The Eunice football program has 15 state title banners hanging in the rafters, the third most in state history (first in 1957 and the most recent last season), 24 championship appearances the second most in New Mexico history, is currently tied for sixth place with 11 other schools for consecutive state championships at three (including an active current three-peat streak), …

EUNICE – The Eunice Cardinal’s football team defeated Texico 50-0 Saturday afternoon to advance to the semifinals of Class 2A playoffs. Eunice won its 23rd straight game and faces Estancia for the opportunity to play in the final. From the beginning of the game, the Cardinals imposed their tempo and style on the Wolverines. On the opening kickoff, Cardinals’ Hayden …

For the second time in as many seasons, the Hobbs football team will be hosting a Class 6A playoff game at Watson Memorial Stadium. The difference between this year’s opponent and last year, however, is that this year’s game will be played on Friday night. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Eagles finished the regular season at 7-3 overall and …

Cardinals dominate Demons EUNICE – The matchup between Eunice and Dexter was supposed to be the best of Class 2A against the best of Class 3A. It was billed as a battle of tough defenses and good offenses. But when it was all said and done, it was Eunice dominating again as the No. 1 ranked team in Class 2A …

Eunice football wins state championship By Tom Mulherin EUNICE – It took a third straight appearance, but the Eunice football team finally did it. Behind a familiar combination of defensive tenacity and a balanced offensive attack, the Cardinals beat Capitan Saturday afternoon, 34-13, to win the Class 3A State Championship after losing the title game in each of the past …