a row, falling 34-22 on the road to the Estancia Bears. ...

Colts hang tough, run out of gas vs. Socorro     Roswell Daily Record     10/11/2008 10:41 PM
For the first 75 minutes of the game, the NMMI Colts matched the Socorro Warriors with great effort and intensity. But for the last five minutes, the shorthanded Colts ran out of energy, eventually falling to the third-ranked Warriors 7-1 Saturday afternoon. ...

Cross country coaches pleased with NMMI meet  Roswell Daily Record 10/11/2008 10:34 PM
Hobbs and Clovis, ranked eighth and 11th in the 5A/4A boys team coaches poll, unsurprisingly dominated at the NMMI Cross Country Invitational Saturday, but local teams and runners also did well, and area coaches seemed more than pleased with the overall effort. ...

Haley Hill Selected NJCAA Player of the Week  
Sophomore Middle Blocker and Outside Hitter Haley Hill has been selected as the National Junior College Athletic Association's Division I Volleyball player of the week.  This is an incredible honor considering the talent and numbers of those competing. ...

Bronco Volleyball Up One to 19th in the Nation     NMMI Sports Press      10-Oct-08
For the third straight week in a row, the Bronco Women's Volleyball team is ranked among the elite in the nation, up one spot from last week to #19. So says the NJCAA's weekly poll, listing the top 20 Division I volleyball programs in the country.  And with a 20-9 record and. ...

Fisher Shines at Andrews Amateur     NMMI Sports Press      10-Oct-08
Daniel Fisher of the Bronco Golf team had a great tournament last week at the Andrews College Amateur.  Fisher shot even par and finished in 10th place overall: 66-76-142.  The first day’s 66 was the 2nd best round of the tournament. 

Colts volleyball ends year on high note     Roswell Daily Record     10/8/2008 10:53 PM
Tuesday, NMMI closed out its season, and did it in style: upending the Corona Cardinals on the road: 25-27, 25-20, 25-22, 28-26. ...

Colts Fall to Warriors, 0-5     NMMI Sports Press     7-Oct-08
The Institute Colts (4-8, 0-1) dropped their first district game of the season, losing 0-5 at home to a solid Ruidoso team (14-1, 1-0). The Warriors are heavily favored to win the district 3 title of the 1A-3A class, if not the state title. Although the Colts played tough defense. ...

Broncos beat No. 22 Bears in OT thriller     Roswell Daily Record     10/7/2008 12:13 AM
With their third string, redshirt freshman quarterback and No. 22 Phoenix College coming to town, it would have been easy for the NMMI Broncos to fold. When they blew a 14-point halftime lead, they could have thrown in the towel. When the Bears drove for a touchdown to send the game to overtime with 23 seconds remaining, they could have easily said, "Today just isn't our day." They didn't. ...

Broncos Win Overtime Thriller    NMMI Sports Press   06Oct08
The New Mexico Military Institute Broncos (4-1) up-ended 22nd ranked Phoenix College (3-2) at home in overtime, 34-31. The Broncos couldn't keep a 21-7 halftime lead, allowing the Bears from Phoenix to roar back with two unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter...

Broncos' bad day     Roswell Daily Record
While Major League Baseball players are winding their season down, college baseball players are busy getting in some fall games before the snow flies - or before it simply gets too cold, since this is southern New Mexico.
Sunday, October 05, 2008 Full Story...
 
Colts win!!     Roswell Daily Record
The NMMI Fight Song is sung after touchdowns and team victories, and hasn't been heard much at Colt football games the past three years. But Friday that changed, as NMMI (1-5) broke an almost three-year winless string in style, pounding Dulce (1-4) 39-0.
Saturday, October 04, 2008 Full Story...
 
Artesia still tops in C.C.    Roswell Daily Record    article has info/results about NMMI's Cross Country teams
It's been many years' time since either Goddard or Roswell has beaten Artesia in cross country. And that didn't change Thursday, but the possibility of a Chaves County team beating their Eddy County rivals got a lot closer.
Friday, October 03, 2008 Full Story...
NMMI dominant, grabs first league win
The Bronco volleyball team definitely has West Texas College's number. Since 2005, NMMI hasn't lost to the Westerners, and Wednesday was no exception. The Broncos got their first Western Junior College Athletic Conference victory of the season, winning 25-17, 25-17, 25-15. "It does feel very good to get a win," said Bronco coach Shelby Forchtner. "We actually stepped it up. We did what we had been practicing all week and just kind of put our plan into motion and it worked really well for us."
Thursday, October 02, 2008 Full Story...

