David Heidrick

Buffalo running back Parker Schwarz carries the ball for a modest gain in the second quarter after a hamstring injury at the end of the first quarter. Prairie View injuries and an ejection turned what started out as a Buffalo romp into a Tiger blowout. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By David Heidrick, Journal contributor On Friday, Nov. 7, the Tigers of Jefferson West (8-2) traveled from Meridian to La Cygne to take on the Prairie View Buffalos (8-2). The Buffalos have been a...

Buffalo running back Parker Schwarz runs wide, eluding the Burlington secondary. The senior had 285 yards rushing and three touchdowns against the Wildcats. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By David Heidrick Journal contributor It has been four weeks since the coaching change within the Prairie View varsity football program. In those four games, the Buffalo offense has averaged 49.5 points per game while giving up just 13.5 on defense. The Buffalo run game has taken off, averaging...

Buffalo senior running back Parker Schwarz breaks free from Bulldog defenders as he adds to his 330 rushing yards in Friday's home game against Anderson County. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By David Heidrick Journal contributor There was a palpable energy in the atmosphere at Prairie View's stadium on Friday night, Oct. 10. In a pre-game ceremony, the Prairie View Buffalos honored their senior participants in fall activities. Hoping to add a win to their record, the Buffalos...