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The Cavemen survive Hobbs again. Back to back weeks against the Eagles and back to back thrillers, this time a 42 to 35 overtime win that felt like a prize fight from start to finish. Ruben and Trey break down Brock Wright going off for 234 yards, Lennon Ananans closing out a game for the second time, and that Dunlap one hander that had the whole booth talking.

Then we look ahead to the big one. The Cavemen head to Albuquerque to take on the undefeated Volcano Vista Hawks in the 6A quarterfinal. We cover who has to show up, what the game plan should look like and what the AI prediction says.

We also take a minute for Veterans Day and Ruben shares his 23 years in the National Guard.

Catch the quarterfinal Saturday at 1 pm at Nusenda Community Stadium. You can listen free on our audio live stream broadcast on YouTube or 96.3 FM KAMQ (Carlsbad Radio).

Thanks to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for presenting this episode.

0:00 Intro and Veterans Day salute with Ruben
3:01 Cavemen survive Hobbs in overtime again
5:26 Brock Wright runs like Derrick Henry
7:30 The game plan to beat the Volcano Vista ballhawks
9:35 Dunlap vs Duarte the next big rivalry
12:05 Quarterfinal preview Cavemen vs Volcano Vista
16:02 Players to watch on both sides
23:20 Path to victory and the AI prediction

The Carlsbad Cavemen beat Hobbs 41-40 last Friday and get them again this Saturday, this time in the first round of the 6A playoffs. It’s Carlsbad’s first home playoff game in 15 years.

This week’s Cavemen Insider breaks down the wild finish, including Lennon Ananins’ late strip that flipped the game. It covers Brock Wright’s 5-touchdown night, Junior Medrano’s 415 passing yards for Hobbs, and what each team needs to fix for the rematch. Then Cavemen defenders Juan Rubio and Damian Valencia join the show. They talk about Selection Sunday, Juan’s interception touchdown on a pitch, Damian’s two picks against Las Cruces, the defense’s “bend, don’t break” mindset, and who they’re playing for on Saturday.

0:00 Recap: Carlsbad 41, Hobbs 40
4:24 Interview: Juan Rubio and Damian Valencia
8:08 Big plays: Juan’s interception TD and Damian’s two picks
11:42 The wild finish against Hobbs
14:29 Playoff mindset and who they’re playing for

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The Carlsbad Cavemen come off of a great game on the road (beating Las Cruces in what the state considered an upset) to prepare for a longtime rival: The Hobbs Eagles. A win last week helped to propel them in the rankings, but a win this week would likely secure a home game for the first week of the playoffs. 

This week's game theme is "Wear Your White Lie" and we will be streaming the live broadcasted game on Friday, October 30 at 7 PM.

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This week on All Sports Best, we're bringing you the latest in Carlsbad sports and community news! We break down the Carlsbad Cavemen football team's matchup against the Las Cruces Bulldawgs, discussing key players, team performances, and what the game means as the Cavemen continue their 2026 season.

We're also checking in on the Carlsbad Cavegirl Volleyball team, highlighting recent results, standout performances, and their progress as the postseason approaches.

Beyond sports, we're taking a look at what's happening around Carlsbad, New Mexico, including upcoming Halloween celebrations, family-friendly activities, and local community events you won't want to miss.

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Is this year's World Series one of the smallest matchups in baseball history? We're discussing the Fall Classic and what makes this matchup so interesting. Plus, we're taking a closer look at New Mexico's impact on college football, including the UNM Lobos and former La Cueva standout Mason Posa, who continues to make a name for himself as a linebacker at Wisconsin.

We also dive into the world of terrible commercials, questionable advertising decisions, and some of the most frustrating things happening in sports entertainment.

From MLB and college football to sports debates and plenty of laughs, there's something for every sports fan in this episode.

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Coach Charles Millar joins this week's Cavemen Insider to dissect the tough district loss to Eldorado on the road. We cover the thought process for special teams, bouncing back in district, and what might have been the most confusing play we've seen all year... The Cavemen are prepared to take on the Organ Mountain Knights from Las Cruces.

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The Carlsbad Cavemen take the long road to Albuquerque for the first and only time during the regular season. They will take on the Eldorado Eagles after beating Clovis down by 40 points. Eldorado comes into this game with strong momentum and a restful bye week. 

This should be a good one. Grab your popcorn for this week's matchup.

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The Cavemen are going to do whatever it takes to snap their two-game losing streak as they perform in front of a CHS crowd at Ralph Bowyer Stadium. The Clovis Wildcats will make the trip after scoring 30 points against Centennial. The Cavemen have shown improvement over the course of the last two weeks. Will they take the next step before a bye week?

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In this episode, Daniel Zuniga from Couch Potato Sports shares his journey into sports media, his insights on high school athletics in New Mexico, and the importance of sportsmanship and community in sports coverage.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Daniel Zuniga and Couch Potato Sports

01:48 Daniel's journey from sports fan to sports journalist

04:02 The modern sports media landscape and social media influence

07:59 Highlighting community pride through sports coverage

12:06 The significance of sportsmanship and athlete respect

15:54 Coverage of New Mexico high school athletics and travel challenges

22:02 Memorable athletes and moments in New Mexico sports history

30:07 Upcoming matchups and analysis of Volcano Vista vs Carlsbad

33:58 The importance of logistics and travel in high school sports

38:07 Closing thoughts and the future of sports media in New Mexico

 

The Carlsbad Cavemen hit a bump in the road in Week 4 with their only loss of the season. They look to bounce back against another top team in the state traveling over four hours to Carlsbad to play at Ralph Bowyer Stadium. The Volcano Vista Hawks are a strong, well-rounded team that will make the Cavemen's Week 5 game a big challenge. 

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