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Texico's Thatcher, Melrose's Dora worked on same staff at Dora

ALBUQUERQUE — Texico’s Ty Thatcher and Melrose’ Kevin Lackey used to be mentor and peer in Dora. By the time Saturday morning ends, they could both be defending state champions.

Both squads entered the 2018 state tournament as the No. 1 seed...