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Daingerfield goes for its Third Consecutive State Title.

Daingerfield Tigers vs. Cameron Yoe Yoemen, 8pm, Sat., Dec. 18th
Mansfield's Vernon Newsom Stadium

Daingerfield tops New Boston 35-7

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Redwater edges Prairiland 14-13

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Northeast Texas Rankings - Week 10

4A

1. John Tyler (8-1)

2. Whitehouse (7-2)

3. Sulphur Springs (7-2)

4. Jacksonville (7-2)

5. Marshall (5-4)

6. Texas High (6-3)

7. Nacogdoches (3-6)

8. Kilgore (3-6)

9. Hallsville (3-6)

10. Mount Pleasant (1-8)

3A

1. Chapel Hill (8-1)

2. Carthage (7-2)

3. Gilmer (6-3)

4. Henderson (7-2)

5. Liberty Eylau (7-2)

6. Lindale (6-3)

7. Athens (8-1)

8. Canton (8-1)

9. Pittsburg (6-3)

10. Center (5-4)

2A-D1

1. Tatum (9-0)

2. Daingerfield (8-1)

3. Crockett (8-1)

4. New Boston (7-2)

5. Malakoff (9-0)

6. White Oak (5-4)

7. Mineola (7-2)

8. Quitman (7-2)

9. Teague (6-3)

10. Redwater (4-4)

2A-D2

1. West Rusk (9-0)

2. Lone Oak (9-0)

3. Linden Kildare (8-1)

4. Hughes Springs (8-1)

5. Paul Pewitt (6-3)

6. Groveton (8-1)

7. Cooper (7-2)

8. Frankston (6-3)

9. Arp (4-5)

10. Corrigan-Camden (5-4)

Northeast Texas' Top Defenses Through 8 Games

5A/4A
John Tyler 10.625
Whitehouse 16.125
Longview 21.625
Sulphur Springs 21.875
Lufkin 22.125
Kilgore 22.375
Marshall 24.125
Texas High 24.5
Jacksonville 26.75
Tyler Lee 28.5
Hallsville 30.375
Mount Pleasant 32.75
Nacogdoches 38.375
Pine Tree 42.375

3A
Fairfield 9.625
North Lamar 13.375
Canton 14.5
Chapel Hill 15.625
Liberty-Eylau 18.125
Athens 20.625
Henderson 22.25
Center 23.75
Pittsburg 24.25
Van 25
Madisonville 26.625
Lindale 26.75
Diboll 27.375
Gilmer 27.625
Pleasant Grove 29.375
Groesbeck 30
Carthage 30.5
Mexia 30.875
Mount Vernon 32
Gladewater 32.125

2A-D1
Daingerfield 9.25
Crockett 12.25
Tatum 14.5
Malakoff 15.25
New Boston 18.25
Prairiland 18.75
Quitman 20.875
Teague 24.25
Mineola 24.375
New Diana 26.125
Winnsboro 26.125
Caddo Mills 26.25
Harmony 26.75
White Oak 27.875
Troup 28.25
Elkhart 28.5
Sabine 33.875
Hooks 34.5
Jefferson 35.5
Redwater 36.57

2A-D2
Corsicana Mildred 8
Linden-Kildare 10.125
Lone Oak 11.625
Jewett Leon 14.25
Buffalo 16.75
Hughes Springs 19.5
West Rusk 19.75
Cooper 21.375
Corrigan-Camden 21.625
Union Grove 22.125
Alba-Golden 23.5
Elysian Fields 23.75
Arp 25.625
Harleton 25.625
Centerville 26.75
Ore City 27.25
Como-Pickton 27.375
DeKalb 27.625
Groveton 28.25
Paris Chisum 28.75

Northeast Texas' Top Offenses Through 8 Games

5A/4A
Lufkin 42.5
Sulphur Springs 40.125
Texas High 40
Whitehouse 38.75
John Tyler 35.25
Nacogdoches 30.5
Jacksonville 29.625
Kilgore 29.125
Marshall 27.875
Hallsville 24.375
Longview 22.5
Tyler Lee 15.625
Mt Pleasant 15.375
Pine Tree 9.625

3A
Canton 46.5
Chapel Hill 45.875
Athens 45.375
Lindale 43.375
Fairfield 43.125
Gilmer 42.5
Groesbeck 39.75
Carthage 39.5
Brownsboro 38.25
Henderson 38
Mexia 35.375
Gladewater 34.125
Paris North Lamar 32.125
Pittsburg 31.125
Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 29
Center 29
Wills Point 28.625
Diboll 28.5
Van 27.125
Spring Hill 26.25

2A-D1
Tatum 47.25
Daingerfield 46.625
Crockett 45.625
White Oak 43.375
New Boston 42.25
Mineola 37.875
Malakoff 34.5
Jefferson 34
Eustace 30
Redwater 28
Quitman 27
Teague 24.125
New Diana 23.125
Hooks 22.5
Winnsboro 20.25
Prairiland 19.875
Elkhart 19.25
Troup 18.75
Queen City 16.75
Caddo Mills 16.625

2A-D2
Groveton 49.25
West Rusk 47.125
Lone Oak 46.125
Omaha Pewitt 39.875
Corsicana Mildred 38.875
Linden-Kildare 38.25
Hughes Springs 36.5
Rivercrest 35.5
Buffalo 34.625
Cooper 33.75
Edgewood 30.5
Scurry-Rosser 29.375
Joaquin 26.625
Arp 26.125
Como-Pickton 26.125
Frankston 25
Corrigan-Camden 24.5
Harleton 21.625
Jewett Leon 21.5
Hemphill 21.5

Week 8 Scores

Friday scores:
CLASS 5A
A&M Consolidated 24, Copperas Cove 10
Abilene 28, Midland 18
Abilene Cooper 45, Odessa 8
Aldine 21, Aldine Nimitz 7
Allen 30, Lewisville Marcus 14
Amarillo 31, Lubbock Monterey 14
Amarillo Tascosa 51, Lubbock Coronado 7
Arlington 51, FW Paschal 7
Arlington Bowie 49, Weatherford 0
Arlington Sam Houston 46, North Crowley 43
Arlington Martin 33, Arlington Lamar 31
Austin Bowie 24, Austin High 21
Austin Westlake 38, Del Valle 18
Beaumont West Brook 42, Port Arthur Memorial 15
Belton 37, Killeen Ellison 34
Bryan 27, Killeen Harker Heights 17
CC Carroll 35, SA Southwest 7
Cedar Hill 49, Mansfield 7
Cibolo Steele 25, Converse Judson 24, 2OT
Clear Brook 43, Houston Clear Lake 36
Coppell 49, Justin Northwest 14
Cypress Ridge 49, Cypress Lakes 7
Cypress Woods 61, Cypress Creek 35
Dallas Skyline 56, Dallas Sunset 0
Dallas White 20, Dallas Samuell 6
Del Rio 50, Laredo Martin 0
DeSoto 61, Mesquite Horn 47
Duncanville 47, Mansfield Timberview 22
EP Coronado 59, EP Eastwood 12
EP Hanks 35, EP Bel Air 28
EP Montwood 28, EP Americas 21
Euless Trinity 55, Grapevine 7
Fort Bend Dulles 35, Fort Bend Bush 31
Fort Bend Elkins 21, Fort Bend Marshall 14
Galena Park North Shore 37, La Porte 7
Garland 33, Garland Lakeview Centennial 7
Houston Madison 52, Houston Westbury 20
Houston Strake Jesuit 45, Katy Morton Ranch 14
Hurst Bell 55, Irving 7
Irving Nimitz 21, Irving MacArthur 14, OT
Katy Seven Lakes 44, Katy Mayde Creek 23
Keller Fossil Ridge 24, Saginaw 21
Klein Collins 38, Klein Forest 12
Klein Oak 24, Tomball 17
La Marque 14, Galveston Ball 13
Laredo Alexander 51, Laredo Johnson 7
Laredo United 49, Eagle Pass Winn 7
League City Clear Springs 49, Dickinson 35
Leander 56, Pflugerville 33
Lewisville Flower Mound 52, Plano East 50
Lewisville Hebron 24, Plano West 16
Lufkin 49, Conroe Oak Ridge 28
McAllen 56, La Joya 0
McKinney Boyd 28, Garland Sachse 0
Midland Lee 20, Odessa Permian 13
Midlothian 54, Grand Prairie 31
N. Richland Hills 56, Haltom City 14
New Braunfels 28, Converse Wagner 27
North Mesquite 24, Longview 14
Northside Jay 17, Northside Taft 7
Northside Stevens 42, Northside Holmes 28
Pasadena Memorial 19, Deer Park 18
Pearland 27, Clute Brazoswood 23
Plano 43, Lewisville 21
Richardson 10, Richardson Berkner 7
Richardson Lake Highlands 29, Dallas Jesuit 20
Round Rock Stony Point 42, Round Rock 7
Round Rock Westwood 30, Georgetown 14
SA East Central 35, SA South San Antonio 7
SA MacArthur 52, SA Lee 28
SA Madison 36, SA Reagan 28
San Angelo Central 24, Lubbock 22
Seguin 35, San Marcos 7
South Garland 34, Garland Naaman Forest 22
South Grand Prairie 41, Mansfield Legacy 24
Southlake Carroll 45, Keller Central 21
Spring Westfield 42, Spring 33
Temple 11, Killeen Shoemaker 6
The Woodlands 41, Kingwood 35
Tyler Lee 35, Mesquite 14
CLASS 4A
Aledo 73, Azle 0
Alice 52, CC Ray 34
Amarillo Palo Duro 14, Wolfforth Frenship 7
Angleton 35, Freeport Brazosport 0
Arlington Seguin 40, Burleson 21
Austin Crockett 28, Austin Reagan 6
Austin Lanier 41, Austin Eastside Memorial 14
Barbers Hill 34, Galena Park 7
Bastrop 42, Pflugerville Connally 27
Baytown Goose Creek 41, Crosby 34, OT
Beaumont Central 27, Vidor 7
Beeville Jones 55, Floresville 35
Canyon Randall 24, Dumas 10
CC Flour Bluff 48, Kingsville King 14
Cedar Park Vista Ridge 24, Austin Vandegrift 16
Cleburne 56, Joshua 28
Clint Horizon 22, EP Riverside 19
Crowley 33, Granbury 31
Dallas Carter 29, Dallas Molina 3
Dallas Conrad 24, Dallas Adams 8
Dallas Highland Park 49, McKinney North 0
Dallas Kimball 38, Seagoville 31
Dallas Lincoln 50, Dallas Spruce 0
Dallas South Oak Cliff 49, Dallas Pinkston 12
Dayton 42, Houston North Forest 0
Denton Ryan 55, Denton 7
El Campo 38, Bay City 14
EP Andress 41, EP Jefferson 3
EP Chapin 43, EP Austin 36
EP Del Valle 35, San Elizario 0
EP Irvin 41, EP Burges 30
EP Ysleta 21, EP Parkland 14
Everman 56, Mansfield Summit 35
Frisco Centennial 42, Frisco 24
Frisco Liberty 52, Carrollton Turner 0
Hereford 42, Plainview 0
Hewitt Midway 45, Waco University 14
Houston Austin 21, Houston Reagan 7
Houston Sharpstown 34, Houston Davis 7
Houston Stratford 34, Magnolia West 28
Houston Wheatley 22, Houston Washington 7
Humble 31, Humble Kingwood Park 3
Huntsville 48, New Caney 7
Hutto 35, Elgin 3
Jacksonville 24, Hallsville 23
Kerrville Tivy 71, SA Harlandale 6
Lake Dallas 51, Wichita Falls 21
Lake Travis 62, Leander Rouse 14
Livingston 42, Beaumont Ozen 23
Manvel 46, Texas City 15
Marble Falls 47, Dripping Springs 10
Mesquite Poteet 27, Ennis 8
Montgomery 62, Houston Spring Woods 13
N. Richland Hills Birdville 24, FW Boswell 21
Nacogdoches 47, Kilgore 24
Nederland 30, Lumberton 17
New Braunfels Canyon 33, Lockhart 3
Pflugerville Hendrickson 53, Bryan Rudder 16
Port Lavaca Calhoun 54, Victoria West 34
Port Neches-Groves 39, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 34
Richardson Pearce 38, McKinney 28
Rockwall 42, Wylie East 38
Rosenberg Terry 24, Richmond Foster 16
Royse City 49, Greenville 14
SA Alamo Heights 63, Kyle Lehman 14
SA Burbank 9, SA Memorial 6
SA Lanier 28, SA Kennedy 17
SA McCollum 31, Northside Brennan 14
Santa Fe 21, Friendswood 14
Sherman 39, Denison 0
Smithson Valley 39, Schertz Clemens 0
Springtown 69, Keller Timber Creek 31
John Tyler 45, Marshall 17
Uvalde 49, Castroville Medina Valley 42, 2OT
Victoria East 41, Gregory-Portland 25
Waco 53, San Angelo Lake View 19
Waller 35, Magnolia 17
Waxahachie 23, Lancaster 6
WF Rider 24, Lewisville The Colony 21
Whitehouse 55, Longview Pine Tree 7
Willis 49, Brownsville Porter 0
Wylie 35, Rockwall-Heath 21
CLASS 3A
Abilene Wylie 40, Big Spring 29
Alvarado 47, Venus 0
Andrews 28, Seminole 21
Anna 21, Bonham 14
Argyle 49, Gainesville 21
Athens 63, Brownsboro 21
Borger 12, Dalhart 3
Bridgeport 55, FW Castleberry 7
Burnet 49, Taylor 14
Canton 40, Quinlan Ford 7
Carthage 43, Henderson 33
Clint Mountain View 34, Clint 20
Columbus 29, Brookshire Royal 22
Cuero 48, Poteet 7
Dallas Madison 83, Carrollton Ranchview 28
Dallas Roosevelt 54, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis 14
Dallas Smith 39, FW Polytechnic 13
Devine 40, Pearsall 7
Diboll 42, Huntington 8
Fairfield 42, Palestine 7
Gatesville 42, Waco Connally 7
Geronimo Navarro 48, Bandera 32
Giddings 67, Smithville 14
Gilmer 76, Longview Spring Hill 0
Gonzales 33, Pleasanton 30
Groesbeck 76, Palestine Westwood 48
Hondo 33, Lytle 0
Huffman Hargrave 56, Cleveland 14
Ingleside 42, Mathis 35
Kaufman 34, Crandall 28
Kennedale 48, Hillsboro 0
Kirbyville 63, Jasper 8
Liberty Hill 31, Llano 24
Lindale 36, Van 22
Lucas Lovejoy 66, Frisco Lone Star 0
Madisonville 32, Mexia 16
Mineral Wells 34, Lake Worth 20
Monahans 54, Midland Greenwood 6
Navasota 34, Caldwell 20
Needville 40, Wharton 21
Pampa 57, Perryton 35
Pecos 47, Anthony 12
Pilot Point 17, Aubrey 7
Pittsburg 20, Gladewater 13
Princeton 42, Farmersville 29
Prosper 61, Nevada Community 0
Raymondville 48, CC West Oso 19
Rio Hondo 55, Zapata 48
Robstown 17, Orange Grove 6
Rockdale 51, La Grange 37
Rockport-Fulton 45, Goliad 20
Sealy 34, Bellville 8
Silsbee 30, Sour Lake Hardin-Jefferson 20
Sinton 55, Aransas Pass 13
Snyder 49, Sweetwater 6
Somerset 63, Crystal City 6
Tyler Chapel Hill 55, Rusk 0
Waco La Vega 35, Robinson 6
West 23, Glen Rose 6
West Columbia 53, Palacios 0
Wills Point 49, Emory Rains 15
Wimberley 42, Fredericksburg 7
CLASS 2A
Altair Rice 28, Vanderbilt Industrial 21, 2OT
Anahuac 40, Woodville 23
Arp 37, Gladewater Union Grove 14
Axtell 21, Centerville 12
Ballinger 14, Bangs 7
Banquete 28, Freer 6
Buffalo 41, Blooming Grove 12
Bushland 33, Amarillo River Road 12
Cameron Yoe 49, Florence 0
Childress 34, Lubbock Roosevelt 27
Clyde 35, Early 20
Coahoma 41, Anson 0
Colorado City 48, Alpine 14
Comfort 25, Blanco 20
Corsicana Mildred 24, Red Oak Life 13
Crawford 42, Millsap 7
Crockett 48, Elkhart 0
Daingerfield 47, Redwater 0
East Bernard 75, Bloomington 2
East Chambers 48, Kountze 14
Eastland 44, Comanche 31
Edgewood 34, Alba-Golden 14
Floydada 50, Amarillo Highland Park 0
Frankston 41, Joaquin 14
Friona 21, Slaton 19
George West 30, SA Cole 6
Godley 63, Whitney 13
Gunter 29, Bells 20
Hamilton 48, Hico 7
Harper 15, Junction 8
Hebbronville 54, Kingsville Academy 2
Jefferson 23, Big Sandy Harmony 9
Jourdanton 23, Cotulla 0
Karnes City 42, Dilley 14
Kermit 14, Crane 8
Lago Vista 46, Marion 20
Lexington 36, Thorndale 9
Little River Academy 29, Troy 28
Luling 39, Ingram Moore 0
Malakoff 21, Teague 20
McGregor 38, Hearne 0
Merkel 27, Tuscola Jim Ned 0
Mineola 36, Melissa 35
Muleshoe 43, Littlefield 8
New Boston 60, Queen City 6
New London West Rusk 63, Winona 6
Nixon-Smiley 70, SA Brooks 0
Odem 35, Falfurrias 22
Ozona 31, Sonora 28
Poth 34, Three Rivers 7
Refugio 70, Premont 14
Riviera Kaufer 32, Skidmore-Tynan 21
Rosebud-Lott 24, Bruceville-Eddy 9
San Saba 48, Coleman 6
Sanford-Fritch 22, Abernathy 6
Santa Rosa 21, San Diego 6
Schulenburg 56, Wallis Brazos 7
Stanton 17, Post 6
Taft 41, Bishop 20
Tatum 58, New Diana 14
Trinity 26, Troup 7
Tulia 54, Dimmitt 21
Universal City Randolph 51, Natalia 26
Van Vleck 21, Hallettsville 20
Wall 33, Denver City 0
Weimar 33, Danbury 14
White Oak 49, Gladewater Sabine 7
Winnsboro 49, Grand Saline 19
CLASS 1A
Baird 55, Cross Plains 22
Bremond 29, Chilton 14
Bronte 33, Miles 27
Burton 69, Snook 14
Canadian 21, Stratford 7
Cayuga 48, Malakoff Cross Roads 7
Clarendon 35, Quanah 14
Collinsville 54, Chico 7
Crosbyton 56, Roscoe 29
Dawson 31, Wortham 15
De Leon 44, Bosqueville 23
Falls City 59, Agua Dulce 6
Farwell 55, Nazareth 0
Frost 15, Hubbard 8
Garrison 29, Grapeland 22
Goldthwaite 31, Winters 0
Granger 36, Holland 19
Gruver 21, Vega 7
Hamlin 68, Rotan 31
Iola 43, Somerville 8
Iraan 58, McCamey 8
Johnson City 50, Center Point 21
Kenedy 34, Charlotte 8
Kerens 69, Rice 9
Marfa 31, Wink 13
Mart 41, Riesel 0
Mason 61, Big Lake Reagan County 6
Medina 26, Leakey 14
Menard 29, Christoval 28
Meridian 7, Ranger 6
Mertzon Irion County 20, San Angelo Texas Leadership 14
Milano 38, Bartlett 28
Mount Enterprise 49, Gilmer Union Hill 6
Munday 66, Perrin-Whitt 0
New Deal 42, Tahoka 6
Olney 2, Seymour 0
Panhandle 29, Lockney 12
Pettus 60, Runge 0
Price Carlisle 14, Big Sandy 7
Roby 40, Ralls 22
Rocksprings 47, D'Hanis 21
Shamrock 49, Memphis 32
Shelbyville 47, Alto 36
Shiner 34, Flatonia 6
Simms Bowie 42, Hawkins 14
Springlake-Earth 49, Sudan 15
Stamford 43, Haskell 27
Stinnett West Texas 20, Sunray 19
Sundown 21, Olton 10
Thrall 40, Normangee 6
Timpson 54, Cushing 26
Valley Mills 38, Itasca 6
Wellington 46, Claude 7
White Deer 47, Booker 0
Windthorst 68, Electra 26
Woodsboro 31, Benavides 12
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Argyle Liberty Christian 48, Plano John Paul 21
Austin Hill Country 61, Bryan Allen Academy 16
Austin Hyde Park 21, SA Texas Military 0
Austin NYOS 30, SA Feast Home 24
Austin Regents 65, Austin TSD 13
Beaumont Legacy Christian 36, Galveston O'Connell 0
Bellaire Episcopal 42, Casady, Okla. 9
Brenham Christian 48, Lake Jackson Brazosport 0
Brownwood Victory Life 87, WF Notre Dame 50
Bullard Brook Hill 39, Tyler Gorman 7
Bulverde Bracken 65, SA Winston 20
Carrollton Prince of Peace 32, Flower Mound Coram Deo 6
Cedar Hill Trinity 60, Dallas First Baptist 13
Cedar Park Summit 56, Round Rock Christian 6
Dallas Academy 74, Blum 26
Dallas Covenant 32, Rockwall Heritage 16
Dallas Episcopal 20, Irving Cistercian 17
Dallas Lutheran 50, Irving Highlands 28
Dallas Parish Episcopal 42, Tyler Grace Community 35
EP Faith Christian 52, EP Immanuel 6
FW Calvary 36, Frisco Legacy Christian 15
FW Country Day 18, FW All Saints 12
FW Nolan 35, Dallas Bishop Dunne 7
FW Trinity Valley 49, Austin St. Andrew's 7
Garland Christian 60, Rockwall Christian 32
Granbury Happy Hill 53, Lubbock Christ The King 20
Grapevine Faith 48, FW Southwest Christian 7
Hallettsville Sacred Heart 56, Austin St. Dominic 0
Heath Fulton 57, Waco Parkview Christian 24
Houston Cypress Christian 33, Bay Area Christian 3
Houston Kinkaid 58, Dallas St. Mark 10
Houston Lutheran North 63, Katy Pope John 14
Houston Northland Christian 56, Houston Second Baptist 13
Houston St. Pius X 35, Beaumont Kelly 7
Houston St. Thomas 17, Houston Christian 7
Lewisville Temple 72, Willow Park Trinity 26
Marble Falls Faith 54, Christian Academy of SA 6
Midland Christian 49, Arlington Pantego Christian 3
Plano Prestonwood 42, Dallas Bishop Lynch 21
SA Antonian 30, Victoria St. Joseph 19
Temple Holy Trinity 61, Temple Central Texas 40
The Woodlands Christian 54, Alpha Omega 6
Tomball Concordia 41, Sugar Land Fort Bend 15
Tyler All Saints 45, Dallas Shelton 12
Waco Reicher 34, Dallas Christian 7
SIX-MAN
Amherst 37, Whitharral 34
Aquilla 58, Bynum 31
Aspermont 55, Hermleigh 7
Balmorhea 56, Imperial Buena Vista 8
Blanket 76, Zephyr 70
Borden County 62, O'Donnell 16
Briscoe Fort Elliott 30, Darrouzett 6
Bryson 72, Harrold 36
Buckholts 70, Oglesby 0
Calvert 46, Star 0
Cherokee 66, Lohn 0
Cotton Center 78, Lazbuddie 28
Cranfills Gap 50, Morgan 0
Dell City 42, Grandfalls-Royalty 34
Follett 82, McLean 32
Garden City 66, Fort Davis 39
Groom 60, Happy 38
Hedley 50, WF Christian 28
Ira 52, Roscoe Highland 0
Irving Universal 67, Bowie Gold-Burg 19
Jayton 34, Rule 30
Jonesboro 70, Iredell 68
Knox City 58, Gordon 8
Lenorah Grady 48, Ackerly Sands 30
Lometa 58, Prairie Lea 12
Loop 56, Wilson 7
Loraine 56, Westbrook 6
Matador Motley County 55, Silverton 0
Miami 58, Lefors 7
Milford 53, Trinidad 8
Newcastle 39, Strawn 36
Novice 58, Blackwell 24
Oakwood 52, Apple Springs 46
Paducah 48, Chillicothe 0
Paint Rock 64, Valera Panther Creek 42
Penelope 43, Abbott 28
Petersburg 64, Lorenzo 0
Richland Springs 46, Brookesmith 0
Rising Star 46, Comanche Paradigm 0
Robert Lee 60, Veribest 34
Rochelle 38, Evant 20
Sidney 22, Gustine 20
Spur 58, Southland 8
Sterling City 58, Trent 12
Throckmorton 62, Tomball Homeschool 0
Turkey Valley 68, Hart 0
Water Valley 62, Eden 6
Welch Dawson 80, New Home 31
Wellman-Union 59, Whiteface 6
Woodson 56, Moran 6
OTHER
Austin Christian Homeschool 65, Humble Christian 32
Azle Christian School 58, Weatherford Christian 0
Faustina Academy 52, Balch Springs Christian 0
FW Brewer 45, Northwest Nelson 6
Holland Hall , Okla. 42, Houston St. John's 14
NOAH , Okla. 64, Dallas Home School 50
San Marcos Christian Homeschool 37, Tribe Consolidated 36
Waco Live Oak Classical School 70, Bryan Christian Homeschool 6

Teams with the largest margin of Victory

Rank - Team - Average Margin of Victory

1. Daingerfield 36.00
2. Lone Oak 34.57
3. Fairfield 33.29
4. Canton 31.86
5. Crockett 31.29
6. Tatum 31.14
7. Corsicana Mildred 27.43
8. Linden-Kildare 27.29
9. John Tyler 24.14
10. Groveton 23.71
11. Chapel Hill 23.38
12. West Rusk 23.14
13. Athens 22.29
14. Malakoff 21.86
15. Lufkin 20.29
16. New Boston 19.71
17. Henderson 19.43
18. Whitehouse 19.00
19. Sulphur Springs 18.25
20. Lindale 17.00
21. Paris North Lamar 15.71
22. Mineola 15.29
23. Buffalo 14.25
24. Hughes Springs 12.71
25. White Oak 11.71
26. Texas High 11.63
27. Kilgore 11.00
28. Cooper 10.43
29. Brownsboro 8.88
30. Carthage 8.86
31. Jewett Leon 8.29
32. Marshall 8.29
33. Pittsburg 6.86
34. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 6.71
35. Gilmer 6.14
36. Scurry-Rosser 5.43
37. Center 5.25
38. Rivercrest 5.14
39. Van 4.43
40. Spring Hill 4.14
41. Quitman 4.00
42. Omaha Pewitt 3.71
43. Gladewater 3.29
44. Jacksonville 3.14
45. New Diana 2.86
46. Longview 2.43
47. Como-Pickton 2.29
48. Corrigan-Camden 0.86
49. Harleton 0.29
50. Prairiland 0.29

Northeast Texas' Most Prolific Offenses

Rank - Team - points scored/game

1. Groveton 51.29
2. Canton 47.43
3. Daingerfield 46.57
4. Tatum 45.71
5. Crockett 45.29
6. Lone Oak 44.86
7. West Rusk 44.86
8. Lindale 44.43
9. Fairfield 43.29
10. Athens 42.86
11. White Oak 42.57
12. Lufkin 41.57
13. Sulphur Springs 40.13
14. New Boston 39.71
15. Omaha Pewitt 39.14
16. Carthage 39.00
17. Chapel Hill 39.00
18. Henderson 38.71
19. Mineola 38.14
20. Gilmer 37.71
21. Gladewater 37.14
22. Linden-Kildare 37.00
23. Corsicana Mildred 36.57
24. Whitehouse 36.43
25. Malakoff 36.43
26. Rivercrest 35.71
27. Brownsboro 35.63
28. Hughes Springs 35.00
29. Texas High 34.38
30. John Tyler 33.86
31. Eustace 33.29
32. Pittsburg 32.71
33. Cooper 32.71
34. Redwater 32.67
35. Paris North Lamar 31.00
36. Scurry-Rosser 30.57
37. Jacksonville 30.43
38. Spring Hill 30.00
39. Edgewood 30.00
40. Kilgore 29.86
41. Buffalo 29.50
42. Marshall 29.43
43. Center 29.00
44. Joaquin 28.43
45. Nacogdoches 28.14
46. Van 27.86
47. Como-Pickton 27.71
48. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 27.43
49. Quitman 26.86
50. Diboll 26.57

Carthage wins Clash of the Titans

Many thanks to Bruce Crockett of BWC Photography for providing these incredible images. See more photos from this game and others at http://www.bwcphotography.com/.

Northeast Texas' Stingiest Defenses

Rank - Team - points allowed/game

1. Corsicana Mildred 9.14
2. Linden-Kildare 9.71
3. John Tyler 9.71
4. Fairfield 10.00
5. Lone Oak 10.29
6. Daingerfield 10.57
7. Crockett 14.00
8. Tatum 14.57
9. Malakoff 14.57
10. Buffalo 15.25
11. Paris North Lamar 15.29
12. Canton 15.57
13. Chapel Hill 15.63
14. Jewett Leon 16.29
15. Whitehouse 17.43
16. Prairiland 17.86
17. Kilgore 18.86
18. Henderson 19.29
19. New Boston 20.00
20. Union Grove 20.00
21. Athens 20.57
22. Liberty-Eylau 20.71
23. Corrigan-Camden 21.00
24. Marshall 21.14
25. Lufkin 21.29
26. Longview 21.29
27. New Diana 21.57
28. West Rusk 21.71
29. Sulphur Springs 21.88
30. Alba-Golden 22.00
31. Hughes Springs 22.29
32. Cooper 22.29
33. Harleton 22.57
34. Texas High 22.75
35. Mineola 22.86
36. Quitman 22.86
37. Van 23.43
38. Center 23.75
39. Elysian Fields 24.00
40. Teague 24.71
41. Scurry-Rosser 25.14
42. Como-Pickton 25.43
43. Elkhart 25.71
44. Pittsburg 25.86
45. Spring Hill 25.86
46. Caddo Mills 26.00
47. Paris Chisum 26.43
48. DeKalb 26.71
49. Brownsboro 26.75
50. Winnsboro 27.14

Northeast Texas Rankings Week 8

4A
1. John Tyler (6-1)
2. Whitehouse (5-2)
3. Sulphur Springs (6-2)
4. Marshall (5-2)
5. Jacksonville (5-2)
6. Texas High (5-3)
7. Kilgore (3-4)
8. Nacogdoches (2-5)
9. Hallsville (2-5)
10. Mt. Pleasant (1-6)

3A
1. Henderson (7-0)
2. Chapel Hill (7-1)
3. Carthage (5-2)
4. Gilmer (4-3)
5. Liberty Eylau (5-2)
6. Canton (7-0)
7. Athens (6-1)
8. Lindale (4-3)
9. Spring Hill (4-3)
10. Pittsburg (4-3)

2A - D1
1. Tatum (7-0)
2. Daingerfield (6-1)
3. Crockett (6-1)
4. New Boston (6-1)
5. Malakoff (7-0)
6. White Oak (3-4)
7. Teague (5-2)
8. Redwater (3-3)
9. New Diana (4-3)
10. Jefferson (3-4)

2A-D2
1. Lone Oak (7-0)
2. West Rusk (7-0)
3. Linden Kildare (6-1)
4. Hughes Springs (6-1)
5. Paul Pewitt (4-3)
6. Groveton (6-1)
7. Cooper (5-2)
8. Frankston (4-3)
9. Arp (2-5)
10. Harleton (4-3)

