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Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior kicker Dominic Camacho (8) kicks a field goal as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) passes to a receiver as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) is blocked by Senior defensive end Caleb Marra (2) as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Sophomore Collis Bousliman (10) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior defensive back Jonathan McRae (83) recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior defensive back Jonathan McRae (83) recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior defensive back David Graves (29) celebrates after hit teammate recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Junior wide receiver Brad Thomas (11) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The color guard present arms as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Referees signal a goal as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The crown fills the stadium as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Jonathan McRae (83) receives a pass as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Jonathan McRae (83) receives a pass for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81)comes off the field as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque shake hands after the game at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are spoken to by head coach Mark Lopez after facing off against La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Nathan J Fish/Sun-News
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![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
1 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
2 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
3 of 46![Senior kicker Dominic Camacho (8) kicks a field goal as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
4 of 46![Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) passes to a receiver as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
5 of 46![Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
6 of 46![Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) is blocked by Senior defensive end Caleb Marra (2) as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
7 of 46![Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
8 of 46![Sophomore Collis Bousliman (10) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
9 of 46![Senior defensive back Jonathan McRae (83) recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
10 of 46![Senior defensive back Jonathan McRae (83) recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
11 of 46![Senior defensive back David Graves (29) celebrates after hit teammate recovers a fumble as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
12 of 46![Junior wide receiver Brad Thomas (11) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
13 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
14 of 46![Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
15 of 46![La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
16 of 46![La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
17 of 46![La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque warm up before their game against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
18 of 46![The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
19 of 46![The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
20 of 46![The Las Cruces Bulldawgs warm up before their game against the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
21 of 46![The color guard present arms as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
22 of 46![Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
23 of 46![Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
24 of 46![Fans fill the stadium before the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
25 of 46![Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
26 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
27 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
28 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
29 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
30 of 46![Referees signal a goal as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
31 of 46![Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
32 of 46![Senior running back Jacob Carabajal (12) runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
33 of 46![Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
34 of 46![Junior quarterback Marcos Lopez (7) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
35 of 46![The crown fills the stadium as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
36 of 46![Senior wide receiver Jonathan McRae (83) receives a pass as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
37 of 46![Senior wide receiver Jonathan McRae (83) receives a pass for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
38 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81) receives the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
39 of 46![Senior wide receiver Connor O'Tool (81)comes off the field as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
40 of 46![Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball for a touchdown as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
41 of 46![Senior quarterback Austin Smith (17) passes the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
42 of 46![Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
43 of 46![Senior wide receiver Israel Ramirez (18) receives and runs the ball as the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque face off at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
44 of 46![The Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque shake hands after the game at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
45 of 46![The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are spoken to by head coach Mark Lopez after facing off against La Cueva Bears from Albuquerque at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.]()
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