The Inside Story offers an exclusive look at the people and communities that shape high school sports in Dallas-Fort Worth. From standout athletes and dedicated coaches to spirited groups and supportive communities, this feature goes beyond the game to highlight the stories that inspire and unite. Explore these in-depth profiles to see the heart and soul behind high school sports in the region.
For those who have played or coached in other states, experiencing the magic of Texas High School Footballl has more than lived up to the hype. Burleson Head Coach Jon Kitna, Former Dallas Cowboy Doug Donley and Marcus Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier share their observations on what it's like to come to Texas from other hotbed states such as Florida and Ohio.
The arrival of new Head Coach Jon Kitna was met with great enthusiasm but was quickly tempered when Tre Wallace, a 16 year old athlete died tragically in a car crash. As the town and the team pick up the pieces, they have dedicated this season to his memory.
Argyle and Brock are ranked #1 in their respective classifications and have lived up to that lofty ranking thus far.
Over the years here in North Texas, we've seen countless athletes who's famous fathers made their name right here with the Dallas Cowboys. Tre Newton and Clint Renfro at Southlake Carroll and most recently, Emmitt Smith IV, just to name a few. Drew Donley of Frisco Lebanon Trail, the son of former Cowboy Doug Donley is the latest who hopes to follow in his dad's famous footsteps. Recently he committed to play at Ole Miss and for his proud parents Doug and Dina, it's been an exciting time to see the culmination of all the hard work start to pay off.
Flower Mound Marcus coach Kevin Atkinson has reason to be excited with senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the helm. The LSU commit is considered one of the top Quarterbacks in the country. Meanwhile at Colleyville Heritage, Kirk Martin takes over after a successful run at Manvel.
This week we spoke with several senior quarterbacks about the challenges of getting ready for a season with so much uncertainty.
In August a number of North Texas Coaches gathered at the First Baptist Church of Wylie to discuss how they can impact social justice.
The 3-time Pro Bowl Running Back personally stopped by to donate more than 200 shoes and apparel ahead of the 2020 season.
NTX Honda Helpful Heroes: Kimball Coach Nicke Smith took a couple players on a fishing trip to teach them patience and comradery.