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Week 7 Statewide Scores

A&M Consolidated 52, Killeen Shoemaker 14

Abilene Cooper 34, Odessa Permian 27

Aldine Eisenhower 52, Aldine 28

Allen 38, Plano West 28

Amarillo 52, San Angelo Central 24

Amarillo Tascosa 44, Lubbock 3

Arlington Bowie 36, Arlington Lamar 32

Arlington Martin 57, North Crowley 0

Austin Anderson 31, Del Valle 30

Austin Bowie 41, Austin Akins 14

Austin Westlake 52, Austin High 13

Belton 42, Temple 24

CC King 24, SA South San Antonio 16

Cibolo Steele 14, New Braunfels 10

Converse Judson 25, Seguin 16

Converse Wagner 42, San Marcos 7

Coppell 35, Southlake Carroll 17

Copperas Cove 21, Bryan 17

Cypress Fairbanks 31, Cypress Falls 7

Dallas Jesuit 31, Richardson 16

Deer Park 45, Pasadena 0

Del Rio 21, Eagle Pass 14

Denton Guyer 52, Saginaw 14

DeSoto 42, Tyler Lee 28

Dickinson 35, Alvin 21

Duncanville 26, South Grand Prairie 21

Euless Trinity 56, Irving Nimitz 7

Fort Bend Hightower 41, Fort Bend Marshall 26

Fort Bend Travis 20, Fort Bend Dulles 6

Galena Park North Shore 35, Beaumont West Brook 12

Garland Sachse 21, Garland Naaman Forest 20

Houston Lamar 52, Houston Westbury 7

Houston Madison 28, Houston Milby 9

Hurst Bell 27, N. Richland Hills 24

Irving MacArthur 42, Haltom City 20

Katy Cinco Ranch 41, Houston Strake Jesuit 22

Keller Central 45, Keller Fossil Ridge 14

Klein Collins 38, Klein 13

La Porte 56, Baytown Sterling 21

League City Clear Springs 48, Houston Clear Lake 30

Lewisville Flower Mound 48, Lewisville 14

Lewisville Marcus 35, Plano 32

Longview 13, Mesquite Horn 8

Lubbock Monterey 28, Lubbock Coronado 27

Mansfield 37, Mansfield Legacy 29

Mansfield Timberview 49, Grand Prairie 21

Midland 42, Odessa 25

Midlothian 27, Cedar Hill 20

Mission 42, La Joya 7

North Mesquite 49, Mesquite 11

Northside Brandeis 34, Northside Taft 2

Northside Stevens 49, Northside Clark 36

Northside Warren 49, Northside Holmes 37

Pearland 35, League City Clear Creek 28

Plano East 48, Lewisville Hebron 7

PSJA Memorial 27, PSJA 21, 2OT

Richardson Lake Highlands 27, Richardson Berkner 21

Round Rock Stony Point 16, Leander 13

Round Rock Westwood 21, Round Rock McNeil 7

SA Churchill 19, SA Madison 6

SA Roosevelt 13, SA Johnson 7

South Garland 24, Garland Lakeview Centennial 17

The Woodlands College Park 28, Conroe 7

Tomball 28, Spring Dekaney 27

Abilene 77, Midland Lee 21

Brownsville Hanna 28, Los Fresnos 7

CC Carroll 31, SA Highlands 7

Clear Brook 45, Clute Brazoswood 28

Colleyville Heritage 45, Irving 7

Cypress Springs 21, Cypress Ranch 14

Dallas White 32, Dallas Sunset 6

Garland Rowlett 22, Garland 11

Harlingen 59, Edinburg North 15

Katy 61, Katy Mayde Creek 10

Mission Sharyland 48, McAllen Memorial 9

Northside Brandeis 34, Northside Taft 2

Pasadena Dobie 31, Pasadena Memorial 7

Round Rock Stony Point 16, Leander 13

The Woodlands 52, Conroe Oak Ridge 13

Alice 21, Monterrey Tech, Mexico 20

Angleton 21, Bay City 7

Austin Reagan 51, Austin Eastside Memorial 20

Barbers Hill 26, Houston King 14

Bastrop 35, Pflugerville Hendrickson 21

Boerne Champion 60, SA Harlandale 20

Brenham 31, Montgomery 18

Bryan Rudder 40, Manor 0

Buda Hays 31, Lockhart 0

Canyon 16, Hereford 14

Carrollton Smith 58, Carrollton Turner 0

CC Calallen 27, CC Flour Bluff 21, OT

Cedar Park 42, Marble Falls 7

Corsicana 24, Terrell 7

Crosby 55, Galena Park 42

Dallas Highland Park 35, Richardson Pearce 28

Dallas Hillcrest 55, Dallas Adams 17

Dallas South Oak Cliff 49, Dallas Adamson 8

Dallas Spruce 14, Dallas Jefferson 3

Dayton 49, Baytown Goose Creek 7

Denton Ryan 33, Lewisville The Colony 0

Dripping Springs 42, Leander Rouse 14

El Campo 34, Rosenberg Terry 17

Friendswood 41, Manvel 37

Frisco 40, Frisco Heritage 6, OT

Frisco Wakeland 46, Frisco Centennial 35

Hewitt Midway 63, San Angelo Lake View 17

Houston Reagan 15, Houston Sterling 14

Houston Stratford 42, Houston Spring Woods 0

Humble 42, Huntsville 7

Jacksonville 47, Longview Pine Tree 20

Killeen 32, Waco 30

Lake Dallas 38, Denton 12

Little Cypress-Mauriceville 28, Vidor 21

Mansfield Summit 56, Joshua 6

McKinney North 14, McKinney 7

Mesquite Poteet 28, Lancaster 17

New Braunfels Canyon 42, Clemens 35

North Dallas 22, Dallas Molina 16

Pflugerville Connally 29, Hutto 25

Red Oak 35, Forney 7

Rockwall 52, Rockwall-Heath 51

SA Brackenridge 40, SA Lanier 27

SA Edison 28, SA Kennedy 14

SA Jefferson 35, SA Burbank 14

SA Southside 41, SA Memorial 22

Smithson Valley 21, SA Alamo Heights 0

Texarkana Texas 45, Greenville 6

Texas City 43, La Marque 33

Tyler 21, Whitehouse 14

Victoria East 35, Beeville Jones 7

Wylie 57, Wylie East 7

Canyon Randall 35, Amarillo Palo Duro 14

Frisco Liberty 42, Carrollton Creekview 21

FW Arlington Heights 37, FW Southwest 14

FW Trimble Tech 44, FW North Side 6

Humble Summer Creek 13, New Caney 11

Mercedes 14, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln 10

Mission Memorial 48, Rio Grande City 12

Alvarado 28, Hillsboro 9

Andrews 51, Fort Stockton 28

Argyle 45, Whitesboro 0

Athens 66, Bullard 20

Borger 28, Pampa 7

Bridge City 26, Silsbee 22

Brownwood 61, Snyder 20

Caldwell 37, Giddings 35

Canton 24, Van 7

Carthage 38, Gilmer 21

CC West Oso 22, Orange Grove 0

Celina 56, Anna 6

Crandall 34, Kemp 7

Cuero 55, Yoakum 14

Dalhart 41, Perryton 10

Dallas Madison 60, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis 7

Fairfield 56, Palestine Westwood 0

Fredericksburg 24, Bandera 21

Groesbeck 42, Madisonville 28

Henderson 35, Pittsburg 32

Hondo 55, Carrizo Springs 2

Kennedale 62, Glen Rose 35

La Vernia 54, Poteet 7

Liberty Hill 10, Taylor 6

Lindale 62, Emory Rains 8

Llano 21, Lampasas 20

Longview Spring Hill 33, Gladewater 6

Lucas Lovejoy 49, Farmersville 0

Lytle 20, Crystal City 19

Mathis 68, Goliad 12

Monahans 28, Seminole 14

Navasota 28, La Grange 6

Pecos 34, Fabens 14

Princeton 58, Nevada Community 20

Rockdale 48, Smithville 7

Sanger 21, Aubrey 13

Sinton 49, Ingleside 12

Tyler Chapel Hill 35, Brownsboro 14

West Columbia 48, Wharton 14

West Orange-Stark 41, Orangefield 14

Wimberley 38, Fischer Canyon Lake 18

Altair Rice 37, Hitchcock 7

Arp 48, Joaquin 0

Axtell 60, Blooming Grove 6

Bangs 42, Early 0

Blanco 35, Marion 6

Boling 66, Wallis Brazos 9

Breckenridge 49, Comanche 14

Cameron Yoe 35, Little River Academy 0

Clyde 13, Tuscola Jim Ned 7

Coahoma 56, Forsan 0

Colorado City 42, Crane 0

Cotulla 27, Universal City Randolph 17

Crockett 47, Troup 6

Daingerfield 78, Queen City 0

East Chambers 14, Anahuac 10

El Maton Tidehaven 59, Bloomington 12

George West 40, Jourdanton 19

Grandview 42, Sunnyvale 7

Harper 35, Coleman 6

Hempstead 25, Van Vleck 12

Jarrell 23, Bruceville-Eddy 21

Karnes City 55, Nixon-Smiley 0

Lexington 40, Franklin 21

Littlefield 28, Bushland 14

Lubbock Roosevelt 35, Amarillo River Road 27

Malakoff 42, Trinity 22

Marlin 24, Hearne 0

Maypearl 13, Dallas Life Oak Cliff 12

Melissa 45, Quitman 15

Merkel 35, Brady 21

Mineola 50, Grand Saline 0

Muleshoe 54, Friona 19

New Boston 20, Pattonville Prairiland 19

New London West Rusk 54, Frankston 6

Pottsboro 51, Ponder 8

Refugio 54, Hebbronville 7

Spearman 9, Abernathy 6

Stanton 42, Hawley 2

Tatum 54, Gladewater Sabine 0

Teague 35, Elkhart 30

Thorndale 74, Rosebud-Lott 7

Troy 24, McGregor 21, OT

Tulia 43, Amarillo Highland Park 0

Vanderbilt Industrial 17, Edna 14, 2OT

Wall 28, Kermit 7

Albany 54, Olney 7

Baird 34, Ranger 7

Ben Bolt 34, La Villa 21

Bosqueville 48, Itasca 24

Burton 42, Bartlett 22

Canadian 56, Stinnett West Texas 27

Cayuga 35, Rice 6

Chilton 40, Wortham 7

Collinsville 38, Lindsay 26

Crosbyton 41, Rotan 0

Dawson 56, Frost 28

Falls City 49, Benavides 6

Farwell 34, Sudan 0

Garrison 28, Alto 27

Gorman 24, Cross Plains 12

Granger 70, Snook 0

Hamlin 26, Ralls 20

Iraan 62, Wink 0

Mart 21, Kerens 0

Mason 40, Eldorado 6

Normangee 28, Moody 6

Roscoe 22, Roby 8

Shiner 42, Yorktown 33

Simms Bowie 13, Price Carlisle 12

Springlake-Earth 42, Bovina 6

Thrall 42, Iola 0

Valley Mills 34, Santo 30

Wellington 56, Shamrock 0

Wheeler 36, Claude 7

Windthorst 37, Archer City 0

Winters 39, Big Lake Reagan County 13

Week 7 Northeast Texas Rankings

4A
1. John Tyler (5-1)
2. Whitehouse (5-1)
3. Sulphur Springs (5-2)
4. Marshall (4-2)
5. Jacksonville (4-2)
6. Texas High (4-3)
7. Kilgore (2-4)
8. Nacogdoches (2-4)
9. Hallsville (2-4)
10. Mount Pleasant (1-5)

