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January 13, 2020
Bulldogs drop district game to Van Alstyne, 78-34
Colton Thurman prepares to shoot a foul shot. Michelle Carney/Howe Enterprise.
The Howe Bulldogs dropped to 02 in district play on Tuesday night and 6-11 overall on the season with a 78-34 loss to rival Van Alstyne. The Panthers, equipped with a team chock full of quick scrappy players outran Howe to a quick lead and a 23-7 first period advantage.
final stanza, 14-13. Other scorers for Howe were Colton Thurman (5), Kolby Taylor (4), Ethan Lopez (3), Eli Wilson (2), Jake Fabacher (2), Ayden Norton (2), and Luke Lopez (2). Howe will play at Leonard Tuesday night.
The Panthers’ Samuel Tormos was too much for Howe to handle as he ripped through the perimeter for numerous layups on his way to 23 points. Howe was led by freshman Austin Haley and senior Caiden Harmon who each contributed seven points. The Panthers continued their way with Howe in the second en route to a 47-16 halftime lead in Howe. The Bulldogs managed only five points in the third period while allowing 19 to VA. With the foot off the gas in the fourth period, Howe took the
Eli Wilson (32) defends for Howe. Michelle Carney/Howe Enterprise.
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