Alamogordo Tigers Showed Determination at Rio Rancho Jamboree Amid Elite State Competition

Rio Rancho, NM — The 2025 Rio Rancho Jamboree, one of New Mexico’s most prestigious cross country meets, drew top-tier programs from across the state to compete in both Championship and Varsity divisions. With blistering times and deep team rosters, the event showcased the best of New Mexico distance running. The Alamogordo Tigers, competing in the Varsity Division, held their own and gained valuable experience against the state’s elite.

Championship Division Rankings – Boys

1. Rio Rancho High School – 57 points

2. La Cueva High School – 79 points

3. Cleveland High School – 107 points

4. Los Alamos High School – 118 points

5. Eldorado High School – 144 points

 Individual Champion:

• Billy Romero (Taos) – 15:40.8

• Followed by:• Nikko Mihan (La Cueva) – 15:43.2

• Elijah England (Navajo Prep)

• Lucas Espinosa (Cleveland)

• Tagoya Pedro (Laguna-Acoma)

Championship Division Rankings – Girls

1. Los Alamos High School – 37 points

2. Cleveland High School – 80 points

3. La Cueva High School – 93 points

4. Rio Rancho High School – 98 points

5. Miyamura High School – 174 points

Individual Champion:

• Carmen Dorsey-Spitz (Moriarty) – 17:25.7

• Runner-up:• Ensley Jorgenson (Los Alamos) – 18:49.7

• Mariah Galbraith (Rio Rancho)

• Alina Trujillo-Sando (Cleveland)

• Grace Montoya (Los Alamos)

Alamogordo Tigers – Varsity Division Results

While not in the championship bracket, Alamogordo’s varsity squads delivered determined performances and showed depth across the board.

Boys Varsity – 15th Place Overall

• Matthew Snyder – 58th (18:15.0)

• Dakota Suggs – 74th (18:26.9)

• Austin Stauffacher – 77th (18:31.3)

• Zachary Swayzee – 90th (18:53.5)

• Rylan Maroon – 118th (19:38.5)

• Hayden Miller – 122nd (19:45.9)

Girls Varsity – 9th Place Overall

• Elizabeth Farmer – 19th (23:03.2)

• Aurora Van Beusichem – 61st (26:26.2)

• Jocelynn Pittman – 68th (27:24.4)

• Emma Quidley – 71st (27:36.4)

• Julianna Centrella – 27:37.3

• Genesis Sayas – 86th (29:31.0)

• Alex Simmons – 92nd (30:41.3)

Dakota Suggs - Tiger Cross Country - 9/26/25 was recognized as Tiger Athlete of the Week is sponsored by The Winners' Circle and Tularosa Basin Telephone Company/Tularosa Communications, Inc.

What’s Next for the Tigers?

Alamogordo’s next test comes at the Mayfield Meet on October 4th, where both squads will look to tighten their pack running and build on the lessons learned from Rio Rancho’s high-caliber field. With leaders like Matthew Snyder and Elizabeth Farmer, the Tigers are poised to make a strong push toward district and state competition.

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