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The Tucumcari Rattlers varsity wrestling team will be put to the test right out of the gate as they compete against 4-6-A teams Saturday at the Los Lunas Duals. "This is going to be a great measuring stick of just how much heart and dedication these athletes have," said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head wrestling coach. Encinias said the competition at Los Lunas will include powerhouse teams including: Belen, Cleveland, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Eldorado and Rio Rancho. He said the event will help the...
The Tucumcari Rattlers and Lady Rattlers basketball teams still have a lot of work to put in with the season set to start this week, said coaches. "We still have a long way to go," said Gary Hittson, Lady Rattlers head coach. Hittson said the Lady Rattlers team lost talent due to graduation and one key players due to injury earlier this year. He said senior guard Alyssa Martinez was lost for the season when she suffered an ACL/MCL injury during volleyball. "It is hard to replace a player of...
More than 100 wrestlers took to the mats Saturday during the Tucumcari Middle School wrestling tournament at the Snake Pit. "Despite having a few schools not able to make it, this tournament was a huge success," said Tim Clark, middle school head coach. The tournament featured talent from schools including Pecos, Memorial Middle School, Taos and Hereford Middle School, Hereford Texas. "Our wrestlers had a great time competing here in Tucumcari," said Matthew Luna, Memorial head coach. Luna said...
RIO RANCHO - It's been a long way coming for coach Robert Young and his Logan Longhorns, but now they can call themselves 2A state volleyball champions. The 'Horns went the full five sets against Ramah on Saturday morning, but prevailed - 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 24-26 and 15-9 to capture the school's first-ever state title. "It's special for us," Young said. "It's special for me and it's special for the girls and the community. When I was in Jal, we lost to Tatum in 2005, and just the experience of...
RIO RANCHO — For the fourth year in a row — and eighth time under head coach Kristen Scanlan, the Texico Wolverines are state champions. Texico won yet another 3A state volleyball title at the 2017 NMAA State Volleyball Championships on Saturday afternoon, needing just three sets to take care of Santa Rosa — 25-18, 25-16, 25-19. “It’s the girls that got that win and we (as coaches) kinda come along for the ride,” Scanlan said. “It’s a blessing to be with such great young women — who, not only love the game of volleyball, but they love the Lor...
RIO RANCHO — To be the best, you have to beat the best. On Saturday night, the Melrose Buffaloes proved that old adage to be true, knocking off a Goliath of sorts in Elida, for the Class 1A state volleyball crown. For Melrose, it’s the sixth state title in school history, as it pulled the narrowest sweep in the history of narrow sweeps, 25-23, 26-24, 26-24. “The girls came in refusing to lose today. We knew all year that were just as good as that team, and we just couldn’t get over that hump,” Melrose coach Casey Jackson said. “Today we...
PORTALES — What Eastern New Mexico pretty much knew Saturday night became official on Monday. Midwestern State, by virtue of its 56-43 victory over Eastern on Saturday at Greyhound Stadium, won the Lone Star Conference. Monday, as expected, the Mustangs (9-0) were the LSC team selected to compete in the NCAA Division II playoffs. They will host Sioux Falls (9-2) in Wichita Falls, Texas on Saturday at 1 p.m. Central, noon Mountain time. The 8-2 Greyhounds are now awaiting a probable bowl bid. Attempts to reach ENMU head coach Kelley Lee were u...
PORTALES - There were two coronations as a result of Saturday's Midwestern State-Eastern New Mexico football game, but only one that the Greyhounds were hoping for. With a blistering passing attack, Midwestern State crowned itself Lone Star Conference champion, beating Eastern 56-43 at Greyhound Stadium to finish 8-0 in conference play, 9-0 overall in the regular season. Though in the Greyhounds' defeat, Clovis High graduate and current ENMU senior Kamal Cass - with the help of his blockers -...
