After a tragic loss to the Howe Sound varsity football team, the Belmont Bulldogs have been ousted from the provincial championships.

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The Bulldogs hosted the semi-finals game against the Howe Sound team on Friday and lost in a close match of 19-14.

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During half-time the coaches tweaked both the defensive and offensive lineups.

With their heads held high the Bulldogs entered the second half of the game with determination and drive.

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The Bulldogs earned 14 points in the second half.

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With little more than a minute left in the game Howe Sound had punted the ball into the Bulldogs five yard line.

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Even though the players are upset with the loss, Harrington said they are all keen on getting back on the field and preparing for next year.

B次元官网网址淲e will start training again soon,B次元官网网址� Harrington said.

All of the junior varsity and varsity players will hit the field on Wednesday in a fun scrimmage.

The teams will have their year end banquet on Dec. 5.

reporter@goldstreamgazette.com