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Grisham among heavy-hitters in Bulldogs history

tyler-grishamHowe Bulldogs running back Tyler Grisham is racking up some impressive numbers during his team’s success over the past few years.  Grisham, who started playing varsity as a freshman in the 2013 season is putting on the final touches of his high school assault on the Bulldogs rushing record books.  Grisham has now amassed 2,969 yards on 466 carries and piling up 42 rushing touchdowns which he just moved past Nathanael Falls a week ago who had 41.  Grisham has had three receiving touchdowns, which added to his rushing touchdowns means he has crossed the endzone for Howe more times than any other player to ever wear the black and white.  Full statistics gathered from 1980 – current have Grisham needing 16 yards to surpass Anthony Hawthorne as the team’s leading rusher during that period.

With the amount of playoff games played, Grisham needs just 61 yards on Friday night to become Howe’s all-time leading playoff rusher.  Hawthorne sits on top with his 585 yards in the 2014 round which included three games.  Grisham also trails Hawthorne in playoff touchdowns, 10 to 9.

Meanwhile, teammate Jaden Matthews has also crept up the charts also with his 2,372 rushing yards which ranks him fifth among all rushers since 1980.  He is also fifth in overall playoff rushing yards at 301.  Matthews career 25 touchdowns ties him with M.H. Jeter for eighth all-time.

Howe slot back Brent Masters also ranks seventh in playoff yards with 253.

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Howe vs. Jefferson, Area Championship


Photos by Michelle Carney


It is game number 743 in school history and playoff game number 34.  Howe’s overall win/loss record is 380-338-24 and playoff record is 13-17-3.  Howe has won 23 of their last 30 games with those losses coming to Pottsboro (twice), Waskom, West Rusk, Gunter, Van Alstyne, and Leonard.

This is the first ever meeting between Howe (8-3) and Jefferson (9-2).  Jefferson averages 401.8 yards per game on offense and 38 points per game.  They are allowing 21 points per game on defense.  Conversely, Howe averages 394.1 yards per game and 33 points per game.  They are allowing 23 points per game on defense.

Howe’s 33.09 points per game ranks them 4th of 73 in school history in that category.

  1. 34.17, 2015
  2. 33.83, 1998
  3. 33.70, 1940
  4. 33.09, 2016

Howe’s 23.18 points allowed per game is 8th of 17 teams since 2000 in that category.

  1. 12.18, 2000
  2. 14.42, 2015
  3. 16.60, 2002
  4. 19.00, 2010
  5. 19.40, 2001
  6. 21.80, 2009
  7. 22.58, 2003
  8. 23.18, 2016

Howe head coach Zack Hudson has a record of 28-18 at Howe – a remarkable turnaround from the 5-11 record he started with in his first 16 games at Howe.  His next win will tie Buck Smith (29-21) in wins.  Smith accumulated those totals while the head coach of the Bulldogs from 1980-84.

  1. Norman Dickey, 55 (1964-1976)
  2. Jim Fryar, 41 (1985-1989)
  3. Davey DuBose, 34 (1996-2000)
  4. Buck Smith, 29 (1980-1984)
  5. Zack Hudson, 28 (2013-)

Round 2 playoff games:

12/5/1970, beat Windthorst, 22-0
11/22/1985, beat Grand Saline, 18-0
11/24/1989, beat Electra, 17-9
11/23/1990, tied Olney, 10-10 (tied on penetrations, advanced on first downs)
11/19/1998, lost to Boyd, 28-13
11/22/2003, lost to Maypearl, 21-14
11/19/2010, lost to New Boston, 35-0
11/21/2014, beat Hughes Springs, 50-32
11/20/2015, lost to West Rusk, 31-14

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On this day in Bulldogs History

Howe is 1-2 on games played on Nov. 18.  In 2000, the ‘Dogs lost the only playoff game played on this date.  It turned out to be Davey DuBose’s final game as head coach of Howe.

1938, Howe beat Collinsville, 27-0 at Bulldog Stadium
1966, S&S beat Howe, 34-0 at Bulldog Stadium
2000, Farmersville beat Howe, 20-17 in bi-district at Denton ISD Stadium

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Local radio stations host the 20th Annual Bob Skaggs Memorial Food Drive

bobskaggsfooddrive-20years-withstations-500x500Sherman, TX – November 15, 2016—- 93.1 KMKT, 97.5 KLAK and Mad Rock 102.5, Tyson Foods, Serenity Best Home Health, Lankford Roofing and the Bob Skaggs Family are excited to announce the dates of the 20th Annual Bob Skaggs Memorial Food Drive, benefiting the Salvation Army of Grayson County. The annual community event will kick off on Monday, November 21st and run through Wednesday, November 23rd. During the food drive, radio station personnel, members of the Bob Skaggs Family, event sponsors and other volunteers will accept canned goods, other non-perishable items and cash donations from the community during LIVE broadcasts in front of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Sherman (Highways 75 & 82).

Last year the donations we received during the Bob Skaggs Memorial Food Drive filled up 6 U-Haul tucks, an ambulance and a Salvation Army truck with roughly 100,000 non-perishable food items and other supplies.

“Big Dave” Hilton, Mad Rock 102.5 Morning Show Host, says they have big plans for the food drive, “This year, in 2016, we hope to break last year’s record, in honor of 20 years helping local families. Our goal is to DOUBLE last year’s donations to celebrate 20 years with 200,000 donated items. We are also extending our hours this year to give people more time to drop off their food donations. We’ll accept donations from 6am-8pm on Monday, November 21st, 6am-8pm Tuesday, November 22nd and from 6am-Noon on Wednesday, November 23rd.”

