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Rattler’s cross country teams prepare for district invite

QCS Staff

The Tucumcari Rattlers’ boys’ and girls’ cross country team face tough 5A-6A competition Thursday at the Hobbs Invite.

Both teams got to run against some tough competition in preparation for district on Oct. 31 in Laguna Acoma, said Gary Hittson, the Lady Rattlers’ head coach.

In Hobbs the Rattlers faced runners from Midland and Odessa, Texas, Hittson said, as well as Clovis and Hobbs. He said the runners were upset that they did not place high as a team or bring home a medal.

“I told them not to get discouraged,” Hittson said. “When you take our times and compare them to other 3A schools, we are right in the mix.”

Next competition for the Cross Country team is on Oct. 31 at Laguna Acoma.