Toppers Top Pintos 64-49; Brousseau's 16, Frazier's 13 Spark Victory

A balanced offensive effort and timely defensive stops propelled the Los Alamos Toppers to a 64-49 district victory over the Pintos on Jan. 24. Ben Brousseau paced the Toppers with 16 points and several blocks, while Lan Frazier added 13 points and grabbed five rebounds as Los Alamos pulled away in the second half.

The Toppers built an early foundation with diversified scoring, forcing the Pintos into contested shots and turning several defensive possessions into transition opportunities. Brousseau’s presence inside altered multiple Pintos attempts, and Frazier’s rebounds helped the Toppers control the glass at key moments. Those defensive plays and a steady supporting cast allowed Los Alamos to extend a modest halftime edge into a decisive margin by game’s end.

Photographs by John McHale captured several in-game sequences that illustrated the Toppers’ physicality and rotation defense, showing how Los Alamos tightened its coverage after intermission. The team’s collective approach limited the Pintos’ scoring runs and converted defensive stops into points, a pattern consistent with coachable, repeatable game plans in district competition.

For Los Alamos County residents, the win matters beyond the scoreboard. District games draw local families, alumni, and students to the gym, supporting school programs and small businesses that see increased traffic on game nights. The contributions from Brousseau and Frazier demonstrate the depth of the Toppers’ roster and the payoff from youth programs that feed varsity play. Community-submitted coverage underscores local investment in high school athletics as a neighborhood gathering point and a showcase for student achievement.

Statistically, a 15-point margin in district play gives Los Alamos a clearer path to manage tiebreakers and momentum as the season progresses. The combination of interior defense and balanced scoring also reduces reliance on a single shotmaker, which can stabilize the team’s performance across multiple matchups.

Los Alamos now looks to build on the victory as district play continues, leaning on interior rim protection and consistent rebounding to maintain its edge. For fans and local businesses, the immediate takeaway is confidence: the Toppers showed they can protect home-court rhythm and deliver a complete team performance when it matters most.