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Gill to start a rebuilding program. That night, Howe had numerous penalties that forced them into impossible third down situations which they could never recover from. Howe quarterback Austin Haley was sacked eight times during the game. At the end of the night, Callisburg had racked up 492 total yards including 405 on the ground. That opening night set the tone for the remainder of the 2020 season which saw Howe complete its first ever 0-10 season.

But it’s a new year and Howe has seen flashes of greatness on offense. Haley is no longer a sophomore—he now enters his third year of being the Dogs signalcaller. Although Howe has had six consecutive seasons with six different offensive philosophies and offensive coordinators, it appears they have found the right mix and the right match with the new bright-minded offensive coordinator in Zach Cader.

Defensively, Howe has moved away from the 3-3 stack that has not been successful over the past three seasons. They’re moving to a five-man front (50) which will create more pressure on both the run and pass game. New defensive coordinator Mark Furgeson’s group looks much improved throughout the early part of camp and in scrimmages.

The fresh look for the Bulldogs has a different pep in their step during two successful scrimmages with Lone Oak and Whitewright. On Friday night at Bulldog Stadium, Howe scored on several long touchdown passes. However, illegal blocks brought back big plays. Howe’s Bryce Crosby has an outstanding run that resulted in a stiff-arm to a Whitewright player that send him to the ground. Howe’s Carson Daniels is credited for the first touchdown on the new turf with a run to the southwest front endzone pylon. Other highlights were an outstanding leaping grab by sophomore Cooper Jones over two defenders and a great throw and catch from Haley to Ryan Hough who raced to the endzone late in the final moments of the live quarter.

Tickets for Friday’s game can be purchased at the gate for $5 for adults and $3 for students. Reserved seats can be purchased at Howe High School. Each game will be broadcast live on HoweEnterprise.com and on YouTube simultaneously. The broadcasts will begin at 6:45 pm with the Robertson Welding Service Tailgate Party which will feature the Senior Spotlight, District 5-3A Roundup, interview with Howe Head Coach Bill Jehling, interview with Callisburg Head Coach Eddie Gill, This Week in Bulldogs History, and the Scene Setter.

Carson Daniels (38) stiff-arms

a player. Photo by Michelle Carney. Jenna Clark gets excited at Tom Bean on Tuesday night. Photo by Alexa Brunner.

Howe vs. Tom Bean

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Talia Bjorn and the excited Lady Bulldogs over the weekend at the Denison Tournament. Photo by Alexa Brunner.