North Texas football player kicking for a cancer cure
A Mesquite Poteet High School student is using his talent on the football field to raise money for childhood cancer research.
A Mesquite Poteet High School student is using his talent on the football field to raise money for childhood cancer research.
High school football fans unfazed by cooler temps
The cold and blustery evening Friday meant anyone at high school football games had extra layers on.
The cold and blustery evening Friday meant anyone at high school football games had extra layers on.
North Texas football team's show of patriotism goes viral
A North Texas football team is being saluted for their pre-game gesture.
A North Texas football team is being saluted for their pre-game gesture.
Cleburne ISD apologizes for slurs during football broadcast
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A Texas school district apologized Friday after a high school football broadcaster repeatedly used a racial slur when referring to African-American players on the opposing team.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A Texas school district apologized Friday after a high school football broadcaster repeatedly used a racial slur when referring to African-American players on the opposing team.
High school senior named homecoming queen, kicks football game-winner in same month
Claire Jeffress was named homecoming queen of her Texas high school in October, and, on Friday, Glenda Dawson High celebrated again when the football team won over the rival Pearland Oilers with a last-minute 30-yard field goal.
Claire Jeffress was named homecoming queen of her Texas high school in October, and, on Friday, Glenda Dawson High celebrated again when the football team won over the rival Pearland Oilers with a last-minute 30-yard field goal.
Some North Texas high school football players kneel during anthem
Some North Texas high school football players kneeled during the national anthem before Friday’s games.
Some North Texas high school football players kneeled during the national anthem before Friday’s games.
Family mourns after freshman Rains HS football player dies at practice
The family of a high school athlete who died suddenly says they're finding peace in the midst of their loss.
The family of a high school athlete who died suddenly says they're finding peace in the midst of their loss.
Program teaches student athletes about heat stroke
The summer heat is coming and one guy who can take the heat is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. He joins Good Day to talk about exertional heat stroke. It's the third leading cause of sudden death in high school athletes.
The summer heat is coming and one guy who can take the heat is New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. He joins Good Day to talk about exertional heat stroke. It's the third leading cause of sudden death in high school athletes.
Frisco ISD proposes participation fee for sports
Frisco ISD is dealing with a $30 million budget shortfall by cutting staff, delaying four new schools and proposing a fee for student athletes to participate in sports.
Frisco ISD is dealing with a $30 million budget shortfall by cutting staff, delaying four new schools and proposing a fee for student athletes to participate in sports.
Robotic tackling dummies could help prevent injuries
Football is going high-tech with robotic tackling dummies. Justin Backus is an NFL free agent and Kevin McLeod works for Rogers Athletic. They demonstrate the new dummies that could help reduce football-related injuries.
Football is going high-tech with robotic tackling dummies. Justin Backus is an NFL free agent and Kevin McLeod works for Rogers Athletic. They demonstrate the new dummies that could help reduce football-related injuries.
DeSoto football players meet with superintendent over head coach
DeSoto High School football players went looking for answers Tuesday as the status of their coach remains in doubt months after he led the team to its first ever state title.
DeSoto High School football players went looking for answers Tuesday as the status of their coach remains in doubt months after he led the team to its first ever state title.
Future of DeSoto HS football coach remains in limbo after board meeting
Crowds packed the DeSoto ISD school board meeting Monday night as board members discussed the future of the football coach.
Crowds packed the DeSoto ISD school board meeting Monday night as board members discussed the future of the football coach.
North Texas team lets opponent with special needs score in playoff game
Some North Texas high school basketball players lost their playoff game but are being called heroes anyway. With two minutes left in the game, they gave another kid a chance to play.
Some North Texas high school basketball players lost their playoff game but are being called heroes anyway. With two minutes left in the game, they gave another kid a chance to play.
Transgender wrestler reacts to UIL state win
A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"
A 17-year-old transgender boy won a Texas state girls wrestling title and took to Facebook Sunday, reacting to the controversy, saying, in part, "We looked all the haters in the face and said, 'We just want to wrestle,' and that's what we did!"
Plano West's Mohamed Sanogo picks Ole Miss
Today is the day high school athletes across the country announce where they will play in college. FOX 4's Edward Egros is live at Plano West Senior High School with the decision from one standout player. Linebacker Mohamed Sanogo is headed to Ole Miss.
Today is the day high school athletes across the country announce where they will play in college. FOX 4's Edward Egros is live at Plano West Senior High School with the decision from one standout player. Linebacker Mohamed Sanogo is headed to Ole Miss.
DeSoto wins 1st state title, beating Cibolo Steele in 6A-II
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shawn Robinson had 397 yards total offense and accounted for three touchdowns, leading DeSoto to its first state title with a 38-29 victory against Cibolo Steele in the Class 6A Division II championship game Saturday. Hobbled by a fourth-quarter injury, Robinson led DeSoto (16-0) on a 73-yard drive to set up the final points, a 24-yard field goal by Cristian...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shawn Robinson had 397 yards total offense and accounted for three touchdowns, leading DeSoto to its first state title with a 38-29 victory against Cibolo Steele in the Class 6A Division II championship game Saturday. Hobbled by a fourth-quarter injury, Robinson led DeSoto (16-0) on a 73-yard drive to set up the final points, a 24-yard field goal by Cristian...
Jerry Jones' grandson leads Highland Park to 5A D-I title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — John Stephen Jones, grandson of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, was greeted first by his dad, tears streaming down the face of team CEO Stephen Jones after Dallas Highland Park clinched a Texas state high school championship. The younger Jones scored two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score from the 1-yard line on fourth down in the third quarter, and...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — John Stephen Jones, grandson of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, was greeted first by his dad, tears streaming down the face of team CEO Stephen Jones after Dallas Highland Park clinched a Texas state high school championship. The younger Jones scored two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score from the 1-yard line on fourth down in the third quarter, and...
Freshman helps Aledo top Calallen to win another state title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Freshman Jase McClellan rushed for 98 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown, and Aledo won its sixth state title in the past eight years, defeating Corpus Christi Calallen 24-16 for the Class 5A Division II championship Friday night. On the second play after halftime, McClellan broke up the middle and dragged two defenders the last 5 yards to give Aledo (16-0) a...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Freshman Jase McClellan rushed for 98 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown, and Aledo won its sixth state title in the past eight years, defeating Corpus Christi Calallen 24-16 for the Class 5A Division II championship Friday night. On the second play after halftime, McClellan broke up the middle and dragged two defenders the last 5 yards to give Aledo (16-0) a...
UIL State Championships on FOX Sports Southwest
Starting Wednesday afternoon, the elite of high school football battle it out for a state title at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Live coverage of the games on FOX Sports Southwest starts Thursday. Erin Hartigan will be reporting from the sidelines and she joins Good Day to talk about some local teams in contention.
Starting Wednesday afternoon, the elite of high school football battle it out for a state title at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Live coverage of the games on FOX Sports Southwest starts Thursday. Erin Hartigan will be reporting from the sidelines and she joins Good Day to talk about some local teams in contention.
Joshua teen killed by football hit has brain donated to science
The family of a teen killed by a hit during a football game has donated his brain to science.
The family of a teen killed by a hit during a football game has donated his brain to science.