Schools & Sports

Crandall FFA Participated in Area 5 FFA Leadership Development Events

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00

Crandall – Members of the Crandall FFA chapter traveled to Bells High School, Wednesday, November 20th, to compete in the Area 5 FFA Leadership Development Events. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.com/Forney%20MessengerID423/

Crandall Pirates are Area Champions!

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00

The Pirates came into Friday night with a chance to do something that hasn’t been done since 1991. That is win a second-round playoff game and advance to the third round of the playoffs. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. http://www.etypeservices.

Jackrabbits Come up Short Against Lions

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:00

FHS varsity football “It was just one of those years where we didn’t come out on top,” Coach Woods stated to the team after a 42-28 loss to Kaufman on Friday night. It was a sad night as the seniors left the field for the last time in their high school career.

North Forney Ties Record for Points in 70-13 Victory

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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:00

NFHS varsity football On paper and on film, North Forney’s final week matchup against Sulphur Springs seemed to be an easy one. The Wildcats went into the game at 1-8, their only win an early season 32-13 victory over Forney, and had lost four straight.

Greenville Secures Playoff Berth With Big Win Over Forney

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 05:00

Temperatures were dropping on a cold Friday night as the Forney Jackrabbits took on the Greenville Lions. In a win and in playoff scenario for the Lions, if Forney won North Forney would’ve been in the playoffs. But if Forney lost, Greenville was in. North Forney is still in the playoff hunt.

Falcons Race to Lead, Hold on to Defeat Royse City, 49-39

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 05:00

Facing elimination from the playoffs, the North Forney Falcons faced off against the Royse City Bulldogs last Friday night.

Jackrabbits Lose to Corsicana in Hard Fought Game

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Thu, 10/31/2019 - 05:00

The weather was awful, but the crowd didn’t stop cheering as the Forney Jackrabbits took on the Corsicana Tigers. The Jackrabbits were 2-6 for the season and 1-5 in District 8-5A DII. The night started rainy, cold and windy. Corsicana started the night off with the ball with a 3 and out.

Falcons Win Ugly, Defeat Terrell, 50-28

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Thu, 10/31/2019 - 05:00

It was a cold and dreary night. The wind swirled the misty rain as it streamed across the field. This was not the beginning of a horror novel.

Stay safe this hunting season

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Thu, 10/24/2019 - 05:00

Hunting is a thrilling hobby for millions of people across the globe. In fact, non-hunters may be wideeyed to learn just how popular the sport is. A recent report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that 11.5 million Americans participated in hunting in 2016.

How to prepare youngsters for their first hunting trip

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Thu, 10/24/2019 - 05:00

A young person’s first hunting trip can be an incredible experience, sparking a lifelong love and appreciation for nature and wildlife. Parents who grew up hunting likely remember their first hunting trip and want to recreate that experience for their own children.