Artesia midfielder Adan Alva tries to advance the ball upfield against Lovington during the round of 16 of the Class 4A State Soccer Tournament. Artesia would lose 1-0 Wednesday night at Robert Chase Field. The Dogs end their season 11-6-3 on the season.
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.
