Sartan Athletics Recap: Week of February 17-22

BOYS

GIRLS

 

High School

Boys Basketball

The St. Pius X boys basketball team finished the regular season and district play with a 58-45 victory over Highland, securing the District 5-4A regular season championship with an 8-0 district record and a 20-5 overall record.

Next Up: The Sartans will host the District 5-4A Tournament Championship on Friday, February 28, at 6 p.m. in St. Sebastian Gym. They will face the winner of the semifinal matchup between Belen (No. 4 seed) and Highland (No. 2 seed), scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball

The St. Pius X girls basketball team won the District 5-4A regular season championship after defeating Valencia, 42-38, in a one-game playoff on Monday, February 24, at Highland High School. Earlier in the week, the Sartans defeated Highland 52-32, finishing the regular season with an 18-7 overall record and a 7-1 district record.

Next Up: The Sartans will host the District 5-4A Tournament Championship on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. in St. Sebastian Gym.

Swimming

The St. Pius X swim team competed at the 2025 New Mexico High School State Swim and Dive Championships. The girls team finished in 14th place out of 30 teams, while the boys team finished in 10th place out of 28 teams.

Full results: 2025 Final Swim Results

Wrestling

The St. Pius X wrestling team delivered a strong performance at the 2025 New Mexico High School Wrestling State Championships. The boys team finished in fourth place, while the girls team placed 20th out of 49 teams.

Boys Wrestling Results:

  • Dane Padilla (107 lbs) – State Champion
  • Mycah Gachupin (139 lbs) – State Runner-up
  • Santiago Aragon Roybal (172 lbs) – State Runner-up
  • Valentine Popadiuc (152 lbs) – State Champion
  • Matthew Longdon (127 lbs) – Fourth Place
  • Zachary Katz (145 lbs) – Fifth Place

Girls Wrestling Results:

  • Zia Budagher (152 lbs) – Fourth Place

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