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Alamogordo High School turned in a strong team showing at the Mayfield Invitational in Las Cruces on Saturday, the Tigers’ boys claiming second place and the girls finishing fourth against a competitive regional field.
Team standings — top five schools
Boys team top five
1. Organ Mountain
2. Alamogordo
3. Centennial
4. Mayfield
5. Gadsden.
Girls team top five
1. Organ Mountain
2. Mayfield
3. Centennial
4. Alamogordo
5. Gadsden.
Individual performances that powered the team results
Alamogordo’s boys were carried by a tight front pack and a top‑five individual finish from Matthew Snyder, while depth scoring from multiple runners kept the Tigers in contention for the team runner‑up slot.
Boys highlights
• Matthew Snyder — 4th, 16:23.81.
• Austin Stauffacher — 9th, 16:59.99.
• Dakota Suggs — 10th, 17:18.04.
• Aaron Borrego — 12th, 17:22.33.
• Zachary Swayzee — 14th, 17:37.35.
On the girls’ side, Alamogordo’s scoring was paced by a strong top three and consistent pack running that collectively produced the fourth‑place team finish and room for improvement heading into the next invite.
Girls highlights
• Aurora Van Beusichem — 12th, 23:14.80.
• Alex Simmons — 14th, 23:23.82.
• Nizhoni Castillo — 15th, 23:26.25.
• Jocelynn Pittman — 24th, 25:03.88.
• Julianna Centrella — 25th, 25:05.41.
The boys’ runner‑up finish signals Alamogordo’s ability to contend with the region’s best, with Snyder’s top‑five showing anchoring a balanced scoring effort. The girls’ fourth place demonstrates depth and competitive promise, with small gains in pack positioning likely to yield higher team placings at upcoming meets.
Next up
The Tigers head to the Artesia Twilight on Friday, an opportunity to sharpen race tactics, test mid‑season fitness, and convert the momentum from Mayfield into postseason positioning.
Source: Full results, Mayfield Invitational 2025, MileSplit New Mexico.
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Sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
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