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Dragon Pride is alive and well. I know—you don’t need me to bring this to your attention. I suppose I’m just feeling a bit nostalgic as I write the foreword to our 12th annual edition of Dragon Pride. Our first issue in 2006 came out just weeks before NBC aired the pilot of its hit show Friday Night Lights and as MTV aired its Hoover Alabama football reality experiment Two-A-Days.

Yup, back then even MTV was getting into the game of high school football! It was like the entire world was finally on to something—something the rural city of Southlake had been on to for decades.

After a dozen seasons of highlighting the Dragon football experience, its players, coaches and rooters-on—I too can now lay claim to having seen a lot of good things come and go as it pertains to Dragon Football.

I’ve watched some of high school’s very best play the game from scorched Texas fields to ESPN highlight reels. I’ve seen this community rally around fallen players, and the rising costs of education and athletics. And I’ve seen the entirety of Dragon Nation continue to grow and prosper even if their TV counterparts didn’t quite make it.

Through it all, I’m proud to say we’re still here lending credence to the game our kids and families love to watch, and guys like Hal and Tim Wasson love to coach. Highlighting the next generation of multitalented leaders—like this year’s cover man Jacob Doddridge is what we do.

The reality is…it’s what Southlake does.

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THE GREAT #48

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Jacob Doddridge dominates EV E RYT HING

“HE’S AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MAN ,STUDENT AND LEADER .”

- Wasson

#48 Athnet, with only 14,000 of those playing at the DI level. The competition for football scholarships is intense, but Doddridge already stands apart.

With so many opportunities ahead of him, he’s undoubtedly pumped. “It’s really cool, and I’m just so excited,” Doddridge says.

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n Friday night in Dragon Nation, when green and black pompoms whoosh through the air and football fans chant “Defense!

Defense!” from the bleachers, there’s a good chance Southlake Carroll senior, #48 Jacob Doddridge, will answer their call.

The 6’3” 225-pound athlete has proven to be an impact player in Carroll’s powerhouse program. The rare three-year starter was an All-District performer on both sides of the ball.

Doddridge wreaked havoc in the backfield either rushing the passer as a defensive lineman or laying crushing blocks as the Dragon’s versatile H-back. No matter which side of the ball he lines up on, Doddridge ranks as one of the top players in Texas.

The multi-position player packs the skill, technique and raw talent that make him a standout on the field and a recruit that colleges are eager to snap up.

Before the first snap of his senior season, Doddridge had no less than nine Division I football opportunities, including offers from Army and Nevada, along with FCS offers from Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian and Houston Baptist.

Doddridge is also hearing from Ivy League schools including Columbia, Brown and Yale—no doubt due to his football ability and his near-perfect 1450 SAT score. The average SAT score this year is 1083, according to PrepScholar, putting Doddridge well into the 90th percentile.

There are more than 1.1 million high school football players and more than 80,000 college football players in the country, according to SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM

A TEAM MENTALITY Last year, Doddridge was a key cog in helping Carroll to the 2016 District 5-6A championship and a 10-2 record. The Dragons came up short, falling to eventual Division II state champion DeSoto in the area round, but Doddridge left his mark. He closed out the season with 54 tackles, 11 for loss, three sacks and one interception.

The team captain is ready to play where he’s needed and to do whatever it takes this season—not for himself, but for his team. Helping his teammates push harder, train smarter and compete at their personal best is what drives him.

“To be a good leader, I can’t be afraid to call someone out,” says Doddridge. “The more you care for someone, the more you’ll call them out because you want what’s best for them.”

Doddridge counts many of his teammates among his personal friends, which is perhaps why he encourages them to work so hard.

For him, success is when he can feel proud about a game. He holds his teammates to the same high standard. “I call it a success when everyone is proud of how they played,” says Doddridge.

In striving for excellence for himself and his team, there’s no doubt Doddridge’s heart is in the right place. On his Twitter bio, @JacobDoddridge, he writes, “1 John 3:23 Love one another.”

Doddridge’s coaches can attest to his leadership capabilities and his commitment to his fellow Dragons. “Jacob is definitely an ambassador for our Dragon Football TEAM,” says Southlake Carroll head football coach, Hal Wasson. “He’s an outstanding young man, student and leader. He plays at a high level, and our players and staff have tremendous respect for what he does for our TEAM.” The 17-year-old student-athlete puts in the work, attending football meetings at 7:30 a.m. followed by classes (he loves U.S. History with Ms. Colvin) and evening practice. Doddridge tries to get a jump on his homework during the school day so he can get to bed at a reasonable hour, which for him is usually by 11:30 p.m. “It’s all about managing my time,” he says. “When I’m really tired, I won’t do well in school. I try to get at least seven hours of sleep.”

Despite a packed schedule, Doddridge finds ways to help at home.

“Both of my parents work, so sometimes I’ll make dinner for them,” he says. “Pasta is easy to make, so I eat a lot of pasta!” Sometimes, though, he just wants a burger from Kincaid’s or tacos from Fuzzy’s—two of his favorite local places.

Whether he’s at home, on the field or in the classroom, Doddridge wants to put a smile on his parents’ faces. “I thank God for my Godgiven talents, but I’m also grateful for my parents,” he says. “They have always been there for me and supported me. I want to make them proud.”

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example. We are all looking forward to him winning a state title on the field and the mat this year!”

Doddridge is grateful for lessons from both his football and wrestling coaches. “Coach Wasson and Coach Hathaway expect a lot out of us. I’ve grown up a lot,” he says. “They coach us hard and have high expectations. I’ve really learned how to handle adversity.”

MORE THAN A STUDENT-ATHLETE If you want a glimpse at a well-rounded scholar-athlete, just take a look at Doddridge. Not only does he excel in two sports, he’s also a Carroll Green Jacket, a piano player, a member of the National Honor Society and Young Men’s Service League of Southlake (YMSL), a nonprofit for moms and sons to volunteer together.

