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Goalie Mackenzie Hargrove could have overlooked putting her gloves on during an Aug. 26th game against Artesia. The Lady Bulldawgs didn't have a single shot on goal in a game called because of the mercy rule.

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The soccer team had a perfect start to the season with a 2-0 record in a season opening home stand on Aug. 22-23.

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You didn't have to wear a uniform to get a kick out of Eagle Night at Watson Stadium on Aug. 15.

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Sixth graders from all over Hobbs got a chance to cut loose at the annual Playday held at Watson Stadium on May 12.

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Sportscaster Ty Friend, who doubles as the Hobbs Character Counts coordinator, was emcee for the April 30 Pursuing Victory with Honor Banquet that saluted student athletes from across the county.

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With a crowd looking on, members of the Hobbs boys and girls track team ran their final races of the season at Watson Stadium on April 29.

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HHS boys and girls golfers hosted the district tournament at Ocotillo Golf Course on April 29.

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The Eagles split a double-header with Clovis on April 26, beating the Wildcats 17-3 in game 2.

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Jeff Taylor, who has been signing his name a lot of late, autographs Hector Silva's back when Edison students paid a visit to Tasker Arena as part of a reading reward.

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The Eagles got the chance to celebrate their state champion title with classmates and community members in Tasker Arena on March 19.

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Players and coaches stormed the floor at The Pit in Albuquerque when the Eagles beat Clovis for the 5A state champion title on March 15.

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The Eagles beat Las Cruces 82-60 on March 13 to secure a spot in the championship game against Clovis. 
 
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Juhreece Thompson fouled out of the March 13 quarterfinal matchup against Albuquerque High, but not before making his presence felt under the basket. 
 

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Diana Juarez and the rest of the Lady Eagles had trouble finding the basket when they fell to Eldorado in the semifinals of the 5A state basketball tournament in Albuquerque on March 11. 

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The Lady Eagles softball team lost 5-4 in the first game of a host tournament on March 8 but took the second game.

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Tyler Turner regained his three-point shooting confidence in the March 8 win over Valley High that sent the Eagles to Albuquerque and the semi-final round of state championship playoffs.

 

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Diana Juarez, who brought her team back from a deficit with hot shooting in the first half, had reason to smile after the Lady Eagles beat Valley on March 7 in the opening round of the state tournament.

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Stacey Sigala, who fouled out with less than four minutes left in the game, was emotional both during and after the Lady Eagles 39-38 victory over Clovis on March 1.

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With as many as 12 college coaches or scouts in the crowd, HHS senior Jeff Taylor didn't disappoint as he led the Eagles to a 88-83 victory over Clovis on Feb. 22.

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The motto for the HHS baseball team's 2008 season was displayed at the Feb. 12 reception for first-year coach Marco Boyle.

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Jordan Manney and company were on the road to Clovis for a Feb. 8 roller-coaster game that ultimately ended in defeat for the Eagles.

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HHS teachers were in basketball uniforms as well as cheerleading outfits when the staff beat the students in a Jan. 24 match at Tasker Arena that benefited the National Honor Society.

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The Lady Eagles snapped a losing streak by defeating Roswell 45-36 Jan. 22 at Tasker Arena.

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The HHS wrestling team won the first home meet of the season when it took on three teams Jan. 15 at Tasker Arena

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Former HHS Eagle basketball players from the past 50 years showed up for the 50th edition of the Holiday Tournament as well as a players reception on Dec. 28th.

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Although the Eagles failed to make it to the finals of the Hobbs Holiday Tournament for only the fourth time in tournament history, Coach Russ Gilmore earned his 600th career victory in the second game of the tournament.

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HHS senior Derek Peterson was just as valuable on defense as offense when the Eagles played El Paso Bel Air on Dec. 7.

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The undersized Lady Eagles relied on its perimeter game when they played Lubbock Monterey Dec. 4 -- and almost eked out the victory.

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In addition to swimming in several events, HHS sophomore Mallet Reid won the diving competition at the Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Hobbs Invitational.

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HHS senior Nathan Lozoya picked up his 12th interception of the year on Nov. 17, setting a school record for season picks. The Eagles lost to Rio Rancho, however, 28-21 in a 5A playoff game.

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HHS Junior Carlie Duncan had 17 kills when the girls volleyball team defeated Carlsbad 3-1 on Nov. 8.

