It was a somber Saturday in Haxtun following a disappointing seven-point loss for the Haxtun Bulldogs. A loss that ended a 26-game winning streak for the Bulldog football program with dreams of back-to-back state championships will be felt by players, coaches, fans and the community for days and weeks to come but the culture and traditions built over the past few years will be something felt within the program for perhaps a lifetime.

Haxtun's loss to Simla in semi-finals action ended the 2022 season and brought the team's undefeated season to an unexpected halt but what can't be taken away are...