NMMI Downs Pima in WSFL Opener    NMMI Sports Press    28Sep08
The New Mexico Military Institute (3-1) finished up a four game road trip with a
50-12 victory over the Pima Aztecs (0-4) in Tucson, AZ last Saturday, Sept. 27th.  The
Broncos started the scoring onslaught with. ...

Rockets lead local assault at Cloudcroft meet    Roswell Daily Record    9/27/2008 11:36 PM
Area cross country runners had solid performances at the Gary Johnson Cross Country Invitational Meet in Cloudcroft Saturday, with both teams and individuals bringing home trophies and medals on one of the hardest courses in southern New Mexico. ...

Prep football scores Sept. 26    Roswell Daily Record    9/27/2008 1:29 AM
By The Associated Press ...

Camacho leads Colts past Rams     Roswell Daily Record    9/24/2008 12:23 AM
The New Mexico Military Institute Colts got something Tuesday against Portales that they hadn't had for the last few games. Intensity. They got something else that was new too. A win. ...

Broncos drop from rankings     Roswell Daily Record    9/22/2008 10:52 PM
FORT SMITH, Ark. (Staff Reports) - While the Bronco volleyball team didn't win the tournament in Fort Smith, Ark., Saturday, the squad did have some challenging games and one victory over a top-5 team. ...

Stats Now Up for Bronco Football
Finally got the stats from the last three games compiled and posted.  I'll get the play-by-plays posted here shortly at well.   

Broncos Travel to Hobbs, Find Success vs. U. of the SW  
Coach Hardman's Review,  21Sep08
The 2008 Bronco tennis team traveled to Hobbs NM this weekend to scrimmage the College of The Southwest. For the 1st time in over 20 years Lady Broncos made an appearance.
On the men side the two teams played doubles 1st and the Bronco's swept the home team 3-0. In singles play the Bronco men won 5 of 6 losing only at #1 where Roman Fulgenzi played a super match before losing 1-6,6-3, (10-3 tie-breaker for the 3rd set).
Coach Hardman took only the top 2 lady players; Mariel Valarez and Nesi Fa. The girls played 3 singles matches each and 2 doubles match. They won all 8 contests.

Lions capture Warrior championship    Roswell Daily Record   9/21/2008 1:13 AM
*Note: after clicking on the link above, scroll down to the section marked 'Consolation championship' for the information regarding NMMI's Lady Colts at the Gateway Volleyball Tournament.
 All four area teams that competed in the 2008 Gateway Warrior Volleyball Invitational walked away with trophies Saturday, all the way from the championship to the consolation championship. And whether is was champion Valley Christian Academy or consolation champion NMMI, all the coaches seemed pleased with how their teams played. ...

Local teams excel at Warrior Tourney    Roswell Daily Record   9/20/2008 1:21 AM
The 2008 Gateway Lady Warrior Volleyball Invitational got off to a rousing start Friday, with three of the four local teams advancing to the championship bracket. Only NMMI failed to make the title side of the tourney, and it wasn't because of a lack of effort. ...

NMMI struggles against 'Cats    Roswell Daily Record   9/20/2008 1:06 AM
For the second week in a row, the Colt offense sputtered, showing signs of life, but never could get on track. After gaining just 80 yards in total offense against a very tough Yellowjacket defense in last week's 27-0 loss on the road in Clayton, the Colts hoped to improve against Hagerman. It wasn't to be, however, as the Bobcat 'D' proved just as tenacious, and NMMI lost 25-7. ...

Broncos lose squeaker to Midland   Roswell Daily Record   9/18/2008 2:21 PM
The Bronco volleyball team has always had a tough time against Midland - their head to head record to date is 1-10 - but Wednesday NMMI gave away a match they should have won, falling 25-27, 25-23, 12-25, 25-16, 15-11. ...

Clayton 27, NMMI Colts 0   Excerpt from The Roswell Daily Record    9/13/08
The first victory since 2005 continues to elude the New Mexico Military Institute Colts, as they lost 27-0 in Clayton Friday Night. They were held to only 80 yards of offense while allowing 302 yards in what was an uninspired performance. "We didn't travel well," said head coach David Lynn. The lone bright spot for the Colts was Rodrigo Camino's team leading 10 tackles and forced fumble. The Colts try for a win again Sept. 19 at home against Hagerman. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.


