Athletics Overview

 

Sundevil Spirit

Sandia Prep has a proud tradition of encouraging students to explore a wide variety of athletics to learn life-long skills of fitness, teamwork and leisure activities. More than 80% of students play on 56 teams in 15 sports. All 6th- through 9th-grade students take physical education classes as part of a regular schedule. 

Sandia Prep has a special "no-cut" philosophy concerning sports: If a student attends practices, that student can play on a team. We look for teamwork, individual skill improvement, and good sportsmanship in our athletes. This unique "no-cut" policy allows our students to enjoy a wide range of athletic opportunities, and we are proud to have earned numerous championship titles!

Teams & Schedules

 

At Prep, the majority of students embrace variety: 64% of middle schoolers and 71% of upper school athletes play multiple sports.

Read about the benefits of playing more than one sport.


 

 

 

Middle School Athletics

Beginning in 6th grade, students may participate in:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Dance Team
  • Flag Football
  • Golf
  • Mountain Biking
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swim & Dive
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Beginning in 8th grade, students may participate in all sports offered to 6th and 7th-grade students, as well as:

  • Baseball
  • Bowling
  • eSports

All 8th-grade Sandia Prep students are eligible to participate in upper school athletics, at any level of competition (freshman, c-team, junior varsity, or variety) provided they receive approval from the Sandia Prep Athletic Director and the New Mexico Activities Association.

 

Upper School Athletics

Upper School Athletic Offerings:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • eSports
  • Golf
  • Mountain Biking
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swim and Dive
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

 

From dance, volleyball and soccer to mountain biking, bowling and eSports, Prep students compete and excel. Prep's inclusive no-cut athletics program led by a renowned coaching staff produces state champions.

Recent athletic accomplishments include:

  • Back-to-Back Mountain Biking State Champions
  • Back-to-Back Girls Varsity Soccer State Champions
  • Boys Varsity Soccer State Champions
  • Girls Varsity Track & Field State Champions
  • Varsity Dance - State and National Champions
  • eSports – Multiple teams placing at State; third overall at State
  • Director's Cup for Athletic Excellence
  • All-State Coach of the Year - Boys Varsity Soccer
  • All-State Coach of the Year - Girls Varsity Soccer
  • State Champion in Boys Varsity Cross Country 1600 meter run
  • State and District Champion in Girls Varsity Cross Country
  • Girls Varsity Soccer 1-3A Player of the Year
  • Girls Varsity Basketball District 5-3A Player of the Year
  • District 5-3A Individual Golf Champion
  • State 3A Pole Vault Champion
  • State 3A 300 Meter Hurdle Champion
  • Chess - First in City in 2025