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Artesia uses holiday break to prepare for 32nd state football title against Roswell

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Artesia High School quarterback Nye Estrada prepares for Class 5A state championship football game on Nov. 21, 2023.
Artesia High School quarterback Nye Estrada prepares for Class 5A state championship football game on Nov. 21, 2023.
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The Artesia Bulldog offense prepares for the Nov. 25, 2023, 5A state football game against Roswell High School.
The Artesia Bulldog offense prepares for the Nov. 25, 2023, 5A state football game against Roswell High School.
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From left-Frankie Galindo, Nye Estrada and Izac Cazares prepare to run an offensive drill for the Artesia Bulldogs on Nov. 21, 2023.
From left-Frankie Galindo, Nye Estrada and Izac Cazares prepare to run an offensive drill for the Artesia Bulldogs on Nov. 21, 2023.
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Two Artesia High football players work on offensive drills in preparation for the 5A state championship game in Artesia.
Two Artesia High football players work on offensive drills in preparation for the 5A state championship game in Artesia.
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Artesia High School football players work through drills on Nov. 21, 2023, in preparation for the 5A state title game against Roswell.
Artesia High School football players work through drills on Nov. 21, 2023, in preparation for the 5A state title game against Roswell.
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Artesia's Gavin Brown prepares for kick off during a Nov. 21, 2023 practice session at the Bulldog Bowl.
Artesia's Gavin Brown prepares for kick off during a Nov. 21, 2023 practice session at the Bulldog Bowl.
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Artesia head football coach Jeremy Maupin watches offensive practice sessions on Nov. 21, 2023.
Artesia head football coach Jeremy Maupin watches offensive practice sessions on Nov. 21, 2023.
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