To be a Green Jacket, Doddridge was selected from more than 200 eligible entries based on teacher nominations and essays.

He’s part of a noble group of eight young men and eight young

A DUAL-SPORT DYNAMO Doddridge’s athleticism extends beyond the gridiron. As a young child, the blond-haired, blueeyed athlete swam with the Timarron Tiger Sharks and later went on to play baseball. Doddridge didn’t play football until fifth grade, but it didn’t take long for him to realize he could use his massive presence to dominate on the field. “I was always bigger than everyone else, so that was an advantage,” says Doddridge. “When I got my first offer junior year, I realized some things could happen.”

Southlake Carroll head wrestling coach, Joe Hathaway, also saw potential in Doddridge and encouraged him to pursue wrestling. “I wasn’t going to try wrestling at first, but Coach Hathaway said I should try it,” says Doddridge, who has been wrestling since he was in ninth grade. He quickly made a name for himself in the sport, becoming an All-State wrestler who earned an impressive fourth-place finish in the Class 6A 2017 UIL Boys State Championship. Dragon Wrestling finished as the 6A runner-up.

“Jacob is a rare breed, whether you ask his coaches, parents, teammates or practically anyone that knows him. Putting his obvious athletic abilities aside, he is the kind of person you want to have involved with your team, organization and life,” says Coach Hathaway. “He is an intelligent, genuine and trustworthy young man that makes his greatest leadership impacts through his consistent positive SOUTHLAKESTYLE.COM

Jacob Doddridge Weighs In MY PROUDEST MOMENT: When I blocked the field goal against Trinity last year.

[Southlake Carroll defeated heated rival Trinity 42-28.]

SOMETHING ABOUT ME THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE: I started playing the piano in second grade.

MY FAVORITE DRAGON MEMORY: Winning 10 games in a row last year.

MY CAREER AMBITIONS: My dad is in business and my mom is a nurse, so I’m thinking about going into business or medicine.

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women who will serve the community in various ways this year—from volunteering at service events to ushering at graduation.

His involvement with YMSL has been particularly meaningful. “I’ve gotten really close to my mom through all of our various service projects,” he says, “so that has been really nice.”

Doddridge’s faith is also an integral part of his life. For the past eight summers, he has attended Kanakuk Kamps, a Christian summer-camp program dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders. Each stay, he unplugs from computers and cell phones for weeks at a time, but it’s worth it. “It’s refreshing being around guys who are Christians,” Doddridge says. “They’re good influences.”

Doddridge, too, is a positive influence on and off the field. His leadership inspires his teammates to play at their best, and his talent and work ethic have drawn the attention of some of the country’s top colleges.

When Dragon fans are cheering on the green and white this year, there’s no doubt they’re expecting great things from #48.

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at Hebron Hawks

vs. Marcus Marauders

As it was a year ago, the District 5-6A title could well be on the line in the final game of the 5-6A season.

Last year, the Hawks entered with a chance to earn a share of the district crown but instead saw Carroll earn a 52-34 victory to finish unbeaten in district.

While the Dragons certainly expect to compete for the title again, so too do the Hawks.

Hebron should be stacked offensively with nine returning starters.

First and foremost is Kansas commit and three-year starting quarterback Clayton Tune, who is looking to build on a junior campaign that saw him named Offensive Player of the Year in 5-6A after posting 2,957 yards and 30 total touchdowns.

Headline by Illinois commit Braeden Daniels, head coach Brian Brazil believes the strength of the team may be the offensive line. That’s saying a lot given a wide receiver corps that features BYU commit Jaren Mitchell and four-star recruit and junior wideout Trejan Bridges.

Talent is abundant defensively as well, in particular in the secondary.

Senior defensive back Verone McKinley III recently committed to Oregon and is flanked by three-year starters Joseph Angelone and Demario Montez as well as sophomore safety Darius Snow — the son of former NBA player Eric Snow, who is in his first high school on the gridiron and is drawing rave reviews from Brazil.

The Marauders and Dragons staged a competitive contest last season but as was the case throughout the year, Carroll wore down its foe in the second half.

The Dragons outscored Marcus, 16-0, in the fourth quarter to rally back from a 21-17 hole entering the final period.

Like Lewisville, Marcus is breaking in a first-year head coach (Kevin Atkinson) due to the departure of their former head coach (Gerry Stanford) to Texas High.

But unlike Odle in Lewisville, Atkinson is walking into a locker room with experienced talent.

Marcus figures to boast one of the best offensive lines in the district behind Justin Osborne and Michael Bonner.

The pair will be opening holes for all-state running back Justin Dinka, who burst on the scene as a sophomore Coppell transfer and finished second in 6A in the area in rushing (1,743 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns) behind Mansfield’s Kennedy Brooks.

Carroll’s defense won’t need a reminder of Dinka’s ability after he gashed the Dragons to the tune of 189 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Marcus is hopeful the addition of standout recruit and Fort Worth Nolan transfer Marcel Brooks will bolster a defense that has seven other starters returning, but that surrendered 516 total yards to the Dragons in 2016.

at Trophy Club Byron Nelson The surprise of the district (outside of possibly Trinity suffering three 5-6A losses) was likely Byron Nelson, who overcame a 0-5 start to qualify for the playoffs out of 5-6A. But with 13 returning starters (seven on defense), the Bobcats won’t be sneaking up on anyone in 2017.

And they certainly didn’t on Carroll last year as the Dragons rolled to a 44-13 win after jumping out to a 24-6 halftime margin.

Byron Nelson will look to Manace Kabongo to take over at quarterback following the graduation of Eli Rusche (2,627 yards, 26 touchdowns). Last year, the Dragons limited Rusche to a season-low 148 passing yards and Carroll will hope to do much of the same to Kabongo and leading returning receiver D.J. Robinson (358 yards, two touchdowns).

