Cross-Country runners dominate Navajo Times All-Star list

There were six individuals that won their respective state meets including five in boys’ cross-country.

Albuquerque Academy senior Jordan Lesansee claimed this year’s New Mexico 5A crown in 15, minutes 29.15 seconds.

In the 4A race, Santa Fe Indian School’s Michael Tenorio crossed the finish line in first place with a winning time of 16:25.60 while Alamo Navajo senior captured the 1A-2A crown with a time of 17:27.35.

In Arizona, Santiago Hardy of Chinle crossed the finish line first to win the Division III individual crown in a time of 15:27, winning back-to-back titles.

In the Division IV race, Piñon’s Wesley Cook outlasted two of his teammates to take this year’s crown in 16:16.

The Hopi Bruins placed three runners in the top 10 on their way to their 27th straight state championship under head coach Rick Baker.

Baker was named coach of the year and he shares that honor with Page’s MacArthur Lane, Navajo Prep’s Stephanie Zahne and Kirtland Central’s Lenny Esson.

All Stars

Jordan Lesansee, Albuquerque Academy Raul Ganadonegro, Alamo Navajo Tyree Montee, Alamo Navajo Chad Amos, Alchesay Andrew Day, Aztec Matthew Smith, Aztec Santiago Hardy, Chinle Josiah Tsosie, Chinle Isaiah Hunyumptewa, Chinle Nicholas Ryan, Chinle Anfernee Callado, Dulce Steven Nez, Gallup Brandon James, Gallup Jalen Chee, Ganado Sheldon Curley, Ganado Anthony Lemus, Ganado Tanin McDermott, Farmington Andre Dennis, Hopi Jihad Nodman, Hopi Andre Lucus, Hopi Justin Madalena, Jemez Valley Kashon Harrison, Kirtland Central Koby Blackwater, Kirtland Central Jacob Hawkins, Kirtland Central Osean Nez, Kirtland Central Deion Lukee, Laguna-Acoma Kenzie Alonzo, Laguna-Acoma Colton Salvador, Laguna-Acoma Melvyn Etcitty, Many Farms Jarren Teller, Many Farms Nicholas Jameson, Miyamura Mourtice Clitso, Monument Valley Brandon Wilson, Monument Valley, Utah Michael Marshall, Navajo Pine Galvin Curley, Navajo Pine Dominique Clichee, Navajo Pine Mathias Quintana, Navajo Prep Tyrease James, Navajo Prep Cameron Becenti, Navajo Prep Tyrese Begay, Navajo Prep Reshawn Charley, Newcomb Dorian Daw, Page Morgan Fowler, Page Bowen Martin, Page Jevon Yazzie, Page Wesley Cook, Pinon Tyrin Begay, Pinon Adriano Joe, Pinon Alex Yellowhair, Red Mesa Keithfer Jim, Red Mesa James Byker, Rehoboth Michael Tenorio, SFIS Aaron Gould, Shiprock Justin Yazzie, Shiprock Secody Charley, Shiprock NW Dallen Plummer, Thoreau Titus Norton, Tohatchi Tyrell Johnson, Tsé Yi Gai Vaughn Jackson, Tuba City Byron Tsinnie, Tuba City Justin James, Valley Treg Kee, Wingate Landon Hendricks, Winslow David Charlie, Zuni Deshawn Goodwin, Zuni Ryan Bowetaky, Zuni Jarek Chimoni-Zunie, Zuni

After losing the New Mexico Class 3A girls’ state crown at the finish line last year, Laguna-Acoma sophomore Terri Dailey redeemed herself by winning this year’s title in impressive fashion. Daily was clocked in at 20:11.90 and won the race by over 13 seconds.

The Laguna-Acoma sophomore shared this award with Rio Rancho’s Alliana Atencio and Window Rock’s Chamique DuBoise.

Chris Carroll was named Coach of the Year with the Lady T-Birds capturing their 10th state title, the first one since 2009.

