Alamogordo Tigers Claim District 3-5A Golf Crown; Both Teams Advance to State

LAS CRUCES — The Alamogordo Tigers made a statement at Red Hawk Golf Course on Tuesday, with the boys team capturing the District 3-5A Championship title and the girls squad earning a runner-up finish — sending both programs to the 5A State Championships next week.

The boys team posted a commanding 307 to take the district crown, powered by a remarkable performance at the top of the leaderboard. Dyson Wright and Landon Wright shared medalist honors, each carding a 75 to tie for first place individually. Kolton Stagner added a third-place finish with a 77, while Andrez Montoya (80, T-5th) and Jacobi Saldevar (81, 7th) rounded out the scoring. Brody Wright contributed an 85 as the sixth man.

The girls team finished with a 349, good for second place in the district. Ellie Clore led the way with an 85 (4th), followed closely by Tatum Wright at 86 (T-5th) and Kylee Wright at 88 (T-7th). Ava Armijo shot a 90 (9th) and Annelisia Herrera contributed a 100 (16th).

Both teams will now set their sights on the 5A State Championships, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at the NM State Golf Course in Las Cruces.

Congratulations to the Alamogordo Tigers on a fantastic district showing — go get it at state!

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