RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DECEMBER 2024

Ruidoso High School Fall Sports Wrap-Up: December 2024

Ruidoso High School celebrated a remarkable 2024 fall sports season, with teams and individuals excelling across cross country, soccer, football, and volleyball. Here’s a summary of the season’s highlights:

Cross Country

• Boys’ Team: Dominated the 3A District 3/4 Championships, taking four of the top five spots and finishing 6th in the state.

  • Top Runners:

    • 1st: Jerimy Williams

    • 2nd: Simon Vasquez

• Coach Recognition:

  • Head Coach Rich Moore was named the 2024 3A District 3/4 Boys Coach of the Year.

  • Moore emphasized: “By discipline, determination, and perseverance, athletes can achieve their goals on and off the field.”

  • Coaching for over a decade, Moore has left a lasting impact on Ruidoso High School’s cross country and track programs.

Girls’ Soccer

• Season Highlights:

  • Secured a third consecutive undefeated district championship.

  • Achieved an impressive 13-6-1 overall record.

• Player Accolades:

  • Alexx Chavez:

    • Named District MVP.

    • Earned All-Star honors and represented Ruidoso on the Red Team at the All-Star game in Albuquerque on November 16, 2024.

  • First-Team All-District Selections:

    • Aliyah Zamora

    • Daniela Castro

    • Bayler Pritchett

    • Jackeline Segovia

    • Evelyn Medrano

• Coach Recognition:

  • Head Coach Sergio Castro was named the 2024 District Coach of the Year.

  • In his fifth season, Castro has built the program into a state powerhouse, consistently making quarterfinal and semifinal appearances.

  • Castro remarked: “Our girls are now being recruited to play college soccer. It’s rewarding to see their hard work pay off.”

Boys’ Soccer

• Season Highlights:

  • Finished with a 5-14 record, showing moments of brilliance.

  • Player Accolades:

    • Fernando Segovia and Julio Mendoza earned All-District honors.

• Coach Recognition:

  • Head Coach Sigurd Schmitz was named District Coach of the Year, showcasing his commitment to the team’s development.

Football

• Season Highlights:

  • Ended the season with a 2-8 record, facing tough challenges but demonstrating resilience.

• Player Accolades:

  • Trenton Hall

  • Jaxon Morgan

  • Joel Ortega

  • Mason Zabel
    (All earned All-District honors for their performances.)

Volleyball

• Season Highlights:

  • Achieved a stellar 16-7 overall record.

  • Crowned the 2024 Undefeated District Champions.

• Looking Ahead:

  • All-District honors are yet to be announced, but the team’s performance has set the stage for a strong showing in the state tournament.

From cross country triumphs to soccer dominance and volleyball’s district sweep, Ruidoso High School continues to embody athletic excellence. The coaches and athletes exemplify determination, skill, and teamwork, making the community proud.

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