FORNEY, Texas — The North Forney Falcons upset Mesquite Poteet’s homecoming on Friday night at Mesquite Memorial stadium with a 40-28 win.
FORNEY, Texas — The North Forney Falcons upset Mesquite Poteet’s homecoming on Friday night at Mesquite Memorial stadium with a 40-28 win.
North Forney’s senior quarterback, Colby Suits, rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another 128 yards and two touchdowns. Calvin Ribera rushed for 279 yards on 38 carries and scored one touchdown.
The Falcons improve to 5-1 on the season, 2-1 in District 15-5A, with their only loss at the hands of defending state champions Highland Park, 63-42. Last season, Poteet nearly held the Falcons scoreless in their 42-3 contest.
The Falcons next matchup will be at home against Royse City (4-2, 1-2) on October 19, 2017, at 7 p.m.
For complete story and stats, see this week’s The Forney Messenger at area newsstands or online at inForney.com on Thursday.
Photos courtesy Blanca Lester of Big Shots Photography.
2017 Varsity football schedules for Forney and North Forney, here.