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Crandall Suffers First Loss of Season Against Melissa

Crandall Suffers First Loss of Season Against Melissa

Crandall Suffers First Loss of Season Against Melissa

The Pirates loaded the buses for a second straight week headed to Melissa. Cardinal Stadium would be the setting for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Go Route Game of the Week. This matchup would set up who would be at the top of the 5A-2 District 7 football standings.
Three in a Row for the Falcons

Three in a Row for the Falcons

Three in a Row for the Falcons

The North Forney Falcons won last Friday night against Woodrow Wilson High School, 41 to 20. Head Coach Eric Luster said, “We love the win, but we still have not played our best game yet. There are still things we need to clean up.
The Falcons Do It Again

The Falcons Do It Again

The Falcons Do It Again

By Mike Idleman Photos by Blanca Lester The Falcons took the field Friday night with a 1 and 1 record and an impressive win against Rowlett the previous week, but could they do it again? That question would be answered against the North Mesquite Stallions and their high-powered offense.
SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

By Adam Wardlaw Photos by Eddy Taylor The Forney Jackrabbits hosted the Poteet Pirates for their first home game of the year last Friday night at the nearly sold-out City Bank Stadium. The traditionally stout Poteet Pirates came into the game 0-2.
Crandall Wins Close One Over Jacksonville

Crandall Wins Close One Over Jacksonville

Crandall Wins Close One Over Jacksonville

By Patrick Luecke Photos by Jason Bowie The Pirates packed up the buses for the first road trip of the season. They were headed to the famous Tomato Bowl, in Jacksonville, for a matchup with the 0-2 Fightin’ Indians.
SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

SOUTHSIDE SLAUGHTER: Forney Pounds Poteet 59-0

Junior Aaron Flowers who made several big defensive plays and proved why he is a top prospect in the state of Texas. Additionally, Wide Receiver Alijah Merkson had a touchdown reception from QB Brent Payne.
NORTH FORNEY

NORTH FORNEY

NORTH FORNEY ACTION . . .

All photos by BLANCA LESTER Stallions to 218 yards total offense while sacking QB Luke Seder 7 times and causing 3 fumbles, 2 of them being returned for TDs by the defensive player of the game, linebacker Jaylon Gray. Gray would also lead the team in tackles with 8.