POSTSEASON EXPECTATION
With focus on returning to the Class 3A, DII playoffs, Clifton Cubs appear poised to make back-to-back appearances; open season against Merkel in Dublin Keep Reading
FACING THE BIG BOYS
Once again taking on the best the state has to offer in district play, Class 2A, DII Meridian Yellowjackets understand what it will take to return to winning; opens 2023 season on the road at Lindsay Keep Reading
FIGHTING AN UPHILL BATTLE
Still in tough District 8-2A, DI stacked with traditional powerhouses, the Valley Mills Eagles must face some of the state’s best in search of their first playoff berth since 2019 Keep Reading
LEARNING TO FLY
Continuing to rebuild with third new head coach in three seasons, Class 1A, DII Kopperl Eagles hope youthful squad can challenge for six-man football postseason berth Keep Reading
DIFFERENT CAST, SAME STORY
Armed with new head coach & a new cast of characters, the Class 1A, DII Morgan Eagles aim for fourth straight postseason berth & back-to-back district titles Keep Reading
FIGHT TO STAY HEALTHY
After being decimated by injuries in 2022, the Class 1A, DII Walnut Springs Hornets open season with numbers to compete for a six-man football playoff berth Keep Reading
CLIMB BACK TO THE TOP
After Cranfills Gap’s disappointing finish last season, Class 1A, DII Lions focus on reclaiming their pride under new head coach in six-man football Keep Reading
SOARING SKY HIGH
After surprising everyone last season, Class 1A, DII’s 18th-ranked Iredell Dragons enter 2023 quest breathing fire, ready to slay foes Keep Reading
BATTLING WITH THE BEST
Class 3A, DII Clifton Cubs hold Class 3A, DI’s 15th-ranked West to stalemate in first scrimmage, visit 24th-ranked Whitney Thursday for final tune-up Keep Reading
PREPARING TO FACE GOLIATH
Meridian Yellowjackets takes the football field braving 100-plus degree heat in anticipations of their Class 2A, DII uphill battle in 2023 Keep Reading