High School FB: Two A Days - Las Cruces

2014 was an odd season for Las Cruces. The Bulldawgs entered the season as the defending state champions, but after an up and down season, they were out in round 2. It left a bad taste in mouths of the players, prompting this year's motto: Leave no doubt.

Injuries are one of the biggest reasons Las Cruces went just 6-6 last season. There is some good which came out of it. All the playing time the young players got creates depth which makes this team much more dangerous.

"Now these kids know the offense, they know the defense," head coach Jim Miller says. "Special teams wise, they were special teams players too. It helps us do a lot more in the off season."

"We're coming back out to prove everyone wrong," tight end/ defensive end Vincent Delgadillo says. "There's a lot of doubters, of course, but we're coming out for the championship and that's our goal.

What will also help the team is the return of a healthy Kameron Miller at quarterback. He's one of the best quarterbacks in the state and battled through a knee injury last year. Now he says that knee is at 110%.

"We're anxious to get back on the field. We want that blue trophy so bad," Miller says. "All of our guys want it bad and we're ready for it."

"He's been here since he was two years old," says coach Miller. "This is his opportunity as a senior. He won one as a sophomore and we won one when he was a freshman. Last year he got hurt a little bit, so he's got a little chip on his shoulder and he's excited about this year."

The Bulldawgs are salivating at the opportunity to reclaim a state title. They've already proven they have what it takes. If they stay healthy, it could be another historic year.