2014 Week 10 Preview Capsules
DISTRICT 15-5A
Pine Tree Pirates (1-7, 1-4)
vs.
Hallsville Bobcats (5-3, 3-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bobcat Stadium, Hallsville
Coaches
- Pine Tree: David Collins
- Hallsville: David Plunk
Last week
- Pine Tree: lost to Sulphur Springs, 47-27
- Hallsville: def. Greenville, 26-17
Next week
- Pine Tree: vs. Greenville, Nov. 7
- Hallsville: at Longview, Nov. 7
Did you know? Hallsville controls its own destiny for a playoff spot.
Marshall Mavericks (4-4, 2-3)
vs.
Mount Pleasant Tigers (0-8, 0-5)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Sam Parker Field, Mount Pleasant
Coaches
- Marshall: Clint Harper
- Mount Pleasant: Corey Homer
Last week
- Marshall: lost to Texas High, 41-14
- Mount Pleasant: lost to Longview, 63-6
Next week
- Marshall: vs. Sulphur Springs, Nov. 7
- Mount Pleasant: at Texas High, Nov. 7
Did you know? Mount Pleasant's last winless season came in 1967.
Texas High Tigers (5-3, 4-1)
vs.
Greenville Lions (3-5, 1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
T.A. "Cotton" Ford Stadium, Greenville
Coaches
- Texas High: Barry Norton
- Greenville: Marvin Sedberry
Last week
- Texas High: def. Marshall, 41-14
- Greenville: lost to Hallsville, 26-17
Next week
- Texas High: vs. Mount Pleasant, Nov. 7
- Greenville: at Pine Tree, Nov. 7
Did you know? Texas High's three losses have come by a combined 27 points.
DISTRICT 16-5A
No. 10 John Tyler Lions (6-2, 4-1)
vs.
Jacksonville Indians (4-4, 1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tomato Bowl, Jacksonville
Coaches
- John Tyler: Ricklan Holmes
- Jacksonville: Chris Taber
Last week
- John Tyler: def. Corsicana, 33-3
- Jacksonville: lost to Whitehouse, 56-14
Next week
- John Tyler: vs. Nacogdoches, Nov. 7
- Jacksonville: at Lufkin, Nov. 7
Did you know? John Tyler quarterback Geovari McCollister did not play in the second half last week vs Corsicana.
No. 7 Ennis Lions (6-2, 5-0)
vs.
Lindale Eagles (2-6, 1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Lindale
Coaches
- Ennis: Jack Alvarez
- Lindale: Mike Meador
Last week
- Ennis: def. Lufkin, 55-48
- Lindale: lost to Nacogdoches, 42-35
Next week
- Ennis: vs. Corsicana, Nov. 7
- Lindale: at Whitehouse, Nov. 7
Did you know? Ennis defