Bulldogs win season opener on the road

CHESTERFIELD -- History was going to be made, one way or the other.

Barat Academy's story began by simply walking on the field and playing it's first-ever varsity football game. Though a win would have sweetened the team's debut, Portageville became its worst nightmare.

Portageville Junior Danial McCray ran a total of 115 yards in 10 attempts and scored two touchdowns, to lead the Bulldogs to a 42-0 victory over Barat Academy at its home field. Barat Academy has previously only offered junior varsity football, and last year was a stellar year for the team.

Members of the Portageville Football Bulldogs, are, front, from left, Tony Smith, Will Crysler, Torrey Ian, Tyler Daugherty, Ryan Priggel, Chris garmon, Jon Garrett Kellams, Hunter Gates, Daniel McCray, Cameron West, Kobe Chillers, second are, Nick Allred, Landon DeLisle, Lamar alexander, Ethan Fugate, Tyler Haynes, Michael Hartman, Travis Johnson, third are, Derrick Priggel, Dillion Nelson, Justin Blattley, Warren Chambliss, Bryce Lowman, Brian Pearson, RJ Helson, back are, Luke Darst, Caleb Smith, Keenan Mosby, Trey Tubbs, Hunter Jackson, Brandon Riggs, Nathan Mercer, Jeremiah Shelton, Chance Lovins, and Tyler Jones.

Members of the Portageville Football Bulldogs, are, front, from left, Tony Smith, Will Crysler, Torrey Ian, Tyler Daugherty, Ryan Priggel, Chris garmon, Jon Garrett Kellams, Hunter Gates, Daniel McCray, Cameron West, Kobe Chillers, second are, Nick Allred, Landon DeLisle, Lamar alexander, Ethan Fugate, Tyler Haynes, Michael Hartman, Travis Johnson, third are, Derrick Priggel, Dillion Nelson, Justin Blattley, Warren Chambliss, Bryce Lowman, Brian Pearson, RJ Helson, back are, Luke Darst, Caleb Smith, Keenan Mosby, Trey Tubbs, Hunter Jackson, Brandon Riggs, Nathan Mercer, Jeremiah Shelton, Chance Lovins, and Tyler Jones.

"I was really proud of how our boys performed. They blocked and tackled and fundamentally played good ball," said Portageville Head Coach, Jeff Bullock. "Will Crysler, a Junior, gain 101 yards, with two carries and one touchdown.

"Really, I was happy with the overall performance from all of the guys that made contact with the ball," he added. Portageville quarterback Jon Garrett Kellams completed four of seven pass attempts and ran 148 years for three touchdowns.

Portageville's Priggel brothers, Derrick, No. 68 and Ryan, No. 7, and Tyler Jones clear the way for Daniel McCray to run during last Saturday's game at Barat Academy.

Portageville's Priggel brothers, Derrick, No. 68 and Ryan, No. 7, and Tyler Jones clear the way for Daniel McCray to run during last Saturday's game at Barat Academy.

The Bulldogs now possess a 1-0 record. Next Friday, they travel to Chaffee for a SE Missouri - South battle. The Red Devils squad comes off a 20-6 non-league loss to Grandview (Hillsboro, Mo). The Red Devils record now stands at 0-1.