Tucumcari Qualifies For State Volleyball Tournament
Tucumcari earns a 3A state tournament berth for the first time since 1989 after a selection show. The Lady Rattlers, seeded ninth at 11-11, face Socorro at 11:30 a.m. in Rio Rancho, with Tularosa looming in the double elimination. Coach Dana Benavidez calls it a history moment and a chance to make a run.
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Tucumcari runners miss medals at 3A state meet
Five Tucumcari cross-country runners competed at Rio Rancho High School for the Class 3A state championships but did not medal. Erin Encinias led girls with 49th in 23:14.25, A L Lucero 69th, Lizet Castillo 72nd, and Jewels Leslie won the girls title for Wingate. Boys runner Manny Hernandez led Tucumcari with 70th in 19:28.05. Deshawn Goodwin of Zuni took the boys title as Zuni also claimed the team crown.
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Tatum Storms Past Logan in Eight-Man Semifinal
Tatum ran away with a 46-12 semifinal win over Logan after a slow start. Wyatt Wright led Logan with 127 rushing yards and a TD, but five turnovers sealed the Longhorns’ fate as Tatum advanced toward a title clash with Melrose.
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Melrose tops Logan in district volleyball final
In a district championship preview of the Class 1A picture Melrose outplayed Logan 25-19 25-20 25-12 to stay undefeated at 19-0 while Logan drops to 18-4. Jordan Hines led Logan with 12 kills and four blocks as Deasha Downey paced Melrose with 13 kills, showing the Buffaloes’ edge.
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