Schools & Sports

North Forney Baseball Sweeps West Mesquite, Heads to Playoffs Falcons Win 17-0, 12-0

News Staff

Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

In a series that meant nothing for the standings, against a team that had won only two district games, the North Forney Falcons could have easily fallen into the trap of complacency.

Forney Jackrabbits are 13-5A District Champs after sweeping North Forney

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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:00

Tuesday, April 16th Forney Jackrabbits faced North Forney Falcons at home in front of a packed house. Prior to the game the boys supported the girls’ softball teams to honor Emily Galiano and the PlayforEm Foundation.

Turkeys are fickle critters

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

OUTDOORS In my humble opinion, wild turkeys are the crappie of the hunting world.

Falcons Swept by Crosstown Rivals Southsiders Take Two from North 14-11, 11-1

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 05:00

Any time crosstown rivals meet it is a big game. When playoff seedings are on the line, it is even bigger. Hoping to step up to that challenge, the North Forney Falcons faced off against their rivals to the south last week. With a sweep, the Falcons could move into second place in the district.

Meet JOSH JONES Head Softball Coach at North Forney High School

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

Coach Jones has two assistants: Kelsie Garner, 1st Assistant and Jr. Varsity Head Coach; Taylor Jeffs, Softball Assistant. He attended Kemp ISD K—8 and then moved, attending Palmer High School and graduating in 1999.

Meet PAT EITEL Head Softball Coach at Forney High School

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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 05:00

Coach Eitel has two assistants: Michelle Eitel, Varsity Assistant Coach; Abbey Evans, Junior Varsity Coach. He graduated from J. J. Pearce High School and then earned a degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Lady Falcons Advance to Regional Tournament

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Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

The Lady Falcons fought hard Friday night to defeat Royse City in the Regional Quarterfinals. After going down a goal midway through the first half from a PK, Alexa Hernandez answered with an unassisted goal to end the half 1-1.

Falcons Take Advantage of Lions Miscues in Sweep North Forney Beats Kaufman, 6-4, 9-4

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Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

The North Forney Falcons baseball team was looking to bounce back after a disappointing series against Poteet the week before and, against the Kaufman Lions, they did just that.

Forney Varsity Baseball Sweeps Poteet in Dramatic Fashion!

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Thu, 04/11/2019 - 05:00

With a perfect game, a walk off win, and a sweep over Poteet, Varsity Jackrabbits remain undefeated in district. Austin Ream took the mound Tuesday, April 2nd to lead the Forney Jackrabbits to a 6 – 0 victory against the Poteet Pirates. To say the least, Ream had an impressive outing.

Forney sweeps Terrell Tigers to go 6-0 in District

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Thu, 04/04/2019 - 05:00

Forney Jackrabbit Varsity baseball defeated Terrell 10 - 0 on Tuesday, March 26th. Austin Ream, Chandler Odom, and Mason Hunt combined to throw a shutout. Ream started the assault and went four innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out six, and walking one.