2013 Week 8 East Texas Football Capsules
Here are preview capsules for Week 8 football games across East Texas.
For full game previews of nine other games, click the links below:
12-5A
Mesquite Skeeters (5-3, 3-1)
vs.
Tyler Lee Red Raiders (3-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rose Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
- Mesquite: Robbie Robinson
- Tyler Lee: Darrell Piske
Last Week
- Mesquite: won 34-33 vs. North Mesquite
- Tyler Lee: lost 43-33 at Rockwall
Next Week
- Mesquite: vs. Rockwall
- Tyler Lee: at Longview
Playmakers
Mesquite
- DB Charles Grant, Sr., 5-10, 180
- LB Jalen Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 206
- RB Shadavian Reed, Sr., 5-8, 178
- WR Octavious Miles, Sr., 5-9, 170
- ATH Robert Blythe, Soph., 5-7, 166
- OL Christian Castleberry, Jr., 6-3, 235
- QB Trey Leblanc, Sr.
Tyler Lee
- OT Matthew Weeks, Jr., 6-5, 260
- OT Ameir Wilson, Sr., 6-3, 230
- DT Triston Taylor, Sr., 6-1, 243
- RB Tavon Wesley, Soph., 5-11, 175
- WR Bryce Wilkerson, Sr., 5-8, 150 (36 catches, 691 yards, 7 TDs)
- DL Etim Asangansi, Sr., 6-1, 240
- QB Zach Hall, Soph. (1,018 passing yards, 8 TDs, 6 INTs)
- ATH Marquiston Williams, Sr.
Did you know? Tyler Lee’s defense gave up 591 yards in a loss at Rockwall last week.
14-5A
Lufkin Panthers (2-5, 1-2)
vs.
The Woodlands College Park Cavaliers (4-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Woodforest Bank Stadium, Shenandoah
Coaches
- Lufkin: Todd Quick
- The Woodlands College Park: Richard Carson
Last Week
- Lufkin: won 31-19 vs. Bryan
- The Woodlands College Park: lost 41-7 at A&M Consolidated
Next Week
- Lufkin: vs. Conroe Oak Ridge
- The Woodlands College Park: at The Woodlands
Playmakers
Lufkin
- ATH KeKe Coutee, Jr., 5-10, 159 (committed to Texas; 52 catches, 721 yards, 6 TDs)
- WR Jamal Jeffery, Sr., 5-10, 164 (committed to Texas A&M)
- DT D.J. Williams, Sr., 6-4, 293
- QB Trey Cumbie, Jr., 6-1, 189 (1,708 passing yards, 17 TDs, 6 INTs)
- WR Terry Mark, Jr., 6-1, 180
- S Michael Farley, Sr., 6-0, 180
The Woodlands College Park
- DB Eric Harrell, Sr., 6-0, 175
- DL Jayvon Jackson, Sr., 6-0, 215
- DB Alex Myres, Sr., 5-11, 170
- LB Tristan Newman, Sr., 6-1, 215
- DB Stephan Johnson, Sr., 6-0, 170
- TE Jayden Holden, Sr., 6-4, 185
- RB Nick Black, Sr., 5-9, 185
Did you know? Lufkin’s win vs. Bryan last week snapped a five-game losing streak for the Panthers.
14-4A
Texas High Tigers (6-1, 2-0)
vs.
Mount Pleasant Tigers (3-4, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Sam Parker Field, Mount Pleasant
Coaches
- Texas High: Barry Norton
- Mount Pleasant: Mart Graham
Last Week
- Texas High: won 43-7 vs. Sulphur Springs
- Mount Pleasant: lost 64-59 at Marshall
Next Week
- Texas High: at Marshall
- Mount Pleasant: at Hallsville
Playmakers
Texas High
- LB Anthony Rhone, Sr., 6-0, 210 (committed to SMU)
- RB Tre Walker, Sr., 5-9, 175 (161 carries, 851 yards, 8 TDs)
- DB Kevin Harris, Sr., 6-1, 180
- QB Kody Hunter, Sr.
- DL Will Brown, Jr., 6-3, 285
Mount Pleasant
- WR K.D. Cannon, Sr., 6-0, 160 (committed to Baylor; 55 catches, 898 yards, 13 TDs)
- WR Andrew Flanagan, Sr., 6-0, 196
- DE T'Nheous Smith, Sr., 6-1, 224
- QB Cullen Grubbs, Sr., 6-1, 200 (1,781 passing yards, 23 TDs, 6 INTs)
- LB Josh Scoggin, Sr.
Did you know? Texas High has allowed more than 14 points just once in 2013.
16-4A
John Tyler Lions (5-2, 2-0)
vs.
Jacksonville Indians (0-7, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tomato Bowl Stadium, Jacksonville
Coaches
- John Tyler: Ricklan Holmes
- Jacksonville: Chris Taber
Last Week
- John Tyler: won 49-17 vs. Lindale
- Jacksonville: lost 70-21 at Whitehouse
Next Week
- John Tyler: vs. Nacogdoches
- Jacksonville: at Lindale
Playmakers
John Tyler
- DB Terry Ausborne, Sr., 5-11, 170 (3 INTs, 1 def. TD)
- RB Reggie Gipson, Jr., 5-10, 170 (73 carries, 242 yards, 10 TDs, 21 catches, 371 yards, 5 TDs)
- OL/DL Travaughn Moore, Sr., 6-3, 270
- ATH Braylon Jones, Soph. (1 recovered fumble, 1 sack)
- LB/DE Darius Amie, Sr., 6-0, 227 (1 recovered fumble, 1 sack)
- QB Geovari McCollister, Jr., 6-2, 180 (1,824 passing yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs, 108 carries, 524 yards, 3 TDs)
- WR Nick Cain, Jr. (33 catches, 609 yards, 5 TDs, 162 rushing yards, 3 TDs)
- WR Duntavion Gross, Soph. (31 catches, 378 yards, 2 TDs)
Jacksonville
- QB Carter McCown, Jr., 6-3, 175
- WR Trent Sansom (35 catches, 350 yards)
- RB Stacy Cummings, Sr., 5-9, 185
- WR Tony Lane, Sr., 5-7, 175
- OL Justin Stewart, Sr., 6-4, 230
- RB Lekendrick Anderson, Sr., 6-1, 210
Did you know? John Tyler has outscored its first two district opponents 100-39.
Corsicana Tigers (1-6, 0-2)
vs.
Lindale Eagles (1-6, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Lindale
Coaches
- Corsicana: Steve Hoffman
- Lindale: Mike Meador
Last Week
- Corsicana: lost 48-41 vs. Nacogdoches
- Lindale: lost 49-17 at John Tyler
Next Week
- Corsicana: vs. Whitehouse
- Lindale: vs. Jacksonville
Playmakers
Corsicana
- QB Devontay Bell, Sr., 5-11, 180
- OL Chris Jones, Sr., 6-2, 285
- TE Tiano McDonald, Sr., 6-2, 225
- DE Darius Watson, Jr., 6-3, 215
- RB/DB Tray Owens, Soph., 5-11, 190
- RB/DB Donovan Fields, Sr., 5-10, 175
- RB Tygarius Sheffield, Jr., 5-7, 150
Lindale
- OT D.J. Williams, Sr., 6-3, 280
- OT Justin Young, Sr., 6-3, 290
- RB Delenis Garrett, Jr., 5-9, 212 (140 carries, 744 yards, 8 TDs)
- DB T.J. Griffin, Sr., 5-11, 177
- QB Nash Walters
Did you know? The Lindale defense allowed four touchdown passes last week.
13-3A
Paris North Lamar Panthers (2-5, 0-2)
vs.
Atlanta Rabbits (4-3, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rabbit Stadium, Atlanta
Coaches
- Paris North Lamar: Tommy Felty
- Atlanta: Matt McClure
Last Week
- Paris North Lamar: lost 34-24 vs. Liberty-Eylau
- Atlanta: won 41-21 at Pleasant Grove
Next Week
- Paris North Lamar: vs. Paris
- Atlanta: at Liberty-Eylau
Playmakers
Paris North Lamar
- LB Jonathan Edwards, Sr., 6-0, 180
- OL Jackie Berry, Sr., 6-3, 300
- WR Devin McDonald, Sr., 5-9, 150
- WR Samaki Walker, Sr., 5-11, 150
- TE Tyler Carter, Sr., 6-2, 225
- TE Tyler Taylor, Sr., 6-2, 230
Atlanta
- QB Chase Musgrove, Jr., 5-10, 175
- DE Kenneth Houff, Sr., 6-2, 195
- DT Gerald Andrews, Sr., 6-2, 250
- ATH DeQuan Allen, Jr.
- ATH Damien Lawson, Sr.
- OL Brandon Parkman, Sr., 6-2, 280
Did you know? Atlanta quarterback Chase Musgrove accounted for four touchdowns in last week's win against Pleasant Grove.
Pittsburg Pirates (3-4, 1-1)
vs.
Liberty-Eylau Leopards (4-3, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Leopard Stadium, Liberty-Eylau
Coaches
- Pittsburg: Dickey Meeks
- Liberty-Eylau: Brian Brown
Last Week
- Pittsburg: lost 41-13 vs. Paris
- Liberty-Eylau: won 34-24 at Paris North Lamar
Next Week
- Pittsburg: vs. Pleasant Grove
- Liberty-Eylau: vs. Atlanta
Playmakers
Pittsburg
- QB Garrett Truitt, Sr., 6-4, 190 (1,073 passing yards, 10 TDs, 4 INTs, 4 rushing TDs)
- DL Tajawin Smith, Sr., 6-1, 265
- WR Markevius Taylor (20 catches, 402 yards, 4 TDs)
- OL Daniel Gilmore, Sr., 5-8, 250
- RB Carl Leonard (78 carries, 456 yards, 3 TDs)
Liberty-Eylau
- WR/S Davion Hall, Sr., 6-2, 191 (committed to Baylor)
- RB D.Q. Steels, Jr.
- RB Donelle Hoof, Jr.
- WR Keith Wynkoop, Sr., 5-8, 165
- LB Ricardo Lockett, Jr.
- ATH Ricky Johnson
Did you know? Baylor commit Davion Hall accounted for two touchdowns in a win at Paris North Lamar last week.
Pleasant Grove Hawks (1-6, 0-2)
vs.
Paris Wildcats (3-4, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Paris
Coaches
- Pleasant Grove: Kevin Davis
- Paris: Stephen Hohenberger
Last Week
- Pleasant Grove: lost 41-21 vs. Atlanta
- Paris: won 41-13 at Pittsburg
Next Week
- Pleasant Grove: at Pittsburg
- Paris: at Paris North Lamar
Playmakers
Pleasant Grove
- RB Kentrun Pemberton-Haley
- RB/DB Kayin Cooks, Sr., 5-10, 175
- LB Jacob Willige, Sr.
- DL Stephen Burris, Sr.
- OL Drew Davis, Sr.
Paris
- LB Bricky Reed, Sr., 5-10, 225
- LB Jordan Williams, Jr.
- WR Kadarius Scott, Jr.
- QB Demonquez Allen, Soph.
Did you know? Pleasant Grove’s defense gave up 467 yards to Atlanta last week.
15-3A
Mabank Panthers (2-5, 1-1)
vs.
Athens Hornets (7-0, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bruce Field, Athens
Coaches
- Mabank: Jared Wingfield
- Athens: Paul Essary
Last Week
- Mabank: lost 35-28 vs. Canton
- Athens: won 28-23 at Van
Next Week
- Mabank: at Van
- Athens: at Mineola
Playmakers
Mabank
- OL Caleb Lowry, 6-3, 280
- RB Clay Gaddis, 6-1, 185
- ATH Colt Conway, 5-10, 159
- DL Josh Demayo, 5-10, 260
Athens
- RB Devin Hall, Jr., 5-9, 170 (118 carries, 790 yards, 9 TDs)
- RB Logan Fuller (155 carries, 956 yards, 14 TDs)
- LB K.J. Cumby, Sr., 6-1, 215 (59 tackles, 1 sack, 1 recovered fumble, 2 forced fumbles, 1 INT)
- LB Chris Jefferson, Sr., 6-2, 200 (committed to SMU; 6 sacks)
- QB Anthony Sanders, Sr., 6-0, 185 (313 passing yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, 55 carries, 465 yards, 5 TDs)
- TE Nic Fincher, Sr., 6-2, 245
- LB Adam Stallings, Sr., 5-9, 220 (49 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 recovered fumbles)
- ATH Travon Fuller (190 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
Did you know? Athens is giving up an average of just 15.6 points per game in its unbeaten 2013 campaign.
Van Vandals (1-6, 1-1)
vs.
Brownsboro Bears (2-5, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bear Stadium, Brownsboro
Coaches
- Van: Jared Moffat
- Brownsboro: Jason Hooker
Last Week
- Van: lost 28-23 vs. Athens
- Brownsboro: lost 35-28 at Mineola
Next Week
- Van: vs. Mabank
- Brownsboro: vs. Canton
Playmakers
Van
- RB Matt Savis, Jr., 5-9, 175 (205 carries, 1,298 yards, 12 TDs, 101 receiving yards, 1 TD)
- LB Brice Borgeson, Jr., 6-2, 220 (77 tackles, 14 for loss, 1 sack)
- OL Wyatt Santos, Jr., 6-2, 297
- QB Peter Maddox (1,104 passing yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs)
- WR/DB Layton Myers, Sr., 5-10, 165 (25 catches, 340 yards, 4 TDs)
- LB Hunter Redmond, Sr., 6-2, 170 (90 tackles, 8 for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble)
- WR Luke McGowan, Sr. (30 catches, 355 yards, 4 TDs)
Brownsboro
- RB Damien Thompson (97 carries, 435 yards, 7 TDs)
- WR/DB Will Bailey (23 catches, 325 yards, 3 TDs, 34 tackles, 1 INT)
- QB Jared Bragdon (1,143 passing yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs, 1 rushing TD)
- DL Mitchell Penny (11 tackles for loss, 3 sacks)
- DL Swaide Houston, Sr., 6-3, 220 (18 tackles)
- DL Quentin McKenzie, Sr., 6-0, 230 (22 tackles, 8 for loss)
Did you know? Van gave up 401 rushing yards in a loss to Athens last week.
Mineola Yellow Jackets (4-3, 1-1)
vs.
Canton Eagles (2-5, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Norris Birdwell Stadium, Canton
Coaches
- Mineola: Joe Drennon
- Canton: Robert Ivey
Last Week
- Mineola: won 35-28 vs. Brownsboro
- Canton: won 35-28 at Mabank
Next Week
- Mineola: vs. Athens
- Canton: at Brownsboro
Playmakers
Mineola
- LB Brandon Melo, Sr. (58 tackles, 14 for loss, 2 sacks, 2 fumbles recovered, 2 fumbles forced)
- RB Rhett Self, Sr., 5-6, 155 (91 carries, 610 yards, 6 TDs)
- QB Jeremiah Crawford (519 passing yards, 3 TDs, 6 INTs, 75 carries, 412 yards, 9 TDs)
- TE/DE Casey Gilbreath, Jr., 6-2, 195
- DE Trevor Keener, Jr., 6-3, 220 (50 tackles, 6 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 recovered fumble, 2 forced fumbles)
- OL/DL Austin Anderson, Soph., 6-2, 235
Canton
- WR Brad Wiggins (40 catches, 423 yards, 5 TDs)
- OL Jacob Busch, Jr., 6-4, 270
- TE/DE Samuel Miller, Jr., 6-3, 210
- WR Garrett Denbow, Jr., 6-1, 155
- DL Ke’Adric Nelson, Sr., 5-11, 240
- DB Marquise Harris, Sr., 5-7, 140
Did you know? Mineola trailed Brownsboro 28-14 at halftime last week before coming back for the win.
16-3A
Henderson Lions (2-5, 1-2)
vs.
Bullard Panthers (3-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Bullard
Coaches
- Henderson: Phil Castles
- Bullard: Shannon Wilson
Last Week
- Henderson: won 28-23 vs. Spring Hill
- Bullard: lost 56-7 at Chapel Hill
Next Week
- Henderson: vs. Kilgore
- Bullard: at Gilmer
Playmakers
Henderson
- DT Brandon Armstrong, Sr., 5-9, 260
- WR/DB Tre’ Hollins, Sr., 5-11, 175
- RB/DB Randy Davis, Jr., 6-0, 175
- QB Zane Boles, Jr. (1,212 passing yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs)
- LB Dalton Goode, Jr., 5-11, 190
- FS Conner Dotson, Sr.
Bullard
- OL Aaron Johnson, Sr., 5-11, 165
- QB Connor Mebane, Sr., 6-0, 170 (572 passing yards, 4 TDs, 4 INTs, 117 carries, 611 yards, 6 TDs)
- OL Dorian Schutt, Jr., 6-2, 235
- RB Austin Skelton, Sr., 5-10, 180 (33 carries, 236 yards, 4 TDs)
- ATH Zach Eschberger
- LB Ryan Young, 5-10, 220
Did you know? Bullard’s defense surrendered 314 rushing yards in a blowout loss to Chapel Hill last week.
No. 1 Gilmer Buckeyes (7-0, 3-0)
vs.
Spring Hill Panthers (2-6, 0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Gilmer: Jeff Traylor
- Spring Hill: Mark Sartain
Last Week
- Gilmer: idle
- Spring Hill: lost 28-23 at Henderson
Next Week
- Gilmer: vs. Bullard
- Spring Hill: idle
Playmakers
Gilmer
- RB/OLB Josh Walker, Sr., 6-1, 220 (committed to Texas A&M)
- RB/DB Kris Boyd, Jr., 6-0, 175 (71 carries, 788 yards, 11 TDs)
- QB Tanner Barr, Sr., 6-1, 180 (1,978 passing yards, 25 TDs, 5 INTs)
- HB/LB Jaidon Parrish, Sr., 6-0, 185
- RB Jamel Jackson, Jr., 5-8, 170
- WR/DB Devondrick Dixon, Sr., 5-9, 180 (committed to Texas State)
- WR Chase Tate, Jr., 5-7, 150
- OLB Demarco Boyd, Soph., 6-0, 205 (6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles)
- LB Ardarius Johnson, Sr., 5-9, 160
Spring Hill
- OL Morgan Knight, Sr., 6-1, 250
- LB Hagen Tucker, Jr., 6-0, 205 (50 tackles, 10 for loss, 6 sacks, 1 recovered fumble, 1 INT)
- ATH Chris Fisher (69 tackles, 4 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble)
- QB Jacob Rooney, Sr. (1,090 passing yards, 4 TDs, 9 INTs, 65 carries, 204 yards, 3 TDs)
- RB Nicolas McKee, Sr. (107 carries, 559 yards, 4 TDs, 1 receiving TD)
Did you know? Gilmer has produced at least 52 points in each game this season.
19-3A
Groesbeck Goats (3-5, 0-2)
vs.
Palestine Wildcats (5-2, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Groesbeck: Kodi Crane
- Palestine: Lance Angel
Last Week
- Groesbeck: lost 55-7 vs. Fairfield
- Palestine: won 52-0 at Rusk
Next Week
- Groesbeck: vs. Rusk
- Palestine: at Mexia
Playmakers
Groesbeck
- WR Danny Huckaby, Sr., 6-0, 162
- OL Zack Morgan, Sr., 6-1, 251
- DL Tyrell Henderson, Sr., 6-0, 267
Palestine
- RB/LB Jarrell Owens, Sr., 6-3, 230 (committed to TCU)
- RB Ben Luckett, Sr., 6-0, 195 (649 rushing yards)
- OL Brian Thlang, Sr., 6-2, 285 (committed to ULM)
- QB Gee Clark, Jr. (1,057 passing yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs)
- WR Sheldon Watson
Did you know? The Palestine defense has held its opponents scoreless in each of its last two contests.
20-3A
Huntington Red Devils (1-5, 0-1)
vs.
Center Roughriders (1-7, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roughrider Stadium, Center
Coaches
- Huntington: Ryan Soderquist
- Center: Kevin Goodwin
Last Week
- Huntington: idle
- Center: lost 55-3 at Carthage
Next Week
- Huntington: vs. Jasper
- Center: idle
Playmakers
Huntington
- QB Brent Loggins, Jr.
- RB Jemichael Brown, Sr., 5-8, 160
- RB/LB Tanner Evett, Jr.
- OL Clay Boston, Sr., 5-11, 250
- OL Shawn Sims, Sr., 5-10, 220
Center
- LB Kiounis Williams, Sr., 5-10, 200 (112 tackles)
- QB Caiden Rainbolt, Jr.
- ATH DeJalen Preston, Sr., 6-1, 170
- RB Delvin Whitaker
- WR Josh Burns, Jr. (37 catches, 653 yards, 3 TDs)
- WR Octavious Evans, Fr. (43 catches, 485 yards, 6 TDs)
Did you know? Center’s defense gave up 536 yards in a blowout loss at Carthage last week.
7-2A Division I
Grand Saline Indians (0-7, 0-3)
vs.
Eustace Bulldogs (3-5, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Eustace
Coaches
- Grand Saline: Michael Ridge
- Eustace: Heath Ragle
Last Week
- Grand Saline: idle
- Eustace: lost 21-14 at Winnsboro
Next Week
- Grand Saline: vs. Lone Oak
- Eustace: idle
Playmakers
Grand Saline
- SS Cody Mercer, Sr., 6-0, 195
- ATH Jake Bennett, Sr., 5-10, 180
- OL Cody Neal, Sr., 6-3, 250
- QB Austen Truett, Jr., 5-11, 190
- LB Jonathan LaPrade, Jr., 6-0, 185
- ATH Ethan O’Donnell
Eustace
- DE Zach Hughes, Jr., 5-10, 210 (54 tackles)
- LB Abed Abuhatab, Sr., 5-9, 170 (61 tackles)
- FB Jesus Barcenas, Sr. (596 rushing yards)
- RB Keenan Hargest (376 rushing yards)
- RB Lance Rogers (276 rushing yards)
Did you know? Eustace lost at Winnsboro last week despite giving up just 234 yards.
Quitman Bulldogs (2-6, 2-2)
vs.
Kemp Yellow Jackets (0-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Yellow Jacket Stadium, Kemp
Coaches
- Quitman: Ron Callahan
- Kemp: Greg Anderson
Last Week
- Quitman: lost 40-34 vs. Lone Oak
- Kemp: lost 53-7 at Malakoff
Next Week
- Quitman: vs. Malakoff
- Kemp: at Winnsboro
Playmakers
Quitman
- OL Bobby Wells, Sr., 6-2, 285
- RB Colby Peek, Sr.
- FB Jesus Ramirez, Sr., 5-6, 180
- QB Daniel Davis, Sr., 6-0, 160
- LB Elijah Click, Sr. (139 tackles)
- LB Brad Hamrick, Jr., 5-10, 180
- OL Dalton Thompson, Soph., 5-10, 210
Kemp
- QB Corey Watkins, Sr., 6-0, 170
- WR Jordan Litts, Jr., 6-1, 170
- DB David Dennis, Jr., 5-8, 165
Did you know? Quitman has held its district opponents scoreless twice in 2013 despite going winless in non-district play.
Winnsboro Red Raiders (5-2, 3-0)
vs.
Lone Oak Buffaloes (6-1, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Buffalo Stadium, Lone Oak
Coaches
- Winnsboro: Steve Pinnell
- Lone Oak: Dean Lasseter
Last Week
- Winnsboro: won 21-14 vs. Eustace
- Lone Oak: won 40-34 at Quitman
Next Week
- Winnsboro: vs. Kemp
- Lone Oak: at Grand Saline
Playmakers
Winnsboro
- QB Sheyan Thompson, Sr., 6-4, 215
- LB David Santoy, Sr., 5-7, 165
- LB Brian Winburn, Jr., 5-10, 215
- RB Tedrick Shepherd, Jr., 5-6, 165
Lone Oak
- OL Colton Busby, Sr., 6-2, 260
- TE Chawn Cooper, Sr., 6-4, 200
- FS Ryan Basye, Sr., 6-0, 180
- WR Trent Sikes, Sr., 5-9, 170
- RB Devin Shaw, Jr., 5-9, 170
- QB Andrew Nichol, Jr., 5-11, 165
Did you know? The Winnsboro offense gained just 234 yards last week.
8-2A Division I
Daingerfield Tigers (5-3, 4-0)
vs.
Mount Vernon Tigers (5-2, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Don Meredith Stadium, Mount Vernon
Coaches
- Daingerfield: Aric Sardinea
- Mount Vernon: Mike Alexander
Last Week
- Daingerfield: won 46-0 vs. Pattonville Prairiland
- Mount Vernon: won 21-20 at Queen City
Next Week
- Daingerfield: vs. Queen City
- Mount Vernon: at Redwater
Playmakers
Daingerfield
- LB Kelshin Neal, Sr., 5-10, 170 (109 tackles, 40 for loss, 19 sacks, 3 recovered fumbles, 2 forced fumbles)
- LB Calvin Bryant, Sr., 5-10, 175 (79 tackles, 11 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 INT)
- QB Keris Alexander, Sr., 6-0, 166
- OL Willie Evans, Sr., 6-4, 335
- DB Cory Smith, Sr., 5-9, 155 (38 tackles, 8 for loss, 4 sacks, 2 recovered fumbles)
- RB Cordarius Anderson, Sr., 5-6, 160
- ATH Keynon Whetstone, Sr
- WR Keaton Key (32 catches, 488 yards, 8 TDs)
- ATH Jordan Miles (11 tackles for loss)
- ATH Domonique Allen (6 sacks)
Mount Vernon
- ATH Kris Ables, Sr., 5-8, 182 (1,069 yards from scrimmage, 9 total TDs)
- QB Sam Alston, Sr., 6-0, 175 (920 passing yards, 6 TDs, 6 INTs, 7 rushing TDs)
- RB/LB Mason Cook, Sr., 5-10, 175 (565 rushing yards, 6 TDs; 59 tackles)
- WR/DB Grant Lowry, Sr. (18 catches, 259 yards, 2 TDs; 4 INTs)
- LB Ray Perales, Sr. (42 tackles)
Did you know? Daingerfield has held its last two district opponents scoreless.
New Boston Lions (6-1, 2-1)
vs.
Hooks Hornets (1-7, 0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Hornet Stadium, Hooks
Coaches
- New Boston: Jamey Thomas
- Hooks: Hart Jeanis
Last Week
- New Boston: idle
- Hooks: lost 35-27 at Redwater
Next Week
- New Boston: vs. Pattonville Prairiland
- Hooks: idle
Playmakers
New Boston
- DB Jawuan Johnson, Sr., 6-0, 190 (committed to Northern Illinois)
- ATH Jeff Gladney, Jr., 5-10, 180
- OL/DL Wesley Holmes, Sr., 6-3, 280
- RB Quinn Dedmon, Jr., 5-10, 165
- DB T.Q. Dedmon, Jr.