Defensively, Nelson is sound in the middle behind returning linebackers Jaired Chamberlain (71 tackles, eight for loss) and Hunter Hutchens.

It was in the win over Nelson last season that current Carroll quarterback Will Bowers fired the first touchdown pass of his career — a 28-yard strike to Royce Weigel.

Overall, Carroll fell just shy of 500 total yards in the win and posted one of its best rushing outputs of the season (301 yards, 9.1 per carry, four touchdowns).

vs. Hurst L.D. Bell Blue Raiders

vs. Lewisville Fighting Farmers

at Euless Trinity Trojans

vs. Flower Mound Jaguars

Carroll will welcome L.D. Bell to Dragon Stadium for senior night on Nov. 3 and it is likely Carroll’s seniors will get plenty of time to enjoy their final home game (or see more playing time for non-starters).

Bell struggled in 5-6A a year ago and has just eight starters returning resulting in many publications projecting the Blue Raiders to finish near the bottom of the district.

Last year, Carroll led, 38-0, after three quarters en route to a 45-7 victory.

Bowers went a perfect 4-for-4 in backup duty to Holmes for 83 yards and a touchdown, while the Dragons posted 262 yards rushing and four touchdowns, including a second score for Bowers.

If Bell does have a strength, it’s likely defensively.

Mike Dyson and Chase Steelman are strong in the trenches, while linebacker Nate Alexander is coming off a season in which he racked up 88 tackles.

On offense, Austin Brougham returns after throwing for 898 yards passing, while wide receiver Markel Burnett and running back Zion Hardy are expected to lead Bell’s contingent of skill players.

Carroll posted its most lopsided win of the season against Lewisville a year ago, taking the Farmers as the visitor in a 49-7 victory.

A similar result could be in store this season as the Farmers will enter with a vastly different look.

Lewisville’s loss to Carroll last season sent the Farmers into a tailspin as the Farmers would go on to drop their last four contests to finish at 1-6 in 5-6A competition.

The Farmers bring back just eight lettermen from the squad and are also breaking in a first-year coach in Michael Odle after former head coach Gregg Miller departed to Texas High in Texarkana for a defensive coordinator position.

Odle, meanwhile, quarterbacked the Farmers to a state title in 1996 and inherits a squad with question marks across the board.

One area that has been settled is under center, however, where Tyler Urban has nailed down the starting spot.

In the backfield, David Orafunam had a strong camp for the Farmers, and De’Mondrick Hunter also figures to be back, while Lewisville is hopeful Brandon Rolfe can pick up the slack at receiver following the graduation of Alabama signee Tyrell Shavers.

Similar questions of depth and experience remain defensively where defensive back Kevin Anderson is the lone returning all-district performer.

Despite a deep and challenging schedule that includes a trip to Tulsa, there is no question what game Carroll’s players have circled on the calendar.

It comes in the second week of 5-6A action when Carroll travels to Bedford’s Pennington Field to take on Trinity in a battle of two squads that have won a combined 11 state titles.

Last year, the Dragons got the best of the Trojans, winning at home, 42-28, after blanking Trinity in the second half, 14-0.

Carroll will need a similar effort defensively to get past the Trojans this season as Trinity should be strong on the ground behind running back Courage Keihn (1,340 yards, 8.6 yards per carry and 12 touchdowns last season) and an offensive line that features standouts Jason Vakasiuola and Leka Lea’aetoa.

Trinity is traditionally strong defensively as well, but will have to grow up quickly in 2017 with a unit that brings back two starters, including the transfer of UCLA commit and blue-chip defensive back Cam’ron Jones to Mansfield.

Carroll displayed nice balance and efficiency in its win over Trinity last season as Mason Holmes completed 70 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and Audricke Gaines rushed for 155 yards and three scores.

The Dragons kicked off the District 5-6A slate in dominant fashion a year ago, going on the road and returning to Southlake with a 42-7 victory over the Jaguars.

Flower Mound steadily progressed throughout the debut season of head coach Brian Basil, however, and was in the playoff hunt until the final week of the season before settling for a 4-6 mark.

With quarterback Jackson Averitt back under center and all-state linebacker Connor Lee leading a defense that brings back six starters, the Jaguars should be even stronger with more varsity experience and another season in Basil’s system.

As noted, Averitt returns at quarterback and was an all-district performer a year ago. A dual-threat, Averitt threw for 2,073 passing yards, rushed for 428 yards and found the end zone 28 times in total.

His top threat in the passing game figures to be Jake Welch, but Flower Mound’s questions offensively come on the ground where the Jaguars will look to a trio of sophomore backs that will be running behind a line breaking in five new starters.

Lee (146 tackles) leads a defense that surrendered 412 total yards, including 228 on the ground, to Carroll last year.

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By Justin Thomas

CARROLL’S TIGHT-KNIT OFFENSE TAKES THE STAGE

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ehind the leadership of 11 All-District 1st Team selections on offense, including District MVP and quarterback Mason Holmes, the Carroll offense was incredibly consistent in 2016.

The Dragons averaged nearly 37 points per game, scored at least 28 points in their final 11 games and posted better than 35 points seven times in a nine-game stretch.

And while the 2017 version of the Dragons’ attack will be breaking in some new faces, head coach Hal Wasson and the Carroll players are confident in the ability of the unit to do the same.

Four starters are back on the offensive side of the ball, headlined by senior offensive linemen Matthew Leehan (center) and Baylor commit Jackson Kimble (left tackle). Both were first-team all-district selections a year ago (as was the entire starting Dragons’ line) and the pair is excited at the opportunity to bring along three new starters.

“Last year, we had three all-state players and three all-district players,” Kimble said. “This year, Matt and I are kind of the leaders of the o-line. It’s different. Last year, we were allowed to have a bad practice here or there or mess up. This season, we really have to set that example. That’s not acceptable. It makes the whole line look bad because they feed off our energy. If we’re slacking, they’re going to, so we have to keep that energy up.”

