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SYSA Honors Seagoville Coach Gordon Booker and Staff for Jr. Dragons Camp

Shop in Seagoville — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:36 +0000

The Seagoville Dragons of the Seagoville Youth Sports Association extended a heartfelt thank you to Coach Gordon Booker and the Seagoville High School staff for hosting the annual Jr. Dragons Camp.

“What an incredible night filled with hard work, excitement, and unforgettable memories for our young athletes,” the association said in a statement. “Thank you for investing your time, energy, and knowledge into the next generation of Dragons and for giving our players the opportunity to learn from some of the best.”

The camp represents a continued effort to rebuild the Dragon legacy, a mission that Booker has embraced since his arrival. Named the new head football coach at Seagoville in May 2024, Booker inherited a program that was left in shambles by previous head coach Stephen Jackson Jr., who took several of the team’s top players to West Mesquite. Despite those challenges, Booker has compiled an 8-14 overall record (7-7 in district play) while working to restore the program’s foundation.

“The future is bright, and we are proud to continue building the Dragon legacy together,” the youth association added. “We can’t wait to see what this season has in store!”

The Dragons open the 2026 season on the road against Palestine on Aug. 28 before hosting Bryan Adams on Sept. 4 in their home opener at James Ray Henry Memorial Stadium in Seagoville.

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Ricky Richards Maintains Lead as SHS Running Back Poll Surpasses 1,600 Votes

Shop in Seagoville — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:03:29 +0000

The race to determine the Best Running Back in Seagoville High School History continues to attract strong participation, with 1,611 votes now recorded across the 13 candidates.

Ricky Richards remains in first place with 327 votes, but the competition behind him has changed significantly since the previous update. Kelvin Eafon has moved into second place with 262 votes, followed closely by James Collier with 251 and John Livingston with 246.

Only 16 votes separate Eafon in second place from Livingston in fourth, creating a particularly close contest among three players representing different eras of Seagoville Dragons football.

Current Vote Totals

Ricky Richards — 327 votes
Kelvin Eafon — 262 votes
James Collier — 251 votes
John Livingston — 246 votes
Eli Escobar — 145 votes
Curtis Mann — 138 votes
Floyd Wells — 97 votes
Decory King — 60 votes
Jake Landess — 38 votes
Leon Tharp — 20 votes
David Travis — 14 votes
Toady Bearden — 11 votes
Troy Stoudemire — 2 votes

Richards currently holds a 65-vote advantage over Eafon. The leader has added 54 votes since the previous update, increasing his total from 273 to 327.

Eafon has experienced the largest surge among the leading candidates, adding 76 votes and moving ahead of Collier. Livingston has gained 85 votes, bringing him within five votes of Collier and 16 votes of second place.

The previous standings showed Richards leading Collier, Eafon and Livingston, respectively. A total of 335 additional votes have been submitted since that update, demonstrating that alumni, former players, families and Dragons football supporters remain highly engaged in the competition.

Voting Continues Through July 31

The poll opened July 1 and is scheduled to remain available through July 31, 2026. Participants select one nominee and submit their name and email address. The poll is limited to one accepted vote per IP address.

The competition gives the Seagoville community an opportunity to recognize outstanding running backs from the 1950s through the 2000s. It also allows alumni from different generations to revisit the athletes, teams and football memories that helped shape the program.

With three players separated by only 16 votes in the battle for second place, the standings could continue to change before the voting period ends. Supporters are encouraged to vote and share the poll with former classmates, teammates, coaches, relatives and other members of the Dragons community.

Cast your vote for the Best Running Back in SHS History

Readers can also review the previous running back poll update.

Final results will be published by Shop in Seagoville after voting closes.

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SHS Greatest Running Back of All-Time Nominees

Shop in Seagoville — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:18:17 +0000

For generations, Seagoville High School football has been shaped by powerful runners, elusive open-field threats and versatile athletes capable of changing a game with one carry.

The depth of that tradition is reflected in the Shop in Seagoville community poll, which features 13 nominees spanning the 1950s through the 2000s: Toady Bearden, Jake Landess, Leon Tharp, David Travis, James Collier, Ricky Richards, Floyd Wells, Eli Escobar, John Livingston, Kelvin Eafon, Curtis Mann, Decory King and Troy Stoudermire.

Comparing players from different eras is never simple. Seasons varied in length, offensive systems changed and complete statistics were not preserved for every team. Some nominees built their cases through season totals, while others are remembered through individual games, postseason performances and all-district recognition.

Together, the 13 candidates explain why Seagoville has earned a reputation as “Running Back High.”

