1 00:00:00,214 --> 00:00:02,883 [Denny] Previously on God. Family. Football. 2 00:00:03,634 --> 00:00:06,637 [radio host] After Evangel's worst season in school history, 3 00:00:06,721 --> 00:00:12,101 fame head coach Denny Duron returns to the program he started 33 years ago. 4 00:00:12,601 --> 00:00:15,604 We will win a state championship, 15 is coming on that board. 5 00:00:15,688 --> 00:00:18,357 [radio host] Oh, no, touchdown Neville. 6 00:00:18,441 --> 00:00:19,442 Throw it! 7 00:00:19,525 --> 00:00:22,653 [radio host] Three on one, absolutely smashes him to the ground. 8 00:00:22,737 --> 00:00:26,574 The Eagles need a win or the season may slip away from them. 9 00:00:26,657 --> 00:00:29,285 Ro Ballesteros lets it go. 10 00:00:29,368 --> 00:00:31,537 Parker Fulghum hauls it in. 11 00:00:31,620 --> 00:00:34,540 I've never experienced something like that in my life. 12 00:00:34,623 --> 00:00:37,293 [Denny] We're gonna play these two tough teams now. 13 00:00:37,376 --> 00:00:39,670 Northwood and North Desoto. 14 00:00:39,754 --> 00:00:40,880 You gotta win! 15 00:00:40,963 --> 00:00:42,423 [radio host] Peyton's looking deep. 16 00:00:43,257 --> 00:00:44,675 It's incomplete. 17 00:00:44,759 --> 00:00:46,469 I'm personally getting sick and tired of losing. 18 00:00:46,552 --> 00:00:48,345 [Fabian] We're at a very pivotal moment. 19 00:00:48,429 --> 00:00:50,973 'Cause one loss could kick you out of playoffs. 20 00:00:51,056 --> 00:00:53,934 [radio host] Peyton's doing a good job spreading the ball around. 21 00:00:54,018 --> 00:00:55,978 Eagles are back at .500. 22 00:00:56,061 --> 00:00:57,062 [cheering] 23 00:00:57,146 --> 00:00:59,690 [Parker] The last few weeks, we've been practicing our dance. 24 00:00:59,774 --> 00:01:02,276 We're gonna perform live in front of about a thousand people. 25 00:01:02,902 --> 00:01:04,652 [Gabe] I know you've been waiting for Homecoming. 26 00:01:04,737 --> 00:01:06,489 [Tra'nyce] I try not to cry when I look at Gabe 27 00:01:06,572 --> 00:01:09,492 because I know I'm leaving to go off to college. 28 00:01:09,575 --> 00:01:10,576 [Tra'nyce] I love you. 29 00:01:10,659 --> 00:01:11,911 [Parker] Oh! That's good. 30 00:01:11,994 --> 00:01:13,788 We love Nick, Nick is our brother. 31 00:01:13,871 --> 00:01:16,415 [Peyton] He has a sensory processing disorder, 32 00:01:16,499 --> 00:01:18,292 but Nick is the heart and soul of our team. 33 00:01:18,375 --> 00:01:19,376 Ready, ready! Let's go! 34 00:01:19,460 --> 00:01:20,836 [radio host] Second to last game of the season. 35 00:01:20,919 --> 00:01:24,298 The Eagles looking to get it together for a playoff run. 36 00:01:24,381 --> 00:01:26,842 Garrett Burns, he's a freight train tonight. 37 00:01:26,925 --> 00:01:29,303 -Two victories in a row for Evangel. -[all cheer] 38 00:01:29,804 --> 00:01:30,805 Call an ambulance. 39 00:01:30,888 --> 00:01:32,681 Garret's on the-- on the ground. 40 00:01:32,764 --> 00:01:34,225 We can't get the kid to wake up. 41 00:01:34,308 --> 00:01:35,309 [woman] Come on, Garrett. 42 00:01:39,688 --> 00:01:41,524 [Denny] You know, we don't really know anything. 43 00:01:42,399 --> 00:01:44,984 As far as what's-- what's going on. 44 00:01:45,069 --> 00:01:46,237 [Peyton] Garrett's hurt. 45 00:01:46,320 --> 00:01:48,989 And this is a really scary moment right now. 46 00:01:49,073 --> 00:01:50,990 Like, is he gonna be okay, like, for real? 47 00:01:51,075 --> 00:01:52,159 Like, this is serious. 48 00:01:52,243 --> 00:01:54,787 All we know is this. God's gonna take care of him. 49 00:01:54,870 --> 00:01:57,248 We've dealt with a lot of different injuries, 50 00:01:57,331 --> 00:01:59,375 but nothing this severe. 51 00:01:59,458 --> 00:02:02,795 I'm just praying to God that he's gonna take Garrett and put him in his hands. 52 00:02:02,878 --> 00:02:04,088 [Denny] And here's what we're gonna do. 53 00:02:04,171 --> 00:02:07,716 We're just gonna turn and put our hands out toward that ambulance. 54 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:11,220 And we're gonna pray that there will be nothing wrong with him. 55 00:02:11,303 --> 00:02:13,347 That he will be perfect in every way. 56 00:02:13,430 --> 00:02:16,433 That nothing will be wrong with his mind. 57 00:02:16,517 --> 00:02:17,643 That's what Evangel is about. 58 00:02:17,726 --> 00:02:19,478 In moments like this, we don't panic. 59 00:02:19,562 --> 00:02:22,439 Never. Never panic. We just go right to God. 60 00:02:22,523 --> 00:02:23,774 [Denny] In Jesus' name. 61 00:02:23,858 --> 00:02:25,067 [all] Amen. 62 00:02:42,042 --> 00:02:43,669 [radio host] I'm sure everyone is looking forward 63 00:02:43,752 --> 00:02:45,838 to the Homecoming dance tonight 64 00:02:45,921 --> 00:02:48,673 and the Eagles' final game of the season on Friday. 65 00:02:48,757 --> 00:02:52,052 That one's gonna determine if we get a home playoff game. 66 00:02:52,136 --> 00:02:54,263 But first, we have a health update. 67 00:02:54,346 --> 00:02:58,309 We're hearing Garrett Burns suffered a serious concussion last night. 68 00:02:58,392 --> 00:03:00,603 We're all praying that he's gonna be okay. 69 00:03:01,270 --> 00:03:02,980 [Haden] We're here to see Garrett. 70 00:03:03,063 --> 00:03:07,401 Garrett, one of my best buddies, probably ever since I've been here. 71 00:03:07,484 --> 00:03:10,279 I hated seeing him like he was. 72 00:03:10,362 --> 00:03:12,031 The whole gang is here, buddy. 73 00:03:12,114 --> 00:03:13,324 [camera shutter clicks] 74 00:03:13,407 --> 00:03:14,950 [Haden] It was just important to stop by and see him. 75 00:03:15,034 --> 00:03:16,535 -Oh, Garrett, you gonna stand up? -You can walk? 76 00:03:16,619 --> 00:03:18,412 Garrett can walk. Oh, my goodness. 77 00:03:18,495 --> 00:03:21,165 [Haden] So that he knew that we're gonna take him to Homecoming, 78 00:03:21,248 --> 00:03:22,833 even if he can't physically be there. 79 00:03:23,542 --> 00:03:26,253 That he still needed to have a good time and just pick his spirits up, 80 00:03:26,337 --> 00:03:27,630 'cause I know the hospital ain't fun. 81 00:03:27,713 --> 00:03:29,340 Give me a hug, can I have a Burnsy hug? 82 00:03:29,423 --> 00:03:30,758 I love you, Burnsy. 83 00:03:30,883 --> 00:03:33,260 -[Haden] Garrett, why you touching my-- -Yeah, no, I-- 84 00:03:33,344 --> 00:03:35,137 Garrett's touching my booty. 85 00:03:35,220 --> 00:03:36,221 [camera shutter clicks] 86 00:03:36,305 --> 00:03:38,849 I'm just glad that he's okay. 87 00:03:38,933 --> 00:03:41,644 [Haden] Bye, y'all. Thank you for letting him come out. 88 00:03:41,727 --> 00:03:43,270 Y'all have a good one. 89 00:03:43,354 --> 00:03:44,355 Y'all have fun. 90 00:03:44,438 --> 00:03:45,439 [Haden] Yes, ma'am. 91 00:03:45,522 --> 00:03:48,943 [radio host] It's great to hear that Garrett Burns is gonna be just fine, 92 00:03:49,026 --> 00:03:52,905 but a shame that he'll have to miss Evangel's Homecoming dance tonight. 93 00:03:52,988 --> 00:03:55,783 You can feel the excitement all throughout town 94 00:03:55,866 --> 00:03:58,535 as these kids get ready for the big night. 95 00:03:58,619 --> 00:03:59,703 [Parker] This is a train station? 96 00:04:00,579 --> 00:04:01,622 It is cool. 97 00:04:03,540 --> 00:04:06,085 Ready? One, two, three. 98 00:04:06,168 --> 00:04:07,169 [camera shutter clicks] 99 00:04:08,671 --> 00:04:11,131 I love watching my kids get ready for Homecoming. 100 00:04:11,215 --> 00:04:12,716 They look so handsome. 101 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:14,760 They're definitely dance teacher's children, 102 00:04:14,843 --> 00:04:16,678 they love the sparkly shoes, 103 00:04:16,762 --> 00:04:19,014 the shiny jackets and looking their best. 104 00:04:19,098 --> 00:04:20,557 Just ready to have a good time. 105 00:04:21,350 --> 00:04:22,768 I might be walking a little fast. 106 00:04:22,851 --> 00:04:24,144 My bad, I forgot you're in heels. 107 00:04:24,228 --> 00:04:25,646 I've never worn heels. 108 00:04:25,729 --> 00:04:27,773 [Parker] My date is Mia Butler, I know her from church, 109 00:04:27,856 --> 00:04:29,733 and she's a cheerleader on Northwood's team. 110 00:04:29,817 --> 00:04:31,777 She's super nice, she's cool, 111 00:04:31,860 --> 00:04:34,071 and so we're gonna have fun at the dance, we're gonna turn up. 112 00:04:34,571 --> 00:04:37,074 Oh, you have a nice little date. Makes me feel great about myself. 113 00:04:37,157 --> 00:04:39,660 -[Sara] Ready? One, two-- -[camera shutter clicks] 114 00:04:39,743 --> 00:04:42,997 Wait, I didn't get you shoes. One, two... 115 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:44,664 -[camera shutter clicks] -Oh, that's cool. 116 00:04:44,748 --> 00:04:47,376 [Parker] Peyton didn't get a date. He has no game. 117 00:04:47,459 --> 00:04:50,254 I had plenty of dates lined up, they just fell through. 118 00:04:50,962 --> 00:04:52,089 They all fell through? 119 00:04:52,172 --> 00:04:54,717 I thought the quarterback was always supposed to have the date, right? 120 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:56,802 -The party doesn't arrive till we arrive. -Till we arrive. 121 00:04:56,885 --> 00:04:57,886 -Oh, yeah, hundred percent. -Pretty much. 122 00:04:57,970 --> 00:05:00,514 He's supposed to get the glory, but you know. 123 00:05:00,597 --> 00:05:03,350 Maybe he had too many girls to line one up, you know? 124 00:05:03,434 --> 00:05:04,435 [camera shutter clicks] 125 00:05:05,060 --> 00:05:06,061 Who knows? 126 00:05:06,145 --> 00:05:07,271 I just didn't wanna hurt anybody's feelings, 127 00:05:07,354 --> 00:05:08,731 I had too many options. 128 00:05:08,814 --> 00:05:10,190 [Parker chuckles] 129 00:05:10,274 --> 00:05:12,651 We don't have dates, so is there gonna be girls to dance with? 130 00:05:13,277 --> 00:05:14,778 Let's change the subject. Let's change the subject. 131 00:05:14,862 --> 00:05:16,363 All right, next subject, next subject. 132 00:05:19,450 --> 00:05:22,077 -[Shannon] I won't stab you. -[Haden] You did last year. 133 00:05:22,995 --> 00:05:25,873 Look up, so I can see if it's in the right spot. Okay. 134 00:05:25,956 --> 00:05:28,709 This is the last time I'm gonna get to do this. 135 00:05:29,376 --> 00:05:32,712 Um... He's not that baby boy anymore. 136 00:05:32,796 --> 00:05:34,923 I mean, he is, he's still my baby boy. 137 00:05:35,007 --> 00:05:37,426 But he's not a baby anymore, 138 00:05:37,509 --> 00:05:41,472 and, you know, he's about ready to spread his wings 139 00:05:41,555 --> 00:05:43,182 and do big, big things. 140 00:05:43,849 --> 00:05:45,017 I think it's on good. 141 00:05:45,976 --> 00:05:47,603 -Love you. -Love you. 142 00:05:48,145 --> 00:05:51,106 [hip hop music playing] 143 00:05:51,190 --> 00:05:52,733 [all cheering] 144 00:05:52,816 --> 00:05:54,193 I made a... 145 00:05:55,527 --> 00:05:57,029 [Haden] Mama and a bunch of the other mamas, 146 00:05:57,112 --> 00:06:00,741 they came together and got us a big old party bus. 147 00:06:00,824 --> 00:06:05,120 And my Homecoming date, Havana, man, she's... 148 00:06:07,039 --> 00:06:08,582 I mean, I don't even know. 149 00:06:10,042 --> 00:06:11,043 Can't beat that. 150 00:06:13,504 --> 00:06:15,881 [whooping] 151 00:06:20,219 --> 00:06:22,387 -[Gabe] Don't fall. -[Tra'nyce] I'm not going to fall. 152 00:06:22,471 --> 00:06:24,431 Okay. You worry about you. 153 00:06:24,890 --> 00:06:25,891 All right. 154 00:06:25,974 --> 00:06:29,019 When I arrived, I seen Tra'nyce, she looked great as usual. 155 00:06:29,103 --> 00:06:31,605 So I was really excited to have her as my date. 156 00:06:31,688 --> 00:06:33,565 Very blessed as well. 157 00:06:33,649 --> 00:06:35,651 And I'm just ready to have a great night. 158 00:06:35,734 --> 00:06:40,405 Look at you! [chuckling] 159 00:06:40,489 --> 00:06:44,034 [Tra'nyce] Seeing Gabe dressed up for Homecoming, he looks great. 160 00:06:44,118 --> 00:06:45,119 Very handsome. 161 00:06:45,202 --> 00:06:47,037 And I love going anywhere with him. 162 00:06:47,121 --> 00:06:49,289 [Ginae] Gabe, smile. [chuckles] 163 00:06:49,373 --> 00:06:52,292 [camera shutter clicks] 164 00:06:52,376 --> 00:06:54,837 Yeah, the dance, I'm kind of stressing out 165 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:56,630 'cause Gabe kind of has two left feet, 166 00:06:56,712 --> 00:06:59,049 but I'll help him out while we're on the dancefloor. 167 00:06:59,675 --> 00:07:01,468 [Tra'nyce] Did you grab your ticket? Did you grab your ticket? 168 00:07:01,552 --> 00:07:02,553 Yeah, it's in my backpack. 169 00:07:02,636 --> 00:07:03,804 -Okay, just making sure. -I got it. 170 00:07:03,887 --> 00:07:05,389 -Because you forgot it last year. -Yeah-- 171 00:07:05,472 --> 00:07:06,974 Had your mama drive all the way over here. 172 00:07:12,521 --> 00:07:13,647 This place is cool. 173 00:07:19,278 --> 00:07:21,446 [Jacob] I'm gonna make the night just a good old night. 174 00:07:21,530 --> 00:07:23,365 Dance a little bit, hang with the boys. 175 00:07:23,448 --> 00:07:25,075 Go have some fun, no matter what. 176 00:07:25,159 --> 00:07:27,369 [dance music playing] 177 00:07:31,165 --> 00:07:33,750 The night is young, so we gonna have some fun. 178 00:07:33,834 --> 00:07:35,836 I'll go out there and dance, I mean, I might look ridiculous, 179 00:07:35,919 --> 00:07:38,087 but, you know, I'm gonna go out there and do my best. 180 00:07:41,008 --> 00:07:43,802 The Homecoming dance is a lot of fun, I'm enjoying myself, 181 00:07:43,886 --> 00:07:45,429 but it's my first time. 182 00:07:45,512 --> 00:07:46,930 Everyone's letting loose right now, 183 00:07:47,014 --> 00:07:50,976 and I'm shocked 'cause, like, we're professional around here, 184 00:07:51,059 --> 00:07:54,813 and it's like, as soon as you give people this much room, 185 00:07:54,897 --> 00:07:56,148 they're gonna take it. 186 00:07:56,773 --> 00:07:58,901 I didn't know they was gonna get down like that. 187 00:07:58,984 --> 00:08:00,360 [funky music playing] 188 00:08:04,615 --> 00:08:07,326 [Parker] You know, private school Homecoming always has, like, a bad rep, 189 00:08:07,409 --> 00:08:08,577 but I'm actually enjoying it. 190 00:08:09,203 --> 00:08:11,455 You know, obviously taking a date makes it fun. 191 00:08:11,538 --> 00:08:13,707 I don't know how he felt because he didn't have a date. 192 00:08:13,790 --> 00:08:15,000 Should have never done it, 193 00:08:15,083 --> 00:08:17,211 and I will never go to Homecoming without a date again. 194 00:08:25,010 --> 00:08:26,887 [radio host] Good morning, Shreveport. 195 00:08:26,970 --> 00:08:30,849 I hear the Homecoming dance on Saturday was one for the books. 196 00:08:30,933 --> 00:08:32,976 But now our Eagles have to get serious 197 00:08:33,059 --> 00:08:35,770 as they get ready for their final game of the regular season 198 00:08:35,854 --> 00:08:37,438 against Booker T. Washington. 199 00:08:37,939 --> 00:08:41,360 A win will secure home-field advantage in their first playoff game. 200 00:08:41,443 --> 00:08:44,446 So important to making a deep run for the title. 201 00:08:44,529 --> 00:08:47,699 You got one shot. We will win this game on special teams. 202 00:08:48,367 --> 00:08:51,536 We will. If you're tired and you can't go, let me know. You got me? 203 00:08:51,620 --> 00:08:52,621 All right, let's go. 204 00:08:52,704 --> 00:08:55,415 This game will dictate the first round of playoffs. 205 00:08:55,499 --> 00:08:58,585 Either we're gonna have a home playoff game or on the road. 206 00:08:58,669 --> 00:09:00,295 We want that home playoff game. 207 00:09:00,379 --> 00:09:01,505 This is a must-win. 208 00:09:02,047 --> 00:09:03,340 [Denny] Get your butts down the field! 209 00:09:03,966 --> 00:09:05,050 [whistles] Right here. 210 00:09:06,134 --> 00:09:08,095 Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go. 211 00:09:08,178 --> 00:09:10,305 [indistinct chatter] 212 00:09:10,389 --> 00:09:12,808 [Denny] Can I just pray for you? Would y'all let me do that? 213 00:09:12,891 --> 00:09:14,559 Praise God. Lord, God, I pray for these young men. 214 00:09:14,643 --> 00:09:16,270 -Lord, I thank you. -[players] Yes, Lord. 215 00:09:16,353 --> 00:09:20,190 [Denny] Lord, they're like sons to me and to all of these coaches. 216 00:09:20,274 --> 00:09:21,775 We love them that much. 217 00:09:21,858 --> 00:09:27,322 And I pray on Friday that we will simply execute, execute, execute. 218 00:09:27,406 --> 00:09:28,448 It's just a shame. 219 00:09:28,532 --> 00:09:32,577 It's just absolutely a shame that Garrett is hurt. 220 00:09:32,661 --> 00:09:36,039 Because we are so much better with him in the game. 221 00:09:36,123 --> 00:09:38,417 [Denny] In Jesus' name. Amen. 222 00:09:38,500 --> 00:09:40,377 But I believe we're gonna play very well. 223 00:09:40,460 --> 00:09:44,047 The last three years, no state championships, 224 00:09:44,131 --> 00:09:45,799 two losing seasons. 225 00:09:45,882 --> 00:09:48,802 Now finally a season where in the last game 226 00:09:48,885 --> 00:09:50,387 we have a chance to be a winner. 227 00:09:50,470 --> 00:09:51,847 What is the difference? 228 00:09:52,347 --> 00:09:56,476 Well, these kids love each other more than any group I've ever coached, 229 00:09:56,560 --> 00:09:58,478 and they're doing all the little things right. 230 00:09:59,479 --> 00:10:00,480 [Denny] All right, let's go! 231 00:10:02,774 --> 00:10:04,526 -Right there, baby. -Good ball, Ro. 232 00:10:04,609 --> 00:10:06,653 If he's a three, you will double-team him. 233 00:10:07,237 --> 00:10:10,824 All right, get back to your lane. There you go, good, nice, nice. Wow! 234 00:10:10,907 --> 00:10:13,744 Going into Booker T., we know that those guys, 235 00:10:13,827 --> 00:10:15,787 they give it their all every game we play them. 236 00:10:15,871 --> 00:10:19,750 So we can't just take them lightly, so we gotta prepare well this week 237 00:10:19,833 --> 00:10:22,085 and just bring everything we got at practice. 238 00:10:22,169 --> 00:10:24,296 Perfect. That couldn't be better. 239 00:10:25,297 --> 00:10:27,090 Ro? You feel prepared, don't you? 240 00:10:27,174 --> 00:10:29,468 You had a great week of preparation, right? 241 00:10:30,093 --> 00:10:31,094 A lot of plays. 242 00:10:31,178 --> 00:10:33,722 The BTW game, I'm probably gonna play on that game. 243 00:10:33,805 --> 00:10:35,390 I mean, that's fun. 244 00:10:35,474 --> 00:10:38,602 And my family's coming in to see me play and to watch me play, 245 00:10:38,685 --> 00:10:40,228 so that's gonna be very, very good. 246 00:10:42,022 --> 00:10:44,941 [Denny] I think my favorite is Nick. 247 00:10:45,025 --> 00:10:46,777 Fifty-three, that's my favorite, baby. 248 00:10:46,860 --> 00:10:49,613 He's overcoming every barrier in the world. 249 00:10:49,696 --> 00:10:51,823 Nick is so special. 250 00:10:51,907 --> 00:10:56,995 But I can just tell you, Nick shows up every day, ready to go. 251 00:10:57,079 --> 00:10:59,373 Goes through all the drills. 252 00:10:59,998 --> 00:11:02,709 This young man has been a blessing every day. 253 00:11:02,793 --> 00:11:05,170 Look at him. Every one of those kids love him. 254 00:11:05,253 --> 00:11:06,254 Every one of them. 255 00:11:06,338 --> 00:11:09,299 [indistinct chatter] 256 00:11:09,383 --> 00:11:12,719 My boy, Nick, I love him to death and I'll do anything for him, 257 00:11:12,803 --> 00:11:15,222 and he's a part of this team, just like any of us are. 258 00:11:15,305 --> 00:11:19,351 And, uh, seeing Nick out there with the boys is just a great feeling. 259 00:11:19,434 --> 00:11:20,477 [player] Oh, yeah, Nick! 260 00:11:21,311 --> 00:11:24,022 -[player 1] Let's go, baby! -[player 2] Let's go, baby! 261 00:11:25,774 --> 00:11:27,234 [Denny] How do you love all these workouts? 262 00:11:27,317 --> 00:11:29,194 [Nick] They were tough, but it's part of it, you know. 263 00:11:29,277 --> 00:11:30,278 [Denny] Yeah. 264 00:11:30,362 --> 00:11:31,696 I'm just trying to tough it up, you know... 265 00:11:31,780 --> 00:11:33,615 [Denny] How do you think we're gonna do this weekend? 266 00:11:33,698 --> 00:11:35,992 I don't know how many points we're gonna score against these guys, 267 00:11:36,076 --> 00:11:38,161 -but I expect it's gonna be high scoring. -Okay. 268 00:11:38,245 --> 00:11:39,955 -I think it's gonna be close. -Okay. 269 00:11:40,038 --> 00:11:43,750 Nick is always wanting to get in the game. We know that. 270 00:11:44,251 --> 00:11:48,672 But in no way would we ever jeopardize Nick 271 00:11:48,755 --> 00:11:51,258 by putting him in a situation that he wasn't prepared for. 272 00:11:51,341 --> 00:11:55,011 I'm gonna let you go 'cause, you know, your teammates are gonna be saying, 273 00:11:55,095 --> 00:11:56,638 "Where's Nick? We're doing all this work, 274 00:11:56,721 --> 00:11:58,390 and he's over there just talking to Pastor Denny. 275 00:11:58,473 --> 00:12:00,642 -He's not even doing any work." -[chuckles] 276 00:12:00,725 --> 00:12:02,060 Now go over there and clean up that locker room. 277 00:12:02,144 --> 00:12:03,145 I will, man. 278 00:12:03,228 --> 00:12:06,148 What I dream of is making a big play for my team. 279 00:12:06,231 --> 00:12:08,024 I just wanna get in the game. 280 00:12:12,279 --> 00:12:13,405 [school bell rings] 281 00:12:15,449 --> 00:12:18,118 [boy] You don't understand. You gotta have dessert. 282 00:12:18,201 --> 00:12:19,536 You gotta stay healthy, though, at the same time. 283 00:12:19,619 --> 00:12:21,872 Well, what's the point of about six, seven desserts? 284 00:12:21,955 --> 00:12:22,956 No, these are snacks. 285 00:12:23,039 --> 00:12:24,207 [laughs] 286 00:12:24,291 --> 00:12:26,251 I don't really like slow dancing. 287 00:12:26,334 --> 00:12:29,629 No, Gabe got two left feet, he couldn't find no beat. 288 00:12:29,713 --> 00:12:33,008 I was, like, "Gabe, why am I guiding you? You are the dude. Guide me!" 289 00:12:33,091 --> 00:12:35,135 [all laugh] 290 00:12:35,218 --> 00:12:38,263 The thing about Evangel, I can never have a bad day here. 291 00:12:38,346 --> 00:12:40,724 'Cause everybody around here will always put a smile on your face, 292 00:12:40,807 --> 00:12:43,727 whether it's Gabe or my friends, or my cheer team. 293 00:12:43,810 --> 00:12:46,813 Somebody's always gonna bring you up and make you smile and make you laugh. 294 00:12:46,897 --> 00:12:48,482 Because we're such a family atmosphere. 295 00:12:49,524 --> 00:12:51,318 I'm really dreading graduating at this point. 296 00:12:51,401 --> 00:12:53,361 What colleges have you applied for? 297 00:12:53,445 --> 00:12:56,198 Tech and ULM. I'm trying to stay close to Gabe. 298 00:12:56,281 --> 00:12:58,867 I just know it's gonna be really hard for us to communicate 299 00:12:58,950 --> 00:13:01,578 because he's gonna be in football, I'm gonna be in cheer, and... 300 00:13:01,661 --> 00:13:03,497 -Y'all both gonna be busy. -[girl] Yeah. 301 00:13:03,580 --> 00:13:07,000 [Tra'nyce] We knew what we were getting into when we got together. 302 00:13:07,083 --> 00:13:09,753 We knew that I was gonna go off to college at one point 303 00:13:09,836 --> 00:13:11,421 and he was still gonna be here. 304 00:13:11,505 --> 00:13:14,382 He doesn't like to talk about it 'cause he doesn't like to admit 305 00:13:14,466 --> 00:13:16,009 how emotional he can get about it. 306 00:13:16,092 --> 00:13:19,763 But I do want to talk about it 'cause if you hide your emotions, 307 00:13:19,846 --> 00:13:21,181 it tears you apart. 308 00:13:21,264 --> 00:13:22,474 I don't know, it just-- 309 00:13:22,557 --> 00:13:24,142 It just feels all weird. 310 00:13:31,691 --> 00:13:33,401 [Sara] All right, ladies and gentlemen, 311 00:13:33,485 --> 00:13:35,487 performing for your entertainment this evening 312 00:13:35,570 --> 00:13:37,864 are the Vicki's Dancers performing group. 313 00:13:37,948 --> 00:13:40,659 First up, our pre-K Little Vicki's. 314 00:13:40,742 --> 00:13:42,577 [crowd cheering] 315 00:13:42,661 --> 00:13:45,247 Today is the day, it is time for the Red River Revel. 316 00:13:45,330 --> 00:13:49,918 The Red River Revel is an arts festival in downtown Shreveport 317 00:13:50,001 --> 00:13:52,754 that our dancers perform every year. 318 00:13:52,837 --> 00:13:55,215 The boys have been working really hard with the girls, 319 00:13:55,298 --> 00:13:56,591 getting ready for the performance, 320 00:13:56,675 --> 00:13:59,928 and I just can't wait to see the boys out there dancing. 321 00:14:02,847 --> 00:14:04,140 Do you wanna go over it? 322 00:14:04,641 --> 00:14:05,684 -The dance? -Yeah. 323 00:14:07,143 --> 00:14:08,144 -Let's do it. -Okay. 324 00:14:08,228 --> 00:14:09,854 I'm super confident going into this 325 00:14:09,938 --> 00:14:12,232 because I've danced in the recital a few times. 326 00:14:12,315 --> 00:14:14,317 For some of the guys, it might be a little scarier. 327 00:14:14,401 --> 00:14:16,403 But for me, I feel like I'm pro at this already. 328 00:14:16,486 --> 00:14:19,614 And I'm in the front middle as I should be. 329 00:14:20,198 --> 00:14:23,285 [Sara] This next performance is our Vicki's Dancers performing group. 330 00:14:23,368 --> 00:14:26,079 We also have some special guests performing with us 331 00:14:26,162 --> 00:14:28,164 from the Evangel football team. 332 00:14:28,248 --> 00:14:30,667 [crowd cheering] 333 00:14:30,750 --> 00:14:33,169 [dance music playing] 334 00:14:36,590 --> 00:14:37,591 Whoo! 335 00:14:45,557 --> 00:14:47,642 I believe with everything inside of me 336 00:14:47,726 --> 00:14:49,728 that me and my dance partner are way better 337 00:14:49,811 --> 00:14:51,563 than Peyton and his dance partner. 338 00:14:51,646 --> 00:14:55,400 "Way" is crazy, I didn't know we were stretching it like that. 339 00:14:57,944 --> 00:15:01,197 I did very smooth with my partner, great, not nervous at all. 340 00:15:01,281 --> 00:15:03,491 Look, everybody messes up here. 341 00:15:03,575 --> 00:15:07,704 [Parker] And he, unfortunately, messed up a few times, and it's okay. 342 00:15:07,787 --> 00:15:09,372 It's okay, buddy, but, uh... 343 00:15:09,456 --> 00:15:10,457 But yeah, I think-- 344 00:15:10,540 --> 00:15:11,791 -He's got a long way to go... -Everybody-- 345 00:15:11,875 --> 00:15:13,543 ...before he's there. He's not on my level. 346 00:15:13,627 --> 00:15:14,628 -All right. Okay. -Yeah. 347 00:15:14,711 --> 00:15:16,338 [dance music playing] 348 00:15:20,925 --> 00:15:21,968 [crowd cheering] 349 00:15:22,052 --> 00:15:24,429 [Parker] Everybody did good, I was watching everybody the whole time. 350 00:15:25,138 --> 00:15:27,182 Ro got the little fingers going on that part. 351 00:15:27,265 --> 00:15:28,266 [all laugh] 352 00:15:29,059 --> 00:15:30,060 Cheese! 353 00:15:37,525 --> 00:15:38,943 Do you fish much in Mexico? 354 00:15:39,986 --> 00:15:43,531 Oh, I used to do it, but, like, I totally forgot how to, to be honest. 355 00:15:44,240 --> 00:15:46,034 -So you flip the bill. -Yeah. 356 00:15:46,117 --> 00:15:47,118 Grab it with your finger-- 357 00:15:47,202 --> 00:15:48,203 -index finger like this. -Yeah. 358 00:15:48,495 --> 00:15:50,080 -Bring her back, all right? -Uh-huh. 359 00:15:50,664 --> 00:15:52,749 -Let go. Stop. -And then press it when-- Yeah, yeah. 360 00:15:52,832 --> 00:15:54,209 Pop and reel, pop and reel. 361 00:15:55,126 --> 00:15:56,836 And, uh-- All right, let me see it. 362 00:15:58,797 --> 00:15:59,798 Good. 363 00:15:59,881 --> 00:16:02,717 Ro's my best friend, you know, we bonded really quickly. 364 00:16:02,801 --> 00:16:04,219 And we definitely get along great. 365 00:16:04,302 --> 00:16:06,721 I've been excited to be able to help him through this whole journey. 366 00:16:06,805 --> 00:16:09,974 I think when he got here, he could throw it, like, 35 yards, 367 00:16:10,058 --> 00:16:12,811 and now he's slinging balls 45, I think 47's his longest. 368 00:16:13,436 --> 00:16:15,021 It's been a fun journey to watch. 369 00:16:15,105 --> 00:16:18,983 So far, what has been your favorite thing about Evangel? 370 00:16:19,067 --> 00:16:20,068 [Ro] I love the culture. 371 00:16:20,151 --> 00:16:24,114 Like, the way everyone treats each other, it's incredible. 372 00:16:24,197 --> 00:16:25,281 I love it. 373 00:16:25,365 --> 00:16:28,410 Such a blessing that I got here and I got to know y'all. 374 00:16:28,493 --> 00:16:30,161 It's been so awesome having you here. 375 00:16:30,245 --> 00:16:32,914 And freaking getting into stuff with you, bro, it's been awesome. 376 00:16:32,997 --> 00:16:33,998 [Ro laughs] 377 00:16:34,082 --> 00:16:35,959 -Showing you the ways. -The country ways. 378 00:16:36,042 --> 00:16:37,043 The country ways. 379 00:16:37,127 --> 00:16:38,628 Now you're, like, one of my best friends for life. 380 00:16:38,712 --> 00:16:40,045 Oh, for real. Your-- 381 00:16:40,130 --> 00:16:41,715 I'm gonna cry whenever you have to go back. 382 00:16:41,798 --> 00:16:42,799 Oh, I'm gonna cry too, bro. 383 00:16:42,882 --> 00:16:44,968 Ro has everything it takes when it comes to football, 384 00:16:45,051 --> 00:16:46,845 you know, I've noticed that since I first met him, 385 00:16:46,928 --> 00:16:50,306 but his foreign exchange program only lasts for one year. 386 00:16:50,390 --> 00:16:51,391 You know, you can't-- 387 00:16:51,474 --> 00:16:54,144 There's nothing that anybody around here can do for him, 388 00:16:54,227 --> 00:16:55,228 and it sucks. 389 00:16:55,311 --> 00:16:56,604 [Peyton] What are your plans for next year? 390 00:16:56,688 --> 00:16:58,481 Obviously you can only be here for, like, one year. 391 00:16:58,565 --> 00:17:00,358 -[Ro] I still wanna play football. -[Peyton] Of course. 392 00:17:00,442 --> 00:17:01,443 [Ro] So, I mean... 393 00:17:01,526 --> 00:17:03,445 I really wish you could come play with us. 394 00:17:03,528 --> 00:17:05,155 [Ro] If that rule didn't exist, oh, my God. 395 00:17:05,238 --> 00:17:07,157 -[Peyton] That would be so awesome. -That would be so cool, bro. 396 00:17:08,408 --> 00:17:09,784 I mean, it's gonna be tough. 397 00:17:09,868 --> 00:17:13,580 I mean, I think I've bonded real good with this group of guys, 398 00:17:13,662 --> 00:17:16,999 so, if I could come back next season, I'll definitely come back here. 399 00:17:17,083 --> 00:17:18,334 I've, I've, I mean-- 400 00:17:18,418 --> 00:17:21,254 It was a bummer when they told me that I couldn't. 401 00:17:21,337 --> 00:17:23,882 I mean, I was so excited to play here. 402 00:17:24,466 --> 00:17:25,507 [Peyton] Look at that gator right there to the left. 403 00:17:25,592 --> 00:17:27,051 -What gator? -Right there. 404 00:17:27,135 --> 00:17:29,095 -Right there. -[Ro] What? That's a log, bro. 405 00:17:29,179 --> 00:17:30,346 It's a stick. Stop playing. 406 00:17:30,972 --> 00:17:32,098 I knew it wasn't a gator. 407 00:17:32,182 --> 00:17:33,183 [both chuckle] 408 00:17:35,894 --> 00:17:37,353 [Gabe] How you feel about Homecoming? 409 00:17:37,437 --> 00:17:38,521 [Tra'nyce] I loved it. 410 00:17:38,605 --> 00:17:40,690 [Gabe] I mean, I feel like I looked good, you know. 411 00:17:40,774 --> 00:17:42,984 And I looked great. We looked great, it's all that mattered. 412 00:17:43,067 --> 00:17:45,528 [laughing] It's all that matters. 413 00:17:45,612 --> 00:17:47,781 But yeah, I think it was a really good Homecoming week. 414 00:17:47,864 --> 00:17:49,115 Honestly, I had so much fun. 415 00:17:49,199 --> 00:17:51,826 But, you know, it's just like everything's so sad 416 00:17:51,910 --> 00:17:54,078 'cause I'm leaving. 417 00:17:54,162 --> 00:17:55,872 Going to school next year. 418 00:17:55,955 --> 00:17:59,042 I don't really know what I'm going to do when I don't see Gabe every day. 419 00:17:59,667 --> 00:18:02,212 It's kind of hard to think about 420 00:18:02,295 --> 00:18:05,840 because it makes me a little unexcited about the future. 421 00:18:05,924 --> 00:18:09,761 I hope you will try to make it work. 422 00:18:11,095 --> 00:18:12,847 I'm gonna try my best, you know me, girl. 423 00:18:13,306 --> 00:18:17,227 Yeah, I know, you get very sad when we don't see each other. 424 00:18:17,310 --> 00:18:19,103 I wouldn't say sad, I mean, frustrated. 425 00:18:19,687 --> 00:18:22,649 -But we'll see what happens. -Yeah. 426 00:18:23,191 --> 00:18:25,485 Every time I just think about her leaving, it's kind of sad. 427 00:18:25,568 --> 00:18:27,821 However, you know, it's something that she has to do, so... 428 00:18:27,904 --> 00:18:29,072 Just have to deal with it. 429 00:18:29,155 --> 00:18:31,449 Think about how you're gonna make it work and stuff like that. 430 00:18:31,533 --> 00:18:32,742 You plan to be together? 431 00:18:33,243 --> 00:18:34,285 I mean, yeah. 432 00:18:34,994 --> 00:18:35,995 Yeah, me too. 433 00:18:36,371 --> 00:18:38,540 I know I won't be able to see you all the time, but, like, 434 00:18:38,623 --> 00:18:41,793 I will make it work 'cause, you know, I feel like we can. 435 00:18:41,876 --> 00:18:43,127 It's gonna be hard and scary, 436 00:18:43,211 --> 00:18:47,215 but I believe that I'll try as much as I can 437 00:18:47,298 --> 00:18:50,677 to keep my relationship with him as close as it can be. 438 00:18:50,760 --> 00:18:53,638 I'll just see, day by day. You know, it's kind of hard for distance. 439 00:18:53,721 --> 00:18:54,722 Yeah. 440 00:18:54,806 --> 00:18:56,432 We try to keep in touch with reality. 441 00:18:56,891 --> 00:18:58,685 You know, life isn't a fairy tale, 442 00:18:58,768 --> 00:19:01,604 and, you know, things don't always go as you want it to, so... 443 00:19:01,688 --> 00:19:04,524 We'll just really try to keep that in mind when we go through everything. 444 00:19:05,859 --> 00:19:09,237 It's gonna be a little hard, but, you know, I'll try my best. 445 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:10,321 Yeah. 446 00:19:10,405 --> 00:19:11,865 -You'll try your best, so... -Yeah. 447 00:19:11,948 --> 00:19:12,949 ...we'll see what happens. 448 00:19:13,950 --> 00:19:15,326 [poignant music playing] 449 00:19:33,136 --> 00:19:37,265 [radio host] Welcome, Eagles fans, it's the final game of the regular season. 450 00:19:37,348 --> 00:19:39,767 Evangel is currently five and four 451 00:19:39,851 --> 00:19:42,979 as they face off against the Booker T. Washington Lions. 452 00:19:43,062 --> 00:19:46,733 A win will give them home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs, 453 00:19:46,816 --> 00:19:50,653 which could set them on the path to winning a state championship. 454 00:19:52,697 --> 00:19:55,366 [Ro] My family's coming in. They're gonna watch my game. 455 00:19:55,450 --> 00:19:56,868 I haven't seen my mom, my dad, and my brother 456 00:19:56,951 --> 00:19:58,161 since like August. 457 00:19:58,244 --> 00:20:00,455 -How are you? -It is so nice to meet you. 458 00:20:00,538 --> 00:20:01,664 I'm so glad to meet you. 459 00:20:01,748 --> 00:20:03,917 [Ro] So I think they're gonna have a great time. 460 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:06,961 I'm gonna try and put on a show when I get in the game. 461 00:20:07,045 --> 00:20:09,923 -Hi, I'm Sara, it's nice to meet you. -I'm his dad. Nice to meet you. 462 00:20:10,715 --> 00:20:11,925 All right, come on up here. 463 00:20:13,009 --> 00:20:14,260 [Denny] If we win this game, 464 00:20:14,344 --> 00:20:17,388 we get a home playoff game, first round. 465 00:20:17,472 --> 00:20:20,350 It give us an advantage because you play for your people. 466 00:20:20,433 --> 00:20:22,310 Your parents and your friends, 467 00:20:22,393 --> 00:20:25,021 and also your classmates, in front of your home stands. 468 00:20:25,104 --> 00:20:28,608 But we need to focus on the understanding 469 00:20:28,691 --> 00:20:31,110 that fundamentals win football games. 470 00:20:31,194 --> 00:20:32,570 Whoo! 471 00:20:32,654 --> 00:20:34,155 [radio host] As we line up for the kickoff, 472 00:20:34,238 --> 00:20:36,824 there's number 16, Garrett Burns, 473 00:20:36,908 --> 00:20:39,452 who is still recovering from that concussion. 474 00:20:39,535 --> 00:20:43,247 It's a shame not to have his services to help carry the load tonight. 475 00:20:43,331 --> 00:20:44,999 -[whistle blows] -And here we go. 476 00:20:45,500 --> 00:20:47,627 [hip hop music playing] 477 00:20:47,710 --> 00:20:50,213 [radio host] Brayden Curry with the kickoff return. 478 00:20:50,713 --> 00:20:52,507 Down at the 47-yard line. 479 00:20:54,092 --> 00:20:55,760 [Peyton] Down! Let's go! 480 00:20:55,843 --> 00:20:57,512 [radio host] Peyton drops in the pocket. 481 00:20:57,595 --> 00:20:58,721 Finds his brother, Parker. 482 00:20:58,805 --> 00:21:00,348 [Fabian] There you go, Parker, take it, take it! 483 00:21:00,431 --> 00:21:02,558 [radio host] For a gain of ten yards. 484 00:21:02,642 --> 00:21:05,395 Getting this win going into the playoffs, really would be huge 485 00:21:05,478 --> 00:21:07,230 so we can get a home playoff game. 486 00:21:07,313 --> 00:21:09,857 We need to play as fast and as quick as we can. 487 00:21:09,941 --> 00:21:12,360 And we're on a roll. We're ready to do it. 488 00:21:12,443 --> 00:21:13,611 [Peyton] Let's go! 489 00:21:13,695 --> 00:21:14,988 [radio host] First and ten. 490 00:21:15,655 --> 00:21:18,282 But he finds number 26, Braydon Wilson. 491 00:21:18,366 --> 00:21:20,076 He's dropped at the 21-yard line. 492 00:21:20,159 --> 00:21:21,619 Evangel! 493 00:21:21,703 --> 00:21:22,787 [Peyton calls out cadence] Let's go! 494 00:21:23,621 --> 00:21:24,914 [radio host] Peyton's looking deep. 495 00:21:24,998 --> 00:21:28,710 He passes to wide open number 15, Judah Whorton. 496 00:21:28,793 --> 00:21:30,753 And touchdown Eagles. 497 00:21:30,837 --> 00:21:32,213 [all cheering] 498 00:21:34,590 --> 00:21:35,925 [radio host] It's a trick play, 499 00:21:36,009 --> 00:21:38,136 and the two-point conversion is good. 500 00:21:38,219 --> 00:21:39,470 -[all cheering] -[whistle blows] 501 00:21:43,725 --> 00:21:45,018 [whistle blows] 502 00:21:45,101 --> 00:21:46,853 [radio host] Eagles defense steps in. 503 00:21:48,229 --> 00:21:51,816 Gabe Reliford breaks them up for a huge stop. 504 00:21:52,692 --> 00:21:54,652 Our team is really coming together right now. 505 00:21:54,736 --> 00:21:57,363 I feel like we have a shot at this year's state championship 506 00:21:57,447 --> 00:22:00,324 'cause we're all big, fast, strong, we can compete with anybody in the state. 507 00:22:00,408 --> 00:22:01,909 And it's just the year to prove that. 508 00:22:01,993 --> 00:22:02,994 -[whistle blows] -Let's go! 509 00:22:04,328 --> 00:22:05,580 [radio host] Peyton finds Curry. 510 00:22:05,663 --> 00:22:06,748 Let's go! 511 00:22:07,373 --> 00:22:09,834 [radio host] Fundamentals are really showing in this game. 512 00:22:11,544 --> 00:22:13,921 Peyton gives to Dashawn Johnson. 513 00:22:15,089 --> 00:22:17,133 And Eagles score again. 514 00:22:17,216 --> 00:22:18,301 Way to go, Deshawn! 515 00:22:18,384 --> 00:22:19,385 [radio host] It's 14 to nothing, 516 00:22:19,469 --> 00:22:22,096 with four minutes left to go in the first quarter. 517 00:22:23,806 --> 00:22:26,517 [Damari] We can't show any signs of weakness. 518 00:22:26,601 --> 00:22:30,188 As soon as the other team senses that, 519 00:22:30,271 --> 00:22:33,066 they're gonna do everything they can to put us down on the ground. 520 00:22:33,149 --> 00:22:35,985 The world is a scary place, but the football field is not. 521 00:22:36,069 --> 00:22:38,071 You've got your brother right here, you've got your brother right there, 522 00:22:38,154 --> 00:22:39,530 what could possibly go wrong? 523 00:22:39,614 --> 00:22:42,533 [radio host] Coach Denny sends in Ro to quarterback, 524 00:22:42,617 --> 00:22:44,494 letting Peyton get some rest. 525 00:22:44,577 --> 00:22:47,330 Ro threw four touchdowns in their game against Bossier 526 00:22:47,413 --> 00:22:48,706 earlier this season. 527 00:22:48,790 --> 00:22:49,916 [Ro] Down! 528 00:22:49,999 --> 00:22:51,250 Let's go! 529 00:22:51,334 --> 00:22:53,044 [radio host] Ro takes a snap, he throws. 530 00:22:53,127 --> 00:22:54,337 Tipped by a defender. 531 00:22:54,420 --> 00:22:55,880 Number 80 grabs it. 532 00:22:55,963 --> 00:22:57,006 It's a touchdown! 533 00:22:57,090 --> 00:22:58,091 Oh, yeah! 534 00:22:58,549 --> 00:23:01,135 [Ro] My brother, he's a very passionate guy. 535 00:23:01,219 --> 00:23:03,221 He actually taught me how to play football. 536 00:23:03,304 --> 00:23:05,223 Go! Let's fight! 537 00:23:05,306 --> 00:23:06,307 [Sara] Here we go. 538 00:23:06,724 --> 00:23:08,559 [radio host] Peyton is back in at quarterback. 539 00:23:09,227 --> 00:23:11,896 He eyes the end zone, throws a bullet 540 00:23:11,979 --> 00:23:14,190 to Judah Whorton for another Eagles touchdown. 541 00:23:14,273 --> 00:23:15,274 [cheering] 542 00:23:15,358 --> 00:23:16,400 -Great job, baby. -[woman] Yeah! 543 00:23:16,484 --> 00:23:18,486 [radio host] This is becoming a blowout, folks. 544 00:23:18,569 --> 00:23:19,695 Ro is back in. 545 00:23:19,779 --> 00:23:21,155 [whistle blows] 546 00:23:21,239 --> 00:23:22,240 [Ro] Let's go! 547 00:23:22,323 --> 00:23:24,450 [radio host] Hands off to Charlie Abraham. 548 00:23:24,534 --> 00:23:27,370 Finds a lane, muscles his way into the end zone. 549 00:23:27,453 --> 00:23:29,080 Touchdown Eagles. 550 00:23:29,163 --> 00:23:30,248 [cheering] 551 00:23:30,331 --> 00:23:32,250 [Denny] Kickoff. Yeah, we're gonna kick off. 552 00:23:32,333 --> 00:23:34,460 Okay, listen, listen, listen, listen, listen. 553 00:23:34,544 --> 00:23:36,504 Nick? Nick, where are you? 554 00:23:36,587 --> 00:23:38,464 Well, it's the last game of the season. 555 00:23:39,048 --> 00:23:42,885 Perfect time to put Nick in the ball game. 556 00:23:42,969 --> 00:23:44,887 [Denny] Hey. Nick, he's on the kickoff? 557 00:23:44,971 --> 00:23:45,972 Yes, sir. I've got him on there already. 558 00:23:46,055 --> 00:23:47,598 Nick, you're going in on the kickoff. 559 00:23:49,517 --> 00:23:51,477 I've been waiting for this moment my whole life. 560 00:23:51,561 --> 00:23:55,064 And for my teammates and coaches to do this for me, 561 00:23:55,148 --> 00:23:56,649 it's just a big deal for me. 562 00:23:56,732 --> 00:23:57,817 [whistle blows] 563 00:23:58,609 --> 00:23:59,986 [player 1] Oh, yeah, Nick! 564 00:24:00,069 --> 00:24:02,947 [player 2] Go, Nick! Go, go, go, go, go! 565 00:24:03,030 --> 00:24:04,824 [player 1] Oh, yeah, Nick! 566 00:24:04,907 --> 00:24:06,409 [players cheer] 567 00:24:08,035 --> 00:24:10,454 -Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah! Let's go! -[crowd cheering] 568 00:24:10,538 --> 00:24:13,875 I just feel happy and I just feel grateful that I got in, 569 00:24:13,958 --> 00:24:16,460 and my teammates were celebrating still. 570 00:24:16,544 --> 00:24:18,129 Let's go, baby! 571 00:24:18,212 --> 00:24:20,131 I love that, dog. Did you see that, Nick? 572 00:24:20,214 --> 00:24:22,425 I just felt honored and blessed. 573 00:24:22,508 --> 00:24:24,093 And I hit the guy really good. 574 00:24:24,343 --> 00:24:27,597 [Denny] Hey, if we got a celebration penalty on that, 575 00:24:27,680 --> 00:24:28,681 I'll take it. 576 00:24:28,764 --> 00:24:30,183 -[radio host] And the clock runs out. -[whistle blows] 577 00:24:30,266 --> 00:24:34,020 The Eagles beat The Lions 49 to zero. 578 00:24:34,103 --> 00:24:37,190 With this win, the Eagles secure a home-field advantage 579 00:24:37,273 --> 00:24:39,025 in the first round of the playoffs 580 00:24:39,108 --> 00:24:41,903 as they set their sights on a state title. 581 00:24:41,986 --> 00:24:42,987 What a season! 582 00:24:43,070 --> 00:24:44,071 Good, job, baby. 583 00:24:45,573 --> 00:24:48,367 [speaking Spanish] 584 00:24:49,076 --> 00:24:50,077 [speaks Spanish] 585 00:24:50,161 --> 00:24:51,162 [Yessica speaking Spanish] Love you. 586 00:24:51,245 --> 00:24:53,331 [Ro] Seeing my mom, my dad, and my brother again, 587 00:24:53,414 --> 00:24:55,750 I just want to hug them and, like, be with them. 588 00:24:57,919 --> 00:24:59,670 [Yessica speaking Spanish] Listen, we need a photo. 589 00:24:59,754 --> 00:25:00,755 -Hey. -Hi. 590 00:25:00,838 --> 00:25:02,173 -It's Peyton. -[Yessica laughing] 591 00:25:02,256 --> 00:25:03,424 Yes, sir, I've heard a lot about you. 592 00:25:03,507 --> 00:25:04,884 I actually told him when I saw you up there. 593 00:25:04,967 --> 00:25:06,552 He's always talking about how he's better looking than you. 594 00:25:06,636 --> 00:25:08,429 -I said that's not true. -No, he can't be. You know he can't be. 595 00:25:08,512 --> 00:25:11,057 -Actually, he's better looking than me. -You know that. 596 00:25:11,140 --> 00:25:13,226 Y'all look just alike, Y'all look just alike. 597 00:25:13,309 --> 00:25:14,644 -Peyton. -Nice to meet you. 598 00:25:14,727 --> 00:25:17,480 -Hi, how are you? -It's fun playing with y'all's boy. 599 00:25:17,563 --> 00:25:19,148 I've enjoyed it. 600 00:25:19,232 --> 00:25:21,901 [Denny] Great job. Really, really great job. 601 00:25:21,984 --> 00:25:23,819 So proud, so excited. 602 00:25:23,903 --> 00:25:26,322 Now, we got playoffs! 603 00:25:26,405 --> 00:25:29,116 [all cheer] 604 00:25:29,200 --> 00:25:31,202 It feels great to win the last game of the season. 605 00:25:31,285 --> 00:25:33,579 I feel like this year, we became more of a family. 606 00:25:33,663 --> 00:25:36,290 Us being together has made us brothers, you know. 607 00:25:36,374 --> 00:25:38,334 This year, we're ready to win it all. 608 00:25:38,417 --> 00:25:40,253 [Peyton] Champions on three. One two, three. 609 00:25:40,336 --> 00:25:41,337 [all] Champions! 610 00:25:41,420 --> 00:25:42,838 [all cheering] 611 00:25:48,302 --> 00:25:51,138 [radio host] The Eagles are looking to reclaim their glory 612 00:25:51,222 --> 00:25:53,307 with another state championship. 613 00:25:53,391 --> 00:25:54,934 Touchdown Eagles. 614 00:25:58,354 --> 00:26:01,315 Peyton going long, finds his brother, Parker. 615 00:26:01,899 --> 00:26:04,610 Wow, 64 yards, touchdown! 616 00:26:05,653 --> 00:26:06,988 And Eagles score again. 617 00:26:08,572 --> 00:26:13,703 Evangel trounces Istrouma 60 to zero to take the first playoff game. 618 00:26:20,042 --> 00:26:22,712 Tyreek Robinson with an amazing grab. 619 00:26:22,795 --> 00:26:24,255 Touchdown Eagles. 620 00:26:25,298 --> 00:26:27,925 E. D. White run it in. Touchdown. 621 00:26:32,805 --> 00:26:34,473 Peyton's looking for his brother. 622 00:26:34,557 --> 00:26:36,350 Parker Fulghum catches it. 623 00:26:36,434 --> 00:26:39,228 It's another Eagle touchdown. 624 00:26:40,271 --> 00:26:43,482 E. D. White scores late in the fourth. 625 00:26:43,566 --> 00:26:44,817 We're all tied. 626 00:26:48,988 --> 00:26:50,906 Evangel with a touchdown to take the lead. 627 00:26:50,990 --> 00:26:51,991 [whistle blows] 628 00:26:52,074 --> 00:26:53,367 But there's a flag on the play. 629 00:26:53,451 --> 00:26:55,328 It's against Evangel. 630 00:26:55,411 --> 00:26:58,247 That will nullify the six-point touchdown. 631 00:27:05,171 --> 00:27:07,006 That's the game, folks. 632 00:27:07,089 --> 00:27:11,093 In the second round of the playoffs, E.D. White knocked Evangel out 633 00:27:11,177 --> 00:27:13,888 with a 32 to 29 victory. 634 00:27:13,971 --> 00:27:16,098 [Denny] They beat us three points. 635 00:27:16,182 --> 00:27:20,227 Our next opponent was at home if we had won that game. 636 00:27:20,311 --> 00:27:24,857 We would have been able to go all the way to the semifinals. 637 00:27:24,940 --> 00:27:28,444 That's just how close the Eagles got 638 00:27:28,527 --> 00:27:31,614 to maybe going back to the big dance. 639 00:27:33,407 --> 00:27:37,995 These kids are going to be bigger, faster, stronger. 640 00:27:38,788 --> 00:27:41,082 Can't wait till next season. 641 00:27:41,582 --> 00:27:46,003 I think the Eagles are about to surprise everybody. 642 00:27:46,712 --> 00:27:48,005 [Fabian] I mean, we wanted more. 643 00:27:48,089 --> 00:27:50,925 Honestly, it doesn't just happen overnight. 644 00:27:51,008 --> 00:27:53,677 But moving forward, we know we're a better team right now 645 00:27:53,761 --> 00:27:56,305 because we use football as a platform 646 00:27:56,389 --> 00:27:59,975 to raise husbands, fathers, and Godly men. 647 00:28:00,059 --> 00:28:03,562 That's what I pride myself on doing every day. Yeah. 648 00:28:12,446 --> 00:28:15,366 [Jacob] You've put yourself through so much pain and suffering 649 00:28:15,449 --> 00:28:16,909 in the weight room and on the hill. 650 00:28:16,992 --> 00:28:18,869 It's like finally we got a winning season. 651 00:28:18,953 --> 00:28:21,705 But me personally, losing the playoff game 652 00:28:21,789 --> 00:28:24,166 was a harder pain to face than the kidney stones. 653 00:28:31,799 --> 00:28:34,218 [Haden] From the start when I moved here, the new kid, 654 00:28:34,301 --> 00:28:36,595 fit in right away with all the guys. 655 00:28:36,679 --> 00:28:38,806 I couldn't have had a better time this year. 656 00:28:38,889 --> 00:28:40,307 Senior year was really fun. 657 00:28:40,391 --> 00:28:42,143 But I'm ready for the next step in life. 658 00:28:42,226 --> 00:28:45,229 I'm ready to continue college. I'm excited. 659 00:28:49,525 --> 00:28:53,028 [Gabe] Next year, I just hope that I get a scholarship to a college. 660 00:28:53,112 --> 00:28:54,113 Hopefully D1. 661 00:28:54,196 --> 00:28:55,990 Nothing less would be acceptable, honestly. 662 00:29:02,329 --> 00:29:07,251 Going to college, I'm very excited to see the person I can grow up to be, 663 00:29:07,334 --> 00:29:10,880 but it's very sad to leave this place 664 00:29:10,963 --> 00:29:13,757 'cause this school is truly a family thing, 665 00:29:13,841 --> 00:29:18,095 and of course, Gabe is here, so it's very bittersweet. 666 00:29:29,440 --> 00:29:32,860 I think the one thing I'm going to take from here is to believe. 667 00:29:32,943 --> 00:29:35,863 To believe in God, to believe in your teammates, to believe in yourself. 668 00:29:35,946 --> 00:29:38,032 It's gonna be real, real tough when I leave, 669 00:29:38,115 --> 00:29:42,203 so I just want to thank Evangel for how they treated me all the time. 670 00:29:49,084 --> 00:29:51,212 [Damari] Even though I'm a freshman, I want the big dog. 671 00:29:51,295 --> 00:29:53,464 I wanted to change my stats from last year, 672 00:29:53,547 --> 00:29:56,133 and I wanted to become a better player and a better man. 673 00:29:56,717 --> 00:29:57,885 And I did. 674 00:29:58,511 --> 00:30:01,430 I think next season, the team is gonna look even better. 675 00:30:01,805 --> 00:30:02,973 Unstoppable. 676 00:30:03,057 --> 00:30:04,767 And when we win state, 677 00:30:04,850 --> 00:30:06,560 everybody around Shreveport is gonna know. 678 00:30:07,144 --> 00:30:08,646 'Cause I'm gonna let it be known. 679 00:30:09,438 --> 00:30:11,857 [Peyton] My prediction for next year is undefeated 680 00:30:11,941 --> 00:30:13,984 and to make a run for the state championship. 681 00:30:14,068 --> 00:30:15,319 And I truly believe it. 682 00:30:15,402 --> 00:30:18,531 [Parker] It's our time, like, really, really, is our time. 683 00:30:18,614 --> 00:30:20,908 Like if not now, then when? 684 00:30:29,500 --> 00:30:32,294 [theme music playing]