High School
Ryan FINALLY gets over hump, wins first state title since 2002
Denton Ryan experienced plenty of heartache prior to Friday's 5A DI State Championship. The Raiders did everything right on their way to their first state title since 2002, thanks in large part to Billy Bowman, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Seth Henigan.
When Denton Ryan coach Dave Henigan brought Billy Bowman Sr. on as receivers coach five years ago, he joked with Bowman that his eighth grade son could be the missing link in a Class of 2021 that Henigan already had his eye on.
Five years later, blue-chip wide receiver Billy Bowman Jr. was one of five seniors to score a touchdown in a 59-14 win over Cedar Park to bring Ryan High School its first state championship since 2002.
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