An influx of influenza in the Gallup and surrounding area may be linked to this year's administered vaccinations. The vaccinations may have targeted a different virus strand then the inflicting epidemic. Some area patients were referred to Albuquerque hospitals and clinics for treatment, after inflicted numbers surpassed the local limits. [Photo by Daniel Zollinger/Independent]

Loyal to the end: Thoreau Lady Hawks basketball fans cheer for their team Tuesday during the New Mexico high school basketball tournament at the University of New Mexico's Pit in Albuquerque. Despite the enthusiasm of their fans, the Lady Hawks lost 62-23 and were eliminated from the tournament. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Warrior fans: Navajo Pine fans shout and scream for their team on Saturday in Navajo. The Warriors lost to Penasco High School 53-52 in the first round of the state tournament. [Photo by Brian Leddy/Indpendent]