Artesia at Carlsbad — Bulldogs travel to Cavemen on Friday, Aug. 22 (7 p.m. MDT)

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Artesia Bulldogs at Carlsbad Cavemen

The Artesia Bulldogs travel to Carlsbad for a nonleague matchup on Friday, Aug. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MDT at Carlsbad High School. Follow the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5755866-artesia-vs-carlsbad

Quick look

When: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 — 7 p.m. MDT

Where: Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, N.M.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5755866-artesia-vs-carlsbad

Artesia Bulldogs: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245491-artesia-bulldogs (fans: 10)

Carlsbad Cavemen: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/246036-carlsbad-cavemen (fans: 8)

Last meeting

These teams last met on Aug. 23, 2024, when Artesia rolled to a 44-7 victory in Carlsbad. Artesia’s balanced attack put up a 16-21-7-0 linescore while Carlsbad managed a fourth-quarter touchdown (full game details: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/4544434-carlsbad-vs-artesia).

Streaming and tickets

Artesia NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/artesia-high-school-artesia-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Carlsbad NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/carlsbad-senior-high-school-carlsbad-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If either school lists tickets or a stadium stream, those details will appear on the game page above. Check the game link before kickoff for any last-minute changes.

Why this game matters

Early nonleague meetings like this one set the tone for the 2025 season. Artesia enters with momentum after last year’s decisive win in Carlsbad, while the Cavemen will be looking to flip the script in front of the home crowd. With both teams listed at 0-0 on the schedule, Friday’s outcome will be an early measuring stick for coaches and fans.

Fan action — follow and pick

Follow the teams on SBLive to keep up with roster updates, scores and local coverage: Artesia — https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/245491-artesia-bulldogs; Carlsbad — https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/246036-carlsbad-cavemen. Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect any official projections. Fan counts and picks may change, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to show your pride.

Note on weather

Local weather conditions can change; check the game page for the latest forecast before heading to the stadium.

Stay tuned on SBLive for live updates, final score and postgame reaction from Carlsbad.