- DE/LB Dedric Draggoo, Jr.
Hooks
- LB R.J. Williams, Jr., 6-0, 230
- ATH Jimmie Houston, Sr., 6-1, 175
- OL/DL Anthony Sciara, Sr.
- RB Jamall Fort, Soph.
- ATH ReShawn Parker, Soph.
Did you know? Hooks is giving up more than 30 points per game in 2013.
Redwater Dragons (3-4, 1-2)
vs.
Pattonville Prairiland Patriots (3-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Patriot Stadium, Pattonville
Coaches
- Redwater: Tommy Graf
- Pattonville Prariland: Alex Richters
Last Week
- Redwater: won 35-27 vs. Hooks
- Pattonville Prairiland: lost 46-0 at Daingerfield
Next Week
- Redwater: vs. Mount Vernon
- Pattonville Prairiland: at New Boston
Playmakers
Redwater
- RB/LB Neo Hudson, Jr., 6-0, 180
- RB/LB Dalton White, Sr., 5-10, 180
- DB Kolby Browning, Sr.
- LB Matthew Candelaria, Sr.
Pattonville Prairiland
- RB Conner Skidmore, Sr., 5-10, 185
- LB Colton Lewis, Sr., 5-9, 175
- DB Jasper Goodson, 5-8, 150
Did you know? Redwater has been held to seven points or fewer in each of its four losses this season.
9-2A Division I
Sabine Cardinals (1-6, 0-2)
vs.
No. 4 Tatum Eagles (7-0, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Tatum
Coaches
- Sabine: Mark Comfort
- Tatum: Andy Evans
Last Week
- Sabine: lost 26-14 vs. Jefferson
- Tatum: won 35-21 at Troup
Next Week
- Sabine: vs. White Oak
- Tatum: at Jefferson
Playmakers
Sabine
- FB/LB Qwaylen Chumley, Sr., 6-0, 205 (86 carries, 851 yards, 7 TDs)
- QB Collin Gray, Sr., 5-9, 140
- LB Sam Smith, Sr., 5-8, 190 (84 tackles)
- LB Grant Key, Jr. (85 tackles)
- RB/LB Tanner Sharp, Sr.
- OL/DL Tell DeFreece, Sr.
Tatum
- DB Klifton Willis, Sr., 5-11, 180 (11 INTs)
- LB Kyshaun Smith, Jr., 6-1, 175 (87 tackles)
- WR Deyanta Roberson, Jr., 6-1, 175
- LB Devon Boyd, Jr., 5-10, 175 (11 tackles for loss)
- RB/DB Jaylen Shans, Sr., 5-10, 170
- RB/LB Demetrius Hill, Sr., 5-11, 190 (77 tackles, 12 for loss)
- QB J.D. Taylor, Soph., 6-1, 175
Did you know? Tatum rushed for 314 yards in a win at Troup last week.
Troup Tigers (5-2, 1-1)
vs.
White Oak Roughnecks (6-1, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roughneck Stadium, White Oak
Coaches
- Troup: Dennis Alexander
- White Oak: Gerry Stanford
Last Week
- Troup: lost 35-21 vs. Tatum
- White Oak: won 46-14 at Harmony
Next Week
- Troup: at Harmony
- White Oak: at Sabine
Playmakers
Troup
- RB Marcus Kincade, Jr.
- OL/DL Tristen Walsworth, Sr.
- WR Hitachi Lydia, Sr.
- WR Brandon Hearon, Sr.
- RB D'Luis West, Jr.
- OL/DL Marquis Davis, Jr.
- ATH Anfernee Ross, Sr.
White Oak
- QB Dylan Gale, Sr., 5-8, 165 (1,548 passing yards, 14 TDs, 1 INT, 5 rushing TDs)
- RB/LB Riley Lakin, Sr. (113 carries, 825 yards, 13 TDs, 1 receiving TD)
- WR/DB Jansen McCurdy, Sr., 6-0, 165 (26 catches, 643 yards, 8 TDs)
- WR/DE Hayden Nichols, 6-3, 215 (16 catches, 294 yards, 3 TDs)
- WR/S Gabe Michael, Sr., 6-1, 175 (25 catches, 342 yards, 2 TDs)
- DT Dee Sutton, Sr., 5-11, 260
- DB Jake Pullen, Jr. (85 tackles)
Did you know? Troup quarterback Blake Lynch committed to Baylor on Sunday. A wrist injury will likely keep him sidelined at White Oak this week.
Harmony Eagles (5-2, 1-1)
vs.
Jefferson Bulldogs (4-3, 1-1)
7 p.m. Saturday
Lobo Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Harmony: Tim Russell
- Jefferson: Derek Simmons
Last Week
- Harmony: lost 46-14 vs. White oak
- Jefferson: won 26-14 at Sabine
Next Week
- Harmony: vs. Troup
- Jefferson: vs. Tatum
Playmakers
Harmony
- WR/P Jacob Fielden, Sr., 5-10, 170
- ATH Tim McCoy, Sr., 6-0, 190 (76 tackles)
- LB Levi Thompson, Sr., 5-11, 210
- RB Juan Montoya, 5-10, Sr., 185
- OL Brandon Murphy, Sr., 6-2, 300
Jefferson
- LB Chris Smith, Sr., 5-10, 185
- QB/LB Brayden Varnell, Sr. (1,191 passing yards, 12 TDs, 4 INTs, 73 carries, 180 yards, 4 TDs)
- OL Ryan Cox, Jr., 6-5, 293
- ATH Terrence Whitaker, Sr. (72 carries, 213 yards, 3 TDs, 20 catches, 353 yards, 2 TDs)
- WR Ty Lafayette (27 catches, 296 yards, 4 TDs)
- WR Devin Hodge (25 catches, 450 yards, 5 TDs)
Did you know? Jefferson has outscored its opponents by a total of 17 points in 2013.
10-2A Division I
No. 2 Newton Eagles (7-0, 4-0)
vs.
Anahuac Panthers (3-4, 3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Kyle White Stadium, Anahuac
Coaches
- Newton: W.T. Johnston
- Anahuac: Marty Murr
Last Week
- Newton: won 22-20 vs. Kountze
- Anahuac: won 43-13 at Warren
Next Week
- Newton: vs. Hardin
- Anahuac: at Winnie East Chambers
Playmakers
Newton
- RB Brandon Johnson, Sr., 5-10, 185 (92 carries, 978 yards, 12 TDs)
- DE/LB Anthony Hadnot, Sr., 5-9, 223 (106 tackles, 3 forced fumbles)
- QB/DB Roney Elam, Jr., 6-2, 167
- RB/DB Calum Foster, Jr., 6-0, 158
- OL Tyler Gibson, Sr., 6-0, 240
- OL Brent Simmons, Jr., 6-3, 275
- LB Chedrick Hanks, Sr., 6-1, 205
Anahuac
- QB Josh Cooper, Jr.
- LB Chris O’Bannion, Sr., 5-11, 160
- DB Tyre Raymond, Sr., 5-8, 160
- OL Alexis Grimaldo, Sr., 6-1, 230
Did you know? Newton is outscoring opponents by an average of 25.6 points per game in 2013.
Woodville Eagles (2-5, 1-3)
vs.
Kirbyville Wildcats (5-2, 3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Kirbyville
Coaches
- Woodville: Steve Fentress
- Kirbyville: Greg Neece
Last Week
- Woodville: won 37-18 vs. Hardin
- Kirbyville: won 27-17 at Winnie East Chambers
Next Week
- Woodville: at Warren
- Kirbyville: at Kountze
Playmakers
Woodville
- RB Phillip Noble, Sr., 6-0, 165
- FB Reggie Williams, Sr., 5-10, 175
- QB Marqui Jackson, Jr.
- FB Trent Daniels, Sr., 5-10, 175
Kirbyville
- DL TyAndre Cooper, Soph.
- DB Tevin Samuel, Jr.
- DE Monte Diggles, Jr.
- RB Brycton Hughey, Sr.
- RB Brandon Rodriguez, Sr.
Did you know? Woodville is averaging less than 20 points per game in 2013.
11-2A Division I
Franklin Lions (7-0, 2-0)
vs.
Crockett Bulldogs (2-5, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Monte Jack Driskell Stadium, Crockett
Coaches
- Franklin: Mike Hedrick
- Crockett: Joe Kettler
Last Week
- Franklin: won 49-21 vs. Elkhart
- Crockett: lost 42-29 at Trinity
Next Week
- Franklin: at Trinity
- Crockett: at Teague
Playmakers
Franklin
- OL/DL Zac Short, Sr., 6-0, 215
- DE Will Phillips, Soph.
- CB Seth Kissinger, Sr.
- QB Dylan Smitherman, Jr.
