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Rattlers hit the road after bye week

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, 1-1) will take on the Dora/Elida Coyotes Friday at 7 p.m., at Dora.

The Longhorns are coming off a 60-8 routing by the District 4 first place Melrose Buffaloes Friday at Melrose.

The Coyotes (4-3, 1-2) lost 66-48 Friday at Mountainair.

Game time: 7 p.m., at Dora

6-Man

The San Jon/Grady Coyotes will take on the Floyd Bronocs at San Jon.

The Coyotes (3-2, 1-1) are coming off a bye week against the Broncos (1-5, 0-2).

The Broncos are searching for their first win in the District 1-Six Man field.

Game time: 3 p.m., Friday at San Jon.