Lady Bulldogs win season opener

By Kathy Thomson

The Lady Bulldogs defeated Loraine last Saturday, Aug. 10, in their season opener on the road.

Moran won in straight sets 25-17, 27-25, 25-15.

The varsity girls will travel to Lingleville for 11:00 a.m. match on Saturday, Aug. 17, and then host Rotan in Bulldog gym on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 5:00 p.m.

The girls will face tournament action in Gorman Aug. 22-24 and in Lingleville Aug. 29-31 before finishing pre-district action in Lingleville on Sept. 10.

Moran plays volleyball in the combined 1A and 2A District 6 with Albany, Hawley, Newcastle, Ran-ger, Strawn, and Woodson.

The Lady Bulldogs’ first district game will be at home against Ranger on Sept. 14.

Football

Two-a-days started on Aug. 5 and the players continue practice drills to improve footwork, strength, and stamina.

This week, the athletes started working on blocking and tackling.

“There was some good and bad,” said coach John Hughes after Monday’s practice. “Overall though, it was a good day.”

The Bulldogs will have their first scrimmage in Baird tomorrow, Aug. 16, at 6:00 p.m.

They have a second scrimmage in Gustine on Friday, Aug. 23 before the season kicks off in Benjamin on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Moran plays six-man football in District 6-1A, along with Blackwell, Loraine, and Trent.

District competition will begin on Oct. 25.

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