In Strawn, Texas, population 676, the town's six man football team is coming off of back-to-back state championships; despite losing 11 seniors to graduation, expectations are at an all-time high.
J.W. and Marco's injuries are an opportunity for the rest of the team to step up, including sophomore Jett, but external pressures cause some of the team to lose focus.
Strawn gets a do-over as they face off against Gordon for the state quarterfinals, with a healthy J.W. and Marco ready to make the most of their senior-year season.
The Greyhounds take on Richland Springs in the semifinals with their sights set on the state championship, and seniors J.W., Blaze and Marco bring the Made-In-Strawn mentality in what could be their final game.
With Blaze, J.W., and Marco gone, a new Greyhound team looks to avenge last season's semi-final loss; Head Coach Dewaine Lee tends to his ill father, leaving the sideline duties to assistant coach Jose Cervantes.
Seniors Luke Eli and Jade Barrett are potential stars but their attitudes rub Coach Lee the wrong way; underclassman Payton Harris' rodeo toughness translates to the football field as he emerges as a leader.
Despite external distractions and temptations persisting, Coach Lee prepares his team for the game against state-ranked Westbrook; Kadin Parsons eagerly awaits a decision on his eligibility to play for the Greyhounds.
With the season needing a reset, Jade apologizes to the coaches and team for his part in their failures thus far; Coach Lee dedicates the rest of the season to his ill father.
The Gordon vs Strawn crosstown rivalry goes back more than 100 years but the 8 miles isn’t enough to keep some of the families’ lives from intersecting on and off the field.
The students and staff of Strawn anticipate the results of the 2020 presidential election and the threat of a COVID infection hinders preparation for a playoff game.
Kadin is named starting quarterback for a difficult game against Fannindel in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Coach Lee’s father takes a turn for the worse and he leans on wife Denise for support.