Bowman County’s playoff run ends with loss to Ray-Powers Lake

BOWMAN — Helmets came off and hugs followed in Bowman County on Saturday as the Bulldogs' season came to an end one win short of the Class A quarterfinals. The Bulldogs fell 20-6 to Ray-Powers Lake in the playoff opener, unable to overcome a scoreless first half despite a second-half touchdown from Mason Lambourn to Trey Brewer. It was a tough finish for a team that had put in the work for the postseason, but coach Michael Criswell saw a group that kept competing until the end. This wasn't our night, Criswell said. I mean, our defense put up a heck of a fight. Just couldn't get the offense rolling. Bowman County and Ray-Powers Lake line up before the snap during their Class-A playoff matchup Saturday afternoon in Bowman. Alexis Taylor / The Dickinson Press Bowman County's defense gave the Bulldogs opportunities all afternoon from the opening drive. Ray-Powers Lake moved inside the 5-yard line before the Bulldogs made a stand at the 1, forcing a turnover on dow