Trinidad Dominates Quad Meet, Raton Hosts First Tiger Gym Competition
Trinidad scored 174 team points to win a four team wrestling meet at Raton High School on December 4, 2025, with Raton finishing second at 96 points. The meet marked the first wrestling competition held in Raton's Tiger Gym, drew strong local fan support, and highlighted opportunities for school athletics to strengthen community ties and facility use across Las Animas County.
Trinidad emerged as the clear team champion at the quad wrestling meet held in Raton High School's Tiger Gym on December 4, 2025, finishing with 174 team points. Raton placed second with 96 points, while Primero and Robertson rounded out the field. The event was the first wrestling meet hosted in the Tiger Gym, a milestone for Raton High School and a visible sign of growing local interest in youth athletics.
The competition featured a full slate of matches across multiple weight classes. Trinidad wrestlers registered wins in several divisions, supplying the depth and bonus points that built their commanding total. Raton posted key victories of its own that contributed to a solid second place finish and provided momentum as the season develops. Individual match scores and brackets were recorded and will inform seeding at upcoming tournaments.
Attendance reflected robust community support. Local families, students, and supporters filled the gym and created a lively atmosphere that athletes and coaches cited as energizing. For residents of Las Animas County, the meet demonstrated how school sports can serve as a focal point for civic engagement, connecting small town institutions and encouraging volunteerism, youth participation, and local pride.
The fact that Raton hosted its first wrestling meet in the Tiger Gym has practical implications for district athletics planning. Successful hosting underscores the capacity of school facilities to accommodate interscholastic competition, which can reduce travel burdens for student athletes and generate modest local economic activity on event days. It also raises questions for school and county decision makers about scheduling priorities, maintenance and investment in shared venues, and how to equitably allocate resources among programs.
As the wrestling season proceeds, coaches in all four programs will use these early results to adjust training and lineups. For community leaders, the meet offers a reminder that investments in school extracurricular facilities produce benefits beyond athletics, by drawing residents together and sustaining civic life across Las Animas County.
