The prep season is winding to a close in Alaska, and the Barrow High Whalers traveled Saturday to Nikiski for a Greatland Conference game against the league-leading Bulldogs. The Whalers turned the ball over on their first three possessions and were steamrolled by the Bulldogs, 47-7.
Budd Goodyear, our man in Alaska, made the trip to Nikiski and sent along several photos. Conditions were ideal for football in the 49th state, with daytime highs in the 50s.
Barrow is 4-3 with a road game at Delta Junction next Saturday to close the season.
Kudos to the Coach and those that supported his "football" idea to help conquer drugs, teen pregnancy, suicide, drop outs...amongst their town teens. I just spent the last hour reading all the articles about the making of this program. What an impressive group of athletes. I have not been able to read about the statistics of the drugs, teen pregnancy, suicide and drop out issues since the football program has been implemented. I pray it has indeed served its purpose. Best of luck to all the players, coaches and supporters. From a fan of the team with the Original Blue Field, Go Broncos, Go Whalers! ~jj, Nampa, Idaho~
Posted by: JayJay | September 25, 2010 at 04:13 PM