Before the 2014 season, Howe Bulldogs Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Zack Hudson hired Dale West from Sweeney ISD to install the slot-T offense in Howe. Since then, Howe has gone 26-11 and played in eight playoff games. The Bulldogs, under the slot-T, set individual rushing records with Anthony Hawthorne and touchdown records with Tyler Grisham. But West announced to the players this morning that he has been approved by Collinsville ISD to take over as their athletic director and head football coaching position.
“This is what I’ve always wanted.” West told the Enterprise.
The Pirates were 9-3 in 2016 and lost to Crawford in the second round of the playoffs.
“I’m so proud of Coach West and his accomplishments.” said Hudson. “I’m also very proud of our program and our community and kids. We are proud that we are able to produce head coaches (from our community). A piece of Howe will now go to another town and be able to make a mark in there as well. We wish Coach West and his family the best of luck.”
