Ellie McGaughy gets ready to play against Santa Teresa on Thursday. Artesia would defeat Santa Teresa in four games (25-16, 20-25, 25-22 and 25-19).
Maegen Martinez hits a kill shot against Santa Teresa in the first round of the state volleyball tournament. Artesia would defeat Santa Teresa in four games.The team gathers before the game against Santa Teresa.Ellie McGaughy and Avery Frederick try to block a kill shot against Santa Teresa on Thursday.Kenzie Padilla serves against Santa Teresa at the Rio Rancho Event Center.The team celebrates the victory against Santa Teresa.The team tries to stop a kill shot against Santa Teresa.Maegen Martinez hits a kill shot against Santa Teresa as the Lady Dogs defeat Santa Teresa on Thursday.An Artesia player dives for a loose ball during a game against Santa Teresa on Thursday.
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.