All Stars

Kennette Eriacho, Alamo Navajo Namoi Teasyatwho, Aztec Quannah Ryan, Chinle Angel Curly, Flagstaff Jessica Ramirez, Gallup Bailey Tom, Gallup Jayla McIntosh, Ganado Esther Beck, Ganado Janaya McIntosh, Ganado Danah Smith, Greyhills Jessica Todacheenie, Holbrook Dakota Dick, Holbrook Jaeda Honani, Hopi Kaleen Joseph, Hopi Chynitta Yazzie, Kirtland Central Michaela Hawkins, Kirtland Central LaKyla Yazzie, Kirtland Central Terri Dailey, Laguna-Acoma Deja Kie-Lorenzo, Laguna-Acoma Roslyn Coriz, Laguna-Acoma Liyah Begay, Many Farms Swiftbird Yellowhair, Many Farms Ashley Thomas, Miyamura Kaleia Vicenti, Miyamura Crystal Oliver, Monument Valley Kalika Bryant, Navajo Pine Jordan Louis, Navajo Pine Shannus Becenti, Navajo Prep Aleisha Wheeler, Navajo Pep Destiny Platero, Navajo Prep Ryeshiandall Jim, Newcomb Corminda Henry, Newcomb Mariah Yazzie, Page Sofia Bryan, Page Kloe Littleman, Page Irie Jake, Pine Hill Paris Chee, Piedra Vista Kiana Chavez, Ramah Maddie Gabaldon, Ramah Melanie Bitsilly, Rehoboth Allian Atencio, Rio Rancho Iris Emery, SFIS Khadija Lapahie, Shiprock T’Yana Harry, Shiprock Destiny Rockwell, Shiprock Alyssa Lee, Shiprock NW Ali Upshaw, St. Michael Tiffany Morgan, Thoreau Raelene Charley, Thoreau Kiarra Bahe, Tohatchi Wiona Long, Tohatchi Audrey Harrison, To’Hajiilee Janiece Commanche, Tsé Yi Gai Ranetta Jackson, Tuba City Larissa Yazzie, Tuba City Nizhoni James, Valley Kianna Willie, Whitehorse Jaynee Chee, Whitehorse Chamique DuBoise, Window Rock Taylor Murphy, Window Rock Annoesika Laughlin, Window Rock Latisha Lopez, Wingate Chantel Yazzie, Wingate Jami Brady, Winslow Chelsea Hughte, Zuni Shante Natewa, Zuni Sheylese Tsabetsaye, Zuni Tessa Killsontop, Zuni

The recipients for this year’s Player of the Year in volleyball led their respective teams in the state playoffs.

Tuba City’s Sophia Honahni led the state with 1,019 digs and was named the 3A North Player of the Year. In addition, she led the conference with 48 aces for the season, helping her team to a second round appearance at the 3A state tournament.

Santa Rosa senior Sharmaine Benally played a pivotal role in leading her team to a Final Four appearance in the Class 3A bracket.

According to head coach Breezy Gutierrez, Benally was the team’s go-to utility player.

“She’s not very loud, but she does all kinds of things that are a motivator to the other girls,” Gutierrez said.

Andrea Ashkie of St. Michael and Anna Strauss of Aztec were named our Coach of the Year.

