Schools & Sports

“Jackrabbit in the Stands”—Rabbits hop back into the Fray—6/1/18—Forney, 9—Prosper, 2

News Staff

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 06:33

Well, things were rough the previous night, but there was a new feeling in the air—still hot and humid and slight breezes, but SOMETHING was just DIFFERENT!

“Jackrabbit in the Stands” re-visits DBU Campus and Field to yell for Rabbits vs. Eagles—5/31/18

News Staff

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 06:31

“Thursday” derives its name from “THOR’S DAY,” and we had been waiting all week long to see our Rabbits exhibit the powers of the old Norse god, who wielded thunder and lightning and protected mankind!

“Jackrabbit in the Stands” says: 2018 Softball Regional Finals belong to Forney Jackrabbits, 4—1 and 4—3, over the Hallsville Ladycats

News Staff

Thu, 05/31/2018 - 00:00

**I am going to repeat something in this story that I have already said happened in another. It is up to you to figure out which is correct! The next time you see me at a game, you can prove to me how attentive you are.

“Jackrabbit in the Stands” hops up and down as Boys knock off Texas High, Texarkana, 9—3, at Rockwall Heath in game one!

News Staff

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 05:00

Thursday was a beautiful day in many ways—weather, quality baseball field and location, outcome against a top-ranked team!

It’s a Good Post-Season to be a Jackrabbit!

News Staff

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 05:00

The roll for Jackrabbit Diamond sports continued this last week, as the Lady Jackrabbit Softball team and the Jackrabbit Baseball team both swept their playoff series and advance another round in the 2018 Texas High School playoffs. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition.

Englert Sets Texas High School State Record Both Jackrabbit Teams Advance in Playoffs

News Staff

Thu, 05/17/2018 - 05:00

I have seen tweets, Facebook Posts and emails lately with the tagline, “It’s a good day to be a Jackrabbit!” I love the line. If you are a player or fan of either diamond sport at FHS, then it’s a particularly good day, or series of days, to be a Jackrabbit.

Lady Jackrabbit Softball Advances to 2nd Round – Big Rematch Looms

News Staff

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 05:00

The Lady Jackrabbits have several hashtags they use on social media this year. They are fairly obvious in meaning. The hashtags, #team, #compete, #playforem and #finishwhatwestarted will give an outsider the only look they need into the makeup of this team.

Jackrabbit Pitching Gets Consecutive No-Hitters

News Staff

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 05:00

The 2018 Texas High School Baseball regular season wrapped up last week. For the last two years, the last week features a home and home series for the two local Varsity teams. 2018 will be remembers as the year of the Two No-Hitters in this cross-town matchup.

Lady Rabbits Wrap Up Regular Season With A Win Over Lady Falcons

News Staff

Thu, 04/26/2018 - 05:00

The Forney Softball team continued to dominate the district with their 13-1 victory over North Forney Friday night. They scored 13 runs on 17 hits, 3 doubles, 1 triple, and 3 home runs, one being a grand slam.

North Forney Falcons Varsity Beats West Mesquite Behind Gunn’s No-Hitter

News Staff

Thu, 04/26/2018 - 05:00

Savannah Gunn didn’t allow a single hit as North Forney Falcons Varsity defeated West Mesquite 20-0 on Tuesday. To get the final out Gunn struck out #2. Lacy Mantooth led North Forney Falcons Varsity to victory by driving in four runs. She went 2-for-4 at the plate.