Homecoming Court by Michelle Carney
Game 734 in season 73 for the Howe Bulldogs. Howe has an overall record of 373-336-24.
This is the first ever match up between Muenster and Howe. The Bulldogs have played Muenster Sacred Heart twice going 2-0 in 2014 and 2015.
Muenster’s 2015
The Hornets lost to Callisburg in Week 3 and then didn’t lose again until a match up with Bremond in the state semifinals. It was a banner year for Brady Carney’s program, winning District 9 and eventually knocking off Tenaha in the regional finals. The only time Muenster scored fewer than 30 points came in the two losses. The offense put up over 600 points in 15 games. The defense allowed fewer than 10 points a game if you take out the efforts in the losses to Callisburg and Bremond. The Hornets remain the favorites in District 9 and the leading candidates to challenge Bremond inside Region III.
Muenster’s 2016
So far in 2016, Muenster has beaten Valley View on the road, 51-0 and Pilot Point at home, 35-12.
Chance to be over .500 in the decade
Howe is 34-34 in the decade of the 2010’s. The ‘Dogs haven’t been over .500 since being 13-12 on Sept. 24, 2012.