All Stars

Tierra Apachito, Alamo Navajo Kalgentina Ganadonegro, Alamo Navajo Tiexiera Clitso, Alchesay Whitney Walker, Alchesay Karly Phillips, Aztec Vanessa Chavez, Aztec Mattie Waresback, Bloomfield Elena Florez, Bloomfield Montoya Brady, Chinle Elysa Harwood, Chinle Kiana Vigil, Crownpoint Daliah Begay, Crownpoint Robyn Tisi, Crownpoint Makaela Largo, Dulce Bergen Campbell, Farmington Jadyn Curry, Farmington Nizhoni Thomas, Flagstaff Peanut Dryden, Gallup Mariah Cook, Ganado Michelene Coleman, Ganado JaeLynn Curley, Ganado Jazmaine Youvella-Platt, Ganado Mykayla Zahne, Greyhills Adriana Monroe, Holbrook Sydney Plumb, Holbrook Jasmine Shania John, Kirtland Central Talia Ockerman, Kirtland Central Stephanie Teller, Many Farms Hannah Poorman, Monument Valley Cree John, Monument Valley LaKeshia Begay, Monument Valley Ki-Anna McCabe, Monument Valley Monty Larvingo, Navajo Prep Diamond Jones, Navajo Prep Martinique Larvingo, Navajo Prep Michelle Barber, Newcomb Kaitlyn Begay, Page Bebe Jaquez, Piedra Vista Bekah Eaves, Piedra Vista Elli Wright, Piedra Vista Shonell Ben, Pinon Magdalena McLaughlin, Pinon Ramah Jordan, Ramah Kourtney Lewis, Ramah Talise Haskan, Red Mesa Sidni Brown, Rehoboth Mya Begay, Rehoboth Roan Tsosie, Rock Point Ranisha Begay, Rock Point Tonabah Nez, Rough Rock Tanisha Begay, Shiprock Kylia McKinley, Shiprock Delila Nakaidinae, St. Michael Paige Laughin, St. Michael Sierra Bedonie, St. Michael Jalynn Smith, St. Michael Carlene Benally, Shonto Prep Marquita Robles, Thoreau Erica Nelson, To’Hajiilee Danielle Jake, To’Hajiilee Cheyenne Begay, Tohatchi Jayda Chee, Tuba City Kourtney Posey, Tuba City Autumn Byjoe, Tuba City Sophia Honahni, Tuba City Shevelle Six, Valley D’Ovionn Wagner, Window Rock Brittney Shirley, Window Rock Paige Pinto, Wingate

In football, the Monument Valley Mustangs finished the regular season undefeated with back-to-back 10 win seasons.

With that, MV guru Bryan Begay was named Coach of the Year and he shared that honor with Shiprock coach Eric Stovall, who guided the Chieftains to 7-4 record and a district championship. The Chieftains hosted a home playoff game against Silver in the Class 4A playoffs.

Both teams had two players named to our Player of the Year award. MV senior Cauy Nelson was selected as our Offensive Player of the Year while Shiprock Chance Harvey was the Defensive Player of the Year.

In addition to those players, Farmington’s Kody Becenti, Red Mesa’s Sherwin Benally and Winslow’s Ahli Foster were named Player of the Year with Becenti and Benally on offense and Foster on defense.

All Stars

Tyreck Cosay, Alchesay Lloyd Cheney, Alchesay Mike Dunlap, Alchesay TJ Henry, Alchesay Ronald Walker, Alchesay AJ Velasquez, Alchesay Justin Black, Aztec Ty Guy, Chinle Jeffrey Yazzie, Chinle Isiah Towne, Chinle Joshua Bahe, Chinle Eric Tsosie, Chinle Julian Manuelito, Crownpoint Durrell Etsitty, Crownpointß Isaiah Pool, Crownpoint Isaac Pool, Crownpoint Kaleo Kenneth, Crownpoint Dallason Davis, Crownpoint Jerrickson Largo, Crownpoint George Steigleman, Farmington Kody Becenti, Farmington Samuel Lewis, Farmington Sol Rascon, Farmington Tracey Wheeler, Ganado Tim Benally, Ganado Justin Curley, Ganado Richey Owens, Ganado Adriano Yazzie, Ganado Filbert Nez, Ganado Zakhari Waits, Holbrook Cade Maestas, Holbrook Zarek Joe, Laguna-Acoma Trenton Garcia, Laguna-Acoma Lawrence Chino, Laguna-Acoma Matt Chavez, Miyamura Lionel Nez, Many Farms Cauy Bia, Many Farms Alonzo Bia, Many Farms Cauy Nelson, Monument Valley Mark Chapman, Monument Valley Royce Charley, Monument Valley Isaiah Johnson, Monument Valley Gabriel James, Monument Valley Jalen Johnson, Monument Valley Michalos Hurley, Monument Valley Keola Yazzie, Monument Valley Brayden John, Monument Valley Treavore Russell, Monument Valley Dylan Etsitty, Monument Valley Kelsey Yazzie, Monument Valley Billy Mitchell III, Monument Valley Ricardo Laughing, Navajo Pine Christopher Makes Coldweather, Navajo Pine Dimpsey Lincoln, Navajo Pine Elgin Watchman, Newcomb Deondre Begay, Newcomb Deontay Begay, Newcomb Anthony Pioche-Lee, Navajo Prep Dylan Begay, Navajo Prep Kemahya Curley, Navajo Prep Kele Meredith, Page Dakota Richardson, Page Keinan Davis, Page Rayshion Nez, Page Cheyenne Richardson, Page Peter Cordell, Page Sherwin Benally, Red Mesa Cauy King, Red Mesa Austin George, Red Mesa Wyatt King, Red Mesa Micah Ellison, Red Mesa Kai Lameman, Red Mesa Breighden Begay, Rock Point Cole Descheny, Rock Point Vernon Slick, Rock Point Owen Descheney, Rock Point Gabriel Loera, Thoreau Tyrell Red House, Thoreau Belson Spencer, Thoreau Gene Hosteen, Thoreau Brandon Lucero, Tohatchi Steve Lara, Shiprock Adrian Gibson, Shiprock Chance Harvey, Shiprock Darren Harrison, Shiprock Darnell Whitehorse, Shiprock Adrian Gibson, Shiprock Anthony Wirtz, Tuba City Marquez Barlow, Tuba City Koby Johnson, Tuba City Tyrek Eltsosie, Tuba City Carnelius Nez, Window Rock Shamon Salaway, Window Rock Brandon Badonie, Wingate Marcel Wilson, Wingate Zachary Elliot, Wingate Ricardo Villanueva, Winslow Mikel Bonner, Winslow Kevin Brown, Winslow Ahli Foster, Winslow Zach Hartnett, Winslow

