Topper girls pull away from Capitol Jaguars, win 56-33

The Topper girls basketball team defeated the Capitol Jaguars 56-33 in Griffith Gym Wednesday night, turning a tightly contested first half into a dominant second-half performance. The scoreline reflects a defensive clampdown and a more efficient offensive rhythm from Los Alamos after intermission.

The game opened as a matchup of evenly matched teams, with neither side able to build a comfortable lead through the first half. In the second half the Toppers increased defensive pressure and converted more consistently in the paint, creating separation that the Jaguars could not overcome. By the final buzzer the Toppers led by 23 points, a margin that underscored the shift in momentum after halftime.

On the floor, Aaliyah Chavez was pictured taking control of the ball and preparing to pass to Javaya Davison under the basket, a sequence that highlights the interior work and team passing that paid dividends for Los Alamos. Photos from the game capture the energy in Griffith Gym and the Toppers’ ability to finish plays close to the rim. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.

For local residents, the result matters beyond a single win. Home victories in Griffith Gym help sustain community engagement with high school athletics, supporting youth development and providing a regular gathering point for families and students. Strong performances like this also build momentum for the remainder of the season, lifting team morale and sharpening fundamentals for league play.

The game offered a reminder of the traditional strengths of Topper basketball: disciplined defense and opportunistic scoring when turnovers or rebounds create second-chance chances. While specific season standings and statistics were not detailed, coaches and fans will read the 56-33 result as evidence that the Toppers can control games when they tighten defensively and execute inside-out offensively.

Game-night attendance and concession activity are small but tangible economic benefits for school programs and booster clubs, and sustained success tends to increase community investment in athletics infrastructure and youth sports enrollment. For players, coaches and families, each home win reinforces the social and developmental role high school sports play in Los Alamos.

The takeaway? Keep an eye on Griffith Gym—if the Toppers keep defending like this and finishing near the basket, more wins and a lively local sports scene look likely. Get out to the next game and support the team; your presence matters to the players and to the community.