Schools & Sports

FORNEY MESSENGER—Thursday, November 11, 2010

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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 05:00

**Headline on page one top—North Forney makes playoff berth! A sub-headline stated that “Falcons defeat Mabank, 12—11, Nov. 5 with late-game scoring play.” Quarterback Stephen Buckley led the Falcons on an 11-play, 77-yard touchdown drive that “will live in the memories of Falcons fans forever.

Forney Area FOOTBALL Updates for Casual and Serious Fans

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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 05:00

MONDAY, 11/02/20— Football Honorable Mention Players of the Week—Roderick Brown, North Forney Senior Defensive Lineman; Wyatt Dyer, Aubrey Senior Defensive End; Luke Fowler, Melissa Junior Free Safety; Marshall Landwehr, Highland Park Senior Inside Linebacker; Myles Mays, Frisco Senior Cornerback;...

Forney High School Varsity Football Falls to Royse City High School 63-31

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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 05:00

The varsity Forney Jackrabbits had two formidable opponents last Friday night when they walked out onto the field under the Friday night lights in Royse City: the remnants of an exhausting game the previous week against Crandall that saw an unprecedented four overtimes, and the Royce City Bulldogs...

North Forney Crushes Greenville, 57-25

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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 05:00

What a difference a year makes. Last season, in the midst of a two-game losing streak, the North Forney Falcons went to Greenville to take on a Lions team they had beaten handily the previous season.

Crandall Takes On #1 Ennis Lions

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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 05:00

The Pirates entered Friday night (1-0) in district play after an exciting four overtime victory against Forney last week. They would be going up against the number one state ranked Ennis Lions Friday night. This matchup would test Crandall above and beyond the opponents they have faced before.

Jackrabbits Fall 57 to 54 To Crandall in 4 OTs

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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

The Forney Jackrabbits and the Crandall Pirates did their best on Halloween afternoon to imitate a “Rocky” movie. The last 4 overtimes looked like two prize fighters standing toe to toe, exchanging blows until the final bell.

Swarming Defense Leads Falcons to 56-21 Win over Sulphur Springs

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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

After restructuring the district schedule, including dividing the district into two, four team zones, due to cancellations caused by positive Covid-19 cases at several schools, the North Forney Falcons found themselves travelling east to take on the Sulphur Springs Wildcats in a Zone B game last...

Crandall Wins Homecoming Thriller 57-54 in 4 OT’s

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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

The Pirates came into Saturday afternoon energized and ready to play after taking off the past two weeks due to COVID-19 related issues. Excitement was in the air for it being homecoming week and the Pirates’ first district game of the season.

1960 at Forney High School

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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Today, we will take one last look at F. H. S. and Forney Grammar School 60 years ago. I had someone last week tell me, “Themer, that can’t be 60 years ago; I remember it like it was yesterday!” Yes, that somebody is older than I am, but not by too much!

Forney ISD Swim Defeats Irving and DeSoto

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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Forney High School and North Forney High School swim teams competed against Irving ISD and DeSoto swim teams Saturday, October 24 at North Lake College Aquatic Center. The Jackrabbits and Falcons outscored the other teams earning a combined 561 points.