- RB Morgan Brewer, Jr.
Crockett
- RB A.J. Phillips, Soph., 5-7, 175
- WR Carlton Shirley, Sr., 6-3, 190
- WR Darius Barber, Sr., 6-3, 180
- OL JaVarious Taylor, Jr., 5-9, 190
- LB Ricardo Hidalgo, Jr., 5-10, 175
Did you know? Crockett has lost its last five contests.
Teague Lions (5-2, 2-0)
vs.
Elkhart Elks (5-2, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Elk Field, Elkhart
Coaches
- Teague: Daniel Johnson
- Elkhart: Sam Wells
Last Week
- Teague: won 62-7 vs. Palestine Westwood
- Elkhart: lost 49-21 at Franklin
Next Week
- Teague: vs. Crockett
- Elkhart: at Palestine Westwood
Playmakers
Teague
- QB Austin Skinner, Sr., 6-2, 185
- WR Aaron Mitchell, Sr., 5-10, 180
- RB John Love, Sr., 5-10, 186
- LB Roper Hunt, Sr., 6-0, 190
Elkhart
- RB/DB Jeffery Wilson, Sr., 6-1, 190 (1,538 rushing yards, 20 TDs)
- WR Zack Gray (3 receiving TDs)
- OL Zack McFarland, Jr., 6-2, 270
- QB Jordan Ives, Sr. (408 passing yards, 5 TDs, 5 INTs, 1 rushing TD)
- LB Gaje Smock (103 tackles, 6 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 blocked kick)
- ATH Chris Box (77 tackles)
Did you know? Elkkhart running back Jeffery Wilson ran for 202 yards and two touchdowns in a loss at Franklin last week.
Trinity Tigers (4-3, 1-1)
vs.
Palestine Westwood Panthers (1-6, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Westwood Panther Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Trinity: Mike Helmer
- Palestine Westwood: Roger Mays
Last Week
- Trinity: won 42-29 vs. Crockett
- Palestine Westwood: lost 62-7 at Teague
Next Week
- Trinity: vs. Franklin
- Palestine Westwood: vs. Elkhart
Playmakers
Trinity
- WR Frank Tull, 5-10, 170
- RB Isaiah Harwell, 5-9, 180
- RB Reggie Hicks, 6-0, 160
Palestine Westwood
- OL Korbin Boles, Soph., 6-2, 305
- FB Trey Jenkins, Soph., 5-8, 215
- LB Hoss Jones, Jr., 5-10, 190
- DB Micah Ellerbe, Jr., 6-0, 160
- DE Gabriel Means, Sr., 5-8, 165
Did you know? Palestine Westwood has exceeded 13 points just once this season.
8-2A Division II
Clarksville Tigers (2-5, 2-1)
vs.
Como-Pickton Eagles (0-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Ron Heflin Field, Como
Coaches
- Clarksville: Dewaski Davis
- Como-Pickton: Conley Bland
Last Week
- Clarksville: won 41-13 vs. Paris Chisum
- Como-Pickton: lost 55-0 at Edgewood
Next Week
- Clarksville: vs. Cooper
- Como-Pickton: at Bogata Rivercrest
Playmakers
Clarksville
- WR Gemack Woodberry, 6-3, 185
- RB Devon Sanders, 6-3, 185
- QB Terrence Tinnell, 5-10, 160
- OL Jermaine Emmers, 5-11, 265
Como-Pickton
- OL Deion McGill, Sr., 6-0, 295
- WR/DB Fernando Alonso, Sr., 5-11, 160
- TE/DL Emilio Ramirez, Jr., 5-11, 200
- DB Blake Neal, Jr., 6-0, 160
- DE Caleb Boyd, Sr., 5-10, 180
Did you know? Opponents have outscored Como-Pickton 432-0 in 2013.
Edgewood Bulldogs (7-1, 4-0)
vs.
Cooper Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Cooper
Coaches
- Edgewood: Ryan Simmons
- Cooper: Ronnie Green
Last Week
- Edgewood: won 55-0 vs. Como-Pickton
- Cooper: won 38-6 at Alba-Golden
Next Week
- Edgewood: vs. Alba-Golden
- Cooper: at Clarksville
Playmakers
Edgewood
- RB/LB Carlos Bolton, Jr., 6-1, 175
- QB Jackson Tyner, Jr., 6-5, 225
- WR/DB Jakeb Hunter, Sr., 5-9, 165
- LB Jace Morgan, Sr., 6-0, 170
- LB Dakota Pickens, Sr.
- DL Kevin McClelland, Sr.
Cooper
- RB Damarcus Robinson Sr., 5-7, 160
- LB Colby Earley, Sr., 5-10, 180
- LB Brandan Chandler, Sr., 5-10, 170
Did you know? Edgewood has outscored its district opponents 157-20 this season.
9-2A Division II
Elysian Fields Yellow Jackets (3-4, 3-1)
vs.
Hughes Springs Mustangs (7-0, 4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mustang Stadium, Hughes Springs
Coaches
- Elysian Fields: Scott Ford
- Hughes Springs: Chris Edwards
Last Week
- Elysian Fields: lost 60-13 vs. Waskom
- Hughes Springs: won 47-0 at Linden-Kildare
Next Week
- Elysian Fields: vs. New Diana
- Hughes Springs: at DeKalb
Playmakers
Elysian Fields
- LB Tanner Norman, Sr., 5-11, 190
- RB Tanner Davis, Sr., 5-10, 185 (126 carries, 1,038 yards, 9 TDs)
- QB Logan Hughes, Fresh. (1,084 passing yards, 7 TDs, 11 INTs)
- DL Braden Jett, Sr., 5-9, 200
- DL Randall Wall, Sr., 6-0, 250
- OL Zack Holcomb, Sr., 6-2, 220
- LB Colby Simmons, Sr.
Hughes Springs
- FB Michael Martinez, Sr., 5-9, 185 (92 carries, 565 yards, 8 TDs)
- RB Fred Hopkins, Jr. (48 carries, 693 yards, 9 TDs, 105 receiving yards, 1 TD)
- ATH Chris Royal (69 carries, 444 yards, 9 TDs)
- QB/FS Chad McKinney, Sr., 5-11, 175 (300 passing yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 46 carries, 288 yards, 5 TDs)
- OL/DL Kyre Lewis, Sr., 6-3, 305 (48 tackles, 3 for loss, 1 sack)
- LB Kane Sampson, Sr. (33 tackles, 2 recovered fumbles, 1 forced fumble, 2 INTs)
- DL/TE Hunter Smith, Jr. (23 tackles, 1 sack, 2 recovered fumbles, 3 INTs)
Did you know? Hughes Springs has given up more than 20 points just once in 2013.
Linden-Kildare Tigers (2-5, 1-3)
vs.
New Diana Eagles (4-3, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, New Diana
Coaches
- Linden-Kildare: Todd Eliot
- New Diana: Brett Ratliff
Last Week
- Linden-Kildare: lost 47-0 vs. Hughes Springs
- New Diana: lost 56-25 at Paul Pewitt
Next Week
- Linden-Kildare: vs. Paul Pewitt
- New Diana: at Elysian Fields
Playmakers
Linden-Kildare
- WR Jordan Craver, Sr., 6-3, 165
- OL Justin Powell, Sr., 6-3, 240
- QB Curt Wells, Soph., 6-1, 160
- DL Fernando Ramirez, Jr., 5-10, 185
New Diana
- RB Garrett Barton, Sr., 5-11, 180 (121 carries, 912 yards, 12 TDs, 179 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
- RB K.J. Jeffery, Sr., 5-7, 185 (54 carries, 385 yards, 5 TDs, 228 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
- QB Jobie Ainsworth (686 passing yards, 6 TDs, 4 INTs, 52 carries, 296 yards, 7 TDs)
- LB Brandon Wesley, Sr., 5-11, 205 (91 tackles, 13 for loss, 1 sack)
- ATH Cody Holland (71 tackles, 12 for loss, 3 sacks, 1 recovered fumble, 2 forced fumbles)
- ATH Cameron Taylor (49 tackles, 3 for loss, 3 sacks, 3 recovered fumbles, 3 forced fumbles)
Did you know? New Diana running back Garrett Barton had four touchdowns in a loss at Paul Pewitt last week.
Paul Pewitt Brahmas (4-3, 2-2)
vs.
Ore City Rebels (1-6, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rebel Field, Ore City
Coaches
- Paul Pewitt: Reggie Kumrow
- Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
Last Week
- Paul Pewitt: won 56-25 vs. New Diana
- Ore City: won 19-14 at DeKalb
Next Week
- Paul Pewitt: at Linden-Kildare
- Ore City: at Waskom
Playmakers
Paul Pewitt
- DB Mitchell Ward, Jr., 6-0, 170
- RB Zane Mackay, Sr., 5-6, 155
- RB/DB Geromey Porter, Sr., 5-8, 160 (3 INTs)
- DL Santerris Younger, Sr., 6-1, 270
- OL Josh Perales, Sr., 5-10, 250
- RB Isaiah Porter, Jr., 6-1, 170
Ore City
- TE Dakota Adair, 6-1, 205
- LB Tyler Pendarvis, Sr., 6-0, 180
- QB Matthew Casey, Jr., 5-8, 150
Did you know? Ore City scored 19 points in a win at DeKalb last week, its second highest scoring output of the season.
