Bulldogs enter holiday break at 5-1; #2 in State rankings

Despite their first loss of the season last week, the Haxtun Bulldogs head into Christmas break in the number two spot in Colorado High School Activities Association rankings. Haxtun fell to Holyoke on the road Tuesday night but bounced back for a win over Peetz on Thursday. The Bulldogs are currently 5-1 overall and will begin league play when they return from break on Jan. 7.

Haxtun traveled Tuesday night to the home of the 2A Holyoke Dragons. Both teams, who share the same Lower Platte League, entered the contest unbeaten. Haxtun played well the first quarter, taking an early led over the h...