Alva Review-Courier -

The Alva Goldbugs open the 2022 football season against Purcell tonight. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. at Ranger Field. With ten returning starters, the Goldbugs hope to improve on their 4-7 record last year. The roster includes eight seniors. The Alva team begins the season with a third place ranking in Class 2A.

Dave Foster is starting his second year as head coach of the Goldbugs. Rounding out the coaching staff are Ryne Wilson, Marcus Mead, Derrick Thomas and Dalton Beeler with the new addition of John Johnson.

Like the Goldbugs, the Purcell Dragons are a Class 2A team. Purcell is in District 3 while Alva is in District 1.