DeKalb Bears (1-6, 1-3)
vs.
Waskom Wildcats (7-0, 4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Waskom
Coaches
- DeKalb: Charles Winchell
- Waskom: Whitney Keeling
Last Week
- DeKalb: won 19-15 vs. Ore City
- Waskom: won 60-13 at Elysian Fields
Next Week
- DeKalb: vs. Hughes Springs
- Waskom: vs. Ore City
Playmakers
DeKalb
- QB Chamichael Neal, 5-11, 175
- WR Colton Booth, 6-1, 180
- DB Thomas Culpepper, 5-9, 155
Waskom
- RB Kevin Johnson, Jr., 5-10, 165 (51 carries, 940 yards, 14 TDs)
- RB June Bug Johnson, Jr., 5-8, 150 (51 carries, 774 yards, 9 TDs)
- LB Chan Amie, Soph., 5-10, 160
- QB Trace Carter
- RB Dillon Benton
Did you know? Waskom has scored 40 or more points in every game this season.
10-2A Division II
Winona Wildcats (4-3, 1-2)
vs.
Frankston Indians (2-5, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jeff and Opal Austin Stadium, Frankston
Coaches
- Winona: Scott Evans
- Frankston: Matt Nally
Last Week
- Winona: lost 35-28 vs. West Rusk
- Frankston: won 54-27 at Hawkins
Next Week
- Winona: vs. Union Grove
- Frankston: at Garrison
Playmakers
Winona
- RB Ke’Aaron Cobb, Sr., 5-8, 190 (888 rushing yards, 16 TDs)
- RB Tyson Kinsey, Soph., 5-8, 165 (488 rushing yards, 2 TDs)
- Tyler Pullum, Jr., 5-8, 165 (216 rushing yards, 4 TDs)
- Damon Arcenaux, Sr., 5-9, 180 (255 rushing yards, 2 TDs)
Frankston
- QB Ozzie Buckner, Jr., 5-10, 180 (1,366 passing yards, 13 TDs, 9 INTs, 59 carries, 521 yards, 4 TDs)
- DB Cory Winks (38 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 recovered fumbles, 6 INTs, 1 def. TD, 5 blocked kicks)
- WR/DB Kendrick Rogers, Soph., 6-4, 185 (28 catches, 397 yards, 4 TDs)
- LB Charles Minchew, Sr., 5-10, 185 (75 tackles, 14 for loss, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble)
- OL/DL John Ross, Jr., 6-3, 260
Did you know? Frankston quarterback Ozzie Buckner accounted for seven touchdowns in a win at Hawkins last week.
Garrison Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0)
vs.
West Rusk Raiders (2-6, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bruce Bradshaw Stadium, New London
Coaches
- Garrison: Craig Barker
- West Rusk: John Frazier
Last Week
- Garrison: idle
- West Rusk: won 35-28 at Winona
Next Week
- Garrison: vs. Frankston
- West Rusk: idle
Playmakers
Garrison
- RB Demetrius Bennett (72 carries, 753 yards, 3 TDs)
- QB Cameron Rodriguez, Sr., 5-11, 180
- ATH Khiran Arrington, Sr., 6-0, 170
- OL/DL Josh Robison, Sr., 5-10, 238
- DL Kade Hammer, Sr., 5-11, 220
- ATH Andrew Russell, Jr., 5-9, 150
West Rusk
- RB/LB George Anthony, Sr., 5-10, 195 (195 carries, 1,584 yards, 17 TDs)
- RB/LB Dakota McCoy, Sr., 5-11, 170 (32 carries, 372 yards, 3 TDs, 3 receiving TDs)
- DB Breyon Thurman (76 tackles)
- RB/LB Nick Ballard (82 carries, 447 yards, 1 TD)
- LB Justin Grubbs (52 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 recovered fumble)
Did you know? Garrison has held its last two opponents scoreless.
Hawkins Hawks (5-3, 1-3)
vs.
Union Grove Lions (3-4, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Glyn Johnston Stadium, Gladewater
Coaches
- Hawkins: Marty Moore
- Union Grove: Roger Adams
Last Week
- Hawkins: lost 54-27 vs. Frankston
- Union Grove: lost 47-10 at Arp
Next Week
- Hawkins: vs. Arp
- Union Grove: at Winona
Playmakers
Hawkins
- OL/LB Skylar Phillips, Sr., 6-0, 215
- RB Drew Roden
- RB Kardalyn Tennyson
- QB Jason Hass, Soph., 6-2, 190
- RB Noah Burwell
Union Grove
- LB Garrett Gibson, Sr., 6-1, 218 (116 tackles)
- DB Tristen Thompson, Jr., 5-9, 171
- DB Kyle Cotten, Sr., 5-8, 162
- OL/DL Garrett Bowery, Jr., 6-2, 273 (10 sacks)
Did you know? The Hawkins defense gave up 625 yards in a loss to Frankston last week.
12-2A Division II
Hemphill Hornets (0-7, 0-2)
vs.
Deweyville Pirates (6-1, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Deweyville
Coaches
- Hemphill: John Launius
- Deweyville: Chris Babin
Last Week
- Hemphill: lost 21-0 vs. Groveton
- Deweyville: won 59-24 at Anderson-Shiro
Next Week
- Hemphill: vs. Corrigan-Camden
- Deweyville: vs. New Waverly
Playmakers
Hemphill
- RB Jontavion Simmons
- SS/RB Rudy Weaver, 5-9, 170
- DB/WR Hunter Phillips, 5-11, 175
Deweyville
- RB Ryan Collins, Sr., 6-0, 180
- QB Cody Dupuy, Sr., 5-7, 160
- ATH Brendan Waldrup, Jr., 5-7, 165
- FB Joey Greer, Sr.
Did you know? Hemphill is averaging just 8.9 points per game in 2013.
6-A Division I
Cayuga Wildcats (6-0, 2-0)
vs.
Italy Gladiators (3-4, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Willis Field, Italy
Coaches
- Cayuga: Russell Holden
- Italy: Charles Tindol
Last Week
- Cayuga: won 56-0 vs. Itasca
- Italy: won 41-30 at Cross Roads
Next Week
- Cayuga: at Cross Roads
- Italy: at Gateway Charter Academy
Playmakers
Cayuga
- RB/DB, Keshawn Jackson, Sr. (115 carries, 1,332 yards, 18 TDs)
- RB John Venable (48 carries, 483 yards, 6 TDs)
- WR/DB Payton Wallace, Sr., 5-9, 175
- LB Aaron Foxworth, Sr., 5-10, 200
Italy
- C Kyle Fortenberry, Jr., 5-9, 200
- DL Zain Byers, Sr., 5-10, 230
- WR Cody Boyd, Jr., 6-0, 170
Did you know? Cayuga is giving up an average of just 11.8 points per game in 2013.
Cross Roads Bobcats (2-5, 1-1)
vs.
Kerens Bobcats (3-4, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
A.G. Godley Field, Kerens
Coaches
- Cross Roads: Jim Bradford
- Kerens: Russell Anderson
Last Week
- Cross Roads: lost 41-30 vs. Italy
- Kerens: won 58-32 at Gateway Charter Academy
Next Week
- Cross Roads: vs. Cayuga
- Kerens: vs. Itasca
Playmakers
Cross Roads
- LB Justin Vaughan, Jr., 5-10, 150
- OL Michael Corbell, Jr., 6-2, 150
- QB/DB Aaron Arden, Soph., 5-11, 160 (1,125 passing yards, 9 TDs, 10 INTs)
- RB Raleigh Seilheimer, Sr.
- ATH Chase Lopez, Sr. (5 sacks)
Kerens
- QB Nate Betts, 6-2, 175
- WR Brett Anderson, 5-10, 150
- OL Hunter Green, 6-3, 240
Did you know? Cross Roads has given up 41 points or more to four opponents this season.
8-A Division I
Wolfe City Wolves (5-3, 2-0)
vs.
Simms Bowie Pirates (3-4, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Simms
Coaches
- Wolfe City: Travis Smith
- Simms Bowie: Eddy May
Last Week
- Wolfe City: won 27-26 vs. Celeste
- Simms Bowie: lost 28-22 at Quinlan Boles
Next Week
- Wolfe City: vs. Quinlan Boles
- Simms Bowie: at Honey Grove
Playmakers
Wolfe City
- RB Justin Wilkinson, Sr., 6-0, 210
- RB Darrell Wooten, Sr., 5-10, 235
- WR Malik Gaffney, Sr., 6-1, 185
Simms Bowie
- RB/LB Cody Adams, Sr., 5-10, 165
- OL Cyrus Tucker, Sr., 6-3, 315
- QB Colton May, Sr.
