Aug. 8 varsity and junior student-athletes of the Artesia High School football team gathered for team pictures at the Bulldog Bowl.

The annual team photo was taken on opening day for the Artesia Public Schools as students reported for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Bulldogs are the defending 2023 New Mexico 5A state champions. Artesia defeated Roswell last year 35-21 in the title game.

Artesia opens the 2024 campaign Aug. 23 against the Carlsbad Cavemen at Bulldog Bowl.

The Bulldogs clubbed the Cavemen last year 55-7 in Carlsbad.

Mike Smith can be reached via phone at 575-308-8734.