EHS powerlifters bring home medals
 Eldorado High School Powerlifters Edward Hernandez, Hector Reyes, Alejandro Dominquez and JayLynn Vargas medaled at the Reagan County Invitational Powerlifting Meet held in Big Lake on Saturday,January 28, 2012. In all, 70 boys competed in the meet.
7th Grade Girls BB District Champs
 The 2011-12 7th Grade Lady Eagles completed a perfect 11-0 Season and claimed the District title. Team members include Front (L-R) : Gisselle Hernandez, mgr. Katya Gonzalez, Branda Gail Arispe, Priscilla Gandar, Branda Minor, manager; (Back L-R); Jordan Stanford, Emily Shipman, Chase Mertz, Sydney Covarrubiaz, Riley Umphress, Miriam Garcia, Elizabeth Griffin. The girls not only won the District Tournament held in Big Lake, but also claimed and first place at the Eldorado Tournament. — PHOTO BY KATHY MANKIN
7th Grade Girls BB District Champs
The 2011-12 7th Grade Lady Eagles completed a perfect 11-0 Season and claimed the District title. Team members include Front (L-R) : Gisselle Hernandez, mgr. Katya Gonzalez, Branda Gail Arispe, Priscilla Gandar, Branda Minor, manager; (Back L-R); Jordan Stanford, Emily Shipman, Chase Mertz, Sydney Covarrubiaz, Riley Umphress, Miriam Garcia, Elizabeth Griffin. The girls not only won the District Tournament held in Big Lake, but also claimed and first place at the Eldorado Tournament. — PHOTO BY KATHY MANKIN
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Lady Eagles post 43-31 win over Iraan
 The Eldorado Lady Eagles won their first district game on their home court Friday, January 6th against the Iraan Bravettes by a 43-31 score.
The game was fast-paced as each team tried to control the ball, and as fouls accumulated and brought each team to the free throw line more and more often towards the end.
Eldorado surged ahead as Miranda Arispe put 7 points on the board in the 4th quarter as the Bravettes began to advance on the board. The Lady Eagles would put 17 points to Iraan’s 8 points on the score board in the last quarter, giving them a 12 point lead. Arispe’s determination gave her 11 total points with one 3 point goal.
Abby Fuentes was top scorer for the team. She did not let the taller opponents deter her willingness to shoot from under the basket as she put a total of 19 points on the board. Fuentes tally included a 3-pointer and two free throws.
McKenzie McAngus scored 9 points, including four from the charity stripe. Valeria Ortiz scored four.
The Lady Eagles kept their foot on the gas and didn’t slow the pace of the game, even as the clock wound down.
Lady Eagles assisting were Ivie Kate Mynatt, Brianda Torres, Melissa Gonzales and Payton Lockhart.
The Lady Eagles are coached by Benny Lockhart.
Next home game is in against McCamey on January 13.
Score by quarters
Eldorado: 11-11-04-17=17
Iraan: 06-05-12-08=31
Eagles win local tournament
 The Eldorado Eagles took first place in the Eldorado Varsity Tournament held Eagle Gym on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 27 and 28th. Eldorado hosted teams from Rocksprings, Harper, Sonora, Junction and Comstock.
Lady Eagles take 2nd in local tourney
 The Eldorado Lady Eagles earned 2nd place during the Eldorado Varsity Girls Tournament held December 27 and 28, 2011 in Eagle Gym.
Teams participating were Paint Rock, Comstock, Junction, Harper, Rocksprings and Menard.
Eldorado won their first game against Paint Rock 63-35.
Scoring for the Lady Eagles were: Miranda Arispe 14, Brianda Torres 6, Melissa Gonzales 2, Abby Fuentes 11, McKenzie McAngus 11, Ivie Kate Mynatt 4 and Valeria Ortiz 15. Also playing Payton Lockhart.
Game 2 Eldorado lost to Junction by six points 30-36.
Scoring for the Lady Eagles were Miranda Arispe 19 including (2) 3 point goals. Abby Fuentes 4, McKenzie McAngus 5 and Valeria Ortiz 2. Also playing were: Brianda Torres, Melissa Gonzales, Ivie Kate Mynatt and Payton Lockhart.
Eldorado played the Rocksprings girls for 2nd place and walked away the winner 48-39.
Scoring for the Lady Eagles in game three were: Miranda Arispe 18 (2) 3 point goals in the first quarter; Brianda Torres 2, Melisssa Gonzales 2, Abby Fuentes 6, McKenzie McAngus 7 which included a 3 point shot in the third quarter; and Valeria Ortiz 13.
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