Came up with a great Summertime activity for a football obsessed 11 year old when it’s bad weather. YouTube the 2007 Fiesta Bowl between OU and Boise State. Man I wish I could watch it for the first time all over again. #NCAA #FootballHistory #FootballFanatic #DadHack

Day 3 of SAC camp in the books. Great competition, great coaching, and an outstanding turnout all week. 141 @TarkAthDept HORNS got better! Never too late to join us this summer. Come join THE HERD! We’re excited about the talent and energy that’s been on display and looking forward to finishing the week strong tomorrow! #OneHerdOneHeart #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

The road to Abilene is officially underway. 🏈💪 Our Tarkington Linemen have put in the work and earned the opportunity to compete at the Texas State Lineman Challenge on June 20th in Abilene. We are excited to be representing @TarkAthDept , our school, our community, and the pride that comes with wearing the MAROON and GOLD. Let’s show Texas what the Longhorns are all about. 🤘 #OneHerdOneHeart #TarkingtonAthletics #StateLinemanChallenge #RoadToAbilene #LonghornPride #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

🔥 STATE BOUND! 🔥 The Tarkington Longhorns have officially QUALIFIED for the State Lineman Challenge in Abilene, Texas! 🤘 These young men have put in countless hours of hard work, determination, and sacrifice to earn their spot among the best linemen in the state and we couldn’t be more proud of this group! Now it’s time to represent Tarkington on the biggest stage and compete against the top programs in Texas. As we prepare for the trip to Abilene, we are inviting our community, alumni, local businesses, and Longhorn supporters to help these athletes on their journey to the State Lineman Challenge. If you would like to support the team, donations can be made directly through the Tarkington Athletic Booster Club. Any contribution, big or small, will help our athletes as they represent Tarkington on the state stage. For information on how to contribute, please contact Amber Keith or Coach Jake Howard. Thank you for supporting these young men and helping them chase greatness! #OneHerdOneHeart #LonghornPride #StateBound #TarkingtonAthletics #StateLinemanChallenge #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

Thank you to @Coach__fitz and the rest of the @WillisWildkats1 for again hosting a great event! Our boys enjoyed the competition and can’t wait to comeback next year! Proud of our @TarkAthDept Bigs for finishing 6TH!!!

Extremely proud of our @TarkAthDept Bigs today at the Warzone Lineman Challenge! Out of 22 teams, our guys finished 6th overall, competing against some of the best competition around. What makes that even more impressive is that we were one of only two 3A schools in attendance, with the rest of the field made up of 5A and 6A programs. Our boys competed with tremendous effort, toughness, and heart from start to finish. They never backed down, embraced every challenge, and represented Tarkington the right way. Beyond the results, they had a blast competing together and growing as a team. What stood out most was the respect they earned. Multiple coaches from other schools went out of their way to compliment our players on their work ethic, attitude, and competitiveness. That says a lot about the young men in our program. I am truly in awe of this group. They fought for every point, supported one another, and showed exactly what it means to be a Longhorn. The future is bright. 🤘 #OneHerdOneHeart #TarkingtonFootball #BigsDoingBigThings #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

Tarkington Athletics is excited to welcome Coach Cassie Carpenter BACK to the @TarkAthDept family as a Middle School Girls Coach! A proud product of the Prairie, Coach Carpenter brings 15 years of experience in education, including seven years as a middle school coach. Alongside her husband, Adam, and their 5 children, she has deep roots in the Tarkington community and a passion for developing young athletes. Coach Carpenter is dedicated to building character, teaching fundamentals, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field. Please join us in welcoming Coach Carpenter back home to Tarkington Athletics! #OneHerdOneHeart #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

Please join us in welcoming Coach Elam to the @TarkAthDept family! A former Division I offensive lineman, Coach Elam brings valuable experience, a passion for developing young men, and a strong commitment to building relationships with his players. He has spent the past two years coaching and teaching at the high school level, working primarily with offensive linemen. We are excited for the impact Coach Elam will have on our program, school, and community. Welcome to the Herd, Coach! #OneHerdOneHeart 🤘

Thank you Willis for the past 5 years, but I’m thankful and excited for this new opportunity! Let’s get to work!

Please join us in welcoming our new Assistant Head Football Coach @CoachYoung94!!!! With eight years of coaching experience across multiple sports and a proven track record of developing student-athletes both on and off the field, he brings leadership, passion, and a commitment to excellence to our program. His dedication to hard work, accountability, and building character aligns perfectly with our vision for Tarkington Athletics. We’re excited for the positive impact he will have on our students, our program, and our community. #OneHerdOneHeart

Excellence on the field AND in the classroom. Congratulations to our Ladyhorns on earning 2026 All-District softball recognition and Academic All-District honors! Your hard work, discipline, and dedication continue to represent Tarkington the right way. We are proud of each of you for competing at a high level and for excelling academically. @TarkAthDept #tarkingtonisd #tarkingtonathletics #1H1H #FN5GL #entry

A huge thank you to all of our parents and supporters who made the trip and cheered us on today. Your support means more than you know, and our players feel it every time they step on the field. While we didn’t get the outcome we were hoping for, words can’t express how proud I am of these young men. They competed with heart, represented our community the right way, and continued to improve with every game. In our last game we had the tournament Champs against the ropes. The growth, effort, and fight they showed all day long are things to be proud of. This is a group that continues to work, continues to grow, and continues to move forward together. #OneHerdOneHeart 🤘❤️🤘❤️ #FN5GL #Entry #TarkingtonLonghorns #1H1H

LONGHORNS- IT'S TIME We're competing in @TMobile's Friday Night 5G Lights to win money for our athletic program & facilities! 📸 Every post = 1 entry 🎥 Photos/Videos count 🏟️ Show school pride & community Tag: @TMobile and @TarkAthDept Use: #FN5GL and #entry

Thank you so much @NateGriffFOX26 for highlighting our valedictorian and student athlete Moises Cardenas today! Love when an athlete prioritizes their grades as well as their athletic goals. Go do great things at @TAMU!!!! The school, community, and @TarkAthDept is proud of you! #OneHerdOneHeart #1H1H

375lbs #texashsfb #classof29 #deadlift

So proud of our boys! Congrats to all receiving honors and thank you for representing the Prairie with honor! #OneHerdOneHeart #1H1H #TarkingtonISD @TarkAthDept

Camp season is here and @hputxfootball will be coming to a city near YOU! Sign up today and get evaluated by our coaches and get plenty of reps!! #StingEm #TearOffTheRoof

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‘28 with tons of potential!!! One of the hardest working players in the program. Despite only being a sophomore he is a leader in the locker room and in the halls.