Did you know? Simms Bowie is allowing more than 30 points per game in 2013.
9-A Division I
Joaquin Rams (3-3, 1-1)
vs.
Beckville Bearcats (6-1, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
R.C. Beauchamp Stadium, Beckville
Coaches
- Joaquin: Wayne Gandy
- Beckville: Eric Robinson
Last Week
- Joaquin: won 45-14 vs. Big Sandy
- Beckville: won 41-34 at Timpson
Next Week
- Joaquin: at Timpson
- Beckville: at Harleton
Playmakers
Joaquin
- ATH Nate Belrose, Fr. (91 carries, 862 yards, 8 TDs)
- QB/LB Lance Lawson, Sr., 6-3, 210
- RB/DB Gage Belrose, Sr., 6-1, 170
- RB Jonathan Rico, Jr.
- DE Keith Ferguson, Sr., 6-0, 200
- OL/DL Adam Mason, Jr., 5-8, 190
Beckville
- DL Haston Adams, Sr., 6-3, 265
- TE/LB Joey Wharmby, Sr.
- RB/LB Colton Searcy, Sr.
- RB/LB Jacari Reed, Soph.
- DB Loguen Wesner, Jr.
Did you know? Beckville enters Friday's game on a six-game winning streak.
Harleton Wildcats (5-2, 1-1)
vs.
Big Sandy Wildcats (0-7, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Big Sandy
Coaches
- Harleton: Jackie Lloyd
- Big Sandy: Larry Minter
Last Week
- Harleton: lost 20-17 (OT) vs. Carlisle
- Big Sandy: lost 45-14 at Joaquin
Next Week
- Harleton: vs. Beckville
- Big Sandy: at Carlisle
Playmakers
Harleton
- LB Chase Duncan, Sr., 5-10, 175 (101 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered)
- QB Taylor Henson, Sr., 5-11, 150 (686 passing yards, 7 TDs, 4 INTs, 3 rushing TDs)
- DL Payton Alexander, Jr., 6-2, 265 (38 tackles, 3 for loss)
- RB Jed Smith, Sr., 6-0, 170 (542 rushing yards, 2 TDs)
- LB Dustin Reddock (90 tackles)
Big Sandy
- QB Travis Willoughby, Sr., 6-0, 188
- TE Sean Combs, Sr., 6-5, 220
- WR/DB Matt Easley, Sr., 6-0, 165
- LB Caleb Smith, Sr., 6-0, 190
- DL Charley Ramsey, Jr.
Did you know? Harleton has exceeded 20 points just twice in 2013.
Timpson Bears (4-3, 0-2)
vs.
Carlisle Indians (5-2, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Arrowhead Stadium, Price
Coaches
- Timpson: James Conway
- Carlisle: Rocky Baker
Last Week
- Timpson: lost 41-34 vs. Beckville
- Carlisle: won 20-17 (OT) at Harleton
Next Week
- Timpson: vs. Joaquin
- Carlisle: vs. Big Sandy
Playmakers
Timpson
- RB Colton McSwain, Sr., 5-11, 205
- OL/DT Dimric Caraway, Sr., 6-2, 260
- OL Alberto Cuero, Jr., 6-0, 215
Carlisle
- LB Michael Savalla, Soph., 5-9, 160 (30 tackles, 4 fumbles recovered)
- RB/LB Gustavo Martinez, Sr. (71 carries, 427 yards, 9 TDs)
- QB/FS Caleb Colley, Sr., 5-9, 165 (238 passing yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT)
- WR Bryce McGowan, Jr. (13 catches, 243 yards, 4 TDs)
- OL Sam Clark, Sr., 6-0, 250
Did you know? Carlisle kicker Angel Garza connected on field goals from 23 yards and 34 yards to give Carlisle the overtime win in Harleton.
10-A Division I
Alto Yellow Jackets (4-3, 1-1)
vs.
Grapeland Sandies (2-5, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Grapeland Sandies Stadium, Grapeland
Coaches
- Alto: Paul Gould
- Grapeland: Sean Brown
Last Week
- Alto: lost 28-10 vs. West Sabine
- Grapeland: won 14-6 at Cushing
Next Week
- Alto: vs. San Augustine
- Grapeland: vs. Shelbyville
Playmakers
Alto
- RB/LB Jacolby Whitaker, Sr., 5-10, 193 (107 carries, 874 yards, 12 TDs)
- QB Zac Sturns, Sr., 6-2, 175 (682 passing yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs, 101 carries, 634 yards, 7 TDs)
- DE/LB JaVie’Ontae Mumphrey, Jr., 6-3, 215 (5 catches, 164 yards, 3 TDs)
- WR Anfernee Black, Sr., 6-0, 200 (9 catches, 185 yards)
- DB Leroy Lewis, Jr., 6-0, 175
Grapeland
- ATH Patrick Walker, Sr., 6-1, 165
- RB Demetri Walker, Sr., 5-11, 165
- WR/DB Jacolby Simpson, Sr., 6-1, 175
- OL Mandre Williams, Sr., 5-10, 270
- QB Jaques Faulk, Soph., 5-6, 130
Did you know? Grapeland has scored more than two touchdowns in just one game this season.
Cushing Bearkats (1-6, 0-2)
vs.
Shelbyville Dragons (3-4, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Shelbyville
Coaches
- Cushing: Bill Jehling
- Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson
Last Week
- Cushing: lost 14-6 vs. Grapeland
- Shelbyville: lost 69-49 at San Augustine
Next Week
- Cushing: vs. West Sabine
- Shelbyville: at Grapeland
Playmakers
Cushing
- RB/LB Jacob Smelley, Jr., 5-9, 150
- WR/DB Cameron Burk, Jr., 5-8, 140
- OL/DL Jessie Williamson, Sr., 5-8, 215
- RB/LB Collin McGinnis, Jr., 5-10, 165
Shelbyville
- RB/LB Octavian Burrell, Soph., 5-10, 190
- ATH Dee Osby, Jr., 5-8, 160
- ATH Riheam Jenkins, Soph.
- ATH C.J. Watson, Jr., 5-10, 175
- OL/DL Colton Brown, Sr., 5-10, 190
Did you know? Shelbyville’s defense gave up eight total touchdowns to San Augustine quarterback JaMikel Roberts last week.
11-A Division I
Colmesneil Bulldogs (7-0)
vs.
West Hardin Oilers (3-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
West Hardin Oiler Stadium, Saratoga
Coaches
- Colmesneil: Fancy Johnson
- West Hardin: Steve Stewart
Last Week
- Colmesneil: won 55-18 at Tyler All Saints
- West Hardin: lost 59-7 at Lovelady
Next Week
- Colmesneil: vs. Iola
- West Hardin: vs. Hull-Daisetta
Playmakers
Colmesneil
- RB Cody Walsh, Sr., 5-10, 190 (93 carries, 777 yards, 18 TDs)
- RB Waylon Whitley (63 carries, 720 yards, 8 TDs)
- QB Matt Bailey, Sr., 6-1, 170 (910 passing yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs 158 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs)
- ATH Chris Carr (15 carries, 237 yards; 15 catches, 463 yards, 6 total TDs)
- RB Parker Johnson (33 carries, 302 yards)
- OL Chris Thedford, Jr., 5-9, 210
West Hardin
- QB Payson Melancon, Sr., 5-10, 160
- LB Mac Palmer, Jr., 5-10, 185
- OL Randall Self, Jr., 6-2, 225
Did you know? Colmesneil has not been held to fewer than 30 points in any game this season.
10-A Division II
Overton Mustangs (1-5, 1-0)
vs.
Detroit Eagles (5-3, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Detroit
Coaches
- Overton: Josh Barton
- Detroit: Lance Connat
Last Week
- Overton: idle
- Detroit: won 25-13 at Cumby
Next Week
- Overton: vs. Maud
- Detroit: idle
Playmakers
Overton
- RB/LB Jamal Kelly, Sr., 6-1, 218
- ATH Damion Dennis, Sr., 6-0, 185
- TE/DE Julian Herndon, Soph., 6-0, 195
- RB Eric Hatton, Jr.
- QB Brayton Pierce, Jr.
Detroit
- OL Lane Allen, Sr., 6-2, 285
- QB Trevor Reger, Sr., 5-9, 170
- OL Trevor Cato, Sr., 5-8, 240
Did you know? The 28 points scored by Overton last week was its highest scoring output of the 2013 season.
11-A Division II
Evadale Rebels (2-5, 1-0)
vs.
