By Jack Walker

Staff Writer

Howe coach David "Ish" Kaniatobe greeted 17 runners when he kicked off cross-country practice at 6:00AM on August 16.

The boys squad is a little thin with just three runners, all sophomores. James Rice, Blake Stuckey and Cooper Queen reported for the Bulldog team.

Seven senior girls will bring experience to their team, including Brooke Farris who will be looking for her third trip to the state finals. Joining Brooke will be fellow seniors Gretchen Debner, Ciarra King, Jesseca Franks, Megan Ing, Brittany Blum and Amber Thurston.

Coach "K" has a tough schedule lined up for his team and it all begins on September 4th when the squad travels to Valley View to kick off the season.

September 4 Valley View

September 11 Muenster

September 18 OPEN

September 25 Pottsboro

October 2 Celina

October 9 Denison

October 13 Ponder

October 24 District Meet (Pottsboro)