Anticipation and high expectations
awaited the Bulldogs coming into this
season, and those only grew after delays and
disasters resulting from Hurricane Harvey.
Questions began to arise after a rocky start
to the season with losses to both Crosby and
Silsbee. Despite this, the Bulldogs turned it
around with Statement wins over Rudder and
Bridge City, winning by a combined 61
points. The momentum carried forward as
the Darkside took the district by storm, going
undefeated and winning their 4th District
Championship in a row. This run of wins
strung together included an absolute
nail-biter against Rusk on Homecoming
night, ending with a QB sneak into the end
zone as time expired in true Friday Night
Lights action. The first round playoff game
featured a match-up full of surprise against
the Atlanta Rabbits, and although Atlanta led
by one point at halftime, the game concluded
in a very convincing 4-touchdown win for the
Bulldogs. Moving on to play Celina in the
second round, the Bulldogs traveled to
Athens to suit up for battle. Although
connecting on big passing plays throughout
the game, luck would soon run out for
Jasper s own, as Celina came out on top in a
35-27 thriller nearly 3 hours away from home.
Leading Rusher Jerkerion Simmons 12 rushed
for 1,369 yards on only 157 carries through 9
games this season averaging an insane 152.1
yards for each game on an average of 8.7
yards per carry. R Kel Collins 12 led the
Bulldog receiving corps with 252 receiving
yards including 3 touchdowns. William
Bluitt 11 was a stone wall on defense this
season, with a total of 73 tackles. Brashaun
Hubbard 10 was a defensive play-maker and
an outstanding pass rusher leading the team
this season with 7 sacks.
Honorable Mentions
Coach of the Year - Darrell Barbay
District MVP - Jerkerion Simmons 12
1st Team Kicker - Juan Mijares 10
MVP Defense - Luke Collins 12
1st Team Defensive Lineman - Brashuan Hubbard 10
Offensive Newcomer - Mon Tavien Hunt 10
2nd Team Defensive Lineman - Robert Phillips 12
1st Team Offensive Lineman - Ryan Jones 12
1st Team Inside Line Backer - William Bluitt 11
2nd Team Offensive Linemen - Francisco Salas 12 ,
Hunter Goodwin 12 , Trent Bryant 11
2nd Team Inside Linebacker - Joseph Thomas 12
2nd Team Outside Linebacker - Voshon Hennington 12
2nd Team Running Back - Jarvis Wilson 10
1st Team Defensive Back - Reese Durand 12
2nd Team Quarterback - LeonTay Sells 12
2nd Team Defensive Backs - Charles Burnett 11 ,
Kelton Johnson 12
1st Team Wide Receiver - Victor Williams, Jr. 12
2nd Team Punter - Colton Womack 11
2nd Team Wide Receiver - R Kel Collins 12
1st Team Tight End - Lawrence Smith 12
Jerkerion Simmons 12 , carries the ball up the
middle for a bulldog first down.
The Bulldog offense lines up on their first drive
of the season.
Coach Trey Allen switching up the game plan.
Coach Ryan Jones preparing the offensive line
for the final drive.
Varsity Football
The Bulldogs take the field before the infamous
Silsbee game.
Nolan Smith 10 , hauls in a prayer against Rudder.
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