Artesia teammates Jade Hammon and Danyela Munoz have fun before the start of the championship game against Aztec on Saturday.
The team prays together before taking on the Aztecs in the championship game on Saturday.The team comes together before taking the field against the Atecs on Saturday at Lobos Softball Field.Artesia coach Sandra Pulido meets with the umpires and the Aztec coach, Joshua French, before the start of the championship game on Saturday.The infied meet together before Artesia pither Kayden Apadaca begins the game.Artesia shortstop Jenna Whitmire shakes hands with pitcher Danyela Munoz before the first pitch is thrown.Artesia catcher A’dyn Levario looks at the sign as Aztect hitter Ayasha Yellow gets ready to hit against pitcher Danyela Munoz.Artesia first baseman Kayden Apodaca gets the throw in time before Aztec hitter Cheyenne Yellow reaches the base.The team celebrates getting out of a third-inning jam.An Artesia hitter slides safely into third base with a triple during championship play on Saturday.Jenna Whitmire celebrates with Danyela Munoz after scoring from third base.Bye-bye, as Artesia power hitter Kayden Apodaca hits a home run in the first game of the state championship on Saturday.The team celebrates another run on Saturday during championship play in the series finale.Artesia pitcher Danyela Munoz had a day at the plate and hit a triple against Aztec on Saturday.Danyela Munoz celebrates getting a double against Aztec on Saturday.The team celebrates the final out against the Aztecs to win the championship on Saturday.The Lady ‘Dogs celebrate their first state championship since 2021.What mattered most this season was winning the 2026 Blue Trophy.The Class 4A state championship is the Artesia Lady Dogs.
