The Holmes Bulldogs traveled to Fulton Thursday night to face the Itawamba Indians at their homecoming. The Indians drew first blood with the Bulldogs right on their heels. First quarter, 7-7. The Indians opened the second quarter with a touchdown. After close calls on both sides, Itawamba added a field goal, making the halftime score, 17-7.
After halftime, both teams came out hard, each side scoring a touchdown, 24-14. In the fourth, Itawamba widens the gap with a field goal, 27-14. Holmes scores a touchdown, 27-21. And that’s the final.
Caleb Ducking was named the Player of the Game.
Next Thursday, the Bulldogs play at home in Goodman against East Mississippi Community College. The Pre-Game Show begins at 6PM. Join us on Breezy 101, breezynews,com, or the BreezyNews app.