Artesia soccer player chases a ball in a match at Robert Chase Field earlier in the season. On Tuesday, the Lady Dogs moved to a blistering 13-3-1 record after defeating Lovington at home, 5-1 on Tuesday. Artesia has a five-game winning streak going and remains unbeaten in district play at 3-0. The Lady Dogs will face Portales at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
JT Keith is the regional sports editor for El Rito’s southeastern New Mexico newspapers, leading coverage in Carlsbad and Artesia and directing sports content for the Roswell Tribune. Based in Artesia since February 2025, he reports on Bulldogs athletics.