3A
1. Henderson (6-0)
2. Chapel Hill (6-1)
3. Carthage (4-2)
4. Gilmer (4-2)
5. Liberty Eylau (4-2)
6. Canton (6-0)
7. Athens (6-1)
8. Gladewater (3-3)
9. Pittsburg (4-2)
10. Lindale (3-3)

2A - D1
1. Tatum (6-0)
2. Daingerfield (5-1)
3. New Boston (5-1)
4. Crockett (5-1)
5. Malakoff (6-0)
6. White Oak (2-4)
7. Jefferson (3-3)
8. Teague (4-2)
9. Redwater (2-3)
10. New Diana (3-2)

2A - D2
1. Lone Oak (6-0)
2. West Rusk (6-0)
3. Linden-Kildare (5-1)
4. Hughes Springs (5-1)
5. Paul Pewitt (3-3)
6. Cooper (5-1)
7. Frankston (4-2)
8. Groveton (5-1)
9. Arp (1-5)
10. Joaquin (4-2)

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East Texas High School Football Report

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Week 6 Northeast Texas Rankings

Northeast Texas Week 6 Rankings

4A

1. John Tyler (4-1)
2. Whitehouse(4-1)
3. Sulphur Springs (4-2)
4. Marshall(3-2)
5. Jacksonville (3-2)
6. Texas High(3-2)
7. Kilgore(2-3)
8. Nacogdoches(2-3)
9. Hallsville(2-3)
10. Mt. Pleasant (1-5)

3A

1. Henderon(5-0)
2. Chapel Hill (5-1)
3. Gilmer (3-2)
4. Carthage (3-2)
5. Pittsburg(4-1)
6. Liberty Eylau (3-2)
7. Canton(5-0)
8. Gladewater(3-2)
9. Athens(5-1)
10. Lindale(2-3)

2A-D1

1. Tatum(5-0)
2. Daingerfield(4-1)
3. New Boston(4-1)
4. Crockett(4-1)
5. Malakoff(5-0)
6. Teague(4-1)
7. White Oak(1-4)
8. Jefferson(2-3)
9. Redwater(2-2)
10. New Diana(3-2)

2A-D2

1. Lone Oak (5-0)
2. West Rusk(5-0)
3. Linden Kildare(4-1)
4. Hughes Springs(4-1)
5. Paul Pewitt(2-3)
6. Arp(1-4)
7. Cooper(4-1)
8. Frankston(3-2)
9. Ore City(4-1)
10. Elysian Fields (2-3)

Gilmer falls to Jacksonville

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Big Frank's Northeast Texas Week 3 Rankings

Northeast Texas Week 3 Rankings

4A

1. John Tyler (2-1)
2. Marshall (1-1)
3. Sulphur Springs (2-1)
4. Whitehouse (2-1)
5. Jacksonville (2-1)
6. Hallsville (2-0)
7. Texas High (2-1)
8. Kilgore (0-2)
9. Nacogdoches (0-2)
10. Mt. Pleasant (0-3)

3A

1. Pittsburg (3-0)
2. Henderson (3-0)
3. Chapel Hill (2-1)
4. Carthage (2-1)
5. Gilmer (1-2)
6. Liberty Eylau (3-0)
7. Van (3-0)
8. Lindale (1-2)
9. Center (2-1)
10. Gladewater (2-1)

2A-D1

1. Daingerfield (3-0)
2. Tatum (3-0)
3. Jefferson (2-1)
4. New Boston (3-0)
5. Crockett (1-1)
6. White Oak (0-3)
7. New Diana (2-1)
8. Malakoff (3-0)
9. Quitman (3-0)
10. Teague (2-1)

2A-D2

1. Linden-Kildare (2-0)
2. Paul Pewitt (1-2)
3. West Rusk (3-0)
4. Lone Oak (3-0)
5. Arp (0-3)
6. Hughes Springs (3-0)
7. Frankston (3-0)
8. Cooper (3-0)
9. Chisum (2-1)
10. Elysian Fields (1-2)

Northeast Texas Week 2 Rankings

Northeast Texas Week 2 Rankings

4A

1. John Tyler (1-1)
2. Whitehouse (2-0)
3. Marshall (1-1)
4. Jacksonville (1-1)
5. Texas High (1-1)
6. Sulphur Springs (1-1)
7. Hallsville (1-0)
8. Kilgore (0-1)
9. Nacogdoches (0-2)
10. Mt. Pleasant (0-2)

3A

1. Carthage (2-0)
2. Pittsburg (2-0)
3. Henderson (2-0)
4. Gilmer (1-1)
5. Lindale (1-1)
6. Liberty Eylau (2-0)
7. Van (2-0)
8. Center (1-1)
9. Gladewater (1-1)
10. Brownsboro (1-1)

2A-D1

1. Daingerfield (2-0)
2. Tatum (2-0)
3. Jefferson (1-1)
4. New Boston (2-0)
5. Crockett (1-0)
6. White Oak (2-0)
7. New Diana (2-0)
8. Malakoff (2-0)
9. Teague (2-0)
10. Prairiland (1-1)

2A-D2

1. Linden-Kildare (2-0)
2. Paul Pewitt (1-1)
3. West Rusk (1-1)
4. Arp (0-2)
5. Lone Oak (2-0)
6. Hughes Springs (2-0)
7. Frankston (1-1)
8. Cooper (2-0)
9. Elysian Fields (1-1)
10. Rivercrest (2-0)

Tatum vs. Gilmer

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Tatum vs. Diboll Pictures

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Great Pictures of the Gilmer Buckeyes

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Northeast Texas Week 1 Rankings

4A

1. Texas High
2. John Tyler
3. Marshall
4. Whitehouse
5. Sulphur Springs
6. Jacksonville
7. Kilgore
8. Hallsvile
9. Nacogdoches
10. Mt. Pleasant


3A

1. Carthage
2. Gilmer
3. Pittsburg
4. Henderson
5. Liberty-Eylau
6. Lindale
7. Center
8. Wills Point
9. Brownsboro
10. Paris


2A-D1

1. Daingerfield
2. Tatum
3. Jefferson
4. New Boston
5. Crockett
6. White Oak
7. Prairiland
8. Malakoff
9. Mineola
10. New Diana


2A-D2

1. Linden-Kildare
2. West Rusk
3. Arp
4. Paul Pewitt
5. Lone Oak
6. Hughes Springs
7. Elysian Fields
8. Frankston
9. Corrigan-Camden
10. Cooper

