Schools & Sports

I wrapped up the month long bow only season without releasing an arrow at a whitetail. I had plenty of opportunities at younger bucks and smaller doe but my goal was to put venison in the freezer. I was targeting a mature animal that was packing lots of venison. Each year, I try to take a deer as early in the season as possible so that there will be plenty of venison to prepare at upcoming hunting camps.

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by LARRY GOLDEN AND STEFANIE FLAISHANS

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by LARRY GOLDEN AND STEFANIE FLAISHANS

The Crandall Pirates made it back to the playoffs for the first time in two years under the direction of a new head coach. Kyle Hardin is in his second year at Crandall and has transformed the program to be able and compete in a tough 5A division.

The Forney Jackrabbits hosted the Frisco Liberty Redhawks for their First Round Matchup in the Texas 5A State Playoffs last week. The atmosphere was electric as the town came out to support the Rabbits on a cold evening. A win versus the Redhawks last Friday night would result in a second round date with Powerhouse Aledo. The Jackrabbits were unable to overcome a fast start by Liberty, though, and ultimately ended their season with a 45-21 loss at City Bank Stadium.

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by BLANCA LESTER

All photos by JASON BOWIE

All photos by JIM KLENKE

Coach Hardin and his Pirates had been locked in all week preparing for their matchup with Greenville. If the Pirates won, they would make it to the playoffs for the first time since moving up to 5A.

Photos by Blanca Lester