KHB Officers

Olivia Morris began with the band program in fifth grade and started as a clarinet player and then moved to alto saxophone. As an assistant drum major, she also came down from the stand at times to play the synthesizer during performances.

She says the state performance in the Alamodome last week was one that she’ll never forget.

“Getting that experience is something that I’ll cherish for a lifetime,” said Morris.

She said the tunnel experience moments before taking the field is also something that she’ll never forget.

“Watching the band before you perform and knowing that you’re about to walk out there and standing in that tunnel is also something that I’ll never forget.” After the state competition, they visited the Alamo. But she really wanted to have a moment with her bandmates after their performance on the field but were rushed off by UIL officials.

Morris is also involved in band leadership and welcomes the opportunity to make decisions and have the responsibility of under-

Olivia Morris

Left to right: Christy De La Torre—secretary, Donna Wormsbaker—president, Mason Bearden—vice president, and Starr Stanley—treasurer.

classmen looking up to them.

As a varsity cheerleader, she cheers until halftime where she conducts the band. She’ll then dance at halftime before cheering more during the second half.

“Mrs. Liss and Mrs. Kirby are great about balancing the time between all the different activities.

Morris is also on the track team, and a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.

Keep Howe Beautiful Officers

Keep Howe Beautiful held a Trash-Off on Saturday where members met at Summit Gardens at 9 am and began picking up trash all throughout Howe. They had help from members of Austin College and from the local Girls Scouts of Howe.

Lands speaking of Stewart, Williams, and Emery Snapp. He says beauty of this year’s team is that there is no one person to rely on each night.

“In practice, it’s been pretty steady from everyone. The outside shooting is better because they’ve had another year and the game has slowed for them,” said Lands.

The front court play of Griffin, Stubblefield, and Sanders has made great strides according to Lands and has improved greatly from a year ago.

“They’ve got it now,” said Lands who said Griffin will see a different role this year due to her rebounding skillset. “She’s just got a knack for it. She can go get it. I didn't even send her to the boards last year. I just designated her to play defense because of her speed. I’m not going to do that this year. I’m going to let her go. Her and Landery and Trinity are pretty good rebounders.” While the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches does not pick the Lady Bulldogs to make the playoffs, Lands says the outlook is favorable for the Lady Bulldogs this season.

“I think we’re in there. Everybody else doesn't. And that’s the way I like it,” said Lands. “I think I’ll get my last word in about February, so we’ll see.” Picked to win District 11-3A is Gunter followed by the final three playoff spots by Bells, Whitewright, and Pottsboro.

finished with an uncharacteristic 7-12 record during the youth movement. But this isn’t Lands’ first rodeo with rebuilding and hopes are high as most of the young starters are returning from last season and now have varsity experience.

“We just couldn’t get started last year and it’s not the fault of anyone,” said Lands. “Covid got us too bad, and we could just never get going.” The biggest loss is 6’3” post Sierra Copeland who now is a freshman post for Oklahoma Baptist. Without Copeland, the Lady Bulldogs will transition back in time to a faster pace game with a fullcourt press on each possession change.

“It’s kind of the way I used to play,” said Lands. “We’re going to run-and-fun and press all over the place.” Howe has had a run of dominant inside players for many years with Copeland and Harvey and Riley Harvey. For the first time in a nearly a decade, Lands says the style of play will have to go back the fast-paced style.

Those that will be having to be in tippy top shape will be returning starters junior Teagan Stubblefield, sophomore Kendall Griffin, senior Trinity Williams, and senior Landery Sanders. Sophomores Matalee Stewart and Emery Snapp will combine as inside players.

“The post that we have can play, they’re just not that big,” said

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Bulldogs finish season 0-10 with a 56-6 loss at Mount Vernon, losing skid hits 22 entering ‘22

A tear strolls down the face of senior Luis Gonzalez (right) as he was injured in his final game for the Howe Bulldogs. Head Coach Bill Jehling (left) looks on. Photo by Michelle Carney. Howe vs. Mt. Vernon

Broadcast of the game

The Howe Bulldogs (0-10, 0-7) ran into a buzzsaw Friday night against the third-ranked Mount Vernon Tigers (10-0, 7-0) at Don Meredith Stadium. Howe finished out their second consecutive 0-10 season including 0-14 in the heavy-hitter District 5-3A, Division I.

Mount Vernon scored on the very first moments of the game as Jaden Horton returned a pooch kick back 65 yards for the game’s first points in the first 10 seconds of the game. Howe trailed 7-0 after Adrian Diaz’ first PAT of a perfect night.

