Some news: I'll be joining the @startelegram as a High School Sports Editor / Reporter in July.
I'm thrilled to stay in Fort Worth and work with a talented sports team.
North Crowkey head coach Ray Gates “gives God the glory” after a Texas high school football state championship. #txhsfb
Here is gates addressing the team:
FINAL | North Crowley 36, Duncanville 34 #txhsfb
For Fort Worth: North Crowley is heading to the UIL Class 6A D1 state championship, ending No. 3 nationally ranked Duncanville’s quest for a three-peat. #txhsfb
FINAL | North Crowley 50, Westlake 21
“For the city”: For the first time in 76 years, UIL Texas high school football’s LARGEST classification state championship is heading to Fort Worth. #txhsfb
The No. 1 ranked Southlake Carroll Dragons make their way to the field through the concourse. #txhsfb
In a town that still shuts down for Friday nights, the team’s connection to the community is evident.
It doesn’t get bigger than high school football in Texas.
Allen Eagle Stadium is packed for a nationally ranked battle between Duncanville and North Crowley. #txhsfb
North Crowley WR / Colorado signee Quentin Gibson ends a historic senior season with an MVP performance and a state championship win.
He had 181 yards and three TDs on 7 rec. #txhsfb
Gibson finished his season with 2,009 yards and 36 TD receptions.
Since Ray Gates was hired in 2022, North Crowley’s meteoric rise to the top has brought Fort Worth football back to relevancy. #txhsfb
What a difference from last year, when North Crowley lost 52-10 to Duncanville. Here is coach gates addressing the Panthers:
The #TCU Horned Frogs are heading to the College Football Playoff as the No. 3 team. They’ll face Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl.
One of the greatest and most improbable stories in all of sports.
As rain pours down, North Crowley head coach Ray Gates addresses the Panthers after a strong 35-7 victory over Allen, a 5 time state champ.
North Crowley will rematch Duncanville in the state semifinals. #txhsfb