On Friday night, the Bullis Bulldogs played their first home football game since the sudden death of head coach Ray Butler.
A sign behind the Bullis bench and shirts that read Play for Ray were worn by students, staff and coaches. A moment of silence was held before the game against Bishop O’Connell.
Butler was in his second year as head coach but had worked at Bullis of over a decade in several capacities including as a security guard. Butler was a friend and mentor to many on the football team and the school at large.
Bullis shut out O’Connell 41-0.
Emotional night at @BullisSchool.
First home football game without beloved head coach Ray Butler who died suddenly several days ago. Skyler Springs, son of MoCo legend Shawn, is the new head coach. @mymcmedia @BullisAthletics pic.twitter.com/DeTjBYtHAA— Joe Yasharoff (@JYash) September 13, 2024
Moment of silence for head coach Ray Butler at @BullisSchool before game vs O’Connell in Potomac. @mymcmedia @BullisAthletics pic.twitter.com/JOi14rgDAc
— Joe Yasharoff (@JYash) September 14, 2024
Skyler Springs, the team’s former offensive coordinator, took over as Bullis’ new head coach. Springs’ father Shawn was an all-time great football player and track star at Springbrook High School.
