On Friday, Artesia faced Deming in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Artesia Bulldogs breezed by the Deming Wildcats at home to the tune of 64-27. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Izac Cazares continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Frankie Galindo was another key player, gaining 93 total yards and three touchdowns.
Artesia's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Charlie Campbell and Miguel Soto. Soto is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Artesia got some further help from Grant Johnson: he forced a fumble and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Artesia pushed their record up to 2-2 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Deming, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Artesia will square off against Gadsden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gadsden will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Artesia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Deming, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Roswell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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