AUGUST 25, 2002
MIDLAND, TX
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Midland High travels to Van Horn for an 11:00am scrimmage against El
Paso Hanks, the last chance the Bulldogs will have to see what they
can do under game conditions before beginning their season. Next
Friday at 7:30pm, the Bulldogs will open the brand new Scharbauer
Sports Complex against Lubbock Coronado, who travel to Ratliff Stadium
in Odessa this weekend.
Yenzer and his staff installed their system beginning with spring
sessions in April, and this will be the final dress rehearsal before
the Bulldogs do it for real next week. This is also the final
opportunity for players to show that they belong, if they are in a
situation where a starting spot or even a mere roster spot is in
question. Practices can only provide so much incentive to
perform before the players try to find out what they can do against
opponents. While Yenzer says he doesn't know a lot about Hanks,
the opponent is only secondary to the task at hand. With playing time
at stake, the coaches want to see as many players as possible on the
field in simulated game situations. Ryan Rowland, who started
every game at quarterback last season, and Jason Russell, both
seniors, will both run plays with the first unit according to Yenzer.
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Results from the scrimmage
Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the ball, scoring nine
touchdowns to one for Hanks on a day which appeared to have nothing
but upsides for most involved. It might not be an accurate gauge
of where the Bulldogs stand, since they were far bigger than Hanks and
faster at most positions, as well. The Bulldogs figured to be
strong and lived up to expectations. The first team defense didn't
allow Hanks to score and held Hanks to no yards on the ground.
MHS - Ryan Rowland 4 run
MHS - Jason Russell 41 run
MHS - T.J. Barber 9 pass from Russell
EPH - Paul Gutierrez 16 pass from Ron Morales
MHS - Mike Smith 63 run
MHS - Zack Sledge 4 pas from Rowland
MHS - Jordan 14 pass from Russell
MHS - Eric Paulson 7 run
Game Condition Scoring
MHS - Sledge 13 pass from Russell (Jason Crownover kick)
MHS - Smith 8 run (Crownover kick)
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