It was no accident last year that all four of the state football semifinalists in Class 5A came from the same district.
That league, 2-5A, looks much the same as it did in 2025, with a couple of alterations. Chaparral has moved up from 4A and Alamogordo has dropped from 6A. Those two replace Santa Teresa and Lovington, who both are now 4A members for at least the next two seasons.
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As always, the conversation begins (and frequently ends) with rivals Artesia and Roswell, who have met in each of the last three state title games. The Bulldogs came from behind to
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