2021 Sports Year In Review

Disc golf competitors brave the cold during the 2021 San Juan Basin Ice Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Tico Time River Resort north of Aztec.

Kirtland Central’s Zakk Thomas fights for extra yards against Aztec’s Hunter Riddick on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Bill Cawood Field in Kirtland.

Piedra Vista’s Jesse John shoots a 3-pointer on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Bobcat Gym in Bloomfield.

Aztec's Hunter Riddick works on lateral quickness drills during practice on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Fred Cook Memorial Stadium in Aztec.

Piedra Vista’s Makua Harvey won the 5A boys cross country title on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Albuquerque Academy.

Piedra Vista’s Lance Golden (22) moves the ball on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at PVHS.

Jerona Murphy passes the ball to Danielle Johnson (23) during the Bloomfield Lady Bobcats' first day of basketball practice on Monday, March 22, 2021, at BHS's north gym.

Kirtland Central's Kayleigh Cadman digs the ball against Farmington on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Scorpion Arena in Farmington.

Piedra Vista's Bailey Rasmussen hits the ball over for a kill against Cleveland in the 5A volleyball state quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Jerry A. Conner Fieldhouse in Farmington.

Farmington’s Quinlynne Nichols hits the ball backhanded against Piedra Vista on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Farmington Tennis Complex in Farmington.

Piedra Vista's Quinn Yost putts on the ninth green during the Aztec Invitational on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Riverview Golf Course in Kirtland.

Kirtland Central's Zakk Thomas runs up the middle during Saturday's 4A state quarterfinals football game at Grants.

Kirtland Central's Troy King throws a pitch against Farmington on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Worley Field in Farmington.

Robertson's Azlyn Padilla tries to keep the ball in play against Navajo Prep during the 3A state girls basketball finals on Friday, May 7, 2021, at The Pit in Albuquerque.

Bloomfield's Raymundo Alcantar fires a pass downfield under pressure against Lovington's Damian Ortiz on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at University Stadium in Albuquerque.

Kirtland Central's Levon Begay throws a pitch against Bloomfield on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at John Gutierrez Field in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield's Angel Campbell reaches third base by sliding underneath Shiprock's Harmony Sells (11) on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Bloomfield Softball Complex.

The Kirtland Central Broncos cheer team performs in the Class 4A NMAA State Spirit Championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on May 14, 2021.

Piedra Vista's Emma Lovato fires a pitch against Rio Rancho on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Farmington Sports Complex.

Farmington divers Eddie Durphy (left) and Mosiah Seavey (right) display their 2nd and 1st place medals won at the 2021 NMAA Swimming & Diving Championship on May 15, 2021. Seavey finished with 470.15 points and Durphy finished with 449.85.

Magic Mosco, ridden by Francisco Amparan for trainer Martin Valdez-Cabral, Jr., draws away from his rivals in the San Juan County Commissioners Handicap, the featured race of the closing day program, Sunday, May 30, 2021 at SunRay Park and Casino.

The Piedra Vista cheer team performs in the NMAA State Spirit Championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on May 14, 2021. The Panthers finished fourth in the 5A Co-Ed Cheer competition with 138.60 points.

Navajo Prep's Tai Tai Woods drives in for a layup against Robertson during the 3A state girls basketball finals on Friday, May 7, 2021, at The Pit in Albuquerque.

Farmington's Kayden Gonzalez catapults forward in the boys triple jump during the Bloomfield Invitational on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Farmington's Zeke Kalcich and Ryan Chang (7) both look to catch the ball in foul territory against Durango on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Worley Field in Farmington.

Farmington Sting players participate in the 2021 Connie Mack World Series parade on July 22 in downtown Farmington.

Frackers' second baseman Connor Chavez attempts to secure a ground ball against Enid Majors on Tuesday, July 27, at Ricketts Park, Connie Mack World Series.

Enid Majors' Bryce Logan receives a throw and tags out D-BAT United's Hudson White at second base in the bottom of the fifth inning of the 2021 Connie Mack World Series championship game on Saturday, July 31, at Ricketts Park.

