ARTESIA BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Rex Henderson
2019 Record: 6-6 overall, 0-3 district
Post Season: Quarterfinals (L, Los Lunas 58-21); First Round (W, Capital 56-35)
Key Leaving Pieces: Clay Houghtaling (QB), Erik Cueto (WR), Canon Carter (DB)
Key Returning Pieces: Braxton McDonald (WR), Dominic Pacheco (LB), Cord Cox (G)
Review: The Bulldogs went 0-3 in district play last and finished at .500 on the year. However, they still notched a road playoff win and still considered a true threat. The question is what type of team will they be in 2020 after losing four of their last five games and also, as many remember, they lost the Eddy County Rivalry game.
Overview: The Bulldogs lose plenty in star quarterback Clay Houghtaling who leaves after tossing for over 3,000 yards last season. Typically, we know who is next to take over as QB-1 because they've received plenty of reps. Going into 2020, it doesn't feel we know that answer. Good news is the return of all-state WR Braxton McDonald back for his senior season but on a new offensive make-up in terms of skilled players for the Orange this season.
Prediction: 5-5 Overall Record. Playoff team.
Spring Ranking: Top-5 like program. (Entire 5A ranking will release after we highlight each team).
Head Coach: Rex Henderson
2019 Record: 6-6 overall, 0-3 district
Post Season: Quarterfinals (L, Los Lunas 58-21); First Round (W, Capital 56-35)
Key Leaving Pieces: Clay Houghtaling (QB), Erik Cueto (WR), Canon Carter (DB)
Key Returning Pieces: Braxton McDonald (WR), Dominic Pacheco (LB), Cord Cox (G)
Review: The Bulldogs went 0-3 in district play last and finished at .500 on the year. However, they still notched a road playoff win and still considered a true threat. The question is what type of team will they be in 2020 after losing four of their last five games and also, as many remember, they lost the Eddy County Rivalry game.
Overview: The Bulldogs lose plenty in star quarterback Clay Houghtaling who leaves after tossing for over 3,000 yards last season. Typically, we know who is next to take over as QB-1 because they've received plenty of reps. Going into 2020, it doesn't feel we know that answer. Good news is the return of all-state WR Braxton McDonald back for his senior season but on a new offensive make-up in terms of skilled players for the Orange this season.
Prediction: 5-5 Overall Record. Playoff team.
Spring Ranking: Top-5 like program. (Entire 5A ranking will release after we highlight each team).
