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Tucumcari Rattlers Host Santa Rosa Lions in Basketball Matchup
Rattlers look to end four-game losing streak against visiting Lions
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Tucumcari Rattlers will host the Santa Rosa Lions in a high school basketball matchup on Thursday evening. Tucumcari enters the game on a four-game losing streak, while Santa Rosa is coming off a loss to Clayton. Key players to watch include Amaya Gonzales and Willow Johnson of Santa Rosa, who had strong performances in the Lions' previous game.
Why it matters
This game is an important conference matchup between two teams with winning records. Tucumcari will be looking to end their recent skid and regain momentum, while Santa Rosa aims to bounce back from their latest defeat. The outcome could have implications for playoff seeding and positioning in the standings.
The details
Tucumcari holds an 8-2 advantage over Santa Rosa in their recent matchups dating back to December 2022. In their previous meeting last Monday, Santa Rosa defeated Tucumcari 44-26 at home, led by a dominant performance from Willow Johnson who nearly recorded a double-double. The Rattlers will need to find a way to slow down Johnson and Gonzales if they hope to avenge that earlier loss.
- The game will tip off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2026.
- Tucumcari is coming off a 64-53 loss to Estancia on Tuesday.
- Santa Rosa lost 55-45 to Clayton on Saturday.
The players
Amaya Gonzales
A key player for the Santa Rosa Lions who had 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals in the team's previous game.
Willow Johnson
The standout Santa Rosa player who nearly recorded a double-double with 24 points and 9 rebounds in the Lions' previous win over Tucumcari.
What’s next
Check MaxPreps.com after the game to see the final score and key stats from the Tucumcari-Santa Rosa matchup.
The takeaway
This game represents an important conference clash between two teams looking to gain ground in the standings. Tucumcari will need to find a way to slow down Santa Rosa's top players if they hope to end their recent losing streak and pick up a crucial home victory.
