Pdevitt13
Six-man expert
What is the plan for adding 9-12th grades?Still K thru 8.
What is the plan for adding 9-12th grades?Still K thru 8.
They turned in 15 to the UIl for enrollment this time. So I would think they have at least a 9th gradeWhat is the plan for adding 9-12th grades?
Hope so. They can probably poach a few players from Lipan, Stephenville and Huckabay too. Some of that reverse migration. Lol. Since they have been playing junior high six man for years, they will not be new to the sport. Gordon will be afraid to schedule them.So a team down the line is still 3-4 years away
It was my understanding that Morgan Mill would only open a high school if their 2024 bond passed, but it was rejected by the voters. Are you sure they're still moving forward with expansion?They will have 9th grade next year.
But only looking at 3 boys in that class.


break out the football jerseysThat is what the lady from Morgan Mill school told me when I called.It was my understanding that Morgan Mill would only open a high school if their 2024 bond passed, but it was rejected by the voters. Are you sure they're still moving forward with expansion?
Those small schools are the only education options available in those sparse districts other than homeschooling.Speaking of small schools, Greg Powers of DCTF, wrote/put together a list of small schools and small schools playing football.
These ones caught my eye
San Vicente 3
Valentine 9
Marathon 17break out the football jerseys
How do these schools stay open?
Marathon the past three years has had about 9 girls and 3 boys in HS. Their Volleyball team were district champions last year and lost to power house Water Valley in the second round. Their have upset teams in the first round of basketball playoffs two years in a row. They finished 3rd in their district behind Rankin and Buena Vista when both those schools quadruple their enrollment. They also had I believe 7 athletes boys & Girls combined go to the Regional Track meet and 1 Boy made it to state in the 800. I think once they get their numbers caught back up, probably not likely but hoping for them, I think they'd be fine athlete wise.Those small schools are the only education options available in those sparse districts other than homeschooling.
Sad that the appearance of a community can negatively affect some people looking for a new hometown but it is definitely a factor. I remember what downtown Tolar looked like back in the 1960's. Looked like it was bombed during WWII. Lol. Fortunately, the locals have cleaned it up a little since then and a few businesses now operate out of what was empty store fronts. Tolar is a thriving community now.Marathon could be a town that would have more growth if they made it look not so run down, but it does look like a ghost town. Valentine absolutely needs to consolidate imo. Talk about nothing out there...
Also an intriguing school would be Terlingua. Im not sure if there enrollment went up, but having (i believe) 37 kids in HS seems like they could play. Plus its Big Bend, so awesome scenery! Doubt it happens though unless enrollment grows to the 50's. But that is wishful thinking on my part lol
Don't get me wrong, I actually thought it was a neat little town. But yes there was a lot of run down buildings and homes. There were also some nice and cool little buildings. I think a hotel, but I'm not familiar with Marathon. Just a quick drive by and saw what I saw.Sad that the appearance of a community can negatively affect some people looking for a new hometown but it is definitely a factor. I remember what downtown Tolar looked like back in the 1960's. Looked like it was bombed during WWII. Lol. Fortunately, the locals have cleaned it up a little since then and a few businesses now operate out of what was empty store fronts. Tolar is a thriving community now.