It was their first state title since 2011. Lovington was not the only Lea County team to win a state championship this season. Local news and information provided free online for the people of Lea County and surrounding areas. Coachs Comments: When I walk into the grocery store, Im always asked, Coach, are we going to win it again? I tell them were going to try like crazy. Brennen Garcia, Isaac Hinson This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. State Indeed, offense is not the issue; the Wildcats are averaging more than 28 points a game. But a left baseline jumper from Perez had the Caveman up by 10 again, and a steal-and-layup from Evan Campos stretched Carlsbad's lead to 16-4. No trophy was awarded, and it was not counted as an official NMAA state championship. Both of them have a chance to be very special. Then it's a home game against Albuquerque Academy, and the season finale at rival Portales. Ruidoso High School.