The football season is finally upon us and the Becker Bulldogs will again be a strong favorite to win the conference and advance far into the playoffs.

Last year, the Bulldogs had a remarkable regular season, trampling every opponnet they faced enroute to a perfect 8-0 record and then a first round win. Unfortunately, they let a lead and their season slip through their hands when they lost to ROCORI in  the Section 8-4A championship.

The Minnesota high school football season started this past Thursday with the Bulldogs facing off against Hill Murray at home in an alumni game. Becker is hoping to play for a fourth state championship. 

Key date: Bulldogs play the ROCORI Spartans in October on the road with the hope of getting payback for the tough loss from last year.

Returning as head coach  for his 55th year is Dwight Lundeen. He is looking for his 400th win as his record sits at 399-167-3.

Other coaches include: Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator Hokan Bengtson; Assistant Coach Brent Scheideman; Assistant Coach/Assistant to the Head Coach Scott Doss; Assistant Coach/Defense assistant coach Brady Cobb; Assistant Coach Joshua Doss; Assistant Coach Derek Bjornstad; Assistant Coach Trent Riebel; Assistant Coach Mitchell Dale; Assistant Coach Troy Robinson; Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator Mike Lundeen; Assistant Coach Thomas Cox; Assistant Coach/Defensive line Denny Hansen; Assistant Coach Tyler Niedfeldt.

Seventy-five players are currently on the roster.

Players to keep an eye on this year include: Senior DB/ATH Isaac Daluge;Senior OL/DL Jackson Duncan; Senior LB/RB Landen Kujawa; Senior DB Kaden Nicolas and Senior WR/DB Mitchell Soltau.

The Schedule is as follows: Aug. 29 home versus Hill Murray; Sept. 6 at Providence Academy; Sept. 13 at Holy Angels; Sept. 20 home against Willmar; Sept. 27 at Hutchinson; Oct. 4 at ROCORI; Oct. 11 home versus Big Lake; Oct. 16 home versus Chisago Lakes.