Abilene Tourney Instills Excitement   NMMI Sports Press 08Sep08
When the 2008 Bronco's opened their season in Albuquerque over labor day, Coach Gene Hardman was pleasantly impressed. After this weekend in Abilene he is openly excited. Everyone one of his 8 players won at least 1 match. ...

Colts come close, but no cigar   Roswell Daily Record   9/6/2008 12:20 PM
It was a close game, and for a while, it seemed like the New Mexico Military Institute Colts might actually break their losing streak. But too many big plays and too many penalties proved to be the difference, and the Colts lost to the Tucumcari Rattlers, 29-14 at Colt field. ...

Coyotes make it easy at Coyote Classic   Roswell Daily Record   9/6/2008 12:07 PM
(Note: After clicking on the link, scroll down to read the section reporting NMMI's game vs. Clovis in the Coyote Classic soccer tournament)
Only one of the three city boys' soccer teams made it into the championship bracket after play Friday at the 2008 Coyote Classic Soccer Invitational. Host Roswell pummeled their competition, while Goddard lost close and NMMI fell to a team they'd previously beaten. ...

Colts prevail over Panthers    Roswell Daily Record   04Sept08
(Staff Reports) - After a disheartening loss to a very good Valley Christian volleyball team last week, the Lady Colts attempted to regroup at home versus Lake Arthur. With NMMI's record at 1-3 and the Panthers coming in at 2-0, Colt head coach Stephanie Schooley knew they'd need to dig deep to pull off the win. ...

Lady Lions top Colts in straights   Roswell Daily Record   9/3/2008 1:13 AM
Led by the strong serving and defense of freshman Katie Angelos, the Valley Christian Lions defeated the New Mexico Military Institute Colts Tuesday night at the Godfrey Center in straights, 25-15, 25-21 and 25-14. ...

Colts take first loss   Roswell Daily Record   9/3/2008 1:10 AM
(Staff Reports) - The New Mexico Military Institute Colts soccer team, after a 2-0 start with wins over Portales and Clovis, finally came back to Earth by getting thumped 4-1 in Artesia. ...

Broncos open season with 24-14 victory    Roswell Daily Record   9/1/2008 6:07 PM
ALPINE, TEXAS (Staff reports) - Class is now in session at the New Mexico Military Institute, and the Bronco football team has already passed their first test, downing Sul Ross State University 24-14. Head coach Jeff Lynn and his Bronco footballers traveled to Alpine, Texas this weekend, their first of four straight road games, to face the Lobos in the season openers for both squads. ...

Gateway tops NMMI in cross-town volleyball match Roswell Daily Record 8/29/2008 12:34 AM
The Gateway volleyball team (1-3) got its first win of the season Thursday, taking a 26-24, 25-17, 25-15 decision over city rival NMMI (1-1), and although the Warriors made it a three-game sweep, it was a hard-fought match all the way. ...

Colts looking to end two-year drought     Roswell Daily Record  8/28/2008 7:53 PM
Head coach David Lynn knows how good the New Mexico Military Institute Colts have been in the past. He also knows how much the team has struggled recently. Perhaps it's his experience with the highs and the lows that keeps him from getting too high - or too low - on his team's upcoming season. ...

Broncos start year strong    Roswell Daily Record   8/25/2008 9:09 PM
It was a tough ending for the New Mexico Military Institute volleyball team at the first NMMI Classic Volleyball Tournament Saturday, but despite falling to Eastern Arizona 3-2 in a semifinal match, coach Shelby Fortchner was not at all unhappy with how her team played. ...

Colts win big   Roswell Daily Record  8/25/2008 7:35 PM
The New Mexico Military Institute Colts sure know how to make a statement right out of the gate. The Colts beat Portales 9-2 Saturday in a game that coach John Barbour admitted he thought the score was going to get "a little out of hand." ...

The First Tee teaches Roswell kids with golf    Roswell Daily Record   8/25/2008 9:04 PM
 

Broncos gunning for national ranking    Roswell Daily Record   8/21/2008 9:10 PM
If you want to watch college volleyball in New Mexico, you can go to Albuquerque or Las Cruces or - closer to home - the New Mexico Military Institute right here in Roswell. And while the Broncos are the only junior college in New Mexico to field a volleyball team, that doesn't mean the quality of play will suffer. Head coach Shelby Forchtner has high hopes for her squad this season. ...