For additional information about the 20th Annual Bob Skaggs Memorial Food Drive go to: 931kmkt.com, 975klak.com or madrock1025.com.

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Howe vs. Grandview, Bi-District Championship


Photos by Michelle Carney


Game 742 in school history.  Howe has an overall record of 379-338-24.  It is the 21st time the Bulldogs have made the playoffs and it is the 33rd playoff game for Howe since the program started in 1935.  Howe has an overall playoff record of 12-17-3.  The Bulldogs are 8-10-2 in bi-district playoff games.  Howe has played three playoff games in Denton County and are 1-2, losing to Lewisville (1940), beating Pilot Point (1998) and losing to Farmersville (2000) – all of which were bi-district games.

This will be the first ever matchup between Howe and Grandview.  However, the two schools have had a recent history in girls basketball and girls softball.  The Lady Zebras ended Riley Harvey’s high school career in the playoffs last year, but the Lady Dogs knocked off Grandview in the softball playoffs a few months later.

Bulldogs Head Coach Zack Hudson is 27-18 overall and 3-2 in the playoffs.  Jim Fryar has the most playoff wins with 4 and the most playoff losses with 4.  This is the sixth playoff game to start for Andrew Griffin, Brandon Wall,  Tyler Grisham, Brice Honaker, Mike Helpenstell, Clay Marshall, Tanner Hartsfield, and Matt Griffin.  The record is seven (Jon Norwood, Monte Walker).

Playoff history:

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Congressman Ratcliffe wins decisive re-election

john-ratcliffeRockwall, TX – Congressman John Ratcliffe has easily won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. With an 88% to 12% lead in early returns, the Associated Press called the race. Said Ratcliffe:

“I’m grateful for the overwhelming vote of confidence voters placed in me tonight. The opportunity to continue serving the Fourth District of Texas in the United States Congress is a privilege I do not take lightly. For the past two years, I’ve done everything in my power to fight back against President Obama’s disastrous policies and stand up for the conservative, Texas values our country so desperately needs. As I watch election results come in from across the country, I remain optimistic for a successful night for Republicans from the top to the bottom of the ticket. Regardless of those outcomes, my commitment to being a leading conservative voice in Congress will be unwavering. Thank you and God bless.”

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Howe Community Library getting ready to celebrate 35 years

The Friends of the Howe Community Library are hosting a 35th anniversary reception on Saturday, November 12 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the library.  The reception will celebrate the partnership between the City of Howe and the Howe ISD and honor the library’s founder, Jean Norman.  All former employees, volunteers, students,  library patrons, and friends are invited to attend this celebration.  The library is located at 315 S. Collins Frwy and is attached to Howe Middle School campus (across the parking lot from the elementary playground).
The formation of a library in Howe began in the fall of 1980. Mr. James Ferguson, a former Howe resident, donated 11,000 books for the formation of a city library. Mr. Ferguson, eager to have these books available to the public, was referred to local citizen Jean Norman.  Never expecting how her life would change, Norman welcomed him into her home and heard his ideas.
 
That afternoon, Norman gathered her friends for a planning meeting and the vision for establishing a town library was born. The first step was to form a Friends of the Library group.  In a short period of time, the Friends group garnered advice from different sources:  the Sherman Friends of the Library, regional library system (Northeast Texas Library System), and the Texas State Library.  They also selected a library board, obtained city council approval, and began scouting for a library location.  
 
Funds were needed to purchase a site so the Friends Group held many fundraising events.  Bake sales, garage sales, talent show, pancake supper, “The Country Travelers” music show, membership dues, and requests for donations earned the group enough money to make a down payment for a house on the corner of Tutt and North Denny Streets. Purchase of the property and renovations required $20,000.  The Howe City Council provided $6,000 with the Friends group paying over $4,000 and financed the balance.
 
Once the property was purchased, the house was remodeled with shelving, story area, and work areas.  Mr. Ferguson helped organize the collection and often spent the night hand writing cards for the card catalog. Jean Norman recruited Pee Wee Cheerleaders to sort books on the shelves.  The new Howe Public Library was dedicated on September 7, 1981 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  In the early years of the area’s history, Mr. Ferguson’s father had been the owner of Ferguson Seed Farms.  At the dedication ceremony, Mr. Ferguson said “Just as my father was responsible for much of the seed planted in this county, 75 years later I want to plant seed in Howe – the seed of knowledge.”
 
The Friends of the Library group continued to support the library by hosting fundraising events:  bike rallies,  barbecue for homecoming games, professional wresting performances featuring the Von Erich’s, and a concert by country music star Louise Mandrell.
 
In the summer of 1985, Norman and Howe ISD Superintendent Pete Simmons discussed plans for merging the library with the Howe ISD.  A board was formed to govern this new combination library.  The Howe Community Library opened in September 1986 and provided services for high school and elementary students as well as the public.  The combination library concept was fairly new in Texas and Howe’s partnership was recognized by the Texas State Library President. 
 
With the construction of a new high school building, the library moved to a renovated location on the west side of the middle school in January 2002.  The new location provided enhanced facilities, parking, and additional space for the growing library. 
 
Librarians serving during the library’s history are Darlene Cherry,Francis Neely, Peggy Bradley, Roland Commons, Becky Hogenson, and current librarian Melissa Atchison.
 
From 1980 to the present, Jean Norman has been instrumental in the library’s success.  She continues to serve on the Library Board and the Friends of the Library group.  Norman has noted that for many years she has devoted some part of her day to the library.  Her dedication and support has allowed the citizens of Howe to have access to library services for 35 years.  She provided the avenue for Mr. Ferguson’s vision to come to fruition. 
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