![The 2019 alumnus Chason Virgil passed for a total of 3,791 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Lions in his senior season. Virgil, a native of Mesquite, Texas returned to his home state to coach and teach at North Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Virgil one day hopes to become a head coach at the high school level.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/chason-virgil-900x600.jpg)
Former Lion tries hand at coaching Texas high school football
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
• November 20, 2020
![Senior defensive linemen Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund brings down Villanova running back during the first quarter of Saturday's playoff game. With the victory the Lions will travel to Missoula, Mont. to take on the University of Montana.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/a113019_0446-900x688.jpg)
Southeastern beats Villanova 45-44, advances to face University of Montana
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
• December 3, 2019
![Devonte Williams, a senior running back, rushed 63 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's victory against Lamar University. The next matchup for the Lions will be against Northwestern State University.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_9948-900x560.jpg)
Lions defeat Cardinals at home
September 23, 2019
![Football players sharpen their skills during a pregame warm up. Over the summer, athletes continue their practice regimen to prepare for the next season.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web@@IMG_2917-900x547.jpg)
Summer preparations
Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
• May 14, 2019
![Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, started his collegiate career at California State University, Fresno. The Mesquite, Texas native spends his days preparing for game day whether that is working out or watching game film whenever he can.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wb@_MG_7788-900x572.jpg)
A day in the life of Chason Virgil
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
• November 6, 2018
![Chason Virgil, a junior quarterback, threw for 324 yards in the matchup against Abilene Christian University.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web@@_MG_7427-900x600.jpg)
Trailing behind at home
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
• October 22, 2018
![The Lions' victory on Homecoming Day put the team's overall record at 3-4.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web@@@_MG_9485-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming Week closes with a victory
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
• October 14, 2018
![Taron Jones, a freshman running back, runs the ball down the field in the game against the Northwestern State University demons.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/web@@IMG_4295-900x600.jpg)
Lions hold off demons
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
• October 1, 2018
![The Lions have an 0-2 record following their loss to LSU. However, the defense only allowed one touchdown in the second half of the game.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/web@@@_MG_6888-900x600.jpg)
Downfall of the lions in Death Valley
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
• September 11, 2018
![Lion football players follow their own routines in hopes of securing a successful game day. These good luck charms range from music preference to tattoos.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web@_MG_1200-900x600.jpg)
Looking for luck on the field
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
• August 28, 2018
![Frank Scelfo, football head coach, poses with some players at “Hot August Night” in downtown Hammond.](https://lionsroarnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/web@@_MG_1089-900x654.jpg)
Quirks of a football coach
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
• August 28, 2018
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