Arlington Bowie football stomps Haltom, moves closer to first district title since 2012

With a win at Birdville FA/AC on Oct. 25, Haltom could move into first place in District 8-6A.

The Buffaloes’ opponent, Arlington Bowie, entered the matchup undefeated in district play. Haltom was confident coming off a win over Arlington Martin, but the Volunteers were too much to handle.

Bowie secured a blowout 41-7 victory, further solidifying its status as District 8-6A’s top team. The Volunteers, who clinched Oct. 18 vs. Arlington, have two opponents left to face in the regular season: Arlington Lamar and South Grand Prairie.

With a win over Lamar on Nov. 1, the Vols and head coach Joseph Sam will clinch a district title for the first time since the 2012 season.

The first quarter saw Bowie, powered by fumble recovers from edge Okello Okello and Princeton Campbell, take a sizable 21-0 lead. Running back Darrion Bowers tallied three touchdowns in the frame.

A red zone interception from defensive back Johnnie Macon and a lack of breakaway plays limited Haltom’s offense, but a groove was eventually found. Running back Keenan Jackson, in the second quarter, broke through the Bowie defense with a 57-yard scoring scamper.

The Buffs’ offensive spark didn’t deter Bowers, who notched a 30-yard rushing score, his fourth touchdown of the first half. Following another interception and a from Macon, Bowie quarterback Larry Nichols unloaded a deep ball to Antonio Birdow, who got his fingertips on it to secure a highlight 75-yard touchdown.

Bowie took a sizable 34-7 lead into the half and carried the momentum into the third quarter; wide receiver Dilon Tallie, a Bowling Green commit, notched a 15-yard touchdown reception. He fought through contact and reached out to the goal line.

For the rest of the contest, Haltom failed to chip away at Bowie’s sizable lead as the Volunteers drained the clock.