The Artesia Bulldogs will take on the Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Artesia took their contest with ease, bagging a 69-32 win over Moriarty. That looming 69-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Meanwhile, Carlsbad faced Pojoaque Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Carlsbad came out on top against Pojoaque Valley by a score of 49-39.
Carlsbad is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points per game. As for Artesia, they pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Artesia beat Carlsbad 64-51 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Artesia since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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