After four games on the road, Carlsbad is heading back home. They will host the Artesia Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2016, but likely not for long.
Carlsbad is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Lovington on Saturday. Carlsbad came up short against Lovington, falling 4-1. The loss continues a trend for the Cavemen/Cavegirls in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost six in a row.
Meanwhile, Artesia had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 goals), and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They beat the Colts by a goal, winning 2-1. Luis Torres had the honor of scoring the game-winner for the Bulldogs.
Carlsbad's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Artesia, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
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