It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Raton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-53 victory over the Tucumcari Rattlers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 72-69 on February 1st.
Chase Walton
| 02/20/25 vs Tucumcari | 6 |
| 02/17/25 @ Trinidad | 10 |
| 02/15/25 @ Clayton | 4 |
| 02/13/25 @ Pecos | 4 |
| 02/08/25 vs Estancia | 5 |
| + 7 more games |
Raton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chase Walton out in front who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. Walton has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more blocks the last 12 times he's played. Tyler Petrini was another key player, putting up ten points and six rebounds.
Raton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 23 consecutive matchups.
Raton pushed their record up to 13-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.7 points over those games. As for Tucumcari, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Santa Rosa knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 games -- so hopefully Raton likes a good challenge. As for Tucumcari, they will welcome Clayton at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Clayton knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Tucumcari likes a good challenge.
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