The fishing report has been generated from the best information available from Department of Game and Fish officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. • Blue Hole Park Pond: Fishing was slow to fair using PowerBait and Fire Balls for trout. We had no other reports. • Clayton Lake: Closed for the season. • Conchas Lake: Fishing was slow to fair using jig and minnow combinations, spoons and blade baits for walleye and white...
The following books are available at the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 575-461-0295. Fiction • “Sleeping Beauties,” by Stephen King and Owen King. Women who fall asleep become shrouded in cocoons while the men battle. • “A Column of Fire,” by Ken Follett. A pair of lovers find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict while Queen Elizabeth fights to maintain her throne. • “The Girl Who Takes An Eye for An Eye,” by David Lagercrantz. Stieg Larsson’s character Lisbeth Salander seeks to uncover the secrets of her childhood. • “D...
The Tucumcari Rattlers and Logan Longhorns will be on the road for state tournament football action, while the Coyotes closed out their season with a semifinals loss. Friday's first-round game against the sixth-seed Tularosa Wildcats is an opportunity for the 11th-seeded Rattlers to show they are a much more capable football team than their record reflects, said Wayne Ferguson, Tucumcari head coach. "I have not given up on you, these coaches have not given up on you, we will not give up on...
The Logan Lady Longhorns will begin pool play Thursday as the 1 seed in the 2A state volleyball tournament in Rio Rancho. “The girls continue to show their heart, ability with every match they play,” said Robert Young, Logan head coach. Young said the Lady Longhorns had some issues of communication and ball control during Saturday’s District 6-2A championship in Logan. He said those issues allowed Fort Sumner/House an opportunity to steal the third and fourth set forcing a fifth set. The Lady Longhorns defeated the Vixens 3-2 for the Distr...
PORTALES — And up they climb. Eastern New Mexico University’s football team continues to play well and continues getting recognized for it. Last Thursday, the Greyhounds went on the road and pummeled West Liberty 45-24. Monday, they were honored by moving up a spot in a national poll. Regularly-ranked in the AFCA Division II Coaches Top 25 poll as of late, the Hounds remained there this week, inching up a spot from last week — from 21 to 20. It is ENMU’s highest national ranking this season, and in program history. The Greyhounds were 24th th...
Two area teams will compete in state football tournament action, while one is looking for a win to close out a district run for a post season bid. A 48-0 rout of the Roy Longhorns Saturday secured the defending six-man football champions San Jon/Grady Coyotes a semifinals match against the Reserve Mountaineers. The third-seeded Coyotes (5-2, 2-1) will play 1 p.m., Saturday against the No. 2 seed Mountaineers (6-1, 2-1) at Reserve. "We need to keep playing with intensity every minute we are out...
Coaches from six schools expressed enthusiasm over the course, as more than 130 cross country runners took part in the district meet Saturday at the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. The fairways became thruways for the runners of Districts 4,5 and 6, including the Rattlers and Lady Rattlers cross country teams who raced for a chance to compete at state. "We had a lot of positive feedback about the course," said Gary Hittson, cross country head coach. "Unfortunately we narrowly missed the cut."...
One area high school volleyball team prepares to host a district championship, while two will be on the road looking for a win to extend their seasons. The Logan Lady Longhorns beat Fort Sumner in three sets Saturday at the Snake Pit earning them the top spot in the District 6-2A tournament. Saturday’s playoff game was a battle the Lady Longhorns (17-3, 6-1) had to win, said Kaylee Foote, Logan outside hitter. “We were tired of having to go four or five sets against Fort Sumner,” Foote said. “We have the ability, the confidence in each other, t...
Tucumcari The Tucumcari Rattlers will need to play sound technical defense to stop the Santa Rosa Lions Friday to gain their second District 3-3A win at Rattler Stadium, said Wayne Ferguson, Tucumcari head coach. “We need to have the same defensive effort that we had during the 27-0 win at Clayton,” Ferguson said. The Rattlers (2-6, 1-1) limited the Yellowjackets (1-8, 1-2) to just 94 yards of total offense. On offense the Rattlers ground attack yielded 269 yards, the back field was led by Xavier Garcia, full back, with 152-yards and Seth Mar...
