North Crowley vs Southlake Carroll 2026

Southlake Carroll receiver Brody Knowles faces off against North Crowley senior running back G'yrell Smith.

Game Highlights: https://youtu.be/aEKpzkkquU8

North Crowley put the state of Texas on notice last night after beating Southlake Carroll 40-10 at a packed Crowley ISD stadium Friday night. The panthers move to 2-0 on the season while the Dragons fall to 1-1. North Crowley struck first with a TD from junior receiver Kade Smith taking a slant pass 63 yards to the house from senior QB Jacob Torres. Southlake Carroll answered back when quarterback Hudson Tomcheck connected with tight end Easton Nied on a 32-yard touchdown pass. North Crowley led 13-7 after the 1st quarter and led 27-7 by halftime.

SR running back G'yrell Smith stiff arms Carroll defender on his way into the endzone.

STARS OF THE NIGHT

Senior running back G'yrell Smith a North Texas commit was the star of the night rushing for 96 yards on 11 carries and finding the endzone four times on the night.

North Crowley's defense was dominate from start to finish, the panthers forced five turnovers throughout four quarters while the offense racked up 426 total yards. 2029 cornerback Braylen Cunningham ended the night with 2 interceptions for the panthers. The sophomore showed poise against Carrolls loaded receiving core, Cunningham will likely see targets his way go up this season by lining up opposite of four star corner Jerry Outhouse who guards the other teams WR1.

2029 Corner Braylen Cunningham returns an interception against the Carroll defense.

The dragons moved the ball on the panthers defense but failed to find the endzone multiple times. The Dragons totaled 342 total yards, including 257 passing yards, with junior QB Tomcheck completing 10 of 21 passes for 175 yards, one touchdown. Carroll added a 45-yard field goal from William Wallace in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers closed out the game with a 40-10 victory. The win gave North Crowley back-to-back victories over Aledo and Southlake Carroll who are national football powerhouses to begin the season, while Carroll will look to rebound against #1 Allen at home next week.

Southlake Carroll Tight End Easton Nied scores in the first quarter.

JR receiver Kade Smith outruns Carroll defenders to the endzone.