Toady Bearden

Bearden was one of the program’s first widely recognized backfield stars.

He earned first-team all-district honors in consecutive seasons, receiving recognition at quarterback in 1952 and halfback in 1953. The football history book describes him as a tailback-quarterback who earned first-team honors as both a freshman and sophomore.

His versatility was evident during a 19-7 victory over Kaufman in 1952, when he threw touchdown passes to Alvin Wells and Jake Landess. Bearden represents an era when the primary ball carrier was often also responsible for directing the offense.

Jake Landess

Landess established himself as one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s leading scorers during the 1953 season, finishing with 14 touchdowns.

His scoring ability had already been displayed a year earlier, when he crossed the goal line four times in Seagoville’s 47-0 victory over the Crozier Tech “B” team. He later scored three touchdowns in a narrow 21-20 loss to Wilmer-Hutchins in 1953.

Landess combined consistent production with the ability to deliver multiple-touchdown performances.

Leon Tharp

Tharp earned first-team All-District 11-AA honors in both 1956 and 1957, placing him among the most consistently honored backs of Seagoville’s championship-filled 1950s.

He rushed for 104 yards in a 20-14 victory over Richardson during the 1956 season. In the district championship-clinching game against Lancaster, Tharp delivered one of the defining performances of the era, rushing for 173 yards as Seagoville rolled to a 53-14 victory.

Tharp’s production helped the Dragons capture the District 11-AA championship and advance to the playoffs.

David Travis

Although the 1958 Dragons finished 3-7, Travis remained one of the district’s most productive players.

He scored nine touchdowns and earned second-team all-district recognition. His biggest documented performance came in a 57-6 victory over the Samuell “B” team, when he rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns.

Travis’ candidacy is strengthened by the fact that he continued producing during a difficult team season.

James Collier

Collier emerged as the centerpiece of Seagoville’s offense during the late 1970s.

As a first-team all-district tailback in 1977, he rushed for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was again selected to the first team in 1978 and was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Collier scored three first-quarter touchdowns in a 36-0 victory over Forney in 1978. He also produced long scoring plays, including an 82-yard run against Gainesville and touchdown runs of 63 and 68 yards against Lancaster.

His combination of season-long production and explosive-play ability gives him one of the strongest résumés among the nominees.

Ricky Richards

Richards followed Collier and extended Seagoville’s tradition of elite running backs into the beginning of the 1980s.

He entered the 1980 season as a preseason All-State running back and responded by rushing for 1,400 yards. That performance earned him the District 6-AAAA Offensive Player of the Year award.

The previous season, Richards rushed for 163 yards on only 11 carries and scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 victory over Commerce. He also gained 122 yards in a comeback victory over Forney and scored on runs of 24 and 67 yards against Athens in 1980.

Richards combined high-end season totals with breakaway speed and scoring power.

Floyd Wells

Wells was described in the football history book as a powerful runner blessed with both size and speed. He was also a physical defensive standout.

One of his most memorable games came against Midlothian in 1982. Wells rushed for 99 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown that supplied the only score in Seagoville’s 7-0 victory.

He also rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown in a 13-0 shutout of Lincoln. Wells’ impact extended beyond the statistics because of the physical presence he provided on both sides of the football.

Eli Escobar

Escobar was one of Seagoville’s most complete two-way players.

In 1983, he earned first-team all-district recognition at both tailback and cornerback and was selected as the District 5-AAAA Most Valuable Player.

Escobar rushed 29 times for 176 yards and three touchdowns in a 25-15 victory over Bishop Lynch. Against North Dallas, he gained 143 yards on 23 carries, scored on a 10-yard run and returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown.

His candidacy is built not only on rushing production, but also on his ability to influence games as a runner, defender and scoring threat.

John Livingston

Livingston was the leading runner during one of the greatest periods in Seagoville football history.

A two-time first-team all-district tailback, he helped lead the Dragons to 17 victories in 21 games across the 1987 and 1988 seasons. The 1987 team completed an undefeated regular season.

Livingston rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown against Hillcrest in 1987. The following season, he produced 216 yards of offense and four touchdowns in a 57-7 victory over Woodrow Wilson.

He later rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries in a 51-0 victory over North Dallas.

Livingston’s combination of personal production and team success makes him a central figure in the debate.

Kelvin Eafon

Eafon produced some of the largest career rushing totals documented in Seagoville history.

He rushed for 1,478 yards in 1993, ranking 14th among Texas Class 4A rushers. Across the 1993 and 1994 seasons, he finished with approximately 3,300 career rushing yards while averaging an exceptional seven yards per carry.