Several area high school volleyball teams will wrap up the regular season against district opponents, with outcomes certain to effect their seeding in the upcoming district tournaments. A win over the Lady Yellowjackets Thursday at Clayton should put the Lady Rattlers in position to enter the District 5-3A tournament, said Dana Benavidez, Tucumcari head coach. Benavidez said the Lady Rattlers (4-17, 0-4) played well in their 3-0 loss Saturday at Santa Rosa. She said the service pass game of the...
One Mesaland Community College rodeo athlete managed ornery animals well enough to qualify for championship rounds Saturday, but even he did not score in Saturday night's deciding contests as Mesalands hosted the Grand Canyon Region Intercollegiate Fall Rodeo Friday and Saturday. A second Mesalands rodeo team member unofficially scored what would have been one of the best bull rides during informal competition Saturday between Mesalands and New Mexico State University (NMSU). Scotty Bevins of...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers are coming off a 0-3 loss to the Santa Rosa Lady Lions Thursday at the Snake Pit as they progress through District 5-3A play. The Lady Rattlers (4-12, 0-2) will be looking for their first district win when they play the Lady Yellowjackets Thursday at the Snake Pit. “We have to work on the first pass; this will help us be set up the offense for us to be more aggressive,” said Dana Benavidez, Tucumcari head coach. Benavidez said this is the heart of the season for the Lady Rattlers, every game is a must win if the Lad...
The Tucumcari Rattlers have had a week to prepare for a road trip to Clayton Friday to take on the Yellowjackets in their second District 3-3A contest. The Rattlers (1-6, 0-1) can not overlook the Yellowjackets (1-7, 1-1) even with their recent 48-8 loss to the Raton Tigers, said Wayne Ferguson, Rattlers head coach. Ferguson said Clayton has big, athletic kids on their lines. If the Rattlers take care of their responsibilities they will be able to play with the Yellowjackets. Game time: 7 p.m., Friday at Clayton 8-man The Logan Longhorns (2-5,...
The Tucumcari boys and girls cross country teams will have the week off to prepare to host the 3A district meet on Oct. 27 at the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. “I am excited to have district at home,” said Ashley Shipley, Lady Rattler. Last week the cross country teams ran individually at Hobbs, with Simon Ortiz placing fourth and Keylie Collins placing fifth, said Gary Hittson, cross country head coach. Hittson said on Oct. 7 the Lady Rattlers placed third as a team at Pecos. He said each week the runners have improved their individual tim...
The Tucumcari Rattlers will have a bye week to help them prepare for their second District 3-3A opponent the Clayton Yellowjackets. Following Friday's 20-13 loss to the Raton Tigers at the Snake Pit, the Rattlers (1-6, 0-1) need to focus on executing their assignments, said Wayne Ferguson. Ferguson said Friday's loss was a hard one for the coaches and the players. "We had several opportunities present themselves and could not take advantage of them or made mistakes to negate them," Ferguson...
PORTALES — What looked like a blowout early for the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds ultimately turned into a down-to-the-wire affair in last Saturday’s homecoming game against UT-Permian Basin. The Hounds got out to a 17-0 first-half lead, only to see the Falcons line up for a potential game-tying field goal with just 39 seconds left. Trailing 20-17, following a strong second-half push, UT-Permian Basin (1-5, 1-3 Lone Star Conference) put together a five play, 51 yard drive to position themselves for a possible game-tying 47-yard field goal, wit...
The Logan Longhorns cruised by the Springer Red Devils Friday for a 48-8 homecoming victory. "We are finally starting to get healthy," said Scott Dean, Logan head coach. "We have our players back and it is beginning to show on both sides of the ball." The Longhorns (2-4) gave up only one score Friday night against the Red Devils to get their second win of the season. Red Devils running back Ronnie Gurule broke free of multiple tackles rushing 69-yards for the games first score early in the...