Raton Varsity Boys Take The Win In District Game Against Estancia

Melody Mayfield
KRTN Multi-Media

Due to a shortage of referees, Saturday’s basketball action in Tiger Gym saw the cancellation of the boys C-team, and both JV team’s games, putting the Varsity Boys and Girls games in full focus Saturday February 8, 2025.

With Raton hosting the district games, the Lady Tigers and Lady Bears were the first to take the court at Tiger Gymnasium. The Lady Bears held the lead throughout the game but not without a good fight from the Lady Tigers. There was a lot of back and forth across the court with Lady Tigers rebounding and intercepting the ball. They made many attempts to score points but to no avail except at the free throw line where they made over half of their points.

The Lady Bears managed to hold the Lady Tigers in single digits when they headed to the locker room with a 27-7 score at halftime. In the third quarter Raton picked up some hustle that lasted through the 4^th quarter. However, Estancia was able to bring in 12 points in each quarter compared to Raton’s seven and nine. The last minute of the game kept everyone’s attention as Estancia made two 2-point baskets and Raton made its last point at the free throw line ending with Lady Bears winning 51-23.

Next on the court were the Raton Tigers and Estancia Bears with a fast paced seesaw game ending in Raton winning 63-48. Both teams were tied at the first quarter 9-9. Many baskets were made by both teams with Raton going into the halftime locker room leading 22-14. Estancia played great offense during the third quarter making 16 points and tightened the gap closing the third quarter right on Raton’s heels, only three points behind. The Tigers fought back though, getting plenty of rebounds and Josh Lopez driving up the score with four 3-point hoops in the last quarter.

Varsity Girls

Estancia 18 9 12 12 51

Raton 4 3 7 9 23

Estancia High Point

Jhenna Valencia 9

Brook Eister 19 1 of 2 free throws

Free Throws 2 of 8 attempts (25%)

Raton High Point

Anisia Martinez 6 2 of 2 free throws

Free Throws 13 of 18 attempts (72%)

Varsity Boys

Estancia 9 14 16 9 48