Lady Rattlers win Estancia tourney title in close final
Tucumcari girls defeat Estancia 44 35 to claim the BVC Tournament crown. Kyla Lopez tops scoring with 19 points and earns MVP honors while Caylee Benavidez July Lafferty and Kirksey Smith also receive all tournament praise. Tucumcari improves to 12 1 and rides a nine game win streak.
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Caylee Benavidez
July Lafferty
Kirksey Smith
Longhorns suffer first loss in EPAC final to Melrose
Logan high school suffered its first defeat of the season in the Plateau EPAC Tournament final, losing 57 to 56 to Melrose. Key moments included a 17-2 run by Logan, late free throws by Melrose, and a missed three at the horn. Logan’s Diego Sanchez departed with a concussion concern and Hayden Bruhn fouled out after a 18-point showing.
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Melrose
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Brock Burns
Jaxon Odom
Buffaloes
Michael Cardonita
Brayden Eldridge
Eldridge
Burns
Kyle Griffiths
Diego Sanchez
Griffiths
Hayden Bruhn
Lady Buffs edge Logan in EPAC final comeback
Melrose rallies to beat Logan 44 43 in the 66th Plateau EPAC Tournament final as Graci Odom scores 18 including the late game winner. Logan led 43 36 with 4 09 left but Melrose held Logan scoreless late. Lizzy Horner tops Logan with 13 points.
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Lady Longhorns
Camryn Cantrell
Graci Odom
Dustin Robertson
Desta Rose
Lizzy Horner
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Shipley Finds Silver Lining Amid ENMU Struggles
Former Tucumcari High star Ashley Shipley reflects on her final season with Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds amid a seven game slide and injuries. She notes a new system, limited time for chemistry, and a drop in scoring but stays hopeful the team will rebound with more aggressive play and adversity building resilience.
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Midwestern State
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