At Rocky Ford, Abigail Netherton finished 2nd with a 99, while Roree Willbanks placed 15th with a 119.
At Eads, the Lady Trojans finished 3rd as a team with a 335. Abigail led the way again with a 98 and officially moved from 88th to 80th in the state rankings, qualifying for the state tournament. Roree shot 102, and Mayela Magana added a 135.
The coaching staff is proud of the hard work and growth shown all season by Abigail, Roree, Mayela, and Bria. Congratulations to Roree, Mayela, and Bria on a strong season, and best of luck to Abigail as she represents Las Animas at the state tournament.
Formal Interviews with each candidate will take place at the May 20, 2026, board meeting.
Athlete of the week
Armondo Varela - Mondo hit his first varsity home run on Saturday. It was a 3 run homerun that came in the top of the
7th inning against Fowler. The homerun helped the Trojans win the game 9 to 2. Keep swinging Mondo!
Boys Track and Field: Aaron Vargas and Scott Banister are both representing Las Animas at State Track and Field this
weekend in Denver. Aaron has been resilient in overcoming some injuries this season and still qualified as a #7 seed in
Long Jump. Scott spent a majority of the past few weeks working on Discus only to come up just short there, but is a #15
seed in Shot. With a week of work in shot, he has tremendous potential to earn a podium spot.
Girls Track and Field: Lilly Lane and Lillian McDaniel are both representing Las Animas at State Track and Field this
weekend. Lilly has had an up and down season and had a strong throw at League to set her as a #8 seed in shot put. She
looks to earn a second podium spot this weekend. Lillian has been persistent in improving in the 300 Hurdles and has
been cutting time consistently over the course of the past three weeks. In Lamar on Friday she cut her time down to
50.48 -- good enough for 12th, and after the weekend she goes in as a #15 seed.
JH - Hayden Hall is a friendly, positive, and creative student in class.
HS - Makayla Marfil- She is our HECTOR of the week. She is respectful and thoughtful in school. She does great work
and is a joy to have in class.
Staff - Our maintenance staff, Bob Beebe and Joey Garcia, consistently goes above and beyond to keep everything running
smoothly and efficiently. Their hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail ensure that issues are handled quickly
and effectively, often before they become bigger problems. Whether responding to urgent repairs, performing routine
upkeep, they demonstrate dedication and pride in their work every day. Their reliability, skill, and commitment create a
safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment that everyone can appreciate. We are incredibly grateful for the
outstanding effort and teamwork they bring to our organization.