In soccer, Sierra Tahy of Rehoboth and Yosmar Ruiz of Farmington were both named Player of the Year, for girls’ and boys’ soccer respectively.

Ruiz led the state in scoring and assist in Class 5A with 32 goals and 23 assists. Tahy finished the year with eight goals as a striker. In addition, she had 43 steals on defense.

The Coach of the Year went to Navajo Prep’s Stacey Irwin and KC’s Noel Comacho.

All Stars

Girls

Stacy Sutherlin, Aztec Grace Olson, Aztec Autumn Pertersen, Aztec Teagan Mosley, Bloomfield Vanessa Harris, Bloomfield Bryanna Parrish, Bloomfield Chyna Walters, Farmington Teya Holloman, Farmington Aubriana Lopez, Farmington Mikayla Aragon, Farmington Arin Coleman, Farmington Haley Bia, Gallup Nikki Begay, Kirtland Central Hayden Aldredge, Kirtland Central Laura Murphy, Miyamura Toni Garcia, Miyamura Jordan Hanley, Rehoboth Shandiin Tahy, Rehoboth Skylar Blackbull, Rehoboth Fallon Blackbull, Rehoboth Karralee Morgan, Rehoboth Bethany Silva, Rehoboth Audrey Shorty, Rehoboth Julietta Sweeney, Rehoboth Sierra Tahy, Rehoboth Shanna Tahy, Rehoboth Naakii Brown, Navajo Prep Kelly Charley, Navajo Prep Taryn Yazzie, Navajo Prep Janelle Buffalo, Navajo Prep Cydnie Stock, Piedra Vista Makeyan Kalmbach, Piedra Vista LisaMarie Jones, Piedra Vista Reagan Cordell, Piedra Vista Hannah Sayyeau, Piedra Vista

Boys

Riley Barber, Aztec Ruben Teasyatwho, Aztec Sam Parks, Aztec James Schryver, Farmington Luke Stoltzfus, Farmington Carlos Medina, Farmington Hugo Gutierrez, Farmington Ned Merrion, Farmington Yosmar Ruiz, Farmington Justin Martinez, Gallup Marco Camacho, Kirtland Central Zachary Burrell, Kirtland Central Alfonso Murillo, Miyamura Jacob Mortensen, Miyamura John Barriga, Rehoboth Tyler Arviso, Rehoboth Austin Wilson, Rehoboth Sam Faz, Rehoboth Allen West, Rehoboth Tyree Dalgia, St. Michael Malik Scott, St. Michael Richard Cross, Piedra Vista Angel Flores, Piedra Vista Max Eisenfeld, Piedra Vista