Milford starts out 1-1 after taking on a pair of state-ranked teams in 6-man

Image: Carrying the bulk of the offensive load for the 6-Man Milford Bulldogs thus far in 2016 has been sophomore #4 Taron Smith who carries a Jonesboro defender with him as he fights for more yards.

Carrying the bulk of the offensive load for the 6-Man Milford Bulldogs thus far in 2016 has been sophomore #4 Taron Smith who carries a Jonesboro defender with him as he fights for more yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: It starts up front with Milford’s #11 Ricky Pendleton and teammate #4 Corbin Schrotke paving the way for the Bulldog’s offense.

It starts up front with Milford’s #11 Ricky Pendleton and teammate #4 Corbin Schrotke paving the way for the Bulldog’s offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford receiver #13 James Mcintyre and Jonesboro Eagle defender #20 Danny Lopez both seem to have taking flight with the Bulldogs trying to execute their passing game early.

Milford receiver #13 James Mcintyre and Jonesboro Eagle defender #20 Danny Lopez both seem to have taking flight with the Bulldogs trying to execute their passing game early. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford receiver #88 Markavion Thompson hauls in a pass from teammate Taron Smith.

Milford receiver #88 Markavion Thompson hauls in a pass from teammate Taron Smith. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s #88 Markavion Thompson picks up valuable yardage after making a catch.

Milford’s #88 Markavion Thompson picks up valuable yardage after making a catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s faithful.

Milford’s faithful. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s #1 Taron Smith drags an Eagle defender as far as he possibly can down the field as Bulldog teammate #3 Damyan Woodward looks to throw another block at the flock.

Milford’s #1 Taron Smith drags an Eagle defender as far as he possibly can down the field as Bulldog teammate #3 Damyan Woodward looks to throw another block at the flock. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s fabulous foursome cheerleading squad keep their fans excited!

Milford’s fabulous foursome cheerleading squad keep their fans excited! (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s #13 James Macintyre scurries for some extra yards-after-the-catch against Jonesboro defense. That’s Eagle defender #44 Jimmy Apodaca flying in for the tackle.

Milford’s #13 James Macintyre scurries for some extra yards-after-the-catch against Jonesboro defense. That’s Eagle defender #44 Jimmy Apodaca flying in for the tackle. (Barry Byers)

Image: The human highlight reel, #1 Taron Smith, tries to raise the Bulldogs to another level.

The human highlight reel, #1 Taron Smith, tries to raise the Bulldogs to another level. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s place kicker #20 Lowisley Ojeda kicks off to the Jonesboro Eagles after a Bulldog touchdown. Ojeda went 2-of-2 on PAT kicks for a total of 4-points on the night.

Milford’s place kicker #20 Lowisley Ojeda kicks off to the Jonesboro Eagles after a Bulldog touchdown. Ojeda went 2-of-2 on PAT kicks for a total of 4-points on the night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford tackler #4 Corbin Schrotke makes quick work of a Jonesboro running back. Schrotke sets the tone for the Bulldog defense with his hard-hitting style of play.

Milford tackler #4 Corbin Schrotke makes quick work of a Jonesboro running back. Schrotke sets the tone for the Bulldog defense with his hard-hitting style of play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford Bulldog #12 Jaylon Davis stayed busy all game trying to help ground the Jonesboro Eagle’s passing game.

Milford Bulldog #12 Jaylon Davis stayed busy all game trying to help ground the Jonesboro Eagle’s passing game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s #4 Corbin Schrotke squeezes down the gap allowing senior teammate #10 Cole Falzerano to tackle Eagle ball carrier #26 Josh Barnes.

Milford’s #4 Corbin Schrotke squeezes down the gap allowing senior teammate #10 Cole Falzerano to tackle Eagle ball carrier #26 Josh Barnes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford Bulldog head coach Ronny Crumpton talks strategy with his player #1 Taron Smith.

Milford Bulldog head coach Ronny Crumpton talks strategy with his player #1 Taron Smith. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford freshman #11 Ricky Pendleton handled the majority of the snapping duties for the Bulldog offense.

Milford freshman #11 Ricky Pendleton handled the majority of the snapping duties for the Bulldog offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Doggone he’s fast: The speed and flash of #1 Taron Smith kept the Eagle defense ruffled throughout.

Doggone he’s fast: The speed and flash of #1 Taron Smith kept the Eagle defense ruffled throughout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Bulldog #2 Devonteh Williams is visibly frustrated with not being able to help his teammates due to an injury. Hang in there, Devonteh!

Senior Bulldog #2 Devonteh Williams is visibly frustrated with not being able to help his teammates due to an injury. Hang in there, Devonteh! (Barry Byers)

Image: When Milford Bulldog #4 Corbin Schrotke barks out defensive calls, everyone listens.

When Milford Bulldog #4 Corbin Schrotke barks out defensive calls, everyone listens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford’s senior lineman #24 Jarvis Harris, the biggest Bulldog on the roster at 210 pounds, buckles up to make a defensive stand.

Milford’s senior lineman #24 Jarvis Harris, the biggest Bulldog on the roster at 210 pounds, buckles up to make a defensive stand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford defender #11 Ricky Pendleton glares into the eyes of the Jonesboro offense with the Bulldogs trying to keep the Eagles pushed back against their own goal line late in the fourth.

Milford defender #11 Ricky Pendleton glares into the eyes of the Jonesboro offense with the Bulldogs trying to keep the Eagles pushed back against their own goal line late in the fourth. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford head coach Ronny Crumpton and his staff huddle with their players with the game still in doubt.

Milford head coach Ronny Crumpton and his staff huddle with their players with the game still in doubt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reciever turned running back #13 James Mcintyre stretches short of the goal line with Milford trying to claim the lead in the fourth-quarter of play.

Reciever turned running back #13 James Mcintyre stretches short of the goal line with Milford trying to claim the lead in the fourth-quarter of play. (Barry Byers)

Image: “M” for Milford! Norman Singleton, Marcus “Skinny Man” Houston and self proclaimed Bulldog fan Earnestine Byrd show their support for their Milford Bulldogs!!

“M” for Milford! Norman Singleton, Marcus “Skinny Man” Houston and self proclaimed Bulldog fan Earnestine Byrd show their support for their Milford Bulldogs!! (Barry Byers)

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