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Both the girls and boys cross country teams advanced to state competition after finishing first and third, respectively, in the Nov. 2 district meet.

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DeQuawn Robinson had a good night against Clovis Nov. 2 despite a lopsided 28-7 loss during the final home game of the season. Robinson wracked up nearly 100 yards rushing and scored the lone Eagles touchdown of the night.

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Prior to defeating Clovis 5-1 in their last home game of the season, the Lady Eagles soccer team honored its seniors.

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Playing both sides of the ball, Shon Mitchell was equally effective on Oct. 26 when he caught four touchdown passes, made some key tackles and snagged one interception against Carlsbad.

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Chad Ply, a stopper for the Eagles soccer team, had plenty to smile about after contributing to a shutout victory over Carlsbad on Oct. 23.

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The eagles came from behind, then held on for a 21-20 victory over Goddard in Roswell on Oct 19. It was the first victory over Goddard in Coach Phillip Roybal's Hobbs tenure.

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Eighth-grader Jessie Ussery was the top finisher (9th) when the Lady Eagles took second place in the Hobbs Invitational at Harry McAdams State Park on Oct. 18.

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Although she's only a sophomore, Luz Soto was a force when the Lady Eagles successfully defended their home turf against Clovis on Oct. 16,

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It was a one-sided contest when the Eagles went on the road against Gadsden on Oct. 12.

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Freshman Bethany James and the rest of the Lady Eagles defeated Carlsbad 2-0 during the opening game of district competition at Watson Stadium on Oct. 9.

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Reese Franklin and the rest of the Eagles were none too happy about their loss to Alamogordo on Oct. 5, a defeat made worse by the fact it was Homecoming.

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Nathan Lozoya was a hit with his daughter and parents prior to the Sept. 29th game against Lovington, then was a hit all over again as he helped the defense hold the Wildcats scoreless in a 35-0 match.

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DeQuawn Robinson is all by himself in the end zone after pulling in a touchdown from quarterback Alberto Caballero in the first quarter of the Sept. 20 victory over Onate on the road.

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Kacee Evans had three goals when the Lady Eagles buried Roswell 7-1 at Watson Stadium on Sept. 18.

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Although the final total isn't in, it appears that Caprock and HHS swimmers raised in excess of $3,000 for the family of Zakaya Benge during a Sept. 17 Swim-A-Thon to offset costs of her cancer treatment.

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Hobbs running back DeQuawn Robinson racked up 116 yard against the Coyotes when the Eagles defeated Roswell 44-12 on Sept. 14.

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Sooky Garcia prepares to put the ball in play against Artesia on Sept 11. The HHS volleyball team lost the match 3-2.

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The Eagles found themselves on foreign turf Aug. 30 when they took on the Santa Fe Demons in the football season's opening game.

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HHS Junior Mariah Lopez had plenty to smile about when the Lady Eagles and Eagles each tallied home field season opening victories over Artesia on Aug. 28.

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Hobbs Eagles of all ages bonded during Eagle Night on Aug. 20, an annual tradition that introduces players prior to the opening game kickoff.   

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Members of the gold squad yell encouragement from the sidelines during the Aug. 17 Black-Gold scrimmage at Watson Stadium.

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Part of conditioning drills in August included scrimmages in searing heat to toughen athletes for game-time conditions.

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Though they were able to mount a rally and come back from an early deficit, the Eagles ultimately lost to Cibola in the opening round of the 5A baseball championships in Albuquerque on May 12.

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More than two dozen Hobbs athletes from all over the county  were honored at the April 30th Pursuing Victory with Honor banquet.

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Senior Patricia Huerta suffered the first-game loss when Carlsbad came to town for a double-header on April 17 and walked away with two, ten-run rule victories.

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Senior Kyle Cranfill got the first win when Hobbs hosted Clovis in a double-header on April 17. Dual victories moved the Eagles into a tie for first place in district.

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Josh Baker, the No. 1 singles player for the Eagles tennis team, won his match against Clovis on April 17. But he wasn't the only one. All of his teammates on both the boys' and girls' team did likewise.

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There were smiles all around when the Eagles swept a double header against Roswell on March 31. Things weren't as rosy when the Eagles were defeated by Snyder eight days earlier.

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Reese Franklin, who would go on to top finishes in the long jump and triple jump, helps stretch out a teammate prior to the March 17 Gene Wells track meet.

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Jeff Taylor finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, his second double-double at the state tournament, but the Eagles still lost 73-60 to Manzano during quarter-final action at the Pit on March 8.

