Middle School Athletics

Middle school athletics provides a perfect place for students to explore new interests, experience what it means to be a part of a team, and develop confidence and resilience. 

Students who engage in athletics during their middle school years benefit from a multitude of advantages that extend far beyond physical fitness. Participation in sports not only enhances overall well-being and cultivates lifelong healthy habits but also yields proven mental health benefits, including stress reduction, heightened focus, and improved cognitive abilities. In addition, team sports play a crucial role in providing our students with opportunities for social interaction, fostering genuine teamwork experiences, and creating a sense of belonging and school spirit, consequently boosting self-confidence. Middle school athletics, functioning as a platform for personal growth, instill valuable life skills such as discipline, goal setting, perseverance, integrity, and sportsmanship, which have profound applications in various aspects of our students’ lives.
 

Middle School Athletic Teams:

Fall: Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, eSports, Tennis, and Mountain Biking.

Early Winter: Girls Basketball and Swimming.

Mid-Winter: Boys Basketball and Archery.

Spring: Track & Field, Flag Football, Pickleball, and Boys Volleyball.

8th-grade athletes have the opportunity to “play up,” joining upper school athletic teams under the direction of Bosque School’s athletic director and with approval from the New Mexico Activities Association.