(Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[1/35] Waxahachie High’s Micah Cook (6) and Kaden Tolleson (20) celebrate following an interception during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[2/35] North Forney’s Gianni Edwards (left) breaks up a pass intended for Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[3/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (left) runs a touchdown past North Forney’s Caleb Holt (1) during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[4/35] Waxahachie High’s QB Jerry Meyer III looks to throw the ball against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[5/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (center) scores a touchdown against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[6/35] North Forney High’s QB Legend Bey looks to throw the ball against Waxahachie High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[7/35] Waxahachie High’s Kohen Brown looks as he scores a 20-yard touchdown against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[8/35] Waxahachie High’s Kohen Brown runs for a 20-yard touchdown against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[9/35] Waxahachie High’s QB Jerry Meyer III throws the ball against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[10/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (left) runs a touchdown past North Forney’s Caleb Holt (1) during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[11/35] North Forney High QB Legend Bey (center) gets sacked by Waxahachie high’s Jacob Ervin (0) and Cade Pointer during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[12/35] Waxahachie high’s Jacob Ervin (0) and Kaden Tolleson celebrate after sacking North Forney QB Legend Bey during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[13/35] Waxahachie High’s Kohen Brown (right) runs for a yardage past North Forney High’s J’ynv Williams during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[14/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (center) leaps over North Forney High’s Josiah Turner as he runs for a yardage gain during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[15/35] Waxahachie High’s QB Jerry Meyer III looks to throw the ball against North Forney High during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[16/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (center) leaps over North Forney High’s Josiah Turner as he runs for a yardage gain during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[17/35] Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner (13) runs to score a touchdown past North Forney’s CJ Carter during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[18/35] Waxahachie High’s Bryson Linnear (0) reaches to stiff arm North Forney’s Caleb Holt during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[19/35] Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner (13) runs for a yard gain past North Forney’s Caleb Holt (1) during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[20/35] Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner (13) reacts after scoring a touchdown against North Forney during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[21/35] Waxahachie high’s D’Marion Cooper (21) celebrates following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[22/35] North Forney High’s Kellen Sanders (0) is Brough down by Waxahachie High defense during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[23/35] Waxahachie high players including Jerry Meyer III celebrate following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[24/35] Waxahachie high’s D’Marion Cooper (21) celebrates following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[25/35] North Forney High’s Deuce Gilbert (2) runs for a touchdown past Waxahachie High’s Michael Esparza Hr. during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[26/35] Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner (13) receives a pass as North Forney High’s Staten Starrett (17) follows during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[27/35] North Forney High’s Deuce Gilbert (2) runs for a touchdown past Waxahachie High’s Michael Esparza Hr. during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[28/35] Waxahachie High’s QB Jerry Meyer III looks to throw the ball against North Forney High during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[29/35] North Forney High’s Deuce Gilbert (2) runs for a touchdown past Waxahachie High’s Michael Esparza Hr. during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[30/35] Waxahachie High football head coach Shane Tolleson reacts after a gatorade dunk following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[31/35] North Forney High’s QB Legend Bey throws the ball against Waxahachie High during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[32/35] Waxahachie High’s Tristian Gardner (13) receives a pass as North Forney High’s Staten Starrett (17) follows during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[33/35] Waxahachie High football head coach Shane Tolleson is greeted by players following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[34/35] North Forney High’s QB Legend Bey throws the ball against Waxahachie High during the second half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[35/35] Waxahachie High players sing the school anthem following their win against North Forney in a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)
[1/35] Waxahachie High’s Micah Cook (6) and Kaden Tolleson (20) celebrate following an interception during the first half a football playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Eagle Stadium in Allen. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer)