As the countdown to kickoff begins, NMPreps.com launches its annual New Mexico High School Football Preseason Rankings, unveiling every team in the state from No. 89 to No. 1. All summer long, we’ll deliver the most in-depth team previews, player spotlights, and district breakdowns across Classes 6A to 2A, setting the stage for the 2025 season.
No. 74 Tucumcari Rattlers
Head Coach: Doug Smith
2024 Record: 3-7 overall, 2-3 District 2-2A
Classification: 2A (District 2-2A)
Points For: 225
Points Against: 300
2024 Final Ranking: No. 81 overall (6A–2A), No. 14 in 2A
2025 Preseason Ranking: No. 74 overall, No. 10 in 2A
Playoff Result: Missed Playoffs
2025 Preview:
2025 Preseason Rankings:
No. 74 Tucumcari Rattlers - Preview
No. 75 Navajo Prep Eagles - Preview
No. 76 Thoreau Hawks - Preview
No. 77 McCurdy Bobcats - Preview
No. 78 Laguna-Acoma Hawks - Preview
No. 79 Hozho Academy Wolves - Preview
No. 80 Cuba Rams - Preview
No. 81 Tohatchi Cougars - Preview
No. 82 Crownpoint Eagles - Preview
No. 83 Shiprock Chieftains - Preview
No. 84 Santa Fe Indian Braves - Preview
No. 85 Newcomb Skyhawks - Preview
No. 86 Gallup Bengals - Preview
No. 87 Zuni Thunderbirds - Preview
No. 88 Wingate Bears - Preview
No. 89 Capitan Tigers - Preview
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