Paths to Success

On first glance, the high school football programs at Artesia (N.M.) High School and Carol City (Fla.) Senior High School look considerably different. Artesia head coach Cooper Henderson’s club works out in state of the art, modern facilities built with the help of bond issues passed by its citizens, while Carol City coach Walt Frazier’s main source of support is the fans and parents of players who bring their friends to games, supporting the team at the gate. Artesia’s population is about 10,000, and its high school has about 1,000 students in three grade levels. Carol City is one of many high schools in the Miami-Dade County school system, with over 3,000 students enrolled in four grade levels. Both teams draw well. Artesia often has overflow crowds at its 6,500-seat stadium. Carol City, which sits in the shadow of Miami’s Pro Player Stadium, will draw 10,000 fans for home