NMMI team faces challenges       Roswell Daily Record  8/21/2008 11:54 PM
The high school teams at New Mexico Military Institute face a problem most other high schools in the state don't. Because NMMI is a boarding school, and students come from all over the country, Colt athletes haven't had the chance to play together through elementary and junior high school like most public school athletes have. ...
 

Defense, speed key for Broncos in '08    Roswell Daily Record   8/18/2008 11:19 PM
There's an old adage in football that defense wins championships. If it's true, then the 2008 New Mexico Military Institute Broncos have a chance to be special. Real special. "I'm really excited about our defensive football team," said head coach Jeff Lynn. ...

Bronco Baseball Begins Fall Season Workouts        NMMI SportsPress, 13Aug08  
After matriculation, and with 8 days left in the RAT training program, the Bronco Baseball team began it's first workouts.  Before heading to the batting cages, head coach Brett Simmermacher put the team through some conditioning and agility training exercises....     more>>

Tuesday Night Lights: First Practice for Bronco Gridironers     NMMI Sports Press: 05Aug08
After the daylight hours were spent in matriculation, the Bronco football team got it's first chance to practice, under the recently installed stadium lighting on Stapp Parade Field. For the players it's their first on-field chance....       more>>

Hall of Fame Coach Spezia Takes Reins for Broncos      view article here
 

Colt Tennis Takes 7th State Title!   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. ...

 

Broncos Tennis Team Finishes Season 10th in the Nation!   The New Mexico Military Institute Bronco tennis team stepped up in a big way at the National tournament this year in Plano, Texas, finishing in 10th place with 20 team points. ...
 

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

 

Lady Broncos experience a banner year on and off track     RoswellDailyRecord 6/9/2008
It was a banner year for the New Mexico Military Institute Lady Broncos track and field team. Not only was it the first year for the program, several of the Lady Broncos were treated to honors and even a nationals experience. The NJCAA National Track and Field Meet was held May 15-17 at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where over 30 teams from across the country met. ...


5/21/2008 9:37 PM
Colts fall to Bloomfield
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Some losses are harder to swallow than others. In the case of the New Mexico Military Institute Colts, they may need some milk to wash down Wednesday's defeat to Bloomfield in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament. ...

5/18/2008 9:51 PM
No. 11 NMMI shocks No. 6 Socorro
SOCORRO-Don't always bet on the favorites. The No. 6 seeded Socorro Warriors were dismissed by the No. 11 NMMI Colts in two seven-inning games, 4-2 and 6-4, to advance to the second round of the 2008 New Mexico National Guard 3A State Baseball Championships. ...

Pair of Lady Broncos head to nationals       RoswellDailyRecord 5/15/2008
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. ...

 

5/4/2008 12:09 AM
Colts sweep Dexter, clinch three-spot
New Mexico Military Institute head coach Charlie Ward called Saturday's doubleheader at Dexter "must wins." His Colts obliged. The Demons battled the Colts (12-12, 8-6) deep into the first game before signs of life in the NMMI bats lifted them to a 5-2 win.

 

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...

4/29/2008 11:13 PM

Schmille propels Colts to sweep of Ruidoso
New Mexico Military Institute Colts catcher/pitcher battery unit Josh Schmille was "the man" in both games of the day-night doubleheader against the Ruidoso Warriors at NMMI Field on Tuesday. ...

4/28/2008 9:54 PM
Former NMMI CB Bowman selected by Bears
Roger Staubach was the unforgettable, but adding his name to the list of players who have made it to the National Football League after attending New Mexico Military Institute is Zackary Bowman. The 6-foot, 200-pound cornerback was selected on Sunday by the Chicago Bears via the University of Nebraska with the seventh pick in the 5th Round (142 overall).

4/26/2008 9:08 PM
NMMI Colts walk way to Lovington split
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. It seems like that's been the order lately with the New Mexico Military Institute Colts, who snapped a two-game losing streak with a 10-6 win, during which the team had no walks in a complete game pitching performance by Fernando Nunez, over the Lovington Wildcats.
 

'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...

4/21/2008 11:06 PM

Weather lets players go low in Classic
Roswell boys' golf head coach Stephen Willis said earlier in the week that if his team played to their potential, that they could play with anybody. On Monday, his Coyotes played to their potential at New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course and the four-man squad fired a combined 305 which was good enough for a first-place tie in the team scores and included three individual qualifying rounds.
 
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...

 

 

 

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