Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Tucumcari first baseman Sierra Valverde takes a throw from a teammate during infield drills at the Tucumcari High School softball field on March 1. In the background is volunteer assistant coach Melanie Jones. The Lady Rattlers' first home game is a doubleheader against Clayton on March 15.
Tucumcari coach CJ Oglesby admits he's had sleepless nights about his softball team, but it's for the right reasons.
It's because this year's team reminds him of the Lady Rattlers squad in 2019 that finished with a best-ever 17-5 record and its first...