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By Don Eskins Lady luck eluded the 16-7 Carlsbad Cavemen on Tuesday night, February 10, in a game that saw the 12-10 Clovis Wildcats slip past Carlsbad High 51-45. The clash took place in Clovis. “It was a tough game and tough environment, but we played even with the Wildcats throughout the game. With about 2:30 left on the clock, the score was all tied up,” said Cavemen head coach John Zumbrun. “But, down the stretch, Clovis was able to pull away.” Maliq Mills, with 12 point

Coach Matt Enloe Logs 100th Win By Don Eskins Down but not out, following a 70-24 loss to the talent-heavy and top-ranked Hobbs Eagles, the Carlsbad Cavegirls rallied to knock off the Clovis Wildcats 26-24 in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, February 10. Trailing at the half, 13-5, the Cavegirls regrouped to tighten up their defense and outscore the bewildered Cats 21-11 over the final two periods to pick up their 11th win of the season, versus 13 losses. "Holding Clovis to just 24

By Don Eskins The CHS swim team placed third at the District 3/4A swim meet held in Artesia on Saturday, February 7. CHS head coach Samantha Segura was more than happy with the effort she got from her team. “Our swimmers performed phenomenally at District, with many dropping time and several earning new personal bests. We are incredibly proud of every member of this team and the work they’ve put in to get here,” said Segura. “Now, for the next two weeks, our focus will shift

By Don Eskins Five Cavegirls, headed by regional champion Ellianna Campos, punched their tickets to this year’s state tournament at the Southern Regional Championships on February 6-7 in Roswell. Campos, only a junior, posted a glittering 5-0 record en route to claiming the Southern Regional title at 125 lbs. Also picking up passports to the Big Dance, which will take place at Rio Rancho on February 20-21, were, at 235, Atria Wells, 5-1, third; at 170, Sophie Westfall, 4-1, t

By Don Eskins What southeastern New Mexico prep basketball fan would have believed it? The Cavegirls upend the Roswell Coyotes in their District 4/5A inaugural? The same Roswell Coyotes who crushed them 54-20 earlier this year? Well, they’re believing now! The Cavegirls, behind a 17-point effort from 5’8” freshman Serenity Medrano, upset the 8-12 Coyotes 42-41 in Carlsbad on Friday night, January 30. Down 20-16 at the half, the Cavegirls battled back to outscore the Otes 26-2

By Don Eskins Well, it’s here, and to nobody’s surprise, it’s going to be a big one! On Friday night, February 6, in the Cavern City, the Cavemen and Hobbs Eagles will face off for sole possession of first place in this year’s race for the District 4/5A crown. The Class 5A 10th-ranked Cavemen are 15-6 on the year and, following a 64-51 victory over Roswell and a 65-59 win over Clovis, are 2-0 in conference play. The seventh-ranked 14-8 Eagles, having posted victories over Clo

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad High School Cavegirls will compete at the NMAA Southern Regionals on Friday and Saturday, February 6-7, in Roswell. With the regular grappling season now behind them, the Cavegirls’ dreams of competing in this year’s state tournament will start and end at the regional meet. The top seven placers in each weight class, plus a wild card, will advance to the state tournament. For all others, the season will be over. “No doubt, this will be a tough one.

By Don Eskins The New Mexico prep swim season is winding down, but not over. On Saturday, February 7, Carlsbad High’s Cavemen and Cavegirl aquatic squads will compete at the District Championships in Artesia. It will be the final outing of the season for CHS swimmers to qualify for state. This year’s state championships will be held at Albuquerque Academy on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21. “As we head into district, our kids are looking strong and focused. However, it ha

By Don Eskins Both the Cavemen and Cavegirl wrestling teams posted victories over the Roswell Coyotes in a dual meet on Thursday, January 22, in Roswell. The Cavemen outdueled the Coyotes 34-28, while the Cavegirls downed the Lady Otes 42-30. En route to their six-point victory, Cavemen Phenyx Meier, at 113 lbs., and Francisco Calderon, at 150 lbs., won by falls. “I was really proud of the effort we got from our boys. We were without four of our starters. Justin Owens, Juan R

By Don Eskins The Cavegirl basketball team was originally scheduled to open up conference play on Tuesday, January 27, against the Clovis Wildcats. However, due to bad weather, their game was canceled. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3, in Clovis. The JVs will open up play vs. the Wildcats at 4 p.m., with the varsity taking the floor at 5:30 p.m. Due to the cancellation, the Cavegirls will now open up District 4/5A play against the Roswell Coyotes in Carls

By Don Eskins CHS was supposed to open conference play against the Clovis Wildcats in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, January 27. However, due to severe weather moving across New Mexico, their game with the Cats was canceled. CHS’s tipoff with Clovis has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3, in the Cavern City. As a result, the Cavemen will now take on the Roswell Coyotes in their District 4/5A inaugural in Roswell on Friday night, January 30. “It would have been nice to open

By Don Eskins The Cavegirls basketball team, still on a slide, dropped their fourth game in a row to the Lovington Wildcats in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, January 20. Despite a 13-point effort from senior guard Serena Carrasco, CHS fell to the Cats 42-34. The loss left Carlsbad’s girls sitting at 8-11. The Cavegirls were scheduled to take on the 6-9 Santa Teresa Desert Warriors on the road on Thursday, January 22. It would serve as their final pre-district game of the 2025-26