Those numbers give Eafon one of the strongest statistical cases in the field. His résumé includes elite single-season production, sustained success over two years and one of the highest documented career totals among the nominees.

Curtis Mann

Mann powered the Dragons through their historic 1995 season, when Seagoville captured a district championship and advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history.

He carried 28 times for 145 yards in the district-clinching victory over Lincoln. In the bi-district round, Mann rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns as Seagoville defeated Roosevelt 33-23 for its first playoff victory since 1950.

He then gained 147 yards and scored twice in a 20-20 playoff tie against Everman. Seagoville advanced on penetrations.

Across those three defining games, Mann accumulated 445 rushing yards and five touchdowns, becoming the offensive force behind one of the program’s most celebrated seasons.

Decory King

King represents Seagoville’s running-back tradition during the 2000s.

One of his strongest performances preserved in the football history book came against Bishop Lynch. King rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the Dragons’ 2006 matchup with the Friars.

Although the available book recaps do not provide a complete season total, his inclusion among the nominees reflects his place among the leading ball carriers of his era.

Troy Stoudermire

Stoudermire produced the largest documented single-season rushing total among the 13 nominees.

During his junior season at Seagoville, he rushed for 2,135 yards and scored 26 total touchdowns. He later attended Skyline for his senior season before continuing his football career at the University of Minnesota. Published career records credit his Seagoville season as the foundation of a career that eventually reached professional football.

The combination of more than 2,000 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns gives Stoudermire a compelling statistical argument despite spending only one varsity season with the Dragons.

Thirteen Different Cases for the Top Spot

Each nominee represents a different definition of greatness.

Bearden and Landess helped establish the tradition. Tharp contributed to a district championship. Travis produced despite a losing season. Collier and Richards earned district offensive-player honors. Wells brought power and two-way toughness. Escobar was a district MVP. Livingston led one of the program’s most successful teams. Eafon accumulated approximately 3,300 yards. Mann powered a historic playoff run. King represented the next generation, while Stoudermire delivered a 2,135-yard season.

The final choice depends on what voters value most: peak production, career totals, championships, postseason success, individual honors, versatility or impact on an era.

There may never be universal agreement on the greatest running back in Seagoville High School history. That uncertainty is what makes the Greatest Seagoville Dragons Running Back Poll—and the program’s remarkable backfield legacy—worth celebrating.

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1987 Seagoville Dragons: The Perfect Regular Season That Defined an Era

Shop in Seagoville — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:25:35 +0000

The 1987 Seagoville High School football team did more than finish the regular season without a loss. The Dragons combined an explosive offense, a relentless defense and game-changing special teams to produce one of the most memorable campaigns in program history.

Seagoville could score quickly, control games on the ground and overwhelm opponents defensively. Some victories required patience and resilience. Others were decided long before the final whistle.

Together, those performances created a perfect regular season and established the 1987 Dragons as one of the school’s most accomplished teams.

The season opened with an early demonstration of Seagoville’s big-play ability. In a 32-21 victory over Bonham, Chris Braggs returned a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Mike Martin connected with Elzie Barnett on a 56-yard scoring pass, while Anthony Bass opened the scoring with a 53-yard touchdown run. John Livingston added another touchdown on a 37-yard run.

That opening victory revealed what opponents would face throughout the season. The Dragons could score through the running game, passing attack, defense or special teams.

Their defense soon became just as imposing.

Seagoville blanked Sunset 28-0 and limited the Bisons to only 53 total yards. Martin threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Barnett, who finished with seven receptions for 135 yards. The offense supplied enough points, but the defense removed any realistic chance of a Sunset comeback.

The Dragons followed with a 54-6 victory over Bishop Lynch. Barnett caught two touchdown passes, returned a blocked punt for another score and recorded four quarterback sacks in the first half. Martin also threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Tenison.

Barnett’s performance illustrated the depth of Seagoville’s roster. He was not simply a receiver. He could affect the game as a pass catcher, defender and special-teams player.

Seagoville’s defense delivered another dominating performance against Lincoln. Alan Gafford, Livingston and Braggs scored on short touchdown runs in a 19-0 victory, while the Dragons held the Tigers to only 66 total yards.

The shutout was part of a larger pattern. Seagoville did not need its offense to carry the entire burden. The defense consistently created favorable field position, controlled the line of scrimmage and prevented opponents from sustaining drives.

Not every game came easily.

Against Hillcrest, the Dragons committed three turnovers and were penalized for 120 yards. Those mistakes could have ended an undefeated run, but Seagoville recovered and earned a 21-7 homecoming victory.

