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06-21-2006, 06:00 PM
Jasper Newsboy (http://www.jaspernewsboy.com/news/2006/0621/Sports/036.html)

Bulldogs to open year at Class 4A Livingston Lions
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor

Sixty days.

That's how long football addicts have until their first taste of the sport. On Aug. 19, the Jasper Bulldogs will return to the football field in a scrimmage contest against Port Neches-Groves at the Bone Yard.

A following scrimmage the following Friday, Aug. 25 against Nederland will be the final tuneup before the season opener Friday, Sept. 1.

The Bulldogs will embark on their quest for a Class 3A state championship in Livingston when they take on the tough Class 4A Lions at 7:30 p.m. Livingston returns 14 starters from last year's 7-4 squad and will be looking for back-to-back playoff berths.

On Friday, Sept. 8, Jasper returns home to take on Barbers Hill. The Eagles return 14 starters from last year's 10-1 squad. The Eagles move from Class 3A to Class 4A and feature wide receiver Mason Fisher, who caught 49 passes for 980 yards.

On Friday, Sept. 15, cross-county rival Newton pays a visit to the Bone Yard. The Bulldogs will be

looking to avenge last year's defeat at the hands of Class 2A Eagles.

Jasper enjoys an open date before beginning district play against Kirbyville on the road. The following Friday, Oct. 6, Jasper takes on Orangefield at BulldogStadium before taking to the road to take on Bridge City on Friday, Oct. 13.

The Bulldogs return home for a homecoming matchup with HamshireFannett on Friday, Oct. 20. A crucial district road contest will be held Friday, Oct. 27 when Jasper travels to West Orange-Stark.

On Friday, Nov. 3, Jasper closes out its home campaign when they take on Hardin-Jefferson during senior recognition night. The regular season concludes as it did last year with a traveling contest to Silsbee on Friday, Nov. 10

And on the 11th week, Jasper will take on.....