Rounding out the Carroll unit in the trenches is senior Logan Stelling (left guard) and juniors Henry Mossberg (right tackle) and Cameron Hataway (right guard).

“I really feel like we’re ahead of where we were last year at this point last year though,” Kimble said. “And we had that incredible line then, so I’m real excited for it.”

Wasson has also been pleased with the progression up front and believes the offensive line could be a strength of the team.

Senior running back Tavian Gould saw limited varsity action last season (135 yards, one touchdown) and will combine with Coppell transfer and junior TJ McDaniel in the backfield.

The pair will be tasked with replacing the production lost by the graduation of Audrick Gaines (1,524 yards, 21 touchdowns).

Gould has high hopes his final year with the Dragons, including averaging at least eight yards per carry.

“I also want to get two to three explosive plays per game that can really make an impact,” he said. “We have some big guys up there in front of us, so we just have to look for that crease and hit it.”

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McDaniel, meanwhile, eclipsed 100 yards in Carroll’s season-opening win over Broken Arrow with two touchdowns.

Wasson likes the depth and quality the Dragons possess at the position, but noted he would like to see an improvement in blocking from Carroll’s backs.

“Their vision and feel for the offense continues to get better,” he said.

“But we’re going to have to do a better job in protection.”

Under center, junior Will Bowers is looking forward to the prospects of continuing the tradition Carroll has become accustomed to having at quarterback.

“I’ve been here my whole life,” Bowers said. “I’ve grown up a Dragon through kindergarten. [Knowing the tradition is] a little extra pressure, but I’m excited to try and live up to that. I know there is an expectation that I have to meet and I’m prepared to do that, but at the end of the day I just have to be myself and play within myself.”

Bowers received plenty of competition from the likes of senior Clayton Webb and sophomore Blake Smith during the offseason, but Wasson noted the job belongs to Bowers.

“We’re really pleased with what we saw from all three of them,” he said. “They’ve all done good things and bring some different things to the table. It’s a competitive spot and the camaraderie has made them all much better, but I’ve never liked to put our quarterbacks in a situation where they’re looking over their shoulder.”

Bowers believes he is ready for the responsibility of helming the Carroll offense, and that he has developed a nice chemistry with his receiving corps during the offseason.

“It’s been a good fall camp and we’re really picking up the tempo and getting ready for game speed,” he said. “That experience came through spring ball though. Getting all the reps then really helped for fall camp and getting me prepared. I feel like we’ve really started to bond and it’s really coming together right now. We just have to have good decisionmaking and an understanding what the defense can do and how to attack them.”

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Last year, Bowers completed nine of 15 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in backup duty to Holmes.

Against Broken Arrow, he went an efficient 20-of-26 for 258 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions and Wasson noted he was pleased with how Bowers responded to the miscues, one of which was a result of a deflection.

Carroll’s lone returning starter at the skill positions offensively is senior Cade Bell (25 catches, 325 yards) who had a huge debut against Broken Arrow with eight receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown.

Joining Bell outside will primarily be seniors Colton Phillips, Tucker Slechta (returning from injury), Hudson Shrum and Darryl Crockett (who will also contribute in the secondary) and sophomore Wills Meyer.

On the field, Carroll anticipates a balanced attack that will benefit not only from an increase in team speed, but an increase in tempo.

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“the camaraderie has made them all much better ” . - Wasson “I feel like as a team we are in better shape because we’ve been practicing really fast,” Gould said. “I think we’re going to be very good because we’ll be conditioned to handle it more. There is a lot of speed and tempo, with tempo being the main thing. We’re able to go from play to play to play.”

With the talent in place and a tempo that will stress opposing defenses, the Dragons have the potential to be among the dynamic offenses in the Metroplex.

That could put the Dragons in place for another district title and a lengthy postseason run — one that Bowers is excited for the chance to lead his senior teammates on.

“I’ve understood that since the end of last season,” he said. “I am going to have to carry a load for the senior class and I’m ready for it and prepared and I know the rest of the guys are too.”

“It all comes down to winning the last game,” Kimble said.

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Replacing a District MVP in Mason Holmes is no easy task, but that’s exactly the challenge Will Bowers has been preparing for the entire offseason. An extremely efficient passer at 75% so far on the season, Bowers has proven to understand Southlake’s offensive system while overcoming a tough non-district schedule along the way.

QB Will Bowers Junior

RB Tavian Gould Senior

As a third generation head football coach’s son, TJ McDaniel knows football. What’s more, his older brothers Cam and Gavin were highly recruited running backs out of Coppell.

At 6'1", 190 lbs. and a 4.5 sec 40-yd dash, TJ has a distinct blend of speed and smarts that as the Dragons primary rusher, has him averaging 6.6yds/carry.

RB TJ McDaniel Junior

With the graduation of the Dragons’ top four rushers from a year ago, Tavian Gould stands out as the team’s most experienced returning running back (135 yards on 34 carries as a junior).

At 5'10", 185 lbs., Gould has a physical downhill style that will complement Wasson’s multiback system as both a lead blocker and change of pace runner. Gould is averaging 4.4 yds/carry.

As the team’s leading returning receiver from a year ago Cade Bell continues to answer the call in his final year. Connecting early (caught the Dragons’ first TD of the season) and often with his new quarterback Bell leads the team both in receptions (17) and receiving touchdowns (3) in the early season.

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A first-year starter, Colton Phillips has emerged as a dependable second option on the outside edges.

A solid route runner with good hands, Phillips was averaging more than 14 yards per reception before an early season injury.

WR Colton Phillips Senior Headshots by Kent Crawford Photography | Action Shots by Stewart Johnson

Making the most of the offseason, Tucker Slechta not only made his way onto the first unit, but earned the team’s respect while doing so.

Slight of build at 6'0", 165 lbs., Slechta has been hampered by early injuries but when healthy makes the most of his hands and route-running abilities.