Livingston rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown, while Martin added a one-yard scoring run. The victory showed that the Dragons could survive an imperfect performance. They did not need everything to go right to win.

Then came one of the most overwhelming results in school history.

Seagoville defeated North Dallas 62-0, recording what was described as the second-highest point total in program history at the time. The result represented the complete strength of the team: an offense capable of scoring in bunches and a defense capable of keeping an opponent off the scoreboard entirely.

The Dragons also showed how quickly they could change a game against Adamson. Seagoville scored 34 points during a six-minute span in the first half, overcoming an early deficit and rolling to a 46-8 victory. It was the team’s eighth consecutive win.

That scoring burst captured the identity of the 1987 Dragons. An opponent could play well for several minutes, only to watch the game turn suddenly through a long run, turnover, touchdown pass or special-teams play.

The individual honors that followed reflected the team’s balance.

Livingston earned first-team all-district recognition at running back. Barnett and Tenison were first-team selections at receiver and defensive end. Marty Malone was honored on the offensive line, while Donald Beatty, Shabrone Johnson and Todd Gilcrease earned first-team defensive recognition.

Martin was selected to the second team at quarterback. Braggs, Reggie Pyburn, Jason Eaves and Beatty also received second-team honors, while several additional Dragons earned honorable mention.

Those awards showed that Seagoville’s success was not built around one player. The Dragons had productive runners, dependable receivers, experienced linemen and defenders capable of controlling games.

Livingston became one of the central figures of the era. His ability to produce difficult yards and break long runs gave the offense stability. Across the 1987 and 1988 seasons, he helped Seagoville win 17 of 21 games.

Martin directed the offense and delivered timely touchdown passes. Barnett emerged as one of the team’s most versatile weapons. Braggs contributed on offense, defense and special teams. Around them stood a deep supporting cast that made the Dragons difficult to prepare for and even harder to defeat.

The undefeated regular season remains significant because of how Seagoville accomplished it.

The Dragons won high-scoring games and defensive battles. They dominated overmatched opponents and survived nights filled with turnovers and penalties. They scored with the football, without the football and before opposing offenses could establish any rhythm.

More than three decades later, the 1987 team still represents a standard for Seagoville football.

It was a season of shutouts, explosive scoring runs, all-district performances and complete team football. Most importantly, it was a regular season without defeat—a perfect journey that secured the 1987 Dragons a permanent place in Seagoville High School history.

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: The Coaches, Champions and All-District Legends

Shop in Seagoville — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:50:15 +0000

A football program’s history is not measured only by victories. It is also remembered through the coaches who built it, the championship teams that represented it and the players recognized among the district’s best.

Deedie Thompson produced one of the strongest coaching records in Seagoville history. He went 27-12-3 in four seasons, guided the Dragons to the 1950 Region 5-B championship and was named Coach of the Year before becoming the school’s principal.

Boyd Payne followed with a remarkable 16-4 record in two seasons. His 1954 team produced a school-record nine-game winning streak. Rick Toler later coached the Dragons to the 1956 District 11-AA championship and the program’s final playoff appearance before the long drought ended in 1984.

Seagoville returned to championship form under Coach Joe Scott in 1969, sharing the District 12-AA title after defeating Forney 14-13.

The program also produced generations of all-district talent. Leon Tharp, Cleveland Nichols, Lucky King, Frank Stephenson, James Collier, Eli Escobar, John Tenison, John Livingston and Erick Evans were among the many Dragons honored for their performances.

Escobar was named the District 5-AAAA MVP in 1983, and Tenison earned district MVP recognition the following year. Livingston became a first-team all-district running back during the 1987 undefeated regular season.

These honors tell the story of a program built across generations—not by one team or one era, but by decades of coaches and players.

The final trivia challenge tests your knowledge of Seagoville’s champions, leaders and all-district legends.

Champions, Coaches and All-District Legends

91.

What was Boyd Payne’s record during his two seasons as Seagoville’s head coach?

A. 14-6
B. 15-5
C. 16-4
D. 17-3

92.

What record did Deedie Thompson compile in four seasons as Seagoville’s head coach?

A. 24-15-3
B. 25-14-3
C. 26-13-3
D. 27-12-3

93.

What was Rick Toler’s record during four seasons as head coach?

A. 14-26-1
B. 15-25-1
C. 16-24-1
D. 17-23-1

94.

Which district championship did Seagoville capture in 1956?

A. District 10-AA
B. District 11-AA
C. District 12-AA
D. District 13-AA

95.

Which district title did Seagoville share after defeating Forney 14-13 in 1969?

A. District 10-AA
B. District 11-AA
C. District 12-AA
D. District 13-AA

96.

Who was listed as the District 5-AAAA Most Valuable Player on the 1983 all-district team?

A. Eli Escobar
B. John Tenison
C. Bryan Russell
D. Stan Szychulski

97.

Which Seagoville running back earned first-team All-District 6-AAAA honors in 1987?

A. Anthony Bass
B. Chris Braggs
C. John Livingston
D. Mike Martin

98.

Which running back earned first-team All-District 11-AAAA honors for Seagoville in 2010?

A. Dontrail Russell
B. Erick Evans
C. Kelton Coleman
D. Kailon Hughey

99.

Who caught three of Raymond Gregg’s four touchdown passes in a 33-26 victory over Masonic Home in 1954?

A. Ralph Smith
B. Douglas Perrin
C. Teddy Mathis
D. Dale Dotson

100.

How many points did the Dragons score during a six-minute first-half explosion against Adamson in 1987?

A. 21
B. 27
C. 28
D. 34

Answer key: 91-C, 92-D, 93-C, 94-B, 95-C, 96-A, 97-C, 98-B, 99-B, 100-D

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: Why Seagoville Earned the Name “Running Back High”

Shop in Seagoville — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:46:37 +0000

Few positions are as closely connected to Seagoville football history as running back.

The tradition reaches back to the early 1950s. Toady Bearden earned first-team all-district honors as a tailback and quarterback, while Jake Landess scored 14 touchdowns in 1953. Leon Tharp became a first-team all-district halfback in both 1956 and 1957.

Later generations added their own names to the legacy.

James Collier rushed for 1,225 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1977 and was named the district Offensive Player of the Year in 1978. Ricky Richards followed with a 1,400-yard season in 1980, earning the same district honor after entering the year as a preseason All-State selection.

Floyd Wells brought power, size and speed to the position in the early 1980s. Eli Escobar starred on both sides of the ball and earned district MVP honors. John Livingston then helped the Dragons win 17 of 21 games over two seasons.

Kelvin Eaton produced some of the largest career numbers in school history. He rushed for 1,478 yards in 1993, ranked 14th among Texas Class 4A rushers and completed his two-year varsity career with approximately 3,300 yards. He averaged an extraordinary seven yards per carry.

Curtis Mann, Dunston Owens, Ezedrick Evans, JeQualon Wright, Isaiah Brown, Xzavier Phillips and JaCarr Lee later continued that tradition.

The names changed, but the identity remained the same: Seagoville could run the football.

Today’s quiz asks readers to identify the backs who built the “Running Back High” legacy.

Why Seagoville Became “Running Back High”

81.

During which two seasons did Toady Bearden earn first-team all-district honors?

A. 1950–1951
B. 1951–1952
C. 1952–1953
D. 1953–1954

82.

Leon Tharp was a first-team all-district halfback in which two seasons?

A. 1954 and 1955
B. 1955 and 1956
C. 1956 and 1957
D. 1957 and 1958

83.

How many touchdowns did David Travis score for the 1958 Dragons?

A. Seven
B. Eight
C. Nine
D. Ten

84.

Which running back was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year in 1978?

A. James Collier
B. Ricky Richards
C. Floyd Wells
D. Jake Landess

85.

Which Seagoville running back entered the 1980 season as a preseason All-State selection?

A. Eli Escobar
B. Ricky Richards
C. John Livingston
D. Floyd Wells

86.

Which running back was described as a powerful runner with size and speed who was also a hard-hitting defensive standout?

A. Floyd Wells
B. David Travis
C. Leon Tharp
D. James Collier

87.

Which player earned first-team all-district recognition at both tailback and cornerback and was named District 5-AAAA MVP?

A. John Tenison
B. Kelvin Eaton
C. Eli Escobar
D. John Livingston

88.

Which running back helped lead Seagoville to 17 victories in 21 games over the 1987 and 1988 seasons?

A. Chris Braggs
B. John Livingston
C. Anthony Bass
D. JeQualon Wright

89.

Kelvin Eaton ranked 14th among Texas Class 4A rushers in 1993 with how many yards?

A. 1,278
B. 1,378
C. 1,478
D. 1,578

90.

Approximately how many career rushing yards did Kelvin Eaton compile during the 1993 and 1994 seasons?

A. 2,700
B. 3,000
C. 3,300
D. 3,600

Answer key: 81-C, 82-C, 83-C, 84-A, 85-B, 86-A, 87-C, 88-B, 89-C, 90-C

Tomorrow: The Coaches, Champions and All-District Legends

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: Big Plays and Big Scores in the Modern Era

Shop in Seagoville — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:42:47 +0000

The Seagoville offense entered a new high-scoring era during the 2010s.

In 2013, the Dragons opened with a 61-7 victory over Fort Worth Western Hills. Datavian Bush returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, Anthony Alexander scored on a 57-yard fumble return and Traevon Payne rushed for 159 yards on only seven carries.

The scoring continued against district opponents. Seagoville defeated North Dallas 63-0 after racing to a 56-0 halftime lead. Payne rushed for 147 yards and four touchdowns in another 63-point performance against North Dallas later in the season covered by the book.

The 2014 team opened the year with seven consecutive victories. Corey Patulea rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns against Bryan Adams. JeQualon Wright scored four touchdowns in a 47-2 victory over Molina, while Isaiah Brown added two more.

Wright became one of the era’s most productive backs. In 2015, he rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns against Spruce as the Dragons piled up 385 yards on the ground.

The running attack remained dangerous in 2016 and 2017. Isaiah Brown, Xzavier Phillips and JaCarr Lee combined for 338 yards and six touchdowns against Adamson in 2016. Lee later rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns in a 19-14 victory over Newman Smith.

These teams extended Seagoville’s long tradition of explosive runners and high-scoring offenses. Today’s quiz revisits the biggest performances of the modern era.

Modern-Era Firepower, 2013–2017

71.

Traevon Payne rushed for 159 yards on only seven carries against which opponent in 2013?

A. Spruce
B. Western Hills
C. Adamson
D. Molina

72.

Seagoville held a 56-0 halftime lead during a 63-0 victory over which opponent?

A. Molina
B. Pinkston
C. North Dallas
D. Adamson

73.

How many touchdowns did Traevon Payne score in that 63-0 victory?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

74.

How many consecutive games did Seagoville win to open the 2014 season?

A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Eight

75.

Corey Patulea rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns against which opponent in 2014?

A. Bryan Adams
B. Madison
C. Spruce
D. Samuell

76.

Who scored four touchdowns in Seagoville’s 47-2 victory over Molina in 2014?

A. Isaiah Brown
B. Corey Patulea
C. Datavian Bush
D. JeQualon Wright

77.

JeQualon Wright rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns as Seagoville accumulated 385 rushing yards against which opponent in 2015?

A. Pinkston
B. Spruce
C. Bryan Adams
D. Carter-Riverside

78.

How many yards did JeQualon Wright rush for in a 36-14 victory over Pinkston in 2015?

A. 112
B. 122
C. 132
D. 142

79.

Isaiah Brown, Xzavier Phillips and JaCarr Lee combined for 338 yards and six touchdowns against which opponent in 2016?

A. Samuell
B. Newman Smith
C. Adamson
D. Greenville

80.

Who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns in Seagoville’s 19-14 victory over Newman Smith in 2017?

A. Xzavier Phillips
B. JaCarr Lee
C. Rio Hernandez
D. Edward Taylor

Answer key: 71-B, 72-C, 73-C, 74-C, 75-A, 76-D, 77-B, 78-C, 79-C, 80-B

Tomorrow: Why Seagoville Earned the Name “Running Back High”

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: The Historic 1995 Playoff Run

Shop in Seagoville — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:38:15 +0000

The 1995 Seagoville Dragons accomplished something the program had not done in 45 years: win a playoff game.

The season’s defining stretch began with a 21-13 victory over Lincoln. Curtis Mann carried the ball 28 times for 145 yards, while Justin Clary and Jason Nixon also scored. The victory secured the District 11-4A championship and sent the Dragons into the postseason with momentum.

In the bi-district round, Seagoville defeated Roosevelt 33-23. Mann delivered another dominant performance, rushing for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Raymond Phillips returned a kickoff 82 yards, and Aaron Nichols kicked a late field goal to protect the victory.

It was Seagoville’s first postseason win since the 1950 regional championship season.

The next round produced one of the most unusual victories in school history. Seagoville and Everman finished regulation tied 20-20. Under the playoff rules used at the time, the Dragons advanced on penetrations after reaching the Bulldogs’ 15-yard line in the closing seconds.

That victory sent Seagoville into the third round of the playoffs for the first time in program history.

The run ended with a 48-3 loss to Sulphur Springs in the region final, but the season had already earned its place in local history. The book describes the Dragons’ run as a “Cinderella” season, and the label fits.

Today’s quiz celebrates the players, statistics and dramatic moments that made 1995 unforgettable.

Playoff Breakthroughs and Big Numbers, 1995–2008

61.

Seagoville’s 1995 bi-district victory was the program’s first playoff win since which year?

A. 1950
B. 1954
C. 1956
D. 1969

62.

Curtis Mann rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-23 playoff victory over which opponent?

A. Lincoln
B. Roosevelt
C. Everman
D. Sulphur Springs

63.

How did Seagoville advance after playing Everman to a 20-20 tie in the 1995 playoffs?

A. First downs
B. Total yardage
C. Penetrations
D. Coin toss

64.

How far did Seagoville advance during its historic 1995 playoff run?

A. Second round
B. Third round
C. State semifinal
D. State championship game

65.

Which opponent ended Seagoville’s 1995 season with a 48-3 victory in the region finals?

A. Everman
B. Roosevelt
C. Sulphur Springs
D. Lincoln

66.

Who rushed for 167 yards and passed for 129 yards in a 42-28 victory over Adamson?

A. Ezedrick Evans
B. Jonathan Bailey
C. Dunston Owens
D. Oshe Cofer

67.

How many total yards did Seagoville’s defense allow in a 41-0 victory over Thomas Jefferson in 2007?

A. 20
B. 40
C. 60
D. 80

68.

Dunston Owens rushed for 94 yards and passed for how many yards in that victory over Thomas Jefferson?

A. 95
B. 105
C. 115
D. 125

69.

Who rushed for 257 yards on 23 carries against A. Maceo Smith in 2008?

A. Dunston Owens
B. Aaron Spikes
C. Ezedrick Evans
D. Curtis Palmer

70.

Ezedrick Evans rushed for 153 yards and four touchdowns in a 32-29 victory over which opponent?

A. Adamson
B. South Oak Cliff
C. Kimball
D. Pinkston

Answer key: 61-A, 62-B, 63-C, 64-B, 65-C, 66-C, 67-A, 68-C, 69-C, 70-B

Tomorrow: Big Plays and Big Scores in the Modern Era

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: The Perfect Regular Season of 1987

Shop in Seagoville — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:34:09 +0000

The 1987 Seagoville Dragons combined an explosive offense with a punishing defense to produce one of the greatest regular seasons in school history.

The Dragons opened with a 32-21 victory over Bonham. Chris Braggs returned a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown, Mike Martin threw a 56-yard scoring pass to Elzie Barnett and John Livingston added a 37-yard touchdown run.

The defense quickly found its rhythm. Seagoville shut out Sunset 28-0, Lincoln 19-0 and North Dallas 62-0. Against Lincoln, the Dragons allowed only 66 total yards. Against North Dallas, Seagoville posted what the book identifies as the second-highest scoring total in program history.

Barnett was a constant big-play threat. He caught seven passes for 135 yards against Sunset and scored multiple ways against Bishop Lynch, including a touchdown on a blocked-punt return.

Livingston powered the running game. He rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown against Hillcrest, helping the Dragons overcome three turnovers and 120 penalty yards. The following season, he produced 216 yards of offense and four touchdowns in a 57-7 victory over Woodrow Wilson.

Across the 1987 and 1988 seasons, Livingston helped lead Seagoville to 17 victories in 21 games.

The perfect 1987 regular season remains a defining chapter in Dragons history—a season built on speed, defense, special teams and a roster filled with all-district talent.

Today’s trivia challenge returns to that unforgettable era.

The Perfect-Season Era, 1985–1989

51.

Sonny Gilcrease threw touchdown passes to Elzie Barnett and Eddie Tenison in a 29-6 victory over which opponent in 1985?

A. Ennis
B. Bishop Lynch
C. Lincoln
D. North Dallas

52.

Who scored two touchdowns in Seagoville’s 28-0 victory over Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis in 1986?

A. Mike Martin
B. Anthony Bean
C. Eddie Tenison
D. Elzie Barnett

53.

In which season did Seagoville complete an undefeated regular season?

A. 1984
B. 1986
C. 1987
D. 1988

54.

Elzie Barnett caught seven passes for 135 yards in a 28-0 victory over which team in 1987?

A. Sunset
B. Bonham
C. Lincoln
D. Hillcrest

55.

How many points did Seagoville score in its 1987 shutout of North Dallas?

A. 54
B. 57
C. 60
D. 62

56.

John Livingston rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown against which opponent during the 1987 undefeated regular season?

A. Hillcrest
B. Adamson
C. Bishop Lynch
D. Bonham

57.

John Livingston produced 216 yards of offense, scored four touchdowns and returned an interception 80 yards against which opponent in 1988?

A. Lincoln
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Pinkston
D. North Dallas

58.

Who caught Mike Martin’s eight-yard game-winning touchdown pass with 39 seconds remaining against Madison in 1988?

A. Elzie Barnett
B. Eddie Tenison
C. Scott Myers
D. Shabrone Johnson

59.

How many games did Seagoville win during John Livingston’s two varsity seasons in 1987 and 1988?

A. 15 of 20
B. 16 of 20
C. 17 of 21
D. 18 of 22

60.

In a 47-0 victory over Pinkston in 1989, Seagoville held the Vikings to how many rushing yards?

A. Minus-17
B. Minus-27
C. Minus-37
D. Minus-47

Answer key: 51-B, 52-C, 53-C, 54-A, 55-D, 56-A, 57-B, 58-C, 59-C, 60-C

Tomorrow: The Historic 1995 Playoff Run

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Seagoville Dragons Football Trivia: The 28-Year Playoff Drought Comes to an End

Shop in Seagoville — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:29:59 +0000

For nearly three decades, generations of Seagoville players tried to return the Dragons to the postseason.

The drought began after the 1956 playoff season and continued through coaching changes, close losses and several promising teams. By the early 1980s, the Dragons were beginning to show signs of a breakthrough.

Floyd Wells became one of the program’s most powerful runners. In 1982, he broke loose for a 79-yard touchdown against Midlothian and scored twice in a shutout of Lincoln. Eli Escobar then produced an outstanding 1983 season. He rushed 29 times for 176 yards and three touchdowns against Bishop Lynch and gained 143 yards against North Dallas while also returning an interception 42 yards for a score.

The breakthrough finally came in 1984.

Seagoville opened district play with victories over Athens, Bishop Lynch, North Dallas and Woodrow Wilson. After a loss to Hillcrest, the Dragons responded with a dominant 19-0 victory over Lincoln to clinch a playoff berth. John Tenison blocked a punt and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown, while Sonny Gilcrease rushed for 140 yards.

Tenison was later named the District 5-4A Most Valuable Player.

The season ended with a 20-6 playoff loss to Taylor, but even that game produced a remarkable highlight. Robert Myers connected with Tenison for an 84-yard touchdown, and Tenison finished with four receptions for 117 yards.

The loss could not erase the accomplishment. After 28 years, Seagoville football was finally back in the playoffs.

The Road Back to the Playoffs, 1980–1984

41.

How many yards did Ricky Richards rush for during his District 6-AAAA Offensive Player of the Year season in 1980?

A. 1,200
B. 1,300
C. 1,400
D. 1,500

42.

Seagoville trailed 21-14 at halftime before rallying for a 27-21 victory over which opponent in 1980?

A. Athens
B. Bishop Lynch
C. Wylie
D. Bonham

43.

Who returned the opening kickoff 83 yards for the only touchdown in Seagoville’s 7-0 win over Bishop Lynch in 1981?

A. Floyd Wells
B. Jerry Cook
C. Steve Boss
D. Kevin Meister

44.

Who broke loose for a 79-yard touchdown in a 7-0 victory over Midlothian in 1982?

A. Eli Escobar
B. Kevin Meister
C. Floyd Wells
D. Brian Cox

45.

Who recovered Jerry Cook’s blocked punt in the end zone for the decisive touchdown against Madison in 1982?

A. Jimmy Carpenter
B. Paul King
C. Paul Frankum
D. Bryan Russell

46.

Eli Escobar rushed 29 times for 176 yards and three touchdowns against which opponent in 1983?

A. North Dallas
B. Adamson
C. Bishop Lynch
D. Madison

47.

Against which team did Eli Escobar rush for 143 yards and also return an interception 42 yards for a touchdown?

A. North Dallas
B. Lincoln
C. Bonham
D. McKinney

48.

How long was Seagoville’s playoff drought before the Dragons returned to the postseason in 1984?

A. 24 years
B. 26 years
C. 28 years
D. 30 years

49.

Who was named the District 5-4A Most Valuable Player in 1984?

A. Sonny Gilcrease
B. Robert Myers
C. John Tenison
D. Steve Dolive

50.

Robert Myers and John Tenison connected on an 84-yard touchdown against which playoff opponent?

A. Lincoln
B. Taylor
C. Hillcrest
D. Woodrow Wilson

Answer key: 41-C, 42-A, 43-B, 44-C, 45-A, 46-C, 47-A, 48-C, 49-C, 50-B

Tomorrow: The Perfect Regular Season of 1987

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