The Tucumcari Rattlers football team finished their season with a record of 6-5 and a appearance in the 2011 AA state tournament.

“As a team we were successful,” said Rattlers head coach Wayne Ferguson.

Ferguson said the Rattlers 6-5 season was their first winning season (above .500) since 2005.

“We were able to make the playoffs but drew a tough first round opponent,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson said the team made a lot of progress in overcoming the time lost over the summer.

“They were able to adapt to the new system,” Ferguson said. “Now it is time to prepare for next year.”

Ferguson said the returning Rattlers need to work on a new level of commitment. He said during the off season the players need to get into the weight room and attend summer sessions.

“We need to catch and match the commitment of other teams in our division,” Ferguson said.

District 2 AA Football All District

Offense

Quarterback

Second Team

Luke Smith, Tucumcari-Junior

Running Back

First Team

Leon Vigil, Tucumcari

Second Team

Zach Hurd, Tucumcari

Tight End

First Team

Justin Garcia, Tucumcari

Slot Back

First Team

Angelo Montano, Tucumcari

Wide Receiver

First Team

Dillon Wood, Tucumcari

Lineman

First Team

David Pacheco, Tucumcari

Esteban Martinez, Tucumcar

Second Team

Jacky Fang, Tucumcari

Matt Benavidez, Tucumcari

Defense

Linebacker

First Team

Esteban Martinez, Tucumcari

Jacky Fang, Tucumcari

Defensive Ends

Second Team

Zach Hurd, Tucumcari

Shawn Martinez, Tucumcari

Lineman

First Team

Michael Olivas, Tucumcari

Rudy Vallejo, Tucumcari

Secondary

First Team

Luke Smith, Tucumcari

Dillon Wood, Tucumcar

Second Team

Leon Vigil, Tucumcari

Jeffrey Cordova, Tucumcari

Special teams

Kicker

First Team

Zach Hurd, Tucumcari

Returner

First Team

Angelo Montano, Tucumcari