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Replacing all-everything lineman Carson Green to Texas A&M leaves the coveted role of left tackle to the 6'5", 270 lb.

Jackson Kimble. This means Bowers’ blind side is in the more than capable hands of a returning 1st Team All-District performer and soon-to-be Baylor Bear.

LT Jackson Kimble Senior

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With the graduation of fellow 2016 1st Team All-District selection Ryan Miller to Baylor, Mattthew Leehan now takes over at center. Listed at 6'2", 255-lbs Leehan has the size and technique necessary to lead the Dragons from the snap.

Honored as a team captain, there’s little doubt to expect anything but the best from this senior leader.

A steady presence on the offensive line, Logan Stelling steps up as a firstyear starter at left guard.

He makes the most of his technique, footwork and quickness and is expected to make great strides as he gains game experience.

LG Logan Stelling Senior

Cameron Hataway is fast developing into major contributor for the Dragons in the early going.

The up-and-coming junior exploits opposing defenses with his blend of technique, footwork and size on the right side.

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Along with Hataway, Henry Mossberg represents the youth movement on the offensive line. Taking over for Kimble after his move to left tackle, Mossberg will have big shoes to fill. No doubt with his technique and size he will hold the line for the Dragon passing game and open holes when necessary.

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Standing tall at 6’1”, 205 lbs., Neal Koskay has a strong leg reminiscent of former Dragon K/LB Cade Foster.

The junior has taken over kicking duties hitting on 13 PATs and a FG during non-district competition.

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The official orthapaedic, sports medicine and spine providers of CISD is far more than just a title at AllStar Orthopaedics. This practice is truly committed to the community it calls home. Not only does the practice take up residence in Southlake, many All-Star physicians do as well. All-Star Orthopaedics partners with Carroll High School by sponsoring everything from Dragon Football to the Carroll Theatre Department. These sponsorships allow the staff to get to know their patients outside of the clinic. By staying connected with the community, All-Star Orthopaedics stays connected with their patients.

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Carroll defense that surrendered an average of just 18.8 points per game will have some rebuilding to do after graduating nine all-district performers, including an astounding eight first-teamers, from its 2016 campaign.

Fortunately for the Dragons and defensive coordinator Tim Wasson, Carroll has plenty left in the cupboard, including three additional all-district players.

Senior linebackers Matty Werner (89 tackles, two forced fumbles) and Ryan Thompson (23 tackles) were second-team all-district choices, while defensive lineman Jacob Doddridge is coming off a season in which he posted 54 tackles and three sacks. The latter is weighing collegiate options this fall and could very well end up with an Ivy League program.

Doddridge, as well as Werner and Thompson, have embraced their roles as senior leaders and defensive captains on the team. As such, they are relishing the opportunity to help bring along many of Carroll’s first-time varsity players of which there are many. The 2017 squad includes four sophomores amongst their starting roster. Starting as an underclassman at Carroll is somewhat of an accomplishment in its own right—something these three leaders know well as they share their experiences with their younger teammates.

“The guys before me did a great job of helping me out with that,” Doddridge said. “That’s something we’re really trying to do, because we have a lot of young guys and they don’t necessarily know the expectations we have, or in some cases, they just don’t even really understand what the coaches are trying to tell them. So we’re really working on that and maintaining our focus during practice.”

Three-year starter Thompson, meanwhile, is another leader of the defense and has been honored with donning the “Backers” towel that is passed down to a linebacker each season.

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“It’s something we do within the position,” he said. “You look at it, and it has guys going way back. Last year, it was Jacob Copeland and after the year the players just talk and decide who is going to get it the next season.”

Other key pieces in the front seven are senior Brock Gaskill, juniors Alex Kingston (DL) and Michael Parrish (LB) and sophomores Quinten Bunten (DL) and Graham Faloona (LB).

Sophomore defensive back RJ Mickens — the son of former NFL player Ray Mickens — took advantage of an increase in playing time due to an injury to Oklahoma signee Robert Barnes last season and parlayed the chance into first-team all-district honors after recording three interceptions.

The sophomore is considered a blue-chip recruit in his class and gives Carroll one of the premier secondary players in the area.

Mickens has plenty of support, however, including two-way player and senior Darryl Crockett, seniors Hayden Hayes (cornerback), Dale Belnap (safety) and Joe DeVincenzo (cornerback) and sophomore Jake Fex (safety).

Belnap and Hayes are confident in how the secondary has come together throughout spring and fall camp, and that the position — and defense as a whole — has placed an added emphasis on creating turnovers this season.

“We didn’t do as much of that last year as we would have liked to and it could have made a big difference,” Hayes said.

“We want to be a defense that gets to the ball,” Belnap added. “The defenses that get to the ball and make plays win, so that’s the plan.”

As noted, the Dragons lost a ton of talent from their 2016 defense resulting in the squad starting an unprecedented number of sophomores in a season opener.

Given the defensive effort against a physical and formidable opponent, Hal Wasson and the Dragons are understandably excited about the prospects of the unit.

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“We want to be a defense that gets to the ball.”- Wasson

“In our scrimmage against Arlington, I was really impressed with the way they ran around to the ball and played with a chipiness and attitude,” he said.

That continued in the opener against Broken Arrow where Carroll’s defense stayed true to its mantra of “stop the run” and limited its opponent to 190 total yards, including just 31 rushing on 27 attempts.

“Our experienced guys really came through for us,” Hal Wasson said. “Jacob, Ryan and Matt really toed the line for us and it was a good night for the defense. They were really hungry.”

Limiting a power football team bodes well for Carroll’s prospects in district, as the Dragons will have to contend with the likes of standout running backs and offensive lines at Trinity (Courage Keihn) and Marcus (Justin Dinka), among others.

“There are some great players in our district, but we’re going to be ready for them,” Thompson said.

