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Shavers named new North Forney Head Football Coach

Marcus ShaversAfter a multi-round interview process consisting of numerous outstanding candidates, the Forney Board of Trustees unanimously approved Coach Marcus Shavers to take over the Falcon football at their April 22 board meeting.

“I had the honor of coaching Marcus in high school, and have continued to stay in touch and follow his career,” retired Allen High School Coach Terry Gambill said. “He is an incredible guy that goes above and beyond coaching on the field, as he loves the kids. He is going to do everything he can to make sure that his students are successful on and off the field in every aspect of their life.”

Shavers was a U.S. Army All American athlete at Allen High School and a three year letterman for the University of Arkansas. He was inducted into the Allen High School Sports Hall of Honor in 2023, has been named Dave Campbell’s top 35 coaches under 35 twice, and was elected by his peers as a THSCA Region I Board Member.

It is an exciting time to be a Falcon, according to Forney ISD Athletic Director Neal Weaver, noting factors like dynamic growth, middle school alignment, new stadium, and the great potential of the campus. “We had a lengthy interview process for this position,” said Weaver, “because we know what a deep influence it carries for kids and campus culture. Coach Shavers impressed us again and again, and references raved about his character, abilities, and dedication to young people. We believe he will truly be a special leader for North Forney High School.”

He started his coaching career in 2009 at Wichita Falls where he quickly advanced to Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. He was Associate Head Coach at West Mesquite before accepting his first Head Coaching position at Lubbock Estacado in 2016. He and his staff immediately turned a struggling program into a playoff team and a District Champion. He was named District Coach of the Year and Lone Star Varsity Journal Coach of the Year while at Estacado.

In 2018, Shavers took over the McKinney High School program where they made the playoffs in his initial season, won the school’s first playoff game in 25 years, and built a perennial 6A contender. Shavers had established himself as one of the best young coaches in the state.

While at McKinney, a social media post prompted a district investigation. “It was hard seeing someone suggest things on social media I knew were not true,” Shavers said. “I strive to be a man of integrity, and I am proud of the way I handled myself and of the school district for standing by me.” Shavers was cleared of any wrongdoing by McKinney ISD, and his team went on to finish the season at 9-3.

“It was time,” he said. “We had a great run there, and I love those people. Now, I am focused on joining the family at North Forney. I’ve met all challenges head on, as a kid as well as an adult. Faith and my family keep me grounded. Trust is truth over time, and trust me, we are going to work very hard to provide a second-to-none experience at North Forney.”

Shavers will join the staff and community at North Forney immediately. He looks forward to meeting the students on April 24, and their families at Meet the Coach night on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the North Forney field house.

For more information about the Falcon Athletic program visit www.gofalconathletics.com.

17/11/2023

Game time!! Round 2
Let's go Falcons!

15/11/2023

OVERTIME WINNER!!! Wally and Coach Luster discuss the Falcons BIG Round 1 playoff win and look ahead the Round 2's opponent the Cedar Hill Longhorns

11/11/2023

Anyone still looking for the broadcast it can be found at the link below. The rest of the playoffs will be on the NFHS network and you will have to have a paid subscription.

Watch the 2023 UIL Football Playoffs North Forney High School vs. Garland High School - 11/10/2023 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

08/11/2023

PLAYOFFS???!!! Yeah Wally and Coach Luster are talking playoffs!!!

01/11/2023

Wally and Coach Luster discuss the Falcons 8-1 start after the latest win against Tyler Legacy and look ahead to the regular season finale against Rockwall Heath

25/10/2023

Wally and Coach Luster discuss how the Falcons got back to their winning ways against Mesquite and how they look to continue their success this week against Tyler Legacy

18/10/2023

Wally catches up with Coach Luster to discuss the Falcons' first loss of the season and how they plan on rebounding this week against Mesquite

04/10/2023

It's the bye week!!!! Wally and Coach Luster discuss the 6-0 Start to the Falcons season and the big matchup with the Rockwall Yellowjackets next week!!!

30/09/2023

Hang it in the Louvre 🤌🏻

Photo courtesy of Steve Hamm

26/09/2023

Wally and Coach Luster chat about the big win to start district play and look ahead to the Royse City Bulldogs.

21/09/2023

Wally catches up with Coach Luster before the Falcons open District play against the Mesquite Horn Jaguars!!!

13/09/2023

Wally sits down with Coach Luster to discuss the win over over North Mesquite and this week's matchup against Woodrow Wilson

06/09/2023

Coach Luster sits down with Wally to discuss the Falcons week 2 win over Rowlett and look ahead to this week's opponent the North Mesquite Stallions.

01/09/2023

Congrats to the Falcons Radio Network’s Players of the Game for Week 2…

Offense: Andi Asuquo & Kasen McCoy
Defense: Caleb Holt
Special Teams: Coco Robinson

31/08/2023

Tonight’s Kickoff has been moved up to 7PM!!!

26/08/2023

Week 1 Falcons Radio Network Players of the Game

25/08/2023

Congrats to tonight’s Falcons Radio Network Players of the Game…

Offense: QB Tamarrion Crochett

Defense: DL David Paine

24/08/2023

Kicking off the 2023 North Forney Football season with Week 1 of the Coach's show

03/11/2022

Wally and Coach Luster sit down one last time this season to discuss the tough loss to Tyler Legacy and look ahead to the last game against Rockwall Heath this week.

19/10/2022

Wally and Coach Luster discuss the loss to Rockwall and look ahead to the matchup against the Mesquite Skeeters

12/10/2022

Wally chats with Coach Luster about the loss to Royse City, the bye week and fall break and look ahead to this week's opponent the Rockwall Yellowjackets

29/09/2022

Wally and Coach Luster discuss the loss to Mesquite Horn to start district play and how the Falcons can rebound this week with a win over the Royse City Bulldogs.

21/09/2022

Wally and Coach Luster discuss the Falcons latest victory over Woodrow Wilson and look ahead to the district opener against Mesquite Horn

16/09/2022

Let’s Go Falcons!!!

15/09/2022

Unfortunately DISD denied us permission to video stream the broadcast for Friday’s game against Woodrow Wilson.

We do encourage everyone to still tune in as we kick it old school with the AUDIO ONLY radio broadcast.

We apologize to all the Falcons fans who tune in to watch North Forney each and every week. We will be back to broadcasting the live video stream next week for the start of district play.

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