Howe can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down the Bonham Warriors 21-6. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 51-27 loss the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2021.
Howe can attribute much of their success to Garrett Rodgers, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. Rodgers didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Howe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
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 Rodgers, Braden Ulmer, and Gage Carr picked up one apiece. The dominant performance gave Ulmer a new career-high in rushing yards. Howe got some further help from Beau Stephens: he made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The win got Howe back to even at 1-1. As for Bonham, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Howe will take on Bowie at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Howe is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Bonham, they will host Blue Ridge on Friday.
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