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1968: For the fifth consecutive week, defending champion Artesia was ranked No. 1 in the Class AA United Press International coaches football poll.

The Bulldogs, 4-0, scored 58 points in the poll, followed by Clovis (3-0 with 55 points) and Albuquerque Highland (3-1 with 46 points).

The state's only other unbeaten team was Roswell High, ranked ninth with a 3-0-1 record.

Artesia ended the season 12-0, with a third straight state title, clobbering Sandia, 40-0, in the state finals.

Artesia also won the 1969 state football title, but didn't win another until 1974.

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