Cavemen 8th at UNM Cross Country Invite
By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s cross country teams continue to make strides during 2026. On Saturday, September 4, at the UNM Cross Country Invitational, the Cavemen, in a field comprised of 28 teams and 205 runners, placed among the meet’s top 10 teams. Led by Javion Scott, who turned in a time of 17:25.60 to place 32nd, the Cavemen scored 239 points to place eighth. Josiah Waddle, as with Scott, also finished among the meet’s top 30. Having posted a time of 17:41.03, he plac
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Carlsbad High Soccer, Volleyball Roundup
Cavemen Notch 2nd Win The never-say-die Cavemen soccer team keeps battling tough opponents and the odds despite facing some stiff competition during a year in which new head coach Aaron Babcock continues to rebuild the program. On Saturday, September 5, during the Roswell High Invitational, the Cavemen notched their second win of the season with a 5-0 victory over the Valencia Jaguars. It was a big day offensively for the Cavemen, who have been struggling to put points on the
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Cavemen Open District Play at Centennial
By Don Eskins District 2/6A gridiron play kicks off this weekend for Carlsbad High on Friday night, September 11. In one of the conference’s biggest openers, the Cavemen will take on perennial district power Centennial. Kickoff for the encounter has been set for 7 p.m. in Las Cruces at the Field of Dreams. Centennial will enter Friday night’s game with an overall record of 1-2. But looks can be deceiving, and as the Cavemen see it, no look could be more deceiving than the Cen
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Cavemen Kayo Lovington Wildcats 48-14
By Don Eskins Neither lightning delays nor the Lovington Wildcats could derail the Carlsbad Cavemen from picking up their third win of the season, versus no losses, on Friday night, September 4, in the Cavern City. And pick up their third win they did. Amassing 364 yards of total offense, 142 through the air and 222 on the ground, the Cavemen routed the Wildcats 48-14. Taking notice of the Cavemen’s perfect slate was MaxPreps. This week, September 6 through 13, the New Mexico
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Unplug and Unwind: Local Classes Reveal Carlsbad’s Growing Offline Revival
By R. Gabriel Villalobos In a world of pinging notifications and endless scrolling, Carlsbad offers a number of ways to unplug from devices and focus on skills and experiences that can enrich one’s life and foster new friendships. Jill Balderama runs Jill’s Fabric and Design, a downtown fabric shop that has been in business for more than 50 years. She teaches quilting classes starting at $15, with projects ranging from maple leaf patterns to Christmas table runners. Up the ro
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