Howe vs. Rains broadcast notes
Live broadcast will be played in the box below. Radio feed will be available inside the stadium on 101.7 FM.
Game number 760 for the Howe Bulldogs. Howe has a record of 385-350-24 since the first game on Sept. 20, 1935.
This is the first matchup ever between Howe and Emory Rains.
Howe stats
Howe is the fifth smallest school in Class 3A, Division I, but are fairing well statistically with the large disadvantage. Howe has scored 125 points and given up 135 in the first five games of the season. Howe’s 3-2 record is largely due to the impactful running game that has accumulated 1390 yards (278 per game). With 185 rushing yards tonight, Howe will surpass the entire season of 2017 (1,574). The Bulldogs also threw their first touchdown pass of the season last week, a 32-yarder (Bryce Krantz to Elijah Campbell).
The Bulldogs have accumulated a total of 1476 yards of offense through five games (295.2 average) and allowed a total of 1607 (321.4 per game). A year ago, Howe averaged 240.7 yards of offense per game and allowed 340.60 per game. The run game is the difference so far on each side of the ball where Howe is rushing for 121 more yards per game than a year ago. The Dog defense is also allowing 18 fewer yards rushing per game by the opponent. The ball control on offense eliminates drives by opponents that add up to more yardage (and points).
New players on the roster
Howe has brought up Jackson Adkins and Jordan Jones from the junior varsity.
On this day in Bulldog History (0-0)
1944, lost to Denison B, 12-0
1962, lost to Celina, 34-8
1973, lost to Wolfe City, 13-7
1979, beat Cooper, 6-0
1984, lost to Springtown, 17-13
1990, beat S&S, 27-0
2001, beat Anna, 14-0
2007, beat Bells, 42-16
56.20 Howe Enterprise October 1, 2018
Howe vs. Bonham Broadcast Notes 2018
Live broadcast will be played in the box below. Radio feed will be available inside the stadium on 99.9 FM.
Game number 759 for the Howe Bulldogs. Howe has a record of 385-349-24 since the first game on Sept. 20, 1935.
Howe stats
Howe has accumulated 1,022 yards (255.50 rushing yards per game and 5.11 yards per carry). The Dogs have completed 6 of 14 passes for 54 yards. Howe’s total yardage through four games is 1076 on 214 snaps which equates to 4.78 yards per snap.
Home winning streak
Howe has won three straight at home going back to the final game of 2017. The longest winning streak at Bulldog Stadium is 11 games (Oct. 6, 1989 – Sept. 6, 1991).
On this day in Bulldog History (1-6)
1973 lost to Allen, 26-20
1979 lost at Wolfe City, 48-6
1984 lost to Valley View, 21-20
1990 lost at Pilot Point, 24-0
2001 beat Bells 20-10
2007 lost at Gunter, 55-0
2012 lost at Pottsboro, 48-15
Howe vs. Bonham
Howe and Bonham’s history does not go back very far. The first game took place in the 2014 season opener at Bonham where Howe won, 14-0. The following season, Howe won 41-14 at home. The two teams did not play in the 2016 or 2017 season. Howe is 2-0 overall vs. Bonham.
District 5-3A Standings
| School Name | W-L | Pct. | PF | PA | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe | 3-1 | 0.750 | 99 | 86 | 1 L |
| Bonham | 3-1 | 0.750 | 178 | 103 | 3 W |
| Rains | 2-1 | 0.667 | 47 | 52 | 1 W |
| Pottsboro | 2-2 | 0.500 | 95 | 87 | 1 W |
| Lone Oak | 1-2 | 0.333 | 96 | 119 | 2 L |
| Van Alstyne | 1-3 | 0.250 | 98 | 134 | 1 W |
| Commerce | 0-3 | 0.000 | 34 | 111 | 2 L |
56.19 Howe Enterprise September 24, 2018
Howe at Boyd Broadcast Notes
Live broadcast will be played in the box below. Radio feed will be available inside the stadium on 99.9 FM.
Game number 758 for the Howe Bulldogs. Howe has a record of 385-348-24 since the first game on Sept. 20, 1935.
