The race to determine the Best Running Back in Seagoville High School Football History is gaining momentum, with more than 1,200 votes already submitted by former students, players, families and Dragons football supporters.
As the poll enters its final weeks, Ricky Richards holds the lead with 273 votes. However, several celebrated Seagoville running backs remain within striking distance, leaving plenty of time for the standings to change before voting closes on July 31.
Current Vote Totals
- Ricky Richards — 273 votes
- James Collier — 211 votes
- Kelvin Eafon — 186 votes
- John Livingston — 161 votes
- Eli Escobar — 127 votes
- Curtis Mann — 107 votes
- Floyd Wells — 84 votes
- Decory King — 55 votes
- Jake Landess — 36 votes
- Leon Tharp — 17 votes
- Toady Bearden — 10 votes
- David Travis — 7 votes
- Troy Stoudemire — 2 votes
Richards currently has a 62-vote advantage over second-place James Collier, while Kelvin Eafon and John Livingston remain firmly in contention. With alumni groups, former teammates and football families continuing to share the poll, no position is guaranteed until the final vote is recorded.
Alumni Are Invited to Help Decide
Voting began July 1 and will continue through July 31, 2026. Participants are asked to submit their name and email address, and the poll is limited to one accepted vote per IP address.
The poll is not simply about statistics. It is an opportunity for the Seagoville community to revisit different eras of Dragons football, recognize the athletes who carried the program and preserve the memories that continue to connect generations of alumni.
Former students are encouraged to cast their votes and share the poll with classmates, teammates, coaches, relatives and other supporters of Seagoville High School athletics.
Vote for the Best Running Back in SHS Football History
Final results will be published on Shop in Seagoville after voting closes.
More SHS History Polls Are Coming
The running back competition is the beginning of a new series of monthly polls exploring the history of Seagoville High School. Future polls will give alumni additional opportunities to celebrate memorable athletes, teams, traditions and moments from across the school’s history.
For Dragons alumni, every vote helps preserve a piece of Seagoville history. The current leader has the advantage, but the final chapter will be written by the alumni who participate before July 31.