Evan Whiteaker of the Midland (OH) Baseball Team prepares to deliver a pitch in the first inning of their Saturday night pool play game against the Albuquerque Baseball Academy for the Connie Mack World Series.

SoCal Renegades Jordan Kang on his way to third base and eventually scoring in a 9-run fifth inning against the South Troy Dodgers in pool play action for the Connie Mack World Series Friday at Ricketts Park.

Young spectators at the 2021 Connie Mack World Series parade receive candy from a Nashville Knight player on July 22 in downtown Farmington.

D-BAT United's Gavin Glasgow attempts to tag out Enid Majors' Ty Hammack at third base as he slides in at the top of the fifth inning on Thursday, July 29, at Connie Mack World Series play at Ricketts Park.

Players from the Midland baseball team greet fans during the 2021 Connie Mack World Series parade on July 22 in downtown Farmington.

Jackson Harpole's #46 has trouble navigating around Desert Thunder Raceway in Price, Utah on Fri., July 23. Harpole will be back behind the wheel of his sport modified this weekend at Aztec Speedway.

Piedra Vista quarterback Logan Howell throws a pass to running back Jacob Ramsted during a game against Atrisco Heritage Academy on Friday, September 3, at Hutchison Stadium.

Bloomfield's Jesus Jaquez (10) and Aztec's Logan Whitaker battle for a loose ball during a boys soccer match, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at Bobcat Stadium.

Bloomfield's Aliyah Quintana (12) prepares to take a shot surrounded by teammates Samantha Overson (5), Jerona Murphy (6) and Lylie Nunez (13) during a volleyball match against Aztec, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 at Aztec High School.

Farmington boys soccer midfielder Jesus Flores, shown here battling for possession with Hope Christian's Bailyn Gasper during a match Saturday, Sept. 17, 2021 at Hutchison Stadium.

Bloomfield quarterback Ryan Sharpe runs past Kirtland Central's Nick Cambridge during a football game Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Bobcat Stadium.

Aztec Tigers football coach Eric Stovall and Bloomfield Bobcats head football coach Mike Kovacs take a moment during pregame warmups at Fred Cook Memorial Stadium, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

Farmington High quarterback Brandon Furbee throws a pass to wide receiver Ethan Thomas during a game against Durango High, Friday, Sept. 17 at Durango High School.

The Shiprock boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo after winning the District 1-4A championship meet at Church Rock, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Farmington head football coach Jeff Dalton chats with school officials before kickoff of a game against Miyamura, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at Hutchison Stadium.

Brent Winebarger crosses the finish line ahead of Todd Wells and Guy Lesham in the 2021 professional open division Road Apple Rally race, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at Lions Wilderness Park.

Kirtland Central head football coach Jeff Schaum prepares for a game against Aztec, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Bill Cawood Field

Kirtland Central's Zakk Thomas gets away from a group of Grants defenders as he heads to the end zone for the first of five touchdowns during a game on Friday, Sept. 24 at Bill Cawood Field.

Farmington quarterback Brandon Furbee stands in the pocket as Artesia's Daniel Ruiz (58) closes in during their Class 5A semifinal match, Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Bulldog Bowl.

Navajo Prep's Laila Charley takes part in warmup drills prior to the start of a basketball game against Shiprock, Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Scorpion Arena at Farmington High School

Farmington High School's Kiiyani Anitielu drives to the basket during a game against Aztec High School, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Lillywhite Gym

Quinn Yost interviews with The Golf Channel and accepts championship trophy after winning the Notah Begay III Jr Golf National Championship at Koasati Pines at Coushatta Golf Course in Kinder, Louisiana.

Gallup High School's Joaquin Ortega looks for an opening around Durango's Tyler Harms during their first game of the Marv Sanders Invitational Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 in the Scorpion Arena at Farmington High School.

The Farmington High boys basketball team poses for photos after winning the Marv Sanders Invitational Tournament at Farmington High School.

Navajo Prep's Aniya Johnson and Kirtland Central's Aisha Ramone battle for a loose ball during a game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Kirtland Central High School.

The Farmington Scorpions girls basketball team poses with the championship trophy after winning the Hobbs Holiday Tournament, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at Hobbs High School.