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RC all-stars headed to state

For the second consecutive season, the Roosevelt County 10- and 11-year-old all-stars are New Mexico Little League district champions, cruising undefeated through the District 3 tournament.

The boys from Roosevelt County completed their perfect run in Tuesday night’s championship contest beating Clovis American at Portales’ Rotary Park 10-9.

“Both teams came to play tonight,” Roosevelt County head coach Sammy Villanueva said. “That’s for sure.”

Early on, it appeared as if Roosevelt County wouldn’t have to break a sweat