Artesia football prepares for district play following three non-district losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
FootballThe Artesia Bulldogs hold an 0-3 record following early-season losses to Class 6A opponents Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Centennial. Despite the winless start, head coach Jeremy Maupin indicated the team remains in good shape as it enters the second season of district competition. The Bulldogs faced 6A competition to sharpen team performance, a schedule that also saw them field 21 new starters during the opening weeks. The team transitions into 5A play this coming week against Deming in a district opener. The current schedule reflects a challenging non-district slate, as the program continues to evaluate its roster identity while moving past Labor Day.
- •Artesia holds an 0-3 record after losses to Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Centennial.
- •The team features 21 new starters this season.
- •Artesia begins district play next week against Deming.
- •The Bulldogs have not started 0-3 since 1983.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Artesia may be 0-3, but fear not, the Bulldogs are doing just fine
"The optics take some getting used to, and it looks just plain weird on the page. The Artesia Bulldogs are 0-3. The reality is, nobody wearing Artesia orange is particularly sweating this slow start. “We’re in good shape,” Bulldogs coach Jeremy Maupin said. “Our guys are excited to start the second season in district.” Artesia has opened with a 20-13 loss to Carlsbad, a 28-27 loss to Hobbs, and ...
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