“The Trinity game is the one I am looking forward to most,” Doddridge added. “They’re a great program and that’s the week when the coaches are really going crazy and everyone is fired up.”

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But not surprisingly, for secondary member Crockett, it’s the regularseason finale against Hebron that he has circled.

“They have incredible receivers over there and a great quarterback in Clayton Tune,” he said. “Guys like Jaren Mitchell and Trejan Bridges and a transfer from Coppell named David Leonte … I know a lot of those guys from playing growing up and I can’t wait for us to get out there and match up with them.”

Despite the abundance of talent in 5-6A and on Carroll’s non-district schedule, another goal for the unit according to Thompson is limiting opponents to 21 points or fewer.

The Dragons checked that off in their opener against Broken Arrow after doing so eight times in 12 games a year ago.

Should that trend continue, and as the Dragons grow up and gain camaraderie and experience, they should only improve.

Wasson believes that, combined with a consistent offense, his defense will help keep Carroll on the path to success.

“I’ve said it before, but I really like this group,” he said. “We have strong leaders and I’m excited about the personality of our guys and the team and the blueprint that is being laid out.”

That foundation is already beginning to show and Doddridge is hopeful that by the time the postseason rolls around, Carroll will not only be competing for the 18th consecutive season, but will be primed for a deeper playoff run.

“We have a very challenging schedule, so we should definitely be prepared,” he said. “The first goal for us as seniors is to get passed the second round (of the playoffs). That’s what it’s all about. Everyone talks about how crazy it is when you get deep in the playoffs and Carroll has a tradition of doing that.”

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A returning All-District defender and goalie on the Dragon lacrosse team, Ryan Thompson knows defense.

The 5'10", 195-lb senior packs speed and power into one extreme tackling machine.

On the season, Thompson has earned the right to wear the “backers” towel pacing the Dragons with 49 tackles and a sack in early play.

LB Ryan Thompson Senior

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At 6'1", 210lbs.

Matty Werner returns as an imposing force in the middle of the Dragon defensive front. The team captain has taken a true leadership role on the season and is among the team leaders with 31 tackles and a sack.

LB Matty Werner Senior

What this sophomore lacks in varsity experience is more than made up for in physicality. A relative beast amongst boys at 6’2", 190 lbs., Graham Faloona is already making a name for himself on a young but tough defensive unit. In early action he has posted 18 tackles, good for fifth on the team.

Weighing in at 6'0”, 195 lbs., Michael Parrish looks to build upon limited action from a year ago. A heads-up defender with good speed, Parrish is a solid member of the linebacker rotation who has already forced fumbles.

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Parrish Junior

Having added 15 pounds to his now 6'3" , 225-lb. frame, Jacob Doddridge casts an even bigger shadow across opposing backfields. The All-District defender, halfback and AllState wrestler continues to grapple in the trenches with the very best at his position.

As smart as he is athletic, Wasson and company have a proven leader on the field and in the locker room.

Headshots by Kent Crawford Photography | Action Shots by Stewart Johnson

A rising star on the defensive line, Quinten Bunten utilizes raw power and skill to overtake the line of scrimmage.

Already among the leading tacklers on the team (14), Dragon fans can only expect bigger numbers as he gains more experience and fine tunes his game.

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Alex Kingston steps in to become an integral part of the stout rotation at defensive line. With a high motor to get after the QB and the size to stop the run, Kingston has already begun to make his presence felt.

DL Alex Kingston Junior

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Honored as a Carroll Green Jacket along with fellow defenders Jacob Copeland and Joe DeVincenzo, Travis Almand is a leader on and off the field. The senior steps up to the challenge at keeping the defensive line a force until the game’s final whistle.

DL Travis Almand Senior

The most experienced and most talented of Southlake’s core of sophomores, RJ Mickens returns after a remarkable freshman season as a 1st Team AllDistrict Defensive selection.

Moving to safety (and occasionally wide receiver) has only propelled the son of former NFL great Ray Mickens to new heights. Coaches are taking notice, as Mickens already holds no less than 15 D1 scholarship offers.

Only a sophomore, Jake Fex opened his varsity career in true veteran form posting double-digit tackles (10) and a pass defended on the road versus Broken Arrow (OK). He followed up his efforts with a 9-tackle game and a forced fumble versus Rockwall. Look for Fex to excel for years to come.

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A returning letterman and Carroll Green Jacket, Joe DeVincenzo brings leadership and smarts to the defensive backfield. Tested often by opposing quarterbacks, DeVincenzo has come up big with 11 tackles, 4 passes defended and an interception in early play.

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With good hands and speed to keep up on the outside edges, Hayden Hayes has solidified the defensive backfield.

Posting 10 tackles and a forced fumble he’s proven he can get going when the going gets tough.

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arroll’s lengthy history of athletic and extracurricular success dates back to the district’s beginning in 1959. Nearly 60 years later, Southlake’s tradition-rich program has raised more than 40 state championship trophies while ascending to the state’s highest level of competition in Class 6A. Great achievement however comes at a great cost—not just on the field of play but also in simply getting our teams to the field of play. Each year tens of thousands of dollars are needed to supplement district athletic budgets for the transport and equipment of Southlake’s scholar athletes.

Southlake business owner and Dragon Dad, Bill Webb, currently serves as president of the Carroll Athletic Booster Club (CABC)—a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to help meet these unbudgeted athletic expenses of Dragon student athletes from grades 7 through 12.

THERE IS A COMMON MISCONCEPTION THAT: the Southlake community is so affluent our athletes (and students) have all the resources they need. That is simply not true. Our district, through collected tax dollars, does a great job of funding programs, inside and outside of the classroom. However, there are many priorities for funding. Our goal in CABC is quite simply to bridge that gap between the financial support our athletic programs receive from the district budget and what they really need to perform at the high levels we are known for. What we provide is by no means extravagant. On the contrary, we are helping cover very basic operating costs ranging from travel to equipment.

