Public ArticleMaegen Martinez hits a kill shot against Goddard in state tournament action at the Rio Rancho Event Center. On Friday, the Lady Dogs defeated district rival the Portales Rams (25-22, 25-23, 14-25, and 25-15) to advance in the losers’ bracket. They will face either Albuquerque Academy or Hope Christian on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Rio Rancho Event Center.
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.
