Greyhound soccer debuts in national rankings at No. 17

Freedom New Mexico: Liliana Castillo ENMU senior forward Emerson Rodrigues heads the ball away in a battle with West Texas A&M Nicki Nielsen during a match on Sept. 17 at the ENMU pitch. The Greyhounds made their first appearance in the NCAA Division II national poll this week with a No. 17 ranking. Freedom New […]

Men’s soccer: Hounds win fifth straight

WICHITA, KAN. — Emerson Rodrigues had two goals and an assist, propelling the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team to a 3-2 win Sunday over Newman University. The win was the fifth straight for the Hounds (7-1), eclipsing the previous team record of four set last season. Rodrigues, a senior forward from Brazil, scored […]

ENMU ROUNDUP: Zias turn back Permian Basin

CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Eastern defender Sarah Oates handles the ball during the second half. CNJ staff PORTALES — Sophomore forward Brook Serrano scored two second-half goals and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team turned back Texas-Permian Basin 5-3 on Thursday at the ENMU pitch. Serrano tied the match 2-2 with a […]

ENMU frosh earns weekly LSC soccer honor

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University freshman midfielder Andy Wilkinson has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his performance last week in the Greyhounds’ 2-1 victory over West Texas A&M. Wilkinson, who is from East Sussex, England, netted the game-winning goal with 2:44 remaining, lifting the […]

Press release: Wilkinson selected for weekly LSC soccer award

PORTALES, N.M.— Freshman midfielder Andy Wilkinson (Lewes, East Sussex, England/Sussex Downs 6th form college) has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Greyhounds victory over West Texas A&M, last week. Wilkinson netted the game-winning goal with 2:44 remaining in a 2-1 win over […]

Thursday morning briefing: Soccer, melting chocolate and Fords

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Soccer call There are Clovis Youth Soccer Association sign-ups Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Java Loft. The sign-ups are for the fall and spring programs for youth ages 3.5 to 13. New players need to bring their birth certificates. Info: […]

Zias soccer adds grad assistant

CNJ staff PORTALES — James Hall, assistant director of coaching for the Durango (Colo.) Youth Soccer Association for the past 10 years, has been added to the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer staff as a graduate assistant. Hall was a four-year starter for the men’s soccer program at Fort Lewis College in Durango, helping […]

Clovis High School soccer team wins Matt 25 boat race

CNJ photo: Gabriel Monte The Clovis soccer team runs to its milk boat Sunday at Green Acres park during the Matt 25 Hope Center’s milk boat race. The team won first place, which it also won last year. Freedom New Mexico The Clovis High School soccer team claimed its first victory of the year, and […]

July 1 -July 7 What's Happening

Thursday Youth Indoor Soccer registration — All month at Youth Center. Book Over to Bowling — All month at Cannon Library.

Wednesday morning briefing: A reunion, World Cup soccer and the first roller coaster

Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing. Upward Bound Reunion A July 10 reunion is scheduled for all current and former Eastern new Mexico University Upward Bound students and staff. A barbecue by Sodexho is on the menu, and games including a dunk tank and an inflatable jumping horse and obstacle course […]

March 19 -March 25 What's Happening

Friday Soccer Clinic — 4:30 p.m. Youth Center. For ages 11-12. Karaoke and Dance — 9 p.m., The Landing Zone.

ENMU women’s soccer team adds four players

CNJ staff Eastern New Mexico University has added four players, including Class 5A’s leading scorer, to its women’s soccer roster for next year. Carlsbad forward Melissa Marshall, who scored 95 goals in her career and led 5A with 31 last season, will join the Zias along with midfielder-defender Gerilyn Armijo of Las Cruces, forward Maurisa […]

Zias sign four soccer recruits

Freedom New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University has added four players, including Class 5A’s leading scorer, to its women’s soccer roster for next year. Carlsbad forward Melissa Marshall, who scored 95 goals in her career and led 5A with 31 last season, will join the Zias along with midfielder-defender Gerilyn Armijo of Las Cruces, forward […]

ENMU women’s soccer signee profiles

CNJ staff Profiles supplied by the Eastern New Mexico University sports information department of the four recruits the Zias recently signed to national letters of intent: Gerilyn Armijo, 5-2 MF/DLas Cruces H.S., Mesilla Park, N.M.Lettered four years in soccer for coach Alex Reyes at Las Cruces… a member of the New Mexico 5A High School […]

ENMU men’s soccer team routed in finale

CNJ staff TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Apparently, the Northeastern State men’s soccer team is much better at home than away. Eastern New Mexico University learned that the hard way on Friday, absorbing a 5-0 Lone Star Conference shellacking at the hands of the RiverHawks. It was the final match of the season for the Greyhounds (11-6-2, […]

Hounds notch first LSC soccer win

CNJ staff PORTALES — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored two goals and assisted on another Sunday as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team posted a 3-0 Lone Star Conerence shutout over Northeastern State at the ENMU pitch. The win was the first in LSC play for the Greyhounds (10-3-2, 1-2-0), and moved them […]

Central Oklahoma snaps Zia soccer streak

CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Zia midfielder Cara Howell tries to get some space against Central Oklahoma’s Angie Rundle in the second half of Sunday’s game. By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer PORTALES — Central Oklahoma crashed the net, and steamrolled a pair of Eastern New Mexico streaks in the process. Katleyn Cropp scored off […]

July 11, 2008 Sports Briefs

Soccer camp setThe Clovis Youth Soccer Association is sponsoring a Soccer Speed and Skills Camp July 13-17 at Spencer Field.The camp is open to players ages 5-13Times and each groups each day:• 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

ENMU men’s soccer team signs eight

Freedom New Mexico The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team has signed eight players to national letters-of-intent. According to a university release, signings include: • Alistair Cantwell, goalkeeper Kilmarnock, Scotland • A.J. Bauckman, defender, Coppell, Texas • Jordan Tinaglia, defender, Littleton, Colo., the brother of former Greyhound goalkeeper Josh Tinaglia • Sean Diaz, defender, […]

April 3 Cannon Community

Soccer Jr. Olympics — Today, 5 p.m., Campbell Field. A Soccer Jr. Olympics is being held for children ages 9-12. Information: 784-2747. Thrift Store cleaning — 2 p.m., Sunday, Cannon Thrift Store. Information: Nancy, 218-3600. Med Group closure — The 27th Special Operations Medical Group will close Monday for Wing Readiness Training. For care during […]