Howe Youth Football

The Howe Lady Bulldogs, in Breast Cancer Awareness pink uniforms, celebrate a score against Gunter on Tuesday. Photo by Alexa Brunner.

The Howe Lady Bulldogs lost to Gunter on Tuesday, 3-0. Scores were 25-18, 25-20, and 25-22. Kendall Griffin led Howe with nine kills, one ace, and five digs. Jordan Brunner led Howe with seven digs and also added an ace. Korie Bouse had six assists for Howe.

The Howe girls also lost to Bontouchdown pass to put the Bulldogs quickly up two scores. The “Espita” flood gates then opened as Noah Espita scored on a reverse handoff and Eli Espita ran one in on a quarterback sneak, with Captain Hambrick scoring on the conversion. The defense continued its dominant play by forcing numerous three-and-outs as well as holding on fourth down. The defense was led by Sean Douglas, who had two tackles and two sacks, and Anders Bjorn who compiled two sacks of his own. Also with sacks on the day were Nathan Focht, Kellen Focht, and Eli Espita, who also recovered a fumble. Hayes Carter also played with a ton of heart, as usual, and compiled a half-sack and a tackle for loss. The game (Continued on page 9)

Howe vs. Gunter

Howe at Bonham

ham, but no stats were available at the time of publish. The scores were 25-18, 25-20, and 25-22.

Shelbee Taylor Jordan Brunner Howe Bulldogs 5th/6th grade action. Courtesy photo.

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1st and 2nd Grade Tackle

The 1st and 2nd grade Bulldogs played the Wolfe City Wolves on Saturday in Whitewright. Jase Kane and Luke Espita had numerous touchdowns on the day as the Bulldogs defeated Wolfe City 417.

3rd and 4th Grade Tackle

The 3rd and 4th grade Bulldogs faced the Wolfe City Wolves on Saturday in Bells. The offense had no trouble moving the ball as Easton Ganow had a long run to set up a Sean Douglas touchdown on the next play. On the next possession, Eli Espita found his brother Noah Espita for a long

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