Taos Tigers dominate in state tourney play amid comeback efforts
Taos on offense early and late, led by Rachelson with 21 points and Ely with 10 as Taos defeated Socorro 72 to 44. Parra paced Socorro with 14 while Blair and Garcia contributed inside play. The Tigers preserved their edge through solid rebounding and free throws, advancing to key round showdowns in the Bulldog Classic after outpacing Centauri 68 to 37.
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Taos
Benito Pacheco
Bucks
Travis Ely
Scott Blair
Hedgeman
Socorro
Parra
Jason Alles
Scott
Travis
Greg Trujillo
Canton
Blair
Rachelson
Tigers
Trujillo
Rachelson Bucket
Garcia
Racheleon
Valles
Josh Martinez
Warriors
Jason Aguilar
Jason Romero
Tiger
Rael
Ely
McCurdy
Derek Ryan
Bobcats
Jayup
Richard Herrera
Sive
Sal Oloma
Olonia
Earlo Cantu
Centauri
Colo
Cantu
Falcons
Josh Cantu
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Taos wrestlers show growth despite youth and setbacks
Ted Ruiz and Miguel Silva placed 1-3 at 140 and 189 pounds as Taos High wrestlers graphed progress in a meet. Unattached competitors Carlos Jeantete and Daniel Miera posted at 112 and 119 pounds, while only Rivera and Gonzales return from last year's varsity. four varsity members did not compete this year. Gutierrez praised the work ethic, noting 10-12 athletes arrive at 6 a.m. and the team will next compete at the Capital/Santa Fe Invite and Bloomfield Invite.
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Miguel Silva
Carlos Jeantete
Daniel Miera
Rivera
Gonzales
Griego
Ruiz
Gutierrez
Ess
Taos
Capital
Santa Fe
Bloomfield
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