State championship game in pictures

Relive the 2025 4A state title victory through the lens of Daily Press Sports Editor J.T. Keith.

The Artesia fans celebrate its boy’s basketball team’s 55-48 victory over Highland.

The Artesia boys’ basketball team celebrates winning the Class 4A championship 55-48 over Highland.

The Artesia boys’ basketball players Charlie Campbell and Braylon Vega hold the Blue Trophy after defeating the Highland Hornets 55-48 at The Pit.

Artesia guard Corbyn Dominguez shoots free throws against Highland in the Class 4A title game at The Pit.

Highland Jesus Licon takes a charge against Bulldog center Clay Kincaid and fouls Kincaid out with 2:15 to play in the game.

Artesia guard Cael Houghtaling makes a free throw in the fourth quarter against Highland.

An unidentified Highland basketball fouls Artesia guard Trent Egeland on a layup in first-quarter action in the Class 4A championship game.

Artesia guard Jack Byers shoots free throws against Highland during the Class 4A championship.

The Artesia High School band plays for the state championship crowd.

The Artesia High cheerleaders fire up the crowd during the state title game.