Sub-varsity Panthers look for right combo
ATHENS - After two weeks of play, the Bullard junior varsity and freshmen teams are still looking for their first wins of the season.
This past Thursday in Athens, the junior varsity took a 34-0, loss in the nightcap.
In the earlier game, the freshmen Panthers fell by a count of 22-6.
Standouts for the junior varsity for Bullard were wide receiver, Jackson Peavy with three catches for 30 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker, Bryce Dover and cornerback, Curt Bryant had good outings.
"We are still looking to get some kid's in the right positions and they are working hard, but we just need to wrap up on tackles and try to avoid giving up the big plays like we have," said junior varsity head coach, Dennis Beavers.
In the freshman game, Justin Mizzles swept around the right side of the Westwood defense from 18-yards away for the first Panther points on the year. But it would not be enough in the long run.
Mizzles was close to the 100-yard mark having also made a 60-yard scamper.
Defensive standouts for head coach Heath Fults were Rhett Davis and Conner Gurley.
"We're improving and that's all we as coaches can ask of the kid's," said Heath Fults, the freshmen head coach. "We are still trying some new personnel, and getting all the kid's some experience at different positions, and they are starting to put things together."
Opening week in Palestine at Westwood, ended in the same verdict unfortunately for Bullard. The JV took a tough,44-0 shutout loss behind a good defensive effort from outside linebacker, Eric Benton.
In the freshmen game, linebacker, Robert Garcia played well but the Panthers still fell short in the 24-0, loss.
The two teams will play their first home game this on Thursday as Troup comes to Panther Stadium.
The freshmen game is set for 5 p.m. and the junior varsity to follow art 6:30 p.m.