CABC FUNDING SUPPORTS: all CISD sports based on the specific requests of each head coach with consultation from the athletic director. The Booster Club has a history of trying to never say no. That continues to be our primary objective: Raise enough money to never say no. Bottom line, CABC supports – and always has from what I have seen – every sport that has needs. And every sport in CISD has needs.

CABC RAISES FUNDS THROUGH: a variety of efforts, including membership, program and ad sales, sponsorship packages, sales of Dragon-branded merchandise through the Dragon Den, private donations and special fundraising events like last month’s wildly popular Ladies Night Out/Dragon Football Clinic.

WE ARE FORTUNATE TO BE: a one high school town. It allows us to all be Dragons and for our children to strive to be Big Dragons, whether it is in athletics, band, theater or in the classroom. So, at the end of the day, CABC is the vehicle to organize and execute whatever is needed to provide the support—moral and financial—our athletes need to compete, grow into productive and outstanding adults, and learn great life lessons along the way.

OUR ULTIMATE FUNDRAISING GOAL IS: to never say no to any of the wish-list items of our coaches.

By placing an item on our “Athletic Wish List,” Carroll head coaches across all sports can annually request funds from the CABC. That being said, this year we have committed to help raise funds for well over $120,000 worth of requests ranging from travel, uniforms and equipment to training for coaches and facility improvements.

PARENTS CAN GET INVOLVED BY: volunteering for one of our many activities or by serving in a leadership role. However, if volunteering is not in the cards right now, simply joining CABC with an individual or family membership can be done on our website for as little as $60. And if they really want to show their Dragon Pride, I suggest purchasing a raffle ticket for this fall’s tricked-out Dragon golf cart or picking up some logo apparel and merchandise at the Dragon Den!

For more information about the CABC and Carroll Athletics, visit the CABC website at GoCarrollDragons.com.

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ill Bowers had butterflies in his stomach as he took the field for the first time as the starting quarterback at Southlake Carroll.

Bowers opened the game by completing his first pass and threw a touchdown later in the half before tossing two interceptions. However, Bowers rebounded and helped the Dragons knock off Broken Arrow (Okla.), 21-14, by being accurate and consistent.

Overall, Bowers finished 20-of-26 for 258 yards and touchdown and added 35 yards on the ground.

It was a performance that Southlake Carroll head coach Hal Wasson was proud of.

“He weathered the storm quite well,” Wasson said. “I thought he did a good job. He made plays with his feet. I believe he completed around 77 percent of his passes. He was accurate. He took some vicious hits and bounced back up. He showed physical and mental toughness.”

The first time Bowers really took the idea of becoming the starting quarterback for Southlake Carroll seriously was back in 2011. That year, Kenny Hill, who is now at TCU, led the Dragons to their eighth state title as he dazzled fans with his arm and legs.

Hill is just one of several great quarterbacks to come out of Southlake Carroll. From Chase Daniel to Greg McElroy to Riley Dodge, the program is known for churning out high-level players at the position.

But Bowers doesn’t see his opportunity as a chance to follow in anyone’s footsteps. He wants to be the best quarterback he can be — plain and simple.

“I try not to think about the tradition,” Bowers said. “I just try to be myself day in and day out. I know there is a lot of surrounding pressure. Some people think I have to be this or that. I just try to be myself and do what I can do.”

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And that’s exactly the mindset Wasson has instilled in all of his quarterbacks since he took over as head coach.

Despite having coached a plethora of talented quarterbacks, Wasson never compares them. Instead, he advises quarterbacks to hone their own playing style and create their own identities.

“Play with your personality,” Wasson said. “Have fun with the game.

I tell him not to expect to be perfect because you’re going to have to overcome adversity. Always give a great effort.”

Wasson has high expectations for Bowers moving forward and believes he’s in for a breakout season.

“I expect him to be efficient and to be able to distribute the ball,” Wasson said. “He needs to make plays with his feet. He needs to be ready mentally and be a leader. He needs to overcome adversity. There are a lot of moving parts to being a Dragon quarterback.”

Bowers has the benefit of a veteran wide receiver group at his disposal. Every starting pass catcher is a senior and has taken the time to show Bowers the ropes and develop chemistry.

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Cade Bell is the team’s leading returning wide receiver.

He recorded 25 receptions for 385 yards as a junior. Both Colton Phillips, who transferred in from Denton Guyer last year, and Tucker Slechta are returning from injuries, while Darryl Crockett and Hudson Shrum will play integral roles.

Bell was Bowers’ go-to receiver in the opener, posting eight receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown. As mentioned, the receivers worked endlessly to build a bond with Bowers this offseason.

“It’s the little things,” Bell said. “We hang out together.

We work on routes after practice. We want to build his confidence up. I think it’s helped a lot. He also learned a lot from Mason [Holmes] last year. I think he’s ready to take that role.”

The senior receivers also made sure to let Bowers know that he is trusted. It’s not hard to see that Bowers has earned their respect.

“He showed that he wants it,” Phillips said. “He proved that he could play during spring ball and our scrimmages.

We know he can do it. It’s just time for him to step up.”

The bond between a quarterback and his receivers is essential for any team, especially one that runs a highpowered offense like Southlake Carroll. The timing has to be just right and the trust needs to be there.

Bowers, who attempted just 15 passes as the primary backup a year ago, said he is lucky to have not only seniors leading the way but also a great group of guys that have been patient during his development.

“It’s awesome,” he said. “It gives me a lot of confidence to know that I can trust my guys. I’m going to make plays for them, and they are going to make plays for me. Ever since the end of last season, we’ve grown together and become a family.”

Slechta added: “It’s everything for him to have that trust.

If he has the trust in his receivers, he’s going to play better.

His confidence has grown a lot. He’s got a strong arm and is a great guy. He’s going to be a great quarterback.”

And that bond goes beyond football. Bowers and the receivers spend plenty of time each around each other when they are not out on the field grinding.

