ATHLETIC TRAINING CHALLENGE HISTORY
The Athletic Training Challenge started during the 1999-2000 school year. The NMAA has joined forces with the NMATA (New Mexico Athletic Trainers’ Association) to recognize Athletic Training as a sanctioned activity within New Mexico schools. The goals of the yearly challenge are to recognize students for their studies in athletic training and to promote sports medicine careers.
The Challenge encompasses a morning symposium and an afternoon exam. Symposium presentations include various medical case studies and sports medicine related topics. Written and practical exam scores determine team and individual state champions. The exam is modeled after the National Athletic Trainers Association certification exam to prepare those students interested in pursuing a career in Athletic Training.
2025 Athletic Training Challenge Registration – Coming Soon
NMAA CONTACT
Kim O’Connell-Brock (Co-Sponsor)
575.646.5744 (office)
kbrock@nmsu.edu
David Maldonado (Co-Sponsor)
575.415.1165 (office)
dmald56@gmail.com
Scott Owen (NMAA Contact)
505.923.3273 (office)
s.owen@nmact.org
2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Alamogordo HS |
2 |
Gadsden HS |
3 |
Centennial HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Lily Amaya – Alamogordo High School |
2 |
Jason Salopek – Las Cruces High School |
3 |
Lily Martinez – Las Cruces High School |
2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Gadsden HS |
2 |
Alamogordo HS |
3 |
Centennial HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Odeth Varela, Gadsden HS |
2 |
Destiny Ortiz, Gadsden HS |
3 |
Clarissa Caldera, Gadsden HS |
2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Gadsden HS |
2 |
Las Cruces HS |
3 |
Centennial HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Kylie Dictson, Las Cruces HS |
2 |
Abigail Munoz, Gadsden HS |
3 |
Samantha Reyna, Gadsden HS |
2021 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Gadsden HS |
2 |
Alamogordo HS |
3 |
Centennial HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Abigail Muno, Gadsden HS |
2 |
Melissa Lucero, Gadsden HS |
3 |
Eliana Avalos, Gadsden HS |
2019 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Alamogordo HS |
2 |
Gadsden HS |
3 |
Deming HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Hennasee Dukes, Sandia HS |
2 |
Ella Dean, Alamogordo HS |
3 |
Alexi Castro, Rio Rancho HS |
2018 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Centennial HS |
2 |
Alamogordo HS |
3 |
Santa Teresa HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Laney Matanis, Centennial HS |
2 |
Mia Palomares, Gadsden HS |
3 |
Alexi Castro, Rio Rancho HS |
2017 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Centennial HS |
2 |
Eldorado HS |
3 |
Santa Teresa HS |
4 |
Gadsden HS |
INDIVIDUAL
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Nique Gbogbo, Centennial HS |
2 |
Le Ngan, Eldorado HS |
3 |
Evan Lau, Rio Rancho HS |
4 |
Joslyn Schlothaur, Las Cruces HS |
2016 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Centennial HS |
2 |
Gadsden HS |
3 |
Eldorado HS |
2015 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
5A/6A
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Gadsden HS |
2 |
Centennial HS |
3 |
Eldorado HS |
2014 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Centennial HS |
2 |
Gadsden HS |
3 |
Eldorado HS |
2013 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Rio Rancho HS |
2 |
Gadsden HS |
3 |
Santa Teresa HS |
2012 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Rio Rancho HS |
2 |
Las Cruces HS |
3 |
Gadsden HS |
2011 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Rio Rancho HS |
2 |
Eldorado HS |
3 |
Las Cruces HS |
2010 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Rio Rancho HS |
2 |
Eldorado HS |
3 |
Mayfield HS |
2009 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
TEAM
| RESULT | PARTICIPANT |
|---|---|
1 |
Rio Rancho HS |
2 |
Las Cruces HS |
3 |
Gadsden HS |