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February 24, 2020
Bulldogs their most complete game of the season as they jumped out to a large lead and saw it all the way through to the end with a 52-46 win. Seniors Caiden Harmon, Colton Thurman, and Ayden Norton were honored before the game along with their families. Each of the three were huge in the fourth quarter as Thurman hit big free throws to virtually seal the victory late in the game. The Bulldogs jumped to an unusually quick start as they led 17-8 after the first-period thanks to two 3-pointers by freshman Austin Haley and one by sophomore Ethan Lopez. Howe nearly matched the first period output in the second with 15 points put on the board with 3pointers by Haley and junior Jake Fabacher. But Howe allowed Blue Ridge to climb back in the game with 16 points of their own in the second to leave the halftime score at 32-24. The Dogs had a rough third period only scoring seven points while allowing 13. Seniors Harmon and Thurman’s drives to the basket accounted for Howe’s points in the period. But Howe’s defense was solid down the stretch and only allowed the Tigers nine points while Howe
Ayden Norton and family Colton Thurman and family
Howe Bulldog Seniors Caiden Harmon and family Senior Caiden Harmon gets a hug from Head Coach Mike Segleski as time expired. Photo by Michelle Carney.
Photos by Michelle Carney
added 13 to finish out the win. Harmon led Howe in scoring with 16 while Haley followed with 13. Other scorers were Norton (7), Fabacher (7), Thurman (4), Ethan Lopez (3), and Luke Lopez (2). The Bulldogs finished the season 8-19 overall and 2-10 in district play. Howe has struggled over the last two years in district play combing for a 3-21 record during that time. Howe did not have a district win in 2020 last season.
The three Howe Bulldog Seniors and their families. Photo by Keri Harvey.