Howe punted on their first three possessions. Meanwhile, the Tigers scored on their first offensive play from scrimmage which was a 14-yard pass from quarterback Braden Bennett to halfback Makenzie McGill with 10:02 left in the first to make it 14-0. Less than four minutes later, McGill raced 15 yards to paydirt to cap off a 5-play drive that span 67 yards. Mount Vernon led 21-0 with 6:15 remaining in the first.

The Tigers then scored on another 1-play drive with a 44-yard toss from Bennett to Caydon Coffman to give the Tigers a 28-0 lead with 4:43 left in the first.

On Howe’s next possession, the Tigers’ Kam Doss picked off a Cooper Jones pass that led to a tackle-eligible score with Cooper Cutright taking it across from the 4 yard line to make it 35-0 with 2:36 left in the first.

After a Howe turnover on downs, Bennett found Raif Ramsay for 40 yards to end, yet again, a 1play drive to make it 42-0 with 1:02 left in the first quarter.

Both teams traded punts before Howe went on a 10-play, 88-yard drive against the Tiger second string. A 16-yard run by Antwone Ratter rid the Dogs of the shutout with 5:31 in the second quarter to make it 42-6.

Mount Vernon answered back with a 7-play drive of 48 yards capped with a 15-yard scoring run by Quence McGill to give the Tigers an advantage of 49-6.

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The Pride of Howe at the State Finals. Courtesy photo.

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had to wait for six hours to find out if they would get the second run band director Angie Liss always strives for.

"As always, our goal is to get into the finals and get that second shot for our best run yet. I thought our preliminary performance was good and possibly our best competition run so far but I felt the kids were holding back a little," said Liss.

The drum major retreat began at 4:30 pm and the finalist bands were announced in finals performance order.

"I didn't think they were ever going to call our name." said freshman snare drummer, Kennadi Barrett, referring to the fact that Howe was the ninth of the 10 bands to be announced as finalists.

After the announcement, the band went back into competition mode in preparation for the finals performance at 9:15 pm. That preparation brought its own set of challenges. "As we got ready to go to warm up a storm blew in and we found ourselves caught out on the parking lot in a lightning thunderstorm. It was fairly chaotic and certainly unlike any other finals I've been a part of." said Liss. "Mrs. Cook grabbed some paper towels and we found ourselves wiping down instruments in the underground halls of the Alamodome. It's a scene we won't forget anytime soon." Liss said with a chuckle.

All the chaos aside, the band finally found themselves back in the Alamodome tunnel for the second time that day. When asked about the finals experience, Liss became emotional.

"We were all crying in that tunnel. It's such a surreal experience to be there and think back on all the hours spent in preparation for that moment. I stood there and watched senior drum major Chloe Scoggins, in tears because of the realization that this season of life is about to be over. It can be overwhelming."

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Seniors pose for one last photo on the football field. Photo by Michelle Carney.

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half.

During the second half, a running clock was initiated and both teams were content on getting out of the game without any injuries.

The highlight of the second half for Howe was a near-touchdown pass from Kaleb McNutt to Jared

Season Stats

Brussow, however, Brussow was ruled down at the one yard line.

Howe will say goodbye to seniors Kaleb McNutt, Daniel Del Angel, Jared Brussow, Bryce Crosby, Caleb Wahrmund, Sabien Acevedo, Asher Reinhart, Jordan Troxtell, Ethan Lopez, Wesley Inge, Luis Gonzalez, Andrew Bertrand, Clay White, and Jaryn Grisham.

Passing

Austin Haley 153-of-276 (55.43%), 1,929 yards, 14 TD, 7 INT.

Rushing

Carson Daniels 136 carries for 533 yards (3.92), 6 TD Antwone Ratter 51 carries for 180 yards (3.53) 2 TD Cooper Jones 29 carries for 117 yards (4.03) 1 TD

Receiving

Cooper Jones 55 catches or 769 yards (13.98) 2TD Ryan Hough 29 catches for 408 yards (14.07) 5 TD Ethan Lopez 36 catches for 390 yards (10.83) 2 TD Kaleb McNutt 22 catches for 341 yards (15.50) 4 TD Carson Daniels 9 catches for 104 yards (11.56) 1 TD Kolin Murphy 5 catches for 97 yards (19.4 yards) 1 TD

Austin Haley Career Passing Stats

*287-of-*526 (*54.6%), *4,005 yards, 33 TD, 19 INT. *indicates school record holder in that category

Members of the Flag Core. Courtesy photo. Members of the Howe Bulldogs traveled to Dallas Monday night to feed the homeless. Courtesy photo.