4th and Forever: Desoto
As the saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas." But nothing is bigger than high school football. After all, this is the home of Friday Night Lights fame - a celebration of sports and community that is woven into the lore and culture of the Lone Star State. In this season of 4th and Forever, the focus is on the Desoto Eagles: an elite high school program that proudly represents this thriving Dallas suburb. Competition is fierce... No more so than at the highest 6A level, where the best teams, like Desoto, vie for the coveted state title. The Eagles are part of a league that has earned a notorious nickname - the District of Doom - known for its unmatched level of play and heated rivalries. In the past two decades, Desoto has successfully run the gauntlet, becoming District Champions six times, and winning State once, back in 2016. This year's team looks to recapture that glory and reach the summit of high school football in Texas.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- CuriosityStream
- Documentary
As the saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas." But nothing is bigger than high school football. After all, this is the home of Friday Night Lights fame - a celebration of sports and community that is woven into the lore and culture of the Lone Star State. In this season of 4th and Forever, the focus is on the Desoto Eagles: an elite high school program that proudly represents this thriving Dallas suburb. Competition is fierce... No more so than at the highest 6A level, where the best teams, like Desoto, vie for the coveted state title. The Eagles are part of a league that has earned a notorious nickname - the District of Doom - known for its unmatched level of play and heated rivalries. In the past two decades, Desoto has successfully run the gauntlet, becoming District Champions six times, and winning State once, back in 2016. This year's team looks to recapture that glory and reach the summit of high school football in Texas.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Growing Pains
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 45 mins
Introducing the Desoto Eagles, a dominant Texas high school football team which represents the pride and joy of an upper middle class Dallas suburb that's affectionately known as "The New Black Wall Street."
Episode 2
Restless & Young
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 46 mins
Building on the momentum the Eagles generate after their first win of the season against non-district opponent Bowie; the takeaways aren't entirely positive.
Episode 3
Duncanville or Doom
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 45 mins
The Eagles' arch rival, Duncanville, are due at the Eagles Stadium on Friday, and the stakes are high; as the top two teams in the District of Doom, the district championship is likely on the line.
Episode 4
Homecoming
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 45 mins
After the crushing loss to District rival Duncanville, the team is in disarray; there is a clear disconnect between players and coaches that needs to be addressed for this team to reach the elite level.
Episode 5
The Hill
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 46 mins
Desoto faces another formidable team and District of Doom foe in Cedar Hill; proximity breeds contempt and this match-up is intense.
Episode 6
Long Time Coming
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 44 mins
Wrapping up DeSoto's regular season and featuring snippets from the remaining three games; the Eagles appear to be hitting their stride coming off the Cedar Hill rivalry victory.
Episode 7
Win or Go Home
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 45 mins
The DeSoto Eagles finish the regular season with a 8-2 record; with the state tournament finals about to start, the players talk about the essence of the state tournament as essentially a second season.
Episode 8
What We Must Do
Tue, Nov 21, 2023 51 mins
After finishing the regular season with 6 straight wins and two convincing victories in the first two rounds of the high stakes state tournament, the Eagles are one win away from a rematch with Duncanville.