 

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Gallup fans may have outnumbered Hobbs fans at the Pit during semifinal action on March 7, but Hobbs fans made up for fewer numbers in intensity. They also came away with the win.

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Kody Engle steps to the free-throw line during the March 6 competition with top-ranked Las Cruces. Although the Lady Eagles rallied to within one point late, they lost 58-51.

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The Eagles had little problem out-rebounding and outscoring Los Lunas at home during the opening round of the state basketball championships on March 3.

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Coach Russ Gilmore rallies the troops during a timeout in the Clovis-Hobbs game on Feb. 23. For the third time this season, the Eagles beat the Wildcats and were seeded No. 2 in the state tournament as a result.

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The Lady Eagles rallied for the lead late in the game but ultimately fell 52-48 to the Clovis Wildcats during the district championship game Feb. 16 at Takser Arena.

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The Eagles and senior Heith Carver cruised to an easy 99-66 victory over Midland Lee on Dec. 5. In contrast, the Rebels defeated Hobbs by double digits when they played last year at this time, a possible omen of good things to come.

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Dalton Lopez took fourth place and was the highest HHS finisher in the boys diving competition held Dec. 1 at Badger Natatorium.

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Holding every school swimming record that exists can wear a person out -- even HHS senior Kanon Betzen, who easily won her races during a Nov. 30 meet and will swim on scholarship for Lousiana State University next year.

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Selena Florez takes the ball to the basket during a Nov. 27 home game. The Lady Eagles lost 72-63.

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Taskervitch was in fine fiddle as the Hobbs Eagles opened the 2006-07 basketball season at home on Nov. 25 with a 92-51 win over Permian.

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Having most of the school turn out to wish you best of luck at state was a happy occasion for members of the HHS volleyball team.

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Boys and girls alike dyed their hair for the soccer championships being played in Bernalillo. The high school teams showed up in their new dos on Halloween.

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Ashay Janousek was one of three seniors honored as the Lady Eagles soccer team made its final home stand of the season on Oct. 28. The team held defending state champions Las Cruces scoreless until late in the second half, ultimately falling 0-2.

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Although there were many heroes in the Oct. 20 overtime victory over Carlsbad, the game ultimately came down to the trust that Coach Phillip Roybal placed in the kicking foot of senior Adam Richards.

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Kaitlin Gray was devastated when she missed her goal kick during an overtime shootout in Carlsbad on Oct. 3. But she got revenge when she scored the game-winning goal against Carlsbad at home on Oct. 17.

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Despite their most concentrated efforts, the Lady Eagle volleyball team fell to Clovis in five sets on Oct. 12.

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The varsity girls track team prepares to start a three-mile course around Harry McAdams park during their home meet on Oct. 12.

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Homecoming Queen Samantha Acosta, center, presided over  a decisive Homecoming victory on Oct. 6 with her attendants, Kelsea Amador and Rufina Rodriguez.

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Andrea Lozano jukes a defender during the Sept. 26 victory over Artesia. In addition, the girls also beat Roswell 5-0 on Sept. 23.

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Senior Cason Spurlock showed speed along the sidelines when he returned an interception for a toucdown and the final nail in the coffin of a 49-13 victory over Lovington on Sept. 22.

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The play of Candace McTizic, going in for the kill here, was part of the reason Hobbs defeated Alamogordo 3-2 on Sept. 22 at Tasker Arena.

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24K Gold gave a hint of what their half-time performance will be at Homecoming when they performed prior to the fourth quarter at the Sept. 15 Onate game at Watson Stadium.

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Even though not many fans made the trip to Roswell for the Sept. 8 Eagles game, the band was on hand to cheer the team on.

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The  HHS boys soccer team remained undefeated in their first home game against Alamogordo on Sept. 4 while the girls won their first quality victory of the season.

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About the only shining moment in the Sept. 1 42-3 loss to Artesia were the members of the HHS drill team, 24K Gold.

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The 2006 HHS Eagle football squad wasn't the only team to making its debut during the Aug. 25 home opener. Also on display for the first time was the HHS marching band.

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Running stadium steps or practicing leg lifts in 100 degrees is no picnic -- but a necessary evil of being in shape to play soccer on 100-degree afternoons.

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Michael White, a senior running back, hopes to carry the football as nimbly as he did the Eagle flag during Eagle Night on Aug. 21.

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