The Howe Bulldogs will face off against the Bells Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Howe has given up an average of 39.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 56-26, which was the final score in Howe's tilt against Leonard on Friday. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Howe got top-tier performance from Riken Cross, who picked up 128 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 59 yards on only seven carries. Cross' longest reception was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Howe didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Deacon Bender.
Meanwhile, Bells suffered their closest loss since August 30, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Callisburg by a score of 15-12.
Howe will have to keep a close watch on Jaxon Brown and Easton Branam, a pair of players who had a big impact on Bells' prior game. Brown rushed for 65 yards and a pair of TDs, while Branam gained 142 total yards.
Bells' defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Howe, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Howe was dealt a bruising 44-6 defeat at the hands of Bells in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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