By Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press

Artesia High School quarterback Izac Cazares led the Bulldog offensive attack and the defense pressured Lovington quarterback Matthew Prudencio in a 57-21-win Friday night over the Wildcats Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.

The win gives the Bulldogs the inside track to the District 5-2A championship as Artesia is undefeated in league play at 3-0. Overall, the Bulldogs are 4-2.

The Wildcats are 5-1 overall and 2-1 in district play.

Artesia had a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Bulldogs defense pressured the Wildcats on the Brian Urlacher Field early in the second quarter, forcing a Lovington fumble on its own one-yard line.

The Bulldog offense capitalized on the Lovington turnover on a short touchdown run. Artesia made the 2-point conversion with 9:45 left before halftime with a 22-7 lead.

The Bulldogs took advantage of another fumble on the kickoff. Running back Frankie Galindo ended a four-play drive with a 13-yard touchdown sprint with 8:15 on the clock. Corbyn Dominguez converted the extra point kick as the Bulldogs extended the lead 29-7.

For more details and statistics pick up a copy of Thursday’s Artesia Daily Press.

Mike Smith may be reached by phone at 575-308-8734 and follow on X @MSmitharteisanm.