Howe is 3-0
The Bulldogs start the season with three wins for the first time since 2015 (beat Bonham 41-14, Sacred Heart, 27-0, and Lindsay, 40-14). Howe teams that started 3-0: 2018, 2015 (4-0), 2010 (4-0), 1996 (3-0), 1987 (6-0), 1984 (3-0), 1966 (5-0), 1948 (3-0), 1946 (8-0), 1945 (8-0), 1941 (4-0), 1940 (9-0), 1939 (7-0).
Howe Coaches that started 3-0
Howe Head Coach Bill Jehling starts his Bulldogs career at 3-0. Other Dogs head coaches to do so are Corey Crane (4-0), Davey DuBose (3-0), George Matlock (3-0), Jack Osborn (8-0), John B. Lair (8-0), H.A. McDonald (4-0), Wesley Cox (9-0).
Offensive Attack
Howe accumulated 268 rushing yards last week against Bells. Howe’s total for 2018 is 920 on 150 carries (6.13 yards per carry). Howe’s total yardage of 949 by the 157 offensive plays in the first two weeks equals a 6.04 yards per snap.
Streak
Howe now has a 4-game winning streak with the season finale win over Callisburg last year and the three wins to open this season. The last time Howe won four in a row was a five-game streak in the 2016 season (wins over Whitesboro, Pilot Point, Callisburg, Grandview, and Jefferson).
Thursday
The last time Howe played on a Thursday night was on Nov. 12, 2015 in the bi-district championship against Edgewood. Howe trailed 27-0 until midway through the second quarter and eventually came from behind 43-33 to win in what was the greatest come-from-behind victory in school history.
On this day in Bulldog History (4-4)
Howe’s first ever game was played on Sept. 20, 1935 at Tioga. Howe lost their first game, 12-0.
1940, beat Sherman B Team, 12-0
1963, beat Allen, 20-6
1968, lost to Whitewright, 32-13
1985, lost to Celina, 18-7
1991, beat Little Elm, 32-7
1996, beat Honey Grove, 7-0
2013, lost to Gunter, 19-0
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Howe vs. Boyd
Howe is 1-2 overall vs. the Boyd Yellowjackets. Howe’s win came Oct. 10, 2010 in a 47-20 shootout at Bulldog Stadium. The first game between the two teams was in the area championship round on Nov. 19, 1998 at Pennington Field in Bedford. Boyd advanced past Howe, 28-13.
This is Howe’s second trip to Boyd’s new stadium that opened in 2010. The Dogs lost 55-6 in 2011.
56.18 Howe Enterprise September 17, 2018
Finisar to present $25,000 check to Advanced Manufacturing Consortium
Sherman– Finisar will present a $25,000 check to the Advanced Manufacturing Consortium on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 1:15 PM. The Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP) was developed by the Denison Development Alliance, Sherman Economic Development Corporation and Workforce Solutions Texoma in cooperation with thirty (30) local employers, Grayson College, and four school districts. AMP is offered to 10th-grade students who can enroll in dual credit classes. Eligible students may receive free tuition and books. Graduates of the program will earn Level I and Level II Manufacturing Certificates.
In a time of low unemployment, local employers are excited about the prospect of “growing their own workforce.” This program offers an introduction to the various components of manufacturing. Employers have committed financial resources as well as mentors to ensure the success of each student. Participating employers have agreed to offer internships and preference in hiring to the graduates.
“Finisar is pleased to be an active participant in the Sherman community and to show our dedication to the local workforce by contributing to the Advanced Manufacturing Consortium,” said Jeff Brown, Finisar General Manager of Texas Operations. “The AMP program provides an early introduction to the world of manufacturing and provides young students with a potential career path that can contribute to their future success in life.”
“The Advanced Manufacturing Program is an amazing opportunity for area youth to earn an education and start a successful career track in high school,” stated Mark Anderson, chair of the Texoma Advanced Manufacturing Consortium. “The Consortium is grateful for Finisar’s support.”
Howe vs. Bells Broadcast Notes 2018
Live broadcast will be played in the box below. Radio feed will be available inside the stadium on 99.9 FM.
