Schools & Sports

Going for their fourth win in the last five games against their crosstown rivals and looking to give Head Coach Eric Luster a win in his first Unity Bowl at the helm of North Forney, the Falcons faced off against the Forney Jackrabbits at City Bank Stadium last Friday night.

The Forney High School Jackrabbits faced off against the North Forney High School Falcons in the much-anticipated Tenth Annual Unity Bowl at City Bank Stadium last Friday night, September 17. It was the Jackrabbits’ year to sit on the visitor’s side of the stadium as NFHS hosted as the home team this year, and the fans were happy to come fill the stands in support of their Rabbits.

Disclaimer: I went to this game as a fan of both Forney Teams, and my greatest hope was for an exciting game from start to finish, with no serious injuries and no unjustified disruptions. I believe I “got” all that I expected and more. But, I must admit that since I am a graduate of Forney High and was a 37-year-teacher there, I was pulling for the Rabbits to be the scoreboard winners. I have several times heard the old cliché that “both teams were winners,” and Friday night that was true! I will try to remember details correctly!

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by JIM KLENKE

All photos by JIM KLENKE

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by JIM KLENKE

All photos by JIM KLENKE

Homecoming week in Crandall is something the whole town looks forward to each year. The entire school district takes part in festivities all week long. On Wednesday afternoon the entire town shuts down for the homecoming parade. The main attraction being the “Pirate Pride” put fourth by the football teams, cheer squads, band and other floats participating in the parade.

The North Forney Falcons hosted Fort Worth’s Brewer Bears last Friday night at City Bank Stadium. After a frustrating loss against Little Elm the week before, the Falcons were looking forward to a home game in hopes that they could walk away with the win.

Forney High School’s Varsity Jackrabbits hosted Texarkana-Texas High for a Week Three matchup last Thursday night at City Bank Stadium. After a loss the previous week when they faced the Midlothian Panthers, Forney was ready to get a win on their home field. Fans were out in full force, with excellent support and performances by the Varsity Cheerleaders, Highsteppers, Forney Band, and Color Guard. The game began with our nation’s flag presented by the JROTC and the National Anthem performed by some of FHS’s very talented choir members.

Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit for the term.