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Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
Lovely Garden Roots
Plano Senior High Removed the Memorial Garden Where Evan Johnson's Family Planted a Tree, and 1,667 People Have Signed a Petition to Bring It Back
Plano ISD says memorial items from Plano Senior High are in storage, while 1,667 people have signed a petition for a new memorial garden honoring Evan Johnson.
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Seattle ON Tap
Six Ineligible Players Just Blew Up a High School Program, and Nobody's Buying the Coach's Story
Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jason Russell, the head football coach and athletic director for Blue Ridge High School in North Texas, just got slapped with a two-year suspension, running all the way through […]
Allen American
Football Playoff Preview: Top storylines, teams, players as the postseason begins
The brackets are set, and the high school football playoffs are about to officially get underway. Thursday marks the beginning of the bi-district round, as teams throughout the area begin vying for the opportunity to compete for a state championship. It’s a feat that Frisco Lone Star nearly accomplished last season after making a run to the Class 5A Division I state championship game. Meanwhile, Allen and Celina finished out their respective campaigns as state semifinalists. With those programs and plenty others back in the postseason mix this time around, Star Local Media previews the local action ahead. Storylines Eagle eyes on the prize All season long, Allen has had the look of one of the very best teams in the state. The Eagles went unbeaten against an opening slate of Duncanville, DeSoto, Southlake Carroll and Prosper and did so by a collective score of 183-69. Allen hasn’t slowed since, running the table in 6-6A at 7-0 with an average margin of victory of 53.1 points. The Eagles did so despite replacing 40 seniors from last season and entrusting key roles to several underclassmen – a learning curve that sophomores like quarterback Ty Snell (1,781 passing yards, 30 total touchdowns),
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Irving High School CTE Educator Receives the NAACP Award for Educator of the Year
For Jasmine Brazile, teaching is more than a profession. It is an opportunity to help students recognize their potential and discover what is possible beyond the classroom. Brazile, a business and marketing teacher at Irving High School, was named the local chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Educator of the Year in recognition of her dedication to students and their growth.
Fort Worth StarTelegram
Texas football playoffs: Analyzing paths for Aledo, North Crowley, Carroll, more
The UIL Texas high school football playoffs are here. See analysis breaking down potential playoff paths and top storylines to watch: Can anyone challenge North Crowley? North Crowley (10-0, 7-0), ranked No. 1 in Class 6A by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, will be a considerable favorite the entirety of the playoffs. But just because teams are expected to win, doesn’t mean it always happens. North Crowley still has to stay healthy, execute and avoid the upset against some of Texas’ top squads. In addition, a potential regional final matchup against No. 10 Longview could be in store. The state championship will likely be the toughest game for whatever team makes it out of the Region 1 and 2 side, as No. 4 Houston King (9-1) or No. 5 Ridge Point (10-0) could be waiting. A matchup against No. 2. Allen (10-0), a team in the Division I bracket that has a case for best in Texas football, won’t happen. Why Southlake Carroll could be dangerous If North Crowley comes out of Region 2, it could rematch No. 16 Southlake Carroll (8-2), a team that will likely provide a much tougher challenge than in nondistrict play, when the Dragons fell to
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The Oklahoman
Darrius Johnson powers Tuttle past Ardmore for third straight OSSAA football district title
TUTTLE — Head coach Brad Ballard gave his Tigers a difficult opening assignment. By Friday, they were ready for the final exam. Tuttle’s early schedule featured preseason scrimmages against Lincoln Christian and Washington , followed by games against Guthrie, Newcastle and Elgin. There was little room to ease into the fall. That was the point. With Chickasha and Ardmore waiting at the end of the regular season, Ballard wanted his team accustomed to a challenge. A Week 3 loss to Elgin supplied a lesson in getting back up. “Our non-district schedule was very difficult, and we made it through it,” Ballard said. “We learned how to get through some tough times, and and learned what it's like to have to get up when you get knocked down. Those are important lessons. I'm very, very proud of how hard they worked.” More: Community Christian School clips Cashion to capture first OSSAA football district title Top-ranked Tuttle (9-1) delivered an emphatic finish, defeating No. 2 Ardmore 41-6 to secure its third consecutive district championship. Senior running back Darrius Johnson powered the offense with 25 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown. His performance pushed him past 1,400 rushing yards for the season
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Marlow students take the stage for Schoolmates
MARLOW, Okla. (KSWO) - Marlow Public Schools hosted a local country band Thursday at the Marlow Performing Arts Center to perform for middle and high school students. Gage Wilkerson and the Young Guns are an up-and-coming red dirt band hailing out of southwest Oklahoma. This five-piece band, comprised of high schoolers with two being senior outlaws of Marlow High, took to the stage, showcasing their talent and love of music. Having opened for a plethora of well- known artists from the Kansas border to the Lone Star State, the young guns never expected to be performing for a much younger crowd on a school day.
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Paoli Public Schools staff member on leave amid investigation
PAOLI, Okla. (KOKH) — Parents in Paoli, Oklahoma were alerted to an investigation after a school staff member was placed on administrative leave. In a note to parents, Paoli Public Schools Superintendent Albert McReynolds said the investigation involves a staff member who approached students and offered them tickets to an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game. McReynolds said the staff member claimed it would be a school-sponsored trip on a Saturday.