Americas Trailblazers

A pair of former Americas High School baseball could be getting the call of a lifetime as early as tonight with the MLB Draft getting underway this week.

The Franklin Cougars knew that in order to have any chance at winning District 1-5A that they had to defeat Americas.  The Cougars played a superior game as they pulled away in the final 6 minutes to defeat Americas 56-42.

What a game! Americas holds off Montwood for the Trailblazers' first-ever win over the Rams. As you heard it live on Football Friday Night, watch all the action on Time Warner Cable Ch. 24, Wednesday at 6 p.m. and check the highlights here.

Burges survived a scare from a very game Jefferson squad to remain undefeated. Franklin looks like the class of 1-5A after their 38-17 win over Montwood. Horizon turned some heads with a 17-0 home shutout over Canutillo.

Coronado and Franklin battle every year for west side supremacy.  With all due respect to the up and coming Americas Trailblazers, the east side goes through Montwood and El Dorado.........for now.  Separated by less than four miles, this game has become a neighborhood rivalry.

By Vianet Lopez Sports Reporter, Hanks Knights The momentum favored the Knights.  One good drive and the game was theirs.  Leave it up to a call by one of the sideline officials to completely kill the momemtum. Final score:  Coronado 31, Hanks 19.

By Stephen Freyermuth Sports Editor for Coronado Explorer After a loss in its first district game of the season, Americas took out its anger on winless Coronado Friday night at the SAC. The high powered Americas offense never seemed to stop pumping out points, and the Coronado offense that hasn’t been able to get going remained consistent by not scoring. If these two themes continue, Americas an

There was a time in this city when Andress and Irvin battled for bragging rights in the northeast side of town.  The Chapin Huskies may be the newest kid on the block, but they have quickly become perennial contenders for the 1-4A crown.

By: Stephen Freyermuth Sports Editor for Coronado Explorer The game Friday night between Americas and Coronado has two different storylines, set up by two different off-season situations. Americas is looking to compete for a district championship with a veteran offense that has had a great amount of success this season, even in a loss to Franklin High School.