Basketball Recap: Tucumcari Triumphs

After losing to Jal the last time they met, Tucumcari decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Tucumcari Rattlers slipped by the Jal Panthers 52-51 on Saturday.

Tucumcari is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points per game. As for Jal, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tucumcari will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bosque at 5:00 p.m. on January 11, 2025. Jal will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Wink at 7:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.