This Texas-proud, state championship-winningest grandfather wants to make a wager. Dell Krehbiel is betting that he has won more gold rings, by virtue of his five talented and athletic grandchildren—Canadian Wildcats, all—than anyone else within the Lone Star State’s 268,597 square.
He offers this photo as proof. Five grandkids (and more in the wings). Eleven state championship rings. Count ‘em.
Over the past 31 years, Russell Gadbois has become a household name, calling every imaginable sporting event in the Texas Panhandle. In the last 12 years, he has become most commonly recognized as the beloved play-by-play commentator, alongside color man Steve Forrest, of the Canadian Sports Network.
Angel Garcia already lives in Canadian football history.
Garcia made his name known for decades on the final play of the dramatic 2020 Class 3A Division II state championship game, sacking Franklin quarterback Marcus Wade to secure a 35-34 victory that gave the Wildcats a fifth state title.
A new football season is on the horizon, and the No. 3-ranked Canadian Wildcats will open the highly anticipated 2021 campaign against West Texas High Friday night at Stinnett’s Comanche Stadium.
Heading into the season, Canadian fans all know the obvious questions surrounding the defending Class 3A Division II state champions.
How will the Wildcats reload after the loss of 15 talented seniors?
A good motto seeks to explain the mission or bring out the spirit of an organization in a short phrase.
That speaks volumes when talking about the Canadian Wildcats football program.
The Wildcats have always lived by the motto their coaches and captains create in August, which sets the tone for the upcoming year.
