Schools & Sports

Opening Game at Globe Life Field

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

APRIL 5 at 3:05 p. m.— 1st time that “real live” fans were permitted to be in the stands at Globe Life Field. All of the Rangers 2020 “home” games were played in front of “cardboard fans” due to the COVID Pandemic.

Do You Remember COACH TERRY GAMBILL?

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

One of my favorite quotes about Terry Gambill came when he was the freshman basketball coach at Forney at the end of the 1990s and someone after a game was criticizing him for yelling too loudly and too much at the boys on the team (who, by the way, were winning all their games).

I Wasn’t Going To Write This Article but Beth Harris made me do it—PAUL WESTPHAL!

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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 05:00

At the very beginning of 2021, I heard that Paul Westphal had died at the age of 70, and I don’t especially like to dwell upon my own mortality, despite the fact that my buddy, Lawrence, seems to not want me to forget that I am “70.” Also, Mr.

Do You Know What a LONG-SNAPPER Is?

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

I am not the smartest or the most intelligent person, but I do consider myself an above average “noticer.” Shakespeare would have termed the skill as being “observant.” The Dallas Cowboys Football Team a month or so ago announced that they would no longer need the services of L. P.

Not Just Good, Valley Good Cardinal Cheer Claims 12th National Championship

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Thu, 04/22/2021 - 05:00

The Trinity Valley Cardinal cheerleaders are champions after winning the national title today in Daytona Beach, Florida. The title was the college’s 12th national cheerleading title. They have the most national titles among all programs at TVCC.

WEEK OF THE CREEK

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Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

As guide Chris Moody eased the throttle back on his big guide boat last week, I could make out the mouth of a wide feeder creek entering Richland Chambers Reservoir. Once inside the creek, we were in a totally different world; a world I expect few people experience.

Toyota ShareLunker Program Chalks Up Two More Legacy Lunkers

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Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

Anglers added two more Legacy Lunkers to the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season totals over the weekend. The run at O.H. Ivie powered on, reaching double digits with 10 Legacy Lunkers this year courtesy of ShareLunker 603 Friday.

I Shed a Tear or Two Last Night..... .....in the Outfield!

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Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

By Don Themer Staff Writer I have two favorite BASEBALL movies—For Love of the Game, and Angels in the Outfield. I have probably watched each a minimum of ten times. They both affect me deeply, but for two differing reasons.

Who could FLY higher than Erving, Jordan, and Bryant?

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Thu, 04/15/2021 - 05:00

Yes, those of you who really know me know that “DR. J.” is my all-time favorite professional basketball player and that Brad Davis is second on my list—for differing reasons!

North Forney Baseball Sweeps Forney, Moves to 6-0

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 05:00

There was no doubt which was the better team in last week’s series between crosstown rivals as North Forney took control in the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Forney Jackrabbits and never let up.