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Monday, August 19, 2019
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Senior leadership shows in Bulldogs first scrimmage
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Senior Layton Elvington (4) helping freshman Carson Daniels (20) with an equipment issue. Michelle Carney/Howe Enterprise.
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One fan that showed up for the Howe Bulldogs opening scrimmage at Valley View remarked that he came to see the Bulldogs and saw some other team. He was referring to the dramatic change in offensive philosophy displayed as Howe attempted many passes and most of them were deep bombs from freshman quarterback Austin Haley. The 14-year-old signal caller was a bit amped up as his first several attempts were overthrown by a few steps to wide open receivers. But as the night progressed, Haley calmed down and found a rhythm and connected on several outstanding throws.
scrimmage against Valley View. Howe's third play of the scrimmage saw senior running back Caiden Harmon scamper 33 yards out of the backfield. The next three out of four plays saw an anxious freshman overthrow three wide open receivers that each would have been scores. "I was on varsity my junior year and I was honestly very nervous then. As a freshman, I can't describe how nervous he must have been," said senior receiver Arturo Lowder. "We have faith in him, and we know what he can do throwing the football. He just has to relax and we're trying really hard to help him."
“You better look out for four years because that 14-year-old can play. He’s got ice in his veins," said Howe’s offensive coordinator Nate Haley's first big connection was Lynch. with Lowder for 49 yards on the 12th play from scrimmage and 48 Haley is joined by two other yards later in the live quarter. freshmen teammates in Carson Jordan Jones and Harmon each Daniels (fullback) and Matthew hauled in 38 yard receptions as Bearden (offensive line). With well. young players on the team, the leadership element from the senior Howe's score came on a 12-yard class is crucial and was evident in pass from Haley to Lowder. The the actions of senior leaders such as final score was Valley View 20, Layton Elvington who was the Howe 6. starting quarterback a year ago and has moved over to starting safety "We learned really quick that we've this year with a good attitude. got to get in better shape because we have a lot of guys going both "Leadership is a big thing because ways," said Howe Head Coach Bill we didn't have much of it last year," Jehling. "I'm not displeased, but Elvington said following the we've got some things to work on."
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Freshman quarterback Austin Haley opened some eyes in Valley View Friday night. Michelle Carney/Howe Enterprise.
