Forney Jackrabbits

Head Coach: Jeff Fleener (6th season; 42-19 record)

Last Season: 10-3; 5-1 in district (Lost to Willis in regional semifinals)

Returning Lettermen: 25 (3 returning starters on offense; 1 on defense)

Forney Key Players and Storylines

Forney is about to learn a lot about its culture this fall. The Jackrabbits are fresh off a regional semifinals run, but they only return four starters from that group.

It’s safe to say experience will be lacking this fall, but that doesn’t mean expectations will change. Young Jackrabbits will be expected to step up and win right away.

A good foundation in the trenches always helps, and Forney certainly has that offensively. Both 6’5”, 320-pound senior Jordan Carraway and 6’5”, 268-pound senior Mason Joshua are three-year starters who are on the path to play Division I football. Behind them, Forney graduated every quarterback who threw a pass last year and a 2,000-yard rusher too, but that doesn’t mean the cupboard is bare. Junior running back Taylor Hunley is already getting Division I looks.

Defensively, there’s just one returning starter, but he’s a big one. Defensive end Chris Ridore (40 tackles, nine sacks) was the district’s Newcomer of the Year after leading the Jackrabbits in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. He’ll have help from senior defensive end/linebacker James Evans, who head coach Jeff Fleener believes is a “big sleeper” heading into 2026.

25’ Sophomore season highlights
(9 sacks, 4FF, 18 QB pressures, 13 TFLs, 40 TKLs) @CoachFleen @TheCoachRivera @MccollomX @ttu_cherry84 @CoachSchmidt56 @FootballForney @Yaboiphilly95 @CoachHun_SMU @mlevensonfb @BrianRicksFB @CoachBamHardmon @jakelangi @cadenmccumber3 pic.twitter.com/dIMETShoaG

— Christopher Ridore (@chrisridore) December 7, 2025

Forney has shown the ability to deal with roster turnover under Fleener with five playoff berths in five seasons under him. This year’s team might not be as strong on paper, but a top four district finish will be the bare minimum as the Jackrabbits look to reload quickly.

2026 Schedule

*Denotes District 10-6A Matchup

August 28 vs. Lake Highlands 7:00 PM at City Bank Stadium 

September 4 @ McKinney 7:00 PM at McKinney ISD Stadium 

September 11 @ Dallas Jesuit 7:00 PM at Ranger Stadium 

*September 18 vs. Royse City 7:30 PM at City Bank Stadium 

*September 25 @ Rockwall-Heath 7:30 PM at Wilkerson-Sanders

*October 8 (Thurs) vs. Mesquite Horn 7:00 PM at City Bank Stadium 

*October 16 @ North Forney 7:30 PM at Better Life Stadium 

*October 23 vs. Rockwall 7:30 PM at City Bank Stadium

*October 30 @ Tyler Legacy 7:30 PM at Rose Stadium

*November 6 vs. Longview 7:30 PM at City Bank Stadium