DEER HUNTING, NOT ALL ABOUT ANTLERS

About this time last year, I took one of the largest free ranging whitetail bucks of my life with my Texan big bore air rifle on the Dale River Ranch, situated on the Brazos River in Palo Pinto County.

Was it a Touchback, a Safety, or a Fair-Catch? Or do you just nod your head and grin?

As football season “winds down” and play-offs begin, many folks, who have not been too interested in regular season games, seem to pay more attention as the stakes are higher and the games more competitive. Also, being a football fan is sometimes “the thing to do!

Falcons ‘Special’ Season Ends in Second Round Playoff Loss to Aledo

Fourteen weeks after starting their season with a scrimmage against the two-time defending state champion Aledo Bearcats, the North Forney Falcons saw their season come full circle last Friday afternoon at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX.

Falcons Overcome Slow Start, Withstand Late Rally in 32-25 Playoff Win

After a two-year absence from the playoffs, the MaxPreps #5 state-ranked (5A-DII) North Forney Falcons faced off against the #11 Denison Yellowjackets in a round one (bi-district) playoff game last Friday night at City Bank Stadium.

Falcons Rout Royse City 43-14 in Playoff Prep

With district standings and playoff positions already locked in, last Thursday’s game against the Royse City Bulldogs was billed as a playoff prep game against the third best team in District 8-5A (II).

Pirates Close the Season Out Against Corsicana

The Pirates had one more game to compete in before this wild and unprecedented season came to an end. Crandall was lucky enough to be able and play eight out of their ten games on the schedule. Unfortunately, they missed out on the playoffs, losing to Ennis and Royse City in the pool they were in.

Area FOOTBALL Updates for Casual and Serious Fans

Saturday, November 28, 2020—**Did you notice that a female “kicker” became part of the Vanderbilt Football Squad, at least for one game?

Forney High School Marching Band Completes Competition Season with First Ever Area Championship

Forney, Texas – The Forney High School Band completed the month of November by winning a number of awards at various competitions across the North Texas area on their way to winning the Area Championship. The band’s first competition was held on Nov. 7 at the Mesquite Marching Festival.

Lacrosse, Cricket, in this Football Capital?

They are coming to our area in 2021 and 2022, according to their publicists. The National Lacrosse League (NLL) made public the Panther City Lacrosse Club and its team colors— black, purple, red, and gray.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE SPORTSMAN

It’s once again time to think about Christmas gifts for sportsmen/women on your shopping list. I can guarantee you that those of us that love spending time in the outdoors would relish a gift that we can use in our outdoor lifestyle but choosing the ‘perfect’ gift can be a daunting task.