“We all hang out on the weekends,” Slechta said. “We play poker all the time, we see movies and we have a team dinner every week. We hang out all the time. We’re all best friends.”

Now that the chemistry is there between Bowers and his wide outs one can only assume it will only grow stronger as the season progresses and the group becomes more focused on the details.

“I have seen us become more creative in our route running and be more competitive in 1-on-1 matchups. I’ve seen significant improvement in our blocking. I can tell that they take a lot of pride in that.”

Wasson added that he has been the most impressed with Bell, who has taken over as one of the key leaders of the entire offensive unit.

“There has been a lot maturity with Cade Bell,” Wasson said.

“He has been our big playmaker from a receiver standpoint. He has a lot of experience and is the leader of our wide receiver group.”

Overall, the group has the experience and leadership to help Bowers develop into one of the top passers in the area and in turn make Southlake Carroll’s offense explosive despite the losses of playmakers like last year’s District MVP quarterback Mason Holmes.

With an early season win under their belt and plenty of confidence surrounding both Bowers and the receivers, there is only one thing for the Dragons to do —continue to perfect their craft.

“Practice is practice — nobody likes it,” Bell said with a laugh.

“You can ask anybody here. But we go full speed and mimic game situations to make the games easier. And when you win on Friday nights, that feeling that you have at the end of the game is something you can’t beat.”

“Play with your personality,“Have fun with the game.”- Wasson

WASSON ON RECEIVERS: Wasson commands receivers to not only be great pass catchers but also great blockers in the run game. At Southlake Carroll, it’s not just about hauling in highlight receptions but also doing the little things right.

“We need to be unselfish,” Wasson said. “We need to win 1-on-1 matchups, but we also need to play well without the ball. You have to be a great route runner, blocker and of course, you have to catch the ball.

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What is your Pre-game ritual? Eating dinner with the drumline before the band leaves to go to the game.

Favorite Classes in school: Other than band classes I like Physics and American Studies.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Texas A&M and major in Engineering.

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Can be seen on the sidelines: Playing the drums and dancing to stand tunes.

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MOLLY MCKINNON VARSITY EMERALD BELLES, FIRST LIEUTENANT I joined the Belles because: It is the perfect way to combine my love for dance with a way to support the Dragons and the community.

Why do you have Dragon pride? I feel beyond blessed to live in a city with a strong history of excellence, tradition, and community support.

What is your pre-game ritual? Before every performance I say a prayer and sing our “belle sisters song� with my friends and teammates.

Favorite classes in school: I enjoy math and science.

Future plans: I hope to continue dancing through college and beyond.

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Can be seen on the sidelines: Dancing in the stands and cheering on the Dragons.

Favorite Dragon item you own: My treasured Emerald Belle uniform.

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EMMY PRATT “CHARLIE” MEMBER OF THE CREW I joined the Crew because: I have mad Dragon PrideTM, love the energy of football games, and can’t kick high enough to be an Emerald Belle.

Why do you have Dragon pride? It’s more fun than brooding in the corner with a superiority complex.

What is your pre-game ritual? Put on sunscreen, eye black and bug spray even though I fully know no bugs congregate near AstroTurf.

Favorite classes in school: Choir/Special Topics and Social Studies.

Future plans: Attend one of those institutions of higher learning and learn Russian.

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LINDSEY O’NEIL Varsity Cheerleader, Co-Captain I joined cheer because: It’s the best way to show my school spirit!

Why do you have Dragon pride?

I love being a part of a community and school that values hard work and tradition.

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What is your pre-game ritual? I grab a snack at 7-Eleven with some of my team before we get on our bus.

Favorite classes in school: Government and Calculus.

Future plans: Go to college (still working on the major though!)

Can be heard on the sidelines saying: all of our cheers as loud as I can!

Can be seen on the sidelines: Jumping up and down when the Dragons make a great play!

Favorite Dragon item you own: My pink Dragon blanket by Ame Beanland.

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CAMILLE HALL Varsity Cheerleader, Co-Captain I joined cheer because: My friends and coaches encouraged me to try out because of my tumbling skills.

Why do you have Dragon pride?

It is fun to cheer for a school that is so driven and therefore so successful.

What is your pre-game ritual? For far away games, I ritualistically fell asleep on the bus as I tried to do homework.

Favorite classes in school: Physics (APGT 8th block last year because everyone was so excited to learn about the special theory of relativity) French (4 AP), astronomy.

Future Plans: Major in foreign language and use it in a job that makes me travel or in the FBI as a language analyst.

Can be heard on the sidelines saying: GO DRAGONS! I BELIEVE IN YOU! Can be seen on the sidelines: Making super-weird faces when I mess up a cheer.

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TAVIAN GOULD VARSITY FOOTBALL, RUNNING BACK I joined the team: To be a part of the culture.

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Favorite classes in school: History Future plans: To study medicine in college.

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Can be seen on the sidelines: Running down the sideline when we make a big play.

Favorite Dragon item you own: A pull-over jacket with my sophomore number on it.

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We are proud to be the recipient of three Women’s Choice Awards in 2017.

Our story is about a journey. A culture. A family. Since opening our doors in 2004, we’ve become a highly respected, award winning, acute care facility with more than 250 attending physicians in over 18 specialties.

One thing has remained the same: our mission to promote exemplary healthcare, compassion, innovation and personal service to all we serve.

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Find a physician on our website! Emergency Room open 24/7.

® MRI studies are interpreted by board certified Radiologists. All Radiologic Technologists are registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The physicians on the medical staff of Texas Health Southlake are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of the hospital.

1545 E. Southlake Blvd | Southlake, TX 76092 | 817-748-8700 | TexasHealthSouthlake.com The physicians on the medical staff of Texas Health Southlake are independent practitioners and are not employees or agents of the Hospital. Some physicians have an ownership investment in the Hospital.

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