Zero Week Scores

Lufkin 17, John Tyler 14

Tyler Chapel Hill 50, Palestine Westwood 10

Tyler Gorman 22, Winona 16

Hallsville 52, Pleasant Grove 0

Carthage 41, Jacksonville 26

Center 47, Rusk 0

Tatum 52, Diboll 13

Price Carlisle 48, Bettie Union Hill 0

Alto 67, Groveton 13

Whitehouse 35, Corsicana 8

Longview 31, Marshall 9

Canton 42, Gladewater 41

Lindale 44, Spring Hill 27

Mount Vernon 38, Rains 14

Van 44, Grand Saline 6

Wills Point 38, Mabank 20

Henderson 47, Mount Pleasant 19

Pittsburg 42, Jefferson 27

Fort Worth Nolan Catholic 34, Athens 28

Brownsboro 20, Palestine 14

Quitman 29, Bullard 27

Malakoff 51, Sabine 18

Tatum 52, Diboll 13

Quinlan Ford 27, Mineola 17

Alba-Golden 26, Cumby 0

Beckville 20, Union Grove 12

Cayuga 30, Overton 6

Big Sandy 32, Quinlan Boles 14

Hawkins 23, Detroit 0

Mount Enterprise 14, Cushing 8

Daingerfield 44, Arp 14

Scurry-Rosser 48, Cross Roads 22

Kemp 13, Eustace 12

2A Division I, District 11 Preview

MALAKOFF TIGERS
Enrollment: 304 (5)
2009 Record: 8-3 2A Div. 1 Bi-District Finalist
The Coach: Jamie Driskell
The Players: Zack Green (Sr., OL), Marquise Dowell (Sr., WR/DB), Josh Crockett (Sr., RB/DB), Andrew Keheley (Sr., OL), Cody Davies (Sr., TE/LB), Terry Shamlin (Sr., P), Caesar Garcia (So., K), Truman Dowell (Sr., WR/LB), Jacob Teague (Jr., QB)
The Word: After being hired to replace Ronny Reed as head coach and athletic director last January, Coach Jamie Driskell rolled up his sleeves and led a revival of Tiger football in Malakoff. After going 1-19 the previous two seasons, the Tigers put together an 8-3 season in 2009 and captured a district co-championship. Malakoff will have to replace quarterback Bernard Hall who has graduated. Look for junior Jacob Teague to get the first shot under center. The offense will have a couple of play makers returning in wide receiver Marquise Dowell and tight end Cody Davies. Up front the Tigers will be led by a couple of big offensive linemen in Zack Green and Andrew Keheley. Green is 6’3” and 260 pounds, while Keheley goes 5’11” and 285 pounds. The defense should be solid with Dowell at defensive back and Davies at linebacker. Truman Dowell will fill another linebacker position for the Tigers. Keheley and Green will each probably spend time on the defensive line. Josh Crockett is a solid defensive back that will help the Tiger’s pass defense. Special teams should be a strength for the Tigers as punter Terry Shamlin and kicker Caesar Garcia were both second team all-district in 2009. It remains to be seen whether Coach Driskell can repeat the success his team had in his first year at the helm, but there is a lot of optimism surrounding the Tigers. The Tigers could compete for another district title.
TEAGUE LIONS
Enrollment: 339 (3)
2009 Record: 1-9
The Coach: Josh Finney
The Players: Jake McClain (Sr., QB); Wade Venable (Sr., TE/OLB), Fernando Zambrano (Sr., WR/DB), Johnnie Johnson (Sr., OL/DL), Timothy Campbell (Sr., TE/DE), Jared Phillips (Sr., QB/DB), Ryan Lawrence (Sr., WR/DB), Larry Busby (Jr., RB/DB), Casey Samuels (Jr., RB/DB), Dustin Hunt (Jr., TE/DE), Juan Perez (Jr., OL/DL)
The Word: The Lions were very young in 2009 and suffered through a 1-9 campaign as a result. But, in 2010 the Lions will return 24 lettermen and 12 starters. So, there is reason for excitement. However, most of the excitement may be generated not by what Teague has returning but by a couple of new arrivals. Coach Josh Finney takes over as head coach of the Lions after spending the last four years at 1A Maud where he tallied a 38-12 record and made the playoffs four straight years. On top of that, quarterback Jake McClain is trading his Maud Cardinal jersey for a Teague Lion jersey in 2010. McClain, who quarterbacked the Maud Cardinals the last three years, will play his senior year for the Lions and Coach Finney. McClain will have plenty of help in the backfield too. Runningback Larry Busby is one of the fastest players in 2A. Busby won state in the 100 meter dash in May and is a multi-sport athlete. Busby’s explosiveness and McClain’s experience should give the Lions a formidable combination in the offensive backfield. Casey Samuels will get a fair share of carries for the Lions as well. And, receiver Ryan Lawrence has a good combination of height and speed to be an attractive target on the outside. On defense, the Lions will be led by linebacker Wade Venable. Junior Dustin Hunt should help up front from his defensive end position as well. Fernando Zambrano will occupy a defensive back position and will likely be joined by Busby, Lawrence and Samuels who all figure to play both ways. The additions of Finney and McClain make Teague a contender for a district championship.
CROCKETT BULLDOGS
Enrollment: 393 (1)
2009 Record: 1-9
The Coach: Paul Parsons
The Players: Antonio Chimney (Sr., OL), Trevon Dickenson (Sr., RB/LB), Jonathan Wolf (Sr., RB/SS), Kwamee James (Sr., WR/DB), DeVonte Lane (Sr, FS), D’Vaughan Le (Jr., LB), Denell Parker (Jr., RB), C.J. Wheeler (Jr., QB/WR), Dominique Wheeler (Jr., WR), Zach Stone (Jr., DL), Tevin Collins (So., OL), Carson Earp (So., QB/LB), Michael McKnight (So., WR/DB)
The Word: The Bulldogs endured one of the worst seasons in school history in 2009. The 1-9 record was the worst by a Crockett team in more than 30 years. Don’t expect the Bulldogs to stay down long. The drop down to 2A will certainly help the Bulldogs who will have the largest enrollment in the district. But, the return of some super talented football players will help even more. The Bulldog offense will feature speed in the form of runningback Jonathan Wolf (5’10” 175) and wide receiver Dominique Wheeler. Senior wide receiver Kwamee James should line up opposite Wheeler and provide another playmaker at the receiver position. Meanwhile, runningback Trevon Dickenson, at 210 pounds, will play the “thunder” to Wolf’s “lightening” out of the Bulldog backfield. The offensive line will be anchored by Antonio Chimney who has good feet and great size at nearly 300 pounds. The Bulldog defense will be lead by speedster linebacker D’Vaughan Le and Wolf at strong safety. Senior free safety DeVonte Lane adds a playmaker to the secondary. And, junior lineman Zach Stone solidifies the defensive line for the Bulldogs. Crockett has some dynamic skilled players and could really improve on last year’s win total if the team comes together during two-a-days.
TROUP TIGERS
Enrollment: 294 (6)
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Chuck Griffin
The Players: Ryan Nichols (Sr., RB/DB), Cameron Searcy (Sr., LB), Caleb Gibson (Sr., DB), Ethan Isaacks (Sr., OL); Patrick Alonzo (Sr., OL/DL)
The Word: Not much went right for the Troup Tigers in 2009. Their best player, Derrikk Thompson, was injured much of the year and the Tigers managed only two wins. One thing that did go right for the Tigers was runningback Ryan Nichols who helped power the Troup offense after Thompson went down. Nichols will be asked to shoulder much of the load in 2010. He will be running behind a couple of big bodies in Ethan Isaacks and Patrick Alonzo. Isaacks is 6’3” 275 and Alonzo is 6’1” 260. The Tigers’ defense will be lead by all-district linebacker Cameron Searcy (5’11” 175). Nichols will pull double duty and play safety for the Tigers where he was an all-district performer in 2009. Caleb Gibson is a solid defensive back who will help Nichols in the secondary. New Coach Chuck Griffin takes over a Troup team that is looking to return to its winning ways of the mid-2000s when the Tigers went 44-8 between 2003 and 2006. Coach Griffin will employ the spread offense with the Tigers, so the offense could be interesting to watch this season. The Tigers figure to be fighting with Teague, Crockett and Malakoff for a playoff spot.
TRINITY TIGERS
Enrollment: 313 (4)
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Chuck Langston
The Players: Jay Johnson (Sr., RB/DB), Reid Felchek (Sr., FB/LB), Jessa Valenta (Sr., OL), Korey Smith (Sr., WR), Cole Smith (Sr., QB), Kirby Brooks (Jr., LB)
The Word: The Tigers are 27-71 over the last decade and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2004. Chuck Langston’s club will have their work cut out for them in their new district. Senior Jay Johnson figures to lead the offense. He will need help from Reid Felcheck who will tote the rock from his fullback position. Cole Smith (5’11” 160) will take over fulltime at quarterback after passing for 600 yards last year. Meanwhile, Korey Smith should provide a target at the wide receiver position. Jessa Valenta (6’1” 290) will anchor the offensive line. Johnson and Felcheck both figure to play defense as well and try to improve a Tiger defense that gave up nearly 39 points a game in 2009. They will be joined by junior linebacker Kirby Brooks who has good size and speed. Coach Langston will need to plug several holes left by graduation in order to compete in this competitive district.
ELKHART ELKS
Enrollment: 363 (2)
2009 Record: 1-9
The Coach: John Adair
The Players: Cam Reeves (Jr., QB/RB/DB), Austin Huggins (Sr., OL), Lane Grant (Sr., QB/P/S), Bryce Fillmore (Jr., K/RB)
The Word: The Elks haven’t had a winning season since 2004 and have won only four games the last three seasons. John Adair takes over as head coach after spending much of his 20 year coaching career as an assistant at Elkhart. The first order of business for Coach Adair and the Elks will be replacing the linebacking corpse. Linebackers Brien Hill, Bladerick Arceneaux, and Dustin Tanner were all lost to graduation. The second order of business will likely be igniting an offense that scored only 94 points all year and managed just 23 total points in their five district games. Junior athlete Cam Reeves is a great place to start. Reeves garnered all-district nods on offense and defense in 2009. Reeves will be looking to Austin Huggins to pave the way up front. Huggins, an all-district performer in 2009, returns for his senior year to anchor the offensive line. Meanwhile, senior Lane Grant should have the opportunity to contribute on offense, defense and special teams for the Elks. The Elks have a new district and a new coach and Elks fans are hoping for the best.

