After capturing his and the school’s first state title in the fall, longtime NMMI high school soccer coach John Barbour was one of six coaches nationally to receive a regional award for their efforts in the fall 2023 season
The third time’s the charm for head coach John Barbour and the New Mexico Military Institute soccer team as the Colts downed the Sandia Prep Sundevils, 4-2, in the NMAA Class A-3A State Championship.
The New Mexico Military Institute Colt soccer team blanked the Hatch Valley Bears in the opening round of the NMAA Soccer Class A-3A State Playoffs, 4-0.
Competing in its first state championship since 2019, third-seeded NMMI was trying to capture a coveted blue trophy for the first time in school history.
No. 3 NMMI was able to defeat the second-seeded Santa Fe Prep Blue Griffins 2-0 Tuesday afternoon at Sun Mountain Field during the Class A/3A semifinals.
The Colts proved they could hold their own against Artesia, which is ranked fourth-best in the state in Class 4A, on Tuesday night at Stapp Parade Field.