Football Preview: Howe Bulldogs vs. Bowie Jackrabbits
The Howe Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Bowie Jackrabbits at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bowie took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Howe, who comes in off a win.
Howe took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 21-6 win over Bonham. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Howe's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Braden Ulmer, Garrett Rodgers, and Gage Carr picked up one apiece. Rodgers also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another thorn in Bonham's side was Beau Stephens, who made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 14-14 at halftime, Bowie was not quite Bridgeport's equal in the second half on Friday. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulls.
The win got Howe back to even at 1-1. As for Bowie, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Howe suffered a grim 37-14 defeat to Bowie when the teams last played back in September of 2017. Can Howe avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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