Schools & Sports
Crandall Loses to Lovejoy in First Round
The Crandall Pirates made it back to the playoffs for the first time in two years under the direction of a new head coach. Kyle Hardin is in his second year at Crandall and has transformed the program to be able and compete in a tough 5A division.
Forney Falls to Liberty in Playoffs
The Forney Jackrabbits hosted the Frisco Liberty Redhawks for their First Round Matchup in the Texas 5A State Playoffs last week. The atmosphere was electric as the town came out to support the Rabbits on a cold evening. A win versus the Redhawks last Friday night would result in a second round date with Powerhouse Aledo. The Jackrabbits were unable to overcome a fast start by Liberty, though, and ultimately ended their season with a 45-21 loss at City Bank Stadium.
All photos by JASON BOWIE
Crandall Clinches Playoff Spot with Win Over Greenville
Coach Hardin and his Pirates had been locked in all week preparing for their matchup with Greenville. If the Pirates won, they would make it to the playoffs for the first time since moving up to 5A.
All photos by JIM KLENKE
Big Defensive Energy Propels Jackrabbits Past Royse City
The Forney Jackrabbits hosted the Royse City Bulldogs for their regular season finale of the 2021 Season last Friday night, November 5. A win versus the Bulldogs, who came into the game with an eight and one record, would result in a second place district finish for the Jackrabbits. Winning this game would also secure a home playoff game for Forney for the first round of playoffs, something FHS hasn’t seen in nearly two decades.
Sherrill Park Golf Invitational
The girls varsity golf team played at Sherrill Park #2 Golf Course in Richardson on October 20th. The girls finished 12th overall in the full field event. Leading the Lady Jackrabbits was Senior Lilli Wehmeyer. Other notables were senior Chloe Crane, junior Alexis Abart, sophomores Makayla Peek and Emma Chaney. The girls finished out their fall schedule on Monday, November 1st at the demanding Firewheel Bridges course. Please congratulate these young women on a job well done.
