A wild finish for the state championship on Saturday. The Artesia Bulldogs have won state title number-33, coming from behind to beat Roswell 25-24. Artesia wins the state 5A title at the 2025 State Football Championship. This makes three titles in the last four years for the Bulldogs.
Artesia trailed the entire way, but scored two touchdowns in the final 3:08, the last score with just 24 seconds on the clock, stunning the 2nd seeded Coyotes with the victory. Jack Byers caught the 9 yard game winner to tie the game and Corbyn Dominguez kicked the extra point to seal the victory.