1980 Howe Bulldogs

7-3, Co-District Champions

In 1980, John “Buck” Smith became head coach and the Bulldogs were District Co-Champions. Smith was named Coach of the Year. However, Howe slipped to 5-5, 5-5, 6-4, over the next three seasons.

9/5/1980 Sanger 14-0 9/13/1980 at Frisco 0-18 9/19/1980 at Pilot Point 0-43 9/26/1980 Whitewright Part II 0-31 10/3/1980 Tom Bean 14-0 10/10/1980 at Pottsboro 20-6 10/17/1980 Callisburg 21-0 10/24/1980 Lindsay 20-8 10/31/1980 at Van Alstyne 23-7 11/7/1980 Bells 18-6