HoweEnterprise.com
August 23, 2021
Howe Bulldogs welcome students at campuses
30 years ago
Howe at Bells, Nov. 8, 1991. (Continued from page 4)
next week or we win, we are the district champions.”
Howe took a 12-7 lead with 3:43 remaining in the game when wingback Jay Carson took a reverse 16 yards with the help of pulling guard freshman Nathan Gray.
It was the first and still the only time Howe and Van Alstyne met in the playoffs.
The two headed monster rushing attack of Bailey and Rivera saw them each record 72 rushing yards apiece. The Bulldogs moved to 8-2 and found out that night that rival Van Alstyne had upset Celina to get into the playoffs and become Howe’s bi-district opponent. “There was a lot riding on this game and the kids were really pumped up,” said McQueen. “I don’t care if we get blown out
Students were met at Howe Intermediate School Tuesday morning by Austin Haley (8), Landin Duty (17), Bryce Crosby (5), and Ryan Hough (15).
Just as the second game of the season, the first half was a defensive dominant performance by both teams. Van Alstyne led 10-6 at the half but took advantage of six Bulldog turnovers in the second half to seal the 30-8 victory and move Van Alstyne to 10-1. In 2000, Howe allowed 12.18 per game which is the best since 1991 allowed 6.91 points per game. The team 30 years ago is statistically one of the best of all-time for Howe. This article will appear in the 2021 Black & White Gameday football program.
Students were met at Howe Intermediate School Tuesday morning by Caleb Hix (52), Mahlon Walker (78), and Ayden Burris (55).
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