{
  "id": 9325020,
  "title": "Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/paul-laurence-dunbar-bulldogs-look-to-win-back-to-back-games-for-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-laurence-dunbar-bulldogs-look-112723291.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lexington, Kentucky – The Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs are set to embark on a challenge this week, aiming to secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season. The game takes place on Friday, September 25th, when the Bulldogs will face off against the Madison Southern Eagles at James R. Williams Stadium, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.\n\nWhile both teams currently possess a 2-3 record, the Bulldogs are eyeing a crucial turning point as they push towards .500 ahead of district play. Dunbar head coach Wes Johnson highlighted the team's focus, stating, \"It's more of us executing and matching their physicality and, you know, bringing an energy that will match them. That will dictate where the game goes.\"\n\nLast week, the Bulldogs demonstrated their prowess by defeating Great Crossing 35-0, scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone. Coach Johnson emphasized the importance of maintaining that level of performance, stating, \"Having everyone healthy and available could make a major difference for Dunbar this season, with district play right around the corner.\"\n\nSenior linebacker Serigne Cisse echoed this sentiment, expressing the team's hope for a season free of injuries. \"I feel like the main thing is that we're a good football team, but we need to stay healthy,\" Cisse said. \"That was the first game that we didn't have anyone injured. I feel like if we can keep it that way for the rest of the season, we have a very bright season ahead of us.\"\n\nThe game against Madison Southern Eagles will be a key moment in Dunbar's quest for consecutive wins and a bright future ahead.",
  "summary": "On Friday, Sep. 25, the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs travel to Berea to take on the Madison Southern Eagles.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}