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ARP TIGERS
Enrollment: 288 (1)
2009 Record: 12-1 2A Div. I Quarterfinalist
The Coach: Dale Irwin
The Players: Jamie Warren (Sr., DT), Andrew Brown (Sr., WR/DB), Seth Stroupe (Sr., LB), Cody Rosenberg (Sr., DE), Dylan Stainback (Sr., OL), Zach Howard (Sr., OL), J.C. Bernhart (Sr., TE/DE), Juan Padron (Sr., DT), Delvin Bagley (Sr., WR/DB), Kyle Copeland (Jr., QB), Kasey McClendon (Jr., RB), Bryan McKnight (Jr., OL), Bryce Chilton (Jr., OL), Michael Roberson (So., WR/DB)
The Word: Coach Dale Irwin’s Arp Tigers have gone 23-2 over the last two seasons falling in the quarterfinals to Kirbyville in 2008 and 2009. The Tigers lose several impressive athletes to graduation, including Lavocheya Cooper (Oklahoma State) and Michael Wade (Sam Houston State). But, don’t feel sorry for Coach Irwin, the cupboards are far from empty in Arp. The Tigers will return several key players on both sides of the ball. The Tigers return key contributors to an offense that averaged nearly 41 points a game in 2009. It starts up front for the Tigers where tackles Dylan Stainback and Bryan McKnight are as big as they come. Stainback measures in at close to 6’5” and 350 pounds while McKnight tips the scales at 6’5” and 250 pounds. Senior Zach Howard, a two year starter, will join McKnight and Stainback on the offensive line. A couple of juniors will carry the load for the Tigers in the offensive backfield. Quarterback Kyle Copeland was the district newcomer of the year in 2009, when he threw for nearly 1900 yards and ran for 500 more. Fellow classmate Kasey McClendon made quite an impression as well, rushing for more than 600 yards and scoring double digit touchdowns. At receiver, senior Andrew Brown figures to be Copeland’s favorite target. Delvin Bagley should also see some balls thrown his way. It will be hard to improve on the defensive side of the ball, where the Tigers surrendered less than 10 points a game in 2009. But, Coach Irwin has several defensive playmakers that hope to do just that. Defensive tackle Jamie Warren (6’2” 290) is a rock in the middle of the Tiger defense. Warren has attracted the attention of college scouts with his combination of size and speed. Cody Rosenberg (6’3” 220) and J.C. Bernhart will join Warren on the defensive line. Seth Stroupe (5’9” 195) will lead the Tigers’ linebacking corps. Stroupe returns for his senior season after leading the Tigers in tackles, forced fumbles and sacks in 2009. McClendon will likely pull double duty and fill a linebacking position as well. Junior Michael Randall (6’1” 175) will also occupy an outside linebacker position for the Tigers. In the secondary, Delvin Bagley will join Bran Holloway to form a speedy cornerback tandem. Meanwhile, the safety position is one to keep an eye on as sophomore Michael Roberson will be asked to fill the big shoes left by the departure of Lavocheya Cooper. Arp is looking to get to the state championship for the first time in school history. The new split division alignment in 2A may help Arp accomplish this goal as the Tigers will not have to face much larger schools in the playoffs. Expectations are understandably high in Arp. And, with so many underclassmen playing large roles for the Tigers, Arp should be a threat to win it all for several years to come.
WEST RUSK RAIDERS
Enrollment: 216 (4)
2009 Record: 8-3 2A Div II Area Finalist
The Coach: John Frazier
The Players: Josh Medford (Sr., QB/LB), Chris Johnson (Sr., QB/RB/CB), Tony Gordon (Sr., WR), Chris Savala (Sr., LB), Dewayne Fisher (Sr., RB/LB), Santos Gonzales (Sr., RB/LB), Johnny Fauver (Sr., LB), Dillon McCoy (Sr., DT), D’Land Jones (Sr., OL/DT), Brian Sanders (Sr., OL/DL), Trent Edney (Sr., OL/DT), Sam Carter (Jr., WR/LB), Keenon Murphy (Jr., DT)
The Word: The Raiders continue to improve under Coach John Frazier. West Rusk is 23-10 in the three years under Frazier after winning only 9 games combined in the six years prior to his arrival. In 2010, the Raiders will be one of the most experienced teams in the state with a slew of seniors and a host of three year starters returning. The offense returns nearly all of their skilled players. Quarterback Josh Medford (6’1” 190), who tallied more than 1600 combined yards in 2009, is one of the area’s top athletes. However, Medford may step aside and let the speedy Chris Johnson take over the reins at quarterback so that Medford can concentrate on the defensive side of the ball where he tallied 92 tackles last year. Meanwhile, runningbacks Dewayne Fisher and Santos Gonzales combined to rush for more than 1400 yards in 2009. Wide receiver Tony Gordon (6’0” 185) is a speedster with big play ability. And, wide receiver James Jordan returns to the lineup after missing time last season due to injury. At 6’4” Jordan will give Johnson a big target down the field. On the offensive line, Trent Edney, D’land Jones and Levi Wingate each started all 11 games for the Raiders in 2009. Jose Lopez, who started seven games for the Raiders in 2009, will join Edney, Jones and Wingate. After missing the 2009 season due to injury, senior Brian Sanders will find a spot on the offensive line as well. The Raiders’ defense, which gave up only 12 points a game in 2009, returns eight starters. A pair of three year starters, Chris Savala and Johnny Fauver, will head up the linebacking corps. Inside linebackers Savala and Fauver are the heart and soul of the Raiders’ 4-4 split defense. Each tallied more than 100 tackles last season. Medford will move from safety to outside linebacker this year and make the Raiders’ defense even more formidable against the run. Gonzales and Fisher will each see time at the outside linebacker positions as well. Josh Reese, Brian Sanders, Dillon McCoy and Kennon Murphy will form the defensive line. McCoy tallied 19 tackles for loss last season. The Raiders’ secondary will feature a ton of speed with Chris Johnson and Terrance Murphy each holding down a corner spot. With all of the experience returning, the Raiders are excited about the 2010 season, and for good reason. Many believe the Raiders have a chance to knock off the Arp Tigers for the district title and make a deep run in the playoffs.
FRANKSTON INDIANS
Enrollment: 231 (3)
2009 Record: 5-5
The Coach: Sam Wells
The Players: Jamal Allen (Sr., QB/LB), Jabralon Allen (Sr., RB/LB), Braderick Fields (Sr., DT), Adam Pessink (Sr., TE/DT), Clint Saunders (Sr., OL), Jacob Stovall (Sr., DT), Damon Birch (Sr., WR/DB), Treston Coleman (Jr., RB), Michael Warren (Jr., WR/CB), Dillon Dale (Jr., OL), Caleb Williams (So., CB)
The Word: 2009 started in dramatic fashion for the Indians as they upset eventual 1A state champions Cayuga in the first game of the season. But, Coach Sam Wells’ team dropped three of their last four games and narrowly missed the playoffs for the second straight year. But, the return of brothers Jamal and Jabralon Allen have Indian fans excited about the 2010 season. Both have committed to play football next year for the SFA Lumberjacks. Quarterback Jamal Allen tallied more than 1300 yards and 11 touchdowns a season ago. While Jabralon Allen racked up 133 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and garnered second team all-state honors. Jamal and Jabralon Allen will each play both ways for the Indians. Joining them on the offensive side of the ball will be junior runningback Treston Coleman (5’11” 210) who ran for more than 600 yards as a sophomore. Coleman looks like a player that can become a difference maker for the Indians. Receivers Michael Warren and Damon Birch will split wide for the Indians, and Adam Pessink (6’3” 225) will line up at tight end. Dustin House, Clint Saunders, Derek McNertney, Dillon Dale and Austin Pierce will form a rebuilt offensive line. Dale is huge at 6’2” and 323 pounds. Coach Wells will welcome back seven starters to man his 3-3-5 defense. Jacob Stovall, Braderick Fields and Adam Pessink will make up the defensive front. Fields, who tallied 17 tackles for loss and four sacks in 2009, has good size at 5’11” and 230. Jamison Paul (5’9” 190) will join Jamal and Jabralon Allen at inside linebacker, while Colton Delaney and Logan Smith will line up at outside linebacker. Speedsters Michael Warren and Caleb Williams will each hold down a corner position. Warren was an all-district defensive back as a sophomore. Senior Damon Birch will man the free safety position. The Indians are hoping that 2010 is the year that they can break through and capture a playoff spot. It will not be easy with Arp and West Rusk in the same district.
JOAQUIN RAMS
Enrollment: 201 (6)
2009 Record: 11-3 1A Div I Semifinalist
The Coach: Wayne Gandy
The Players: JaDerrick Norris (Sr., DB), Tyler McSwain (Sr., FB/LB), Shamorin Wilson (Sr., RB/DB), Chase Lambright (Sr., OL), Austin Underbrink (Jr., OL/DL), Austin Bloodgood (Jr., RB/LB), Kain Yates (Jr., DB), Holden Cummings (Jr., OL/LB)
The Word: The Rams went 11-3 in 2009 and advanced all the way to the 1A division 1 semifinals before being knocked out of the playoffs by eventual state champions Goldthwaite. The Rams bludgeoned teams with a powerful running game that helped the Rams’ offense average better than 34 points a game. But, Coach Wayne Gandy will have to find a way to replace runningback Jeffrey Rico who rushed for more than 2000 yards last season. Those rushing duties will likely fall to junior Austin Bloodgood who rushed for more than 500 yards as a sophomore. Seniors Tyler McSwain and Shamorin Wilson should also see considerable carries in Joaquin’s run oriented offense. McSwain ran for nearly 300 yards and five touchdowns in 2009. Offensive linemen Chase Lambright, Austin Underbrink and Holden Cummings will be asked to pave the way for the Rams offense. On defense, Cummings, McSwain and Bloodgood will form a solid linebacking corps. McSwain racked up more than 140 tackles and forced six fumbles last season. The defensive secondary will be led by JaDerrick Norris, who picked off seven passes in 2009. Joining Norris will be Shamorin Wilson and junior Kain Yates who combined for 5 interceptions last season. The Rams are coming off of the best season in school history. With the move up from 1A to 2A, Joaquin will be hard pressed to reproduce last year’s success. But, veteran coach Wayne Gandy has built the Rams into a consistent winning program. So, look for the Rams to be very competitive in their new district.
WINONA WILDCATS
Enrollment: 239 (2)
2009 Record: 2-8
The Coach: Darold Turner
The Players: Chase Ramirez (Sr., QB/SS), Ladarius Wheeler (Sr., RB/DB), Josh Timmons (Sr., RB/LB), Jaylyn Turner (Sr., OL), Antonio Wolford (Sr., WR/DB), Joseph Traylor (Sr., WR/DB), Sam Carroll (Sr., OL/DL), Kendell Moore (Sr., DB), Willie McGee (Sr., OL/DL), Damian Gordon (Jr., RB/DB), Joey Dikes (Jr., QB/LB), James Williams (Jr., OL/DL), David Ellis (Jr., OL/DL)
The Word: Wildcat fans endured a 2-8 season in 2009, and it’s been 16 years since Winona last made the playoffs. Things will not get any easier for the Wildcats as they move from one very competitive district into another. But, with 23 lettermen and 12 starters returning in 2010, the Wildcats can be cautiously optimistic about the future. The Wildcats will have to find a way to score points if they want to compete for a playoff spot. Winona averaged only 12 points a game in 2009 and topped 20 points in a game only twice all season. Senior Chase Ramirez and junior Joey Dykes could split time at the quarterback position for the Wildcats. Ladarius Wheeler will likely slide into the role of featured runningback. But, Josh Timmons and Damian Gordon will get a number of carries in the Wildcat offense as well. Big Jaylyn Turner (6’4” 310) is a stalwart on the offensive line and has attracted the attention of some college scouts. A pair of seniors, Sam Carroll and Will McGee, should also help anchor the offensive line. And, a couple of big juniors, Keenan Allen and David Ellis, could fill some holes up front as well. On defense, Sam Carroll racked up four sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 2009. Defensive back Ladarius Wheeler was also a playmaker on defense, recovering three fumbles last season. Defensive back Kendell Moore gives the Wildcats another big time playmaker in the secondary. Wildcat fans hope the large number of returning lettermen will be enough to help their team improve on last season’s win total.
GLADEWATER UNION GROVE LIONS
Enrollment: 214 (5)
2009 Record: 6-4
The Coach: Marty Moore
The Players: Dillon Penn (Sr., DB), Carlos Tennison (Sr., RB/DB), Colbert Sirkel (Sr., RB/LB), Dalton Bowery (Sr., TE/DL), Taylor Mayfield (Sr., RB/LB), Tyler Sorrells (Sr., RB/LB), Beau Davis (Jr., TE/DL), Tyler Webb (Jr., OL/DL), Mark Owens (Jr., OL/DL), Partrick Ryan (Jr., OL/DL), Hunter Gibson (Jr., RB/LB)
The Word: During the 2005 and 2006 seasons Jeff Ridens rushed for more than 3400 yards for Coach Marty Moore’s Lions. During that span the Lions went 10-10. The year after Ridens graduated the Lions went 1-9. During the 2008 and 2009 seasons, Richard Pittman racked up 2700 yards for the Lions. Again, the Lions went 10-10 during that two year stretch. Coach Moore hopes his team doesn’t have to endure another 1-9 season like 2007 before they find a replacement for their leading rusher. Likely candidates to replace Pittman are senior Carlos Tennison and junior Hunter Gibson. Taylor Mayfield and Tyler Sorrells may be in the mix for carries as well. Whoever ends up carrying the pigskin for the Lions, will be counting on the guys up front to give them space to maneuver. Patrick Ryan, Tyler Webb and Mark Owens figure to be the anchors of the offensive line. Owens has good size at 6’3” and 265 pounds. The Lions’ defense will be led by defensive back Dillon Penn (6’0” 170). Penn may be the best athlete on the team and will likely play a number of roles for Coach Moore this season. After winning their first four contests in 2009, the Lions dropped four of their last six games. Things will not get any easier this year for the Lions as they move into a very competitive district.

