Written By Platform Scout, Adam Sandoval @AFGP_Sports
To close out the month of May, Ron Murray (centered in picture), hosted his 2nd Annual Ron Murray DFW 7v7 Tournament. This one day event features local High School 7on7 teams to come together for “Competition & Fellowship”. The growth, influence & recognition of this tournament has grown drastically in support from the community over the last 2 years. From team participants growing from 8 teams to 12 this year & schools from both the UIL & TAPPS shows the impact that Ron Murray has on the DFW Texas High School football Landscape. As the Sports Director for radio station K104 FM, he puts his boots on the grown all over the metroplex to highlight & bring recognition to the hard working student athletes featuring them as “K104 Beast of The Week” to top performers from High School Gameday. What makes Ron Murray so distinct from his competitors and valued in the DFW community is his will to make sure to give back first. Continuously Ron has lead the way with sponsors to help make donations to local High school programs throughout the school year across multiple sports. As this years tournament closes, the 2026 Champions North Crowley High School football program, were rewarded with a $1000 donation!
TOP PERFORMERS
Loyace Grayes | 2027 WR | Life School Oak Cliff
Loyace Grayes had everyone in awe all day long. To start off the day he had 2 head top catches in his first game that set the tone for the day. As one of the top contributors to his schools Championship appearance h e puton a full display of all capabilities. A well extended 6 foot 1 athlete can snatch the ball out of its highpoint with ease and doesn’t get fazed in coverage hauling in receptions in the middle of traffic. Loayce says he’s looking forward to a breakout year this coming fall and already off to a great start earning one of the Offensive MVP awards for the tournament.
Hayden Green | 2028 WR/TE | North Crowley HS
Hayden Green has emerged as one the most sought out 2028 recruits. With already 14 offers, Mr. Green put on a clinic this tournament that resulted in his school winning the Championship. A very trim 6 foot 3, two hundred ten pound displayed his catch radius all day competing. He carries some speed when running routes and even creates more separation utilizing his lengthy stride. An exciting season is ahead for Hayden and the Panthers with one of the tallest receiving corps in the state and 2027 gunslinger Jacob “JT” Torres returning from ineligibility.
Christian Hampton | 2027 QB | Berkner HS
Christian Hampton was the most eye catching QB from this tournament. Showed off his superior accuracy in every game played. No matter were on the field, who or what coverage, seemed as Hampton was dropping them perfectly in the bread basket for only his receivers could retrieve. Also impressed with his clean footwork and pocket presence in the pocket as he read defenses before firing off his rocket arm.
Carson Pope | 2028 WR | Richardson HS
Mr. Pope easily performed as the most pristine route runner of the day. With a quick twitch to break off routes, once he completes the catch he as a 2nd gear that turns on to get up field. Also confident in his athleticism as he doesn’t shy away from jumping up to go get any ball even with a defender in coverage. May sound familiar as Carson Pope also was featured on the DRSportz Network making plays on the defensive side with a clutch Pick 6 in the DR7 Road To The Crown Oklahoma 15u Championship.
