By Mike Smith
Artesia Daily Press

The Artesia Bulldogs opened District 5-2A play before an electrified crowd at Bulldog Bowl Friday night with a 64-27 win over the Deming Wildcats.

Artesia (2-2, 1-0) made a statement with a win after playing three 6-A schools in the opening three weeks of the season.

Bryce Parra scored the Bulldogs’ first touchdown of the night on the starburst kick off return in the opening 15 seconds of the game.

Artesia did not make the 2-point conversion.

The Bulldogs scored another touchdown in the second quarter on an Ethan Conn kickoff return.

Artesia never trailed in the victory.

For more highlights of the game pick up a copy of Thursday’s Artesia Daily Press.

Mike Smith can be reached by phone at 575-308-8734 and be followed on X @MSmithartesianm.