2A Division I, District 9 Preview

TATUM EAGLES
Enrollment: 421 (1)
2009 Record: 6-5 3A Div. 2 Bi-District Finalist
The Coach: Andy Evans
The Players: B.J. Allen (Sr., RB/LB), Brandon Woodard (Sr., RB/LB), Desmond Fite (Sr., WR/DB), Carl Watkins (Sr., RB/DB), Neil Harkless (Sr., WR/DB), Kendall Bell (Sr., WR/DB), Phoenix Malone (Sr., WR/FS), Cullen Stone (Sr., TE/DE), Hunter Liles (Sr., OL/LB), David Nelson (Sr., OL/DL), Jaylen Overstreet (Jr., QB/LB), Justin Farrell (Jr., OL), LaDerron Johnson (Jr., DE)
The Word: In 2010, the Tatum Eagles return to the 2A ranks once again. The last time the Eagles spent time in the 2A classification Coach Andy Evans’ club went 26-4 over a two year stretch, captured a state title and played for another. After going 11-11 over the last two seasons while playing in the 3A ranks, Eagles fans should be excited about the possibilities of competing in 2A. The Tatum faithful can also be excited by the fact that the Eagles return some key pieces on both sides of the ball. Tatum’s offense will feature one of the better runningback tandems in 2A. Runningback B.J. Allen rushed for more than 1700 yards in 2009 and has the potential to score every time he touches the ball. He will be joined in the backfield by Brandon Woodard who piled up more than 1200 yards, while missing two games due to injury. Fellow senior Carl Watkins should see some carries as well in the Eagles’ offense. Junior Jaylen Overstreet (6’3” 205) figures to take the majority of snaps at quarterback. But, senior Desmond Fite could see some time at quarterback as well, when he is not lined up at wide receiver. Kendall Bell should see action at wide receiver along with speedster Phoenix Malone. Senior David Nelson and junior Justin Farrell (6’6” 302) will help anchor a huge offensive line. On defense, Coach Evans would like to improve upon the 27 points a game his team surrendered last season. Defensive end Cullen Stone was first team all-district in 2009 and should help solidify the defensive line. Junior LaDerron Johnson (6’3” 220) will likely man the other defensive end position. Hunter Liles, another first team all-district performer, will help lead the linebacking unit. Malone is yet another playmaker on defense from his free safety position. Allen, Woodard and Overstreet will likely all see time on the defensive side of the ball as well. The Eagles also have a sure-footed kicker in Samuel Zapata. Tatum will have as much speed and athleticism as any 2A team in the state. If Coach Evans can fill some holes left by graduation, particularly in the offensive line, the Eagles could make a deep run in the playoffs.
JEFFERSON BULLDOGS
Enrollment: 349 (4)
2009 Record: 6-6 2A Div. 1 Area Finalist
The Coach: Scott Hale
The Players: Damon Gray (Sr., RB/DB), Darian Frierson (Sr., DB), Justin Rawls (Sr., LB), Willie McCoy (Sr., OL), Karter Tomlinson (Sr., FB/DE), Drew Tidwell (Sr., TE), John Cunningham (Sr., OL), James McTyre (Sr., OL), Jecho Armington (Sr., WR), Kevin Harris (Sr., LB), Keenon Marshall (Sr., DL), Paul Potts (Sr., DL), Bailey Fratangelo (Jr., QB), Joe Hale (Jr., OL), Dennis Wilson (Jr., DL)
The Word: Jefferson finished 6-6 in 2009 and nearly pulled off an upset over the Arp Tigers in the second round of the playoffs. Coach Scott Hale will have to figure out a way to replace the super talented trio of Clarence Lee (Baylor), Destin Mosley (Kansas State), and Trevor Murphy (Colorado State) who have all moved on to the next level. One thing Coach Hale will have to work with in 2010 is speed. And, as the old adage goes, speed kills. On offense, the speed will be provided by senior tailback Damon Gray (5’11” 180). Gray possesses game breaking ability and figures to carry much of the load for the Bulldog offense. Joining Gray in the offensive backfield will be junior quarterback Bailey Fratangelo and senior fullback Karter Tomlinson. The 6’2” Fratangelo has the athleticism to play at the next level. The offensive line should be a strength with big 6’4” 315 pound Willie McCoy and 6’3” 280 pound James McTyre at the tackles. Joe Hale, Zach Powell and John Cunningham will join McCoy and McTyre up front for the Bulldogs. Jecho Armington and James Cole will line up at receiver and provide targets for Fratangelo, while senior Drew Tidwell will start at tight end. Jefferson’s 5-2 defense was a strong point for the Bulldogs last season and could be a strength again. Senior linebackers Justin Rawls and Kevin Harris will be the heart and soul of the Bulldog defense. Rawls led the team in tackles last season. Dennis Wilson, Keenon Marshall and Paul Potts, who will form the interior of the defensive line, all have good size. Tomlinson will occupy one defensive end position, while sophomore Sadarius Figures will be asked to fill the other. In the secondary, Gray will join Darian Frierson at the corners with Deion Williams and Davonta Williams at the safety positions. All four members of the secondary are burners and Gray and Frierson are two of the more talented cornerbacks in the area. With 13 starters back, the Bulldogs have more than enough talent to challenge Tatum for the district title.
WHITE OAK ROUGHNECKS
Enrollment: 408 (2)
2009 Record: 9-2 2A Div. 1 Bi-District Finalist
The Coach: Tracy Blankenship
The Players: Ben Adams (Sr., OL), Taylor Goll (Sr., WR), Josh Lettow (Sr., DL), Jake Moyers (Sr., DB), Connor Sharp (Sr., QB/K), Cody Hall (Sr., OL), Randall Bernethy (Sr., OL), Dillon Bales (Sr., FB/LB), Tom McMahon (Sr., LB)
The Word: Since moving back to 2A before the 2008 season, Coach Tracy Blankenship’s club has gone 17-5 and made the playoffs two years in a row. However, the Roughnecks haven’t won a playoff game since 1998 and making the playoffs just got a whole lot more difficult now that the Roughnecks will be sharing a district with the likes of Tatum and Jefferson. To make matters worse, Coach Blankenship will have to find a replacement for standout runningback/linebacker Jackson McCurdy. Senior fullback Dillon Bales will likely be asked to fill a larger role in the Roughnecks’ run-oriented offense. But, Bales could be pushed for playing time by sophomore Jeffrey Davis. Meanwhile, Connor Sharp returns at quarterback to operate White Oak’s “wing T” offense. Offensive tackle Ben Adams is a stalwart on the offensive line. The 6’4” 270 pound Adams is garnering attention from the likes of TCU and Baylor. Adams will be joined up front by Cody Hall and Randall Bernethy. Senior wide receiver Taylor Goll (6’4” 190) will give the Roughnecks a play maker on the outside. On defense, senior linebacker Tom McMahon will be asked to fill the void left by the departure of all-state linebacker Adam Thompson. All-district defensive lineman Josh Lettow returns to anchor the defensive line. And, defensive backs Goll and Jake Moyers will occupy the secondary for Coach Blankenship. White Oak will have to fill some holes left by graduation. But, with 8 starters returning there are still enough pieces in place for the Roughnecks to compete for a playoff spot.
NEW DIANA EAGLES
Enrollment: 316 (6)
2009 Record: 7-3
The Coach: Roger Adams
The Players: Jacob Witt (Sr., OL/DL), Cody Belt (Sr., TE/LB), Beau Brewer (Sr., RB/DB), Dee Newsome (Sr., WR/DE), Connor Hounsel (Sr., WR/DB), Darrell Wise (Sr., RB/LB), Brian Bouzek (Sr., OL/DL), Travasil Dumas (Sr., OL/DL), Antonio Barron (Jr., RB/LB), Dustin Whitley (Jr., OL/LB), Trent Davis (So., OL/DL)
The Word: New Diana finished the season at 7-3 and got bounced in the first round of the playoffs by eventual state champ Daingerfield. The Eagles’ two regular season losses came by a combined 3 points (14-13 to Elysian Fields and 55-53 to White Oak). Coach Roger Adams will look to runningback Beau Brewer (5’9” 180) to provide the Eagles with a spark on the offensive side of the ball. Offensive lineman Jacob Witt will provide the space for Brewer to maneuver. At 6’3” and 275 pounds, Witt has good size. Joining Witt on the offensive line will be seniors Brian Bouzek and Travasil Dumas. Junior Dustin Whitely and sophomore Trent Davis should contribute up front for the Eagles as well. Meanwhile, talented tight end Cody Belt (6’2” 230) is back for his senior campaign. The Eagles will be led on defense by defensive backs Brewer and Connor Hounsel. Brewer tallied 132 tackles a year ago. Expect Witt to pull double duty and hold down a spot on the defensive line along side defensive end Dee Newsome. And, Belt should fill a linebacker spot for Coach Adams’ squad. New Diana will be much less experienced in 2010 and might find it difficult to improve upon the seven wins they had last season. But with a hand full of starters back on each side of the ball, the Eagles will be fighting for a playoff spot in their new district. New Diana’s playoff hopes may hinge on an October 8th showdown with Whiteoak.
HARMONY EAGLES
Enrollment: 332 (5)
2009 Record: 7-3
The Coach: Tim Russell
The Players: Luke Laminack (Sr., RB/DB), Eric Whittemore (Sr., OL/DL), Cody Weems (Sr., OL/DL), Chris Burris (Sr., WR/DB), Thomas Green (Sr., WR/DB), Thomas Muhlbach (Sr., WR/DB), Hunter King (Sr., WR/DL), Max Busse (Sr., WR/DE), B.J. Moses (Sr., OL/DL), Andrew Conway (Sr., OL/DL), Raymond Denton (Sr., OL/DL), Wesley Schoon (Jr., QB/DB), Casey Whittemore (Jr., OL/DL), Charlie Moler (Jr., TE/LB)
The Word: The Harmony Eagles spent much of the 2009 season as one of the favorites to win their district. But, an early district loss to New Diana and a second district loss to rival Harleton in the final game of the season left the Eagles out of the playoffs. Coach Shane Wilson will have to say goodbye to a large class of seniors and find a way to replace his quarterback and his leading tackler from last season. One positive for the Eagles is the return of leading rusher Luke Laminack (5’10” 175) who racked up more than 1000 yards in 2009. Junior Wesley Schoon will likely take over the quarterbacking duties for the Eagles. Seniors Eric Whittemore, Cody Weems, B.J. Moses, Andrew Conway and Raymond Denton all figure to contribute on the offensive line. Whittemore will lead the defensive line as well, along with defensive end Max Busse. With only 4 starters returning, Harmony will need several young players to step up and fill the holes left by the departure of 18 seniors. The Eagles may go through some growing pains in 2010.
SABINE CARDINALS
Enrollment: 377.5 (3)
2009 Record: 3-7
The Coach: Jerry Baker
The Players: Shane Lewis (Sr., WR/DE), Caleb Moyers (Sr., QB/DB), Kendrick Chumley (Sr., WR/DB), Zach Brown (Sr., WR/DB), Wes Eaton (Sr., WR/LB), Phadarian Harper (Sr., WR/DB), Josh Gibbs (Sr., WR/DB), Austin Sinclair (Sr., WR/DB), Jonathan Rucker (Sr., OL/DL), Matthew Wright (Sr., OL/DL), Jordan Hagar (Sr., OL/DL), Kody Kent (Sr., OL/DL), Chris Pegues (Sr., OL/DL), Bryan Chumley (So., RB)
The Word: While Sabine only managed three wins in 2009, the Cardinals have actually improved their win total each of the last three years (0-10 in 2006, 1-9 in 2007, 2-8 in 2008, and 3-7 in 2009). And, the three wins are the most since 2002. Still, it has been 25 years since the Cardinals have been to the playoffs and Sabine has never won a playoff game. However, it appears Coach Jerry Baker has Sabine going in the right direction. If the improvement is to continue the Cardinals will have to upgrade an offense that averaged only 15 points a game last season. Sophomore Bryan Chumley is the leading rusher for the Cardinals. Meanwhile, seniors Shane Lewis, Caleb Moyers, Kendrick Chumley, Zach Brown and Wes Eaton will all be asked to contribute as play makers in the Sabine offense. On the offensive line, Jonathan Rucker, Matthew Wright, Jordan Hagar, Kody Kent and Chris Pegues will try to pave the way for the Cardinals. The defense returns 6 starters and will be led by linebackers Tevin Alexander (65 tackles) and Wes Eaton. If the upward trend continues for the Cardinals, expect four wins in 2010.