Mount Enterprise Wildcats (3-5, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
John Webb Stadium Stadium, Mount Enterprise
Coaches
- Evadale: Mark Williams
- Mount Enterprise: Scott Holzhauer
Last Week
- Evadale: won 49-6 at Burkeville
- Mount Enterprise: lost 41-7 at Tenaha
Next Week
- Evadale: vs. Tenaha
- Mount Enterprise: at Sabine Pass
Playmakers
Evadale
- OL Tristan Reeves, Sr., 5-10, 215
- QB Logan Hare, Jr., 6-0, 170
- RB Jacob Conner
Mount Enterprise
- QB Joshua Leadon, Sr., 5-10, 170 (418 passing yards, 3 TDs, 5 INTs, 105 carries, 520 yards, 6 TDs)
- RB Justin Johnson, Jr., 5-7, 140 (101 carries, 1,014 yards, 10 TDs)
- DB Patrick Sanders, Jr., 5-9, 160 (65 tackles, 7 for loss, 2 sacks)
- DB Christian Hammett, Soph., 5-10, 160 (42 tackles, 1 recovered fumble)
- ATH Kavonski Thompson (3 rushing TDs, 62 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 recovered fumble)
Did you know? Opponents have exceeded 60 points against Mount Enterprise three times this season.
15 Six-Man Division I
Ladonia Fannindel Falcons (8-0, 2-0)
vs.
Fruitvale Bobcats (4-3, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bobcat Stadium, Fruitvale
Coaches
- Ladonia Fannindel: Gabe Lane
- Fruitvale: Paul Johnston
Last Week
- Ladonia Fannindel: won 50-0 vs. Bloomburg
- Fruitvale: won 26-22 at Leverett’s Chapel
Next Week
- Ladonia Fannindel: vs. Leverett’s Chapel
- Fruitvale: at Campbell
Playmakers
Fruitvale
- LB Wade Johnson
- RB Dustin Earl
- WR Gavino Rongel
- WR Stephen Holland
- WR Eric Lane
Did you know? Fruitvale is averaging 42 points per game in 2013.
16 Six-Man Division I
High Island Cardinals (0-7)
vs.
Oakwood Panthers (3-4)
3 p.m. Saturday
Panther Field, Oakwood
Coaches
- Oakwood: Mike Heckathorn
Last Week
- High Island: lost 44-36 vs. Faith West Academy
- Oakwood: won 77-51 vs. Houston Emery/Weiner
Next Week
- High Island: vs. Apple Springs
- Oakwood: vs. Chester
Playmakers
Oakwood
- QB/S Damiyne Durham
- RB/DE Jacquez Anderson
- C/LB Louis Collins
- DT Thomas Nicholson
- TE Dominique Johnson
Did you know? Oakwood has scored 197 total points in its last two games.
16 Six-Man Division II
Calvert Trojans (6-0)
vs.
Karnack Indians (1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Indian Stadium, Karnack
Coaches
- Karnack: Lawrence Gullette
Last Week
- Calvert: won 47-36 at Abbott
- Karnack: idle
Next Week
- Calvert: at Trinidad
- Karnack: at Milford
Playmakers
Karnack
- QB Stacey Davis
- LB Kelvin Jackson
- ATH Bryce Barr
- DE Bradley Miller
- RB Wendell Stafford
Did you know? Karnack has held an opponent to less than 54 points just once in 2013.
TAPPS Division II District 2
Dallas Parish Episcopal Panthers (4-3, 3-1)
vs.
Bullard Brook Hill Guard (4-3, 3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Herrington Stadium, Bullard
Coaches
- Dallas Parish Episcopal: Scott Nady
- Bullard Brook Hill: Bobby Brasher
Last Week
- Dallas Parish Episcopal: won 51-7 at Dallas Shelton
- Bullard Brook Hill: lost 34-12 at Dallas Christian
Next Week
- Dallas Parish Episcopal: vs. Carrollton Prince of Peace
- Bullard Brook Hill: at Tyler Grace
Playmakers
Bullard Brook Hill
- WR Seth Brasher, Soph., 6-2, 170 (33 catches, 531 yards, 3 TDs)
- LB Malik Alley, Sr., 6-1, 195
- QB Grant Hanks, Jr., 6-2, 175 (1,141 passing yards, 12 TDs, 9 INTs)
- LB Blake Maddox
- DB Alex Hale (5 INTs)
- WR Chase McDermott, Jr.
Did you know? Bullard Brook Hill was held to just 162 yards and six first downs in a loss at Dallas Christian last week, Brook Hill’s first loss in TAPPS Division II District 2.
Tyler Grace Cougars (6-1, 3-1)
vs.
Carrollton Prince of Peace Eagles (4-3, 1-3)
CANCELLED
Cedar Hill Trinity Christian Crusaders (4-3, 1-3)
vs.
Tyler Bishop Gorman Crusaders (3-4, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
McCallum Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
- Cedar Hill Trinity Christian: Mike Helmer
- Tyler Bishop Gorman: Coby Gipson
Last Week
- Cedar Hill Trinity Christian: lost 34-20 vs. Carrollton Prince of Peace
- Tyler Bishop Gorman: lost 7-3 at Tyler Grace
Next Week
- Cedar Hill Trinity Christian: vs. Shelton
- Tyler Bishop Gorman: at Dallas Christian
Playmakers
Cedar Hill Trinity Christian
- WR Frank Tull, Sr., 5-10, 170
- RB Isaiah Harwell, Sr., 5-9, 180
- OL Jason Miller, Sr., 5-9, 230
Tyler Bishop Gorman
- WR Collin Parks (46 catches, 864 yards, 6 TDs)
- WR Connor Hobbs, Jr., 6-4, 205 (42 catches, 805 yards, 9 TDs)
- QB Tristan Saint, Sr., 5-11, 195 (2,133 passing yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs)
- RB/LB Taylor Hurst, Sr., 6-1, 190
Did you know? Tyler Bishop Gorman's preview season low in scoring was 22 in a two-point loss to Bullard Brook Hill before last week's 7-3 loss to Tyler Grace.
TCAL Six-Man Division II District
Tyler King's Academy Knights (3-4, 1-0)
vs.
Marshall Christian Academy Guardians (2-5, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Marshall Christian Academy, Marshall
Coaches
- Tyler King’s Academy: Dodie Wilson
- Marshall Christian Academy: Guy Barr
Last Week
- Tyler King’s Academy: lost 44-14 vs. Greenville Phoenix
- Marshall Christian Academy: won 46-34 vs. ROMEO Preparatory Academy
Next Week
- Tyler King’s Academy: vs. Longview Trinity School
- Marshall Christian Academy: idle
Playmakers
Tyler King’s Academy
- TE Nick Thomason, Jr.
- C John Roberson, Sr.
- ATH Christian Corley, Sr.
Marshall Christian Academy
- QB Samuel Lastra, Sr., 5-7, 145
- WR Ben Whiting, Sr., 5-10, 140
- WR Caleb Young, Fr., 5-9, 140
Did you know? Tyler King’s Academy is averaging 30 points per game in 2013.
Non-District
Tyler All Saints Episcopal Trojans (1-7)
vs.
Dallas First Baptist Saints (7-0, 2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
First Baptist Athletic Complex, Dallas
Coaches
- Tyler All Saints: Mike Hall
- Dallas First Baptist: Jason Lovvorn
Last Week
- Tyler All Saints: lost 42-36 vs. Honey Grove
- Dallas First Baptist: won 52-0 vs. Highlands
Next Week
- Tyler All Saints: at Austin St. Stephen’s
- Dallas First Baptist: vs. McKinney Christian Academy
Playmakers
Tyler All Saints
- OL Morgan Bain, Sr., 6-1, 250
- QB Matt Brunson, Jr., 6-0, 175
- LB Luke Lee, Soph., 6-4, 180
Dallas First Baptist
- WR Trae Hart, Sr., 5-11, 160
- QB Max Partlo, Sr., 6-4, 225
- LB Justen Tatum, Sr., 6-1, 230
Did you know? Tyler All Saints has given up six touchdowns or more to opponents in six games this season.
Non-District Six-Man
Longview Trinity School Titans (3-4)
vs.
Leverett's Chapel Lions (6-1, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Laird Hill
Coaches
- Longview Trinity School: Thomas Emerson
- Leverett’s Chapel: Matt Everett
Last Week
- Longview Trinity School: won 71-25 vs. Parkview Christian
- Leverett’s Chapel: lost 26-22 vs. Fruitvale
Next Week
- Longview Trinity School: at Tyler King’s Academy
- Leverett’s Chapel: at Fannindel
Playmakers
Longview Trinity School
- QB Caelan Freeman, Jr., 6-2, 175 (748 passing yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs; 668 rushing yards, 10 TDs)
- RB Shannon Beck, Soph. (336 rushing yards, 3 TDs; 14 catches, 225 yards, 3 TDs)
- ATH Devon Gaddis, Soph. (11 catches, 184 yards, 3 TDs; 67 tackles)
- WR Dar Sin, Jr. (22 catches, 376 yards, 6 TDs)
Leverett’s Chapel
- ATH Dilyn Cooley, Sr. (409 rushing yards, 10 TDs; 11 catches, 188 yards, 2 TDs)
- QB Jimmy Gibson, Fr. (528 passing yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs, 696 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs)
- Koy Burks, Jr. (10 catches, 160 yards, 2 TDs)
- Keiton Vaughn, Soph. (11 carries, 122 yards, 2 TDs)
Did you know? The 22 points scored by Leverett’s Chapel was its lowest scoring output of the season.