Game number 757 for the Howe Bulldogs. Howe has a record of 384-348-24 since the first game on Sept. 20, 1935.
Howe is 2-0
The Bulldogs start the season with two wins for the first time since 2015 (beat Bonham 41-14 and Sacred Heart, 27-0). Howe teams that started 2-0: 2018, 2015 (4-0), 2014, 2010 (4-0), 1996 (3-0), 1995, 1994, 1987 (6-0), 1985, 1984 (3-0), 1982, 1977, 1973, 1966 (5-0), 1948 (3-0), 1946 (8-0), 1945 (8-0), 1942, 1941 (4-0), 1940 (9-0), 1939 (7-0), 1936.
Howe Coaches that started 2-0
Howe Head Coach Bill Jehling starts his Bulldogs career at 2-0. Other Dogs head coaches to do so are Corey Crane (4-0), Davey DuBose (3-0), Jim Fryar, George Matlock (3-0), Jack Osborn (8-0), John B. Lair (8-0), Self-coached, H.A. McDonald (4-0), Wesley Cox (9-0), L.B. Morris.
Offensive Attack
Howe accumulated 338 rushing yards last week against S&S. With Howe’s 314 vs. Ponder, Howe’s total for 2018 is 652 on 95 carries (6.86 yards per carry). Howe’s total yardage of 681 by the 101 offensive plays in the first two weeks equals a 6.74 yards per snap.
Streak
Howe now has a 3-game winning streak with the season finale win over Callisburg last year and the two wins to open this season. The last time Howe won three in a row was games was in the 2016 season (wins over Callisburg, Grandview, and Jefferson).
On this day in Bulldog History (3-5)
1962, loss at S&S, 16-0
1973, win over Princeton, 18-14
1979, loss at Aubrey, 12-11
1984, win over S&S, 34-0
1990, loss at Van Alstyne, 12-6
2001, loss at Denton Liberty Christian, 49-9
2007, loss at Durant, 52-12
2012, win at Whitewright, 41-20
Howe vs. Bells History
Howe has played 95 games against opponents other than Bells lately. The last matchup between the two schools came on Oct. 9, 2009 with Bells winning, 12-6 in Bells. This is the 48th meeting overall between Howe and Bells. Howe owns a 34-8-5 record in the series that dates back to Nov. 20, 1936. Howe won that first matchup at Bulldog Stadium, 19-6. The Bulldogs won 7 games in a row over Bells from 1945-1962. Howe then won 8 games in a row from 1979-1994. Bells has only beaten Howe in back-to-back games once (1964 and 1965).
The Panthers have only won one game at Bulldog Stadium since 1965. Overall at home, Howe has a 21-4-1 record against Bells.
| Date | Howe | Opp | Opp Score | W | L | T |
| 11/20/1936 | 19 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/5/1937 | 6 | at Bells | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11/11/1938 | 1 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/1939 | 20 | Bells | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11/15/1940 | 47 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/1941 | 0 | Bells | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10/30/1942 | 33 | at Bells | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12/1943 | 0 | Bells | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10/27/1944 | 7 | at Bells | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10/19/1945 | 39 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11/1946 | 33 | at Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/1947 | 35 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/30/1948 | 24 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/29/1960 | 38 | at Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/13/1961 | 20 | Bells | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/16/1962 | 38 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/15/1963 | 0 | at Bells | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9/18/1964 | 8 | at Bells | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09/17/65 | 0 | Bells | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/16/1966 | 6 | at Bells | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/8/1967 | 32 | Bells | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/13/1968 | 28 | at Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/12/1969 | 46 | Bells | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/1972 | 15 | at Bells | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10/26/1973 | 38 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/1978 | 0 | at Bells | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11/9/1979 | 12 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/7/1980 | 18 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/6/1981 | 21 | at Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/31/1986 | 49 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/30/1987 | 38 | at Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/9/1990 | 12 | Bells | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/8/1991 | 12 | at Bells | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/23/1994 | 20 | Bells | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/29/1995 | 6 | at Bells | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10/23/1998 | 21 | at Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/1999 | 42 | Bells | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/29/2000 | 34 | at Bells | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/28/2001 | 20 | Bells | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/4/2002 | 14 | at Bells | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/3/2003 | 21 | Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2004 | 13 | Bells | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10/28/2005 | 43 | at Bells | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/6/2006 | 28 | at Bells | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/5/2007 | 42 | Bells | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2008 | 44 | Bells | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/9/2009 | 6 | at Bells | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/14/2018 | Bells | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1049 | 0 | 393 | 34 | 8 | 5 |
Margo Estep, 1947-2018
Margo T. Huffman Estep was born February 14, 1947 in Menominee, MI to Ann Huffman and the late James Huffman. She is a graduate of Menominee High School and attended beauty school in Green Bay, WI. She left this earthly world to be with her heavenly father after battling nearly four years of stage 4 colon cancer. She was a resident of Melissa, TX at the time of her passing.
Margo met Bill Estep in 1971. She was in a bowling league at the local bowling alley when Bill, who was on a business trip, happen to walk in. As their eyes met across the room, she would always say, “It was love at first sight.” She married the love of her life, on February 26, 1972 in Jackson, MS and enjoyed 46 years of marital bliss. She became an instant mom to her step-son Michael D. Estep, and shortly after, she and Bill had one daughter, Candace Michelle Estep Simmons. During this time she owned her own beauty shop in Jackson, MS and the family enjoyed horse showing. In 1975, the family moved to Howe, TX and became business owners to a small welding supply company. Together they built their business from one declining location to three companies with a total of five locations, Industrial Welding Products in Sherman, TX, Atoka, OK and Madill OK, Grand Oxygen in Paris, TX and Wichita Welders Supply in Wichita Falls, TX. Together they worked and built the companies into prosperous businesses and sold to Airgas, Inc. in 1995. Shortly after the sale, they began traveling the US with “Ig” in their motor coach, traveling about six months each year for the next 20 years. Along these journeys, they met many friends and shared fond memories. She became a Maw Maw, in 1991, to Devin “Gator” Lynn Hargrove. And in 2016, she became a Great Maw Maw to Easton Lane “Scooter” Hargrove.
Margo was an active member of First Melissa Church in Melissa, TX. She enjoyed participating in activities with her Sunday School Class and helped start the Hope Cancer Comfort Ministry group. She also helped with the Melissa Food Pantry until her health declined. In her spare time, she enjoyed making jewelry; her specialty was beading bracelets. Her jewelry was spectacular, but she rarely sold pieces. She would make a necklace or a bracelet and then give to people, friends, family, and anyone who made an impact on her. It was her way of saying thank you to those she loved.
Margo was known as a loving, caring, nurturing, friendly, Christian woman with a sense of style and known for her beautiful unique hair. She was known for the best potato salad, dill pickles, and homemade ice cream. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flower beds and vegetable garden. She enjoyed traveling throughout the years, but one of her favorite things was spending time with her family and especially her grandson and great-grandson.
Margo is survived by her husband, Bill Estep of Melissa, TX; step-son, Michael Estep of Austin, TX; daughter, Candace Simmons and husband Jeff of Melissa, TX; mother, Anne Huffman of Menominee, MI; sisters, Judy Semrau and Gloria Huffman both of Menominee, MI; brother, John Huffman and wife Mary of Menominee, MI; grandson, Devin Hargrove and wife Brittany of Sherman, TX; great-grandson Easton Hargrove; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by father, James Huffman and brother-in-law Gene Semrau.
Margo’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with as well as those she reached but never met. Help her kindness, loyalty and compassion continue by making a donation to or volunteering at the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Dallas, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the First Melissa Church, in Melissa, TX; with Pastor Trey Graham, officiating. Interment will follow at Akers Cemetery, in Sherman, TX. Al Guin, Jesse Hauptrief, Wayne Jones, Tim Lowe, James Simmons, and Ken Swires, will serve as Pallbearers. The family will receive friends Friday, at Scoggins Funeral Home, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne, Pkwy. Van Alstyne, TX; 75495. 903-482-5225.
You may sign the online register book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.