Fairfield claims regional title with victory over Academy
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Fairfield is moving onto the final four in 3A with a convincing 61-43 win over Little River Academy. The Eagles outscored the Bumblebees 30-16 in the second half to win the Regional Championship.
The Eagles will square off with the winner of West Oso and Bishop next week.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
22 minutes ago
- USA Today
Updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2025 following OTAs
Updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2025 following OTAs Updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Philadelphia Eagles following OTAs and ahead of the mandatory minicamp The Eagles and 31 other teams reshaped their rosters during free agency and the NFL draft, and as we sit one month out from the start of training camp, the Super Bowl champions have a drastically improved roster at key positions. After watching 12 players depart in free agency, Roseman added two dynamic SEC linebackers, an All-American pass rusher, three offensive linemen, and an accomplished quarterback from Philadelphia. The defense has undergone an overhaul after defensive tackle Milton Williams (New England), Josh Sweat (Arizona), cornerback Darius Slay (Pittsburgh), cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (Minnesota), and linebacker Oren Burks (Cincinnati) all departed via free agency. With the team preparing for a Tuesday mandatory minicamp before summer break, we're looking at an updated list of the 15 biggest salary cap hits for 2025 via Over The Cap. Current cap space: $32,459,183 1. QB Jalen Hurts 2025 cap hit: $21,869,800 2. OL Lane Johnson 2025 cap hit: $18,412,000-Johnson leapfrogged A.J. Brown after reworking his contract to add 8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. As he closes out his career, the soon-to-be 35-year-old Johnson will earn $48 million over the next two years, including $40 million guaranteed. Last season, Johnson ranked 1st among NFL RTs in PFF pass-blocking grade (88.1), pressure percentage (2.2%), and knockdown percentage (0.2%). He allowed zero sacks and 1 QB hit in 451 pass-blocking snaps. 3 WR A.J. Brown 2025 cap hit: $17,523,497 4. OL Jordan Mailata 2025 cap hit: $15,235,233 5. TE Dallas Goedert 2025 cap hit: $10,714,463 Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Eagles and Dallas Goedert have agreed to restructure his one-year contract, which will decrease from $14.25M to $10M with up to a possible $1M. 6. WR DeVonta Smith 2025 cap hit: $7,524,510-Smith signed a 3-year, $75M contract extension, but he'll play 2025 on his fifth-year option. 7. RB Saquon Barkley 2025 cap hit: $6,661,000-Barkley agreed to a 2-year, $41 million extension with $36 million guaranteed at signing and another $15 million in incentives available. 8. OL Landon Dickerson 2025 cap hit: $6,553,000 9. DT Jalen Carter 2025 cap hit: $5,947,141 10. DT Jordan Davis 2025 cap hit: $5,399,786 The Eagles are keeping the Dawgs together, after Howie Roseman exercised defensive tackle Jordan Davis's fifth-year option for a $12.9 million salary for 2026. 11. LB Zack Baun 2025 cap hit: $4,386,000 12. K Jake Elliott 2025 cap hit: $4,180,000 13. OL Cameron Jurgens 2025 cap hit: $3,534,268 - Jurgens saw his cap hit drop after the Pro Bowl center agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension with a $39.4 million guarantee, which contractually ties him to Philadelphia through the 2029 season, per the team and his agent Ryan Tollner. A second-round draft pick in 2002 (No. 51 overall) and Jason Kelce's hand-picked successor, Jurgens was a reserve during his rookie year as the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LVII. In year two, Jurgens started at right guard in 11 games. Last off-season, Jason Kelce retired, and Jurgens moved to his natural center position. He started 16 games in 2024 and earned Pro Bowl honors, becoming the youngest Eagles center to earn Pro Bowl recognition since Ken Farragut (also 25) in 1953. 14. DB Quinyon Mitchell 2025 cap hit: $3,367,749 15. LB Nolan Smith 2025 cap hit: $3,270,659
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Texans newcomer C.J. Gardner-Johnson named top 15 safety for 2025 season
Texans newcomer C.J. Gardner-Johnson named top 15 safety for 2025 season C.J. Gardner-Johnson might be new to the Houston Texans, but he's well-versed in seeing his name on Pro Football Focus' list among safeties. Gardner-Johnson, who was acquired by the Texans earlier this offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles, came in at No. 13 on PFF's top 32 safeties list. Despite being a newcomer in H-Town, his ability to make plays on the football and force incompletions will come in handy for DeMeco Ryans' defense this fall. "Gardner-Johnson put together the best season of his career in 2024 — and not just because he hoisted the Lombardi Trophy with the Eagles," PFF's Zoltán Buday wrote. "His 1,170 snaps were a career high, as was his 77.0 PFF overall grade that ranked 14th among safeties. The now-Texan's 85.7 PFF coverage grade last season placed sixth among 96 qualifying safeties." Acquired in exchange for offensive lineman Kenyon Green and a Day 3 pick, Gardner-Johnson is supposed to be the missing piece to a secondary that ranked top 10 in takeaways and coverage last season. He's been consistent in coverage, totaling 11 interceptions during his last two stints with the Eagles. While the Texans should feel content at the cornerback position after an All-Pro season from Derek Stingley Jr., they need stability at safety. Rookie Calen Bullock still has room to improve and Jimmie Ward has dealt with two season-ending injuries since his arrival in 2023. The Texans also need a culture-changer in the locker room to promote that 'SWARM' mentality Ryans preaches. In a brief time, Gardner-Johnson has carried that mantle with grace. "He's one hell of a ball player," cornerback Kamari Lassiter said on Tuesday following OTAs. "He really understands the game. He's played for a long time and he comes with his own energy. He just comes with his own passion and it affects the players around him. You can see, just watching this film, how his energy and how he talks and how he plays the game, it affects people around him, whether it's on the opposite side of the ball or whether it's on his side of the ball.' The Texans open the season against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 7.
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Nike unveils the first signature cleats for Eagles All-Pro RB Saquon Barkley
Nike unveils the first signature cleats for Eagles All-Pro RB Saquon Barkley After an All-Pro season and Madden NFL 26 cover, Nike just introduced the Nike Alpha Menace 4 Elite "Saquon Barkley' cleat Saquon Barkley is riding high and just landed another major accomplishment. After an All-Pro season and Madden NFL 26 cover, Nike just introduced the Nike Alpha Menace 4 Elite "Saquon Barkley' signature cleat for the Eagles star running back. "The metallic silvers and subtle broadcast details speak not only to Saquon's show-stopping talents, but his ability to block out the noise. " The NFL's reigning Offensive Player of the Year, Barkley, led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006). Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley's 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis' record.
