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Bulldogs Pull Out Win Over Colts

September 23, 2019

It looked to be a tough match-up for both teams. The Dog Pound was vacant at kick-off, the fans were quiet, and the team seemed unenergized even though the weather conditions were perfect for the game. The Bulldogs started off with the ball, and on the kick, they brought it out to their own 35-yard line. The O-line was not off to a good start as the Colts got a lot of pressure on the running and...

Bulldogs Slaughtered on Friday the 13th

September 16, 2019

On Sept. 13, the Dunbar Bulldogs faced off against the Fredrick Douglass Broncos. Both teams had been preparing for a week leading up to the match-up for the other and had specific things they did to get ready for it. "We've been focusing on reading our keys and making sure we're not too focused on what the backs are doing," #6 Jacob Greene said. "We react and play as a team and we play together." Before...

Bulldogs Overcome Slow Start to Win Home Opener

August 25, 2019

The start didn't look hopeful. The Bulldogs slumped onto the field with low energy that was reflected by the crowd. On the opening kick, Dunbar got called for an offsides penalty allowing #6 Jacob Bowman for the Jaguars to get the ball to mid-field. North Laurel was able to put together a sustained drive that lasted 4:28 and was capped off by a 19-yard touchdown run by #6 Bowman. The Jaguars...

Is Trevor Lawrence The Next GOAT?

May 19, 2019

Trevor Lawrence had an amazing freshman season at Clemson. He won a National Championship, had 3280 yards passing, 30 touchdowns, and only threw 4 picks. Some people have even gone as far as to say he would have been the #1 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. But is Lawrence really the next Greatest Of All Time? He wasn't a Heisman Trophy finalist this year but had close stats with 1 of th...

They’re Crazy, They’re Stupid, and They’re on The Clock

April 26, 2019

The First round was full of picks that were completely idiotic. There were players who weren't anywhere near first round talents taken high, players falling that should have been higher, and players who weren't taken that were the top at their position. The first of these picks came from the Arizona Cardinals at the #1 overall pick. They selected quarterback Kyler Murray and didn't trade away their other quarterback Josh Ro...

Texas A&M v. LSU

December 12, 2018

For Thanksgiving break, I went to Texas to visit my family and attend the Texas A&M vs. LSU game. My father’s side of the family consists of many former students of Texas A&M. Every time we visit Texas, we always visit significant historical markers, like the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, one of my sister’s favorites. College Station, Texas, is like another home of mine. This trip my Uncle W...

Bryan Station defeats Bulldogs in Close Game

October 21, 2018

The Dunbar Bulldogs faced off against the Bryan Station Defenders on Oct. 19, a suffered a loss 27-26. Dunbar won the toss and elected to receive the opening kick which went into the end zone for a touchback. The Dunbar offense took over on their own 20 yard line. With big runs from #27 Alex Bard (a 28 yard run), and #6 Mitchell Joseph (an 11 yard run) and a touchdown run, and #24 Evan VanDanik...

Bulldogs Suffer a Huge Loss to Henry Clay Blue Devils

Mike Marshall, Staff Reporter

October 5, 2018

On Oct. 4, the Dunbar Bulldogs played the Henry Clay Blue Devils at Dunbar. Last years match up between these two teams ended with Henry Clay coming out on top, winning by 42 points. Two years ago, however, the Bulldogs came out on top, winning by 19 points. The Bulldogs looked rough as the rain fell during the game, losing by 32 points. The pressure placed on Dunbar by Henry Clay was intense. After waiting for an extra hour for kick off, due to weather, the teams took the field to start playing at 8:30 p.m. First Quarter Henry Clay won the opening coin toss and chose to receive the kick and returned it to their ...

Dunbar Rolls Over Lafayette for Second Season Win

October 2, 2018

The first game in the Dunbar-Lafayette rivalry was played on September 28. It resulted in a Dunbar victory, with 28 points to the Generals’ 24. The first points of the game were scored by #34 Jaylen Lawson of Lafayette, who made an 87-yard run. They failed to make a point conversion, however. Lafayette gained the lead, with Dunbar 0-6. Soon after, Lafayette gained a higher advantage after #...

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Jamarcus Robinson

September 20, 2018

Our very first Student Athlete of the Week is junior Jamarcus Robinson. He sat down with host Victoria Bravo to discuss his experiences as a Dunbar football player.

Dunbar Gets the Win for Homecoming

September 16, 2018

Friday night brought the match-up of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs against the McCreary Central Raiders. Dunbar played a fast pace game and used speed to their advantage. This win snapped Dunbar’s 16 game losing streak. Dunbar won the opening coin toss and elected to defer until the second half. Dunbar’s kick to McCreary went into the end zone for a touchback and was placed on McCreary’...

Dunbar’s Upsetting 37-14 loss to Tates Creek

September 9, 2018

The Bulldogs faced a blowout by Tates Creek on Sept. 6. The Commodores won by a score of 37-14 resulting in Dunbar’s 3rd straight loss. Sophomore players Jake Smith (QB) and Dre Thurston (WR, RB) came up big. Smith scored two touchdowns, and had 53 passing yards and 20 rushing while Thurston had 54 receiving yards, 21 rushing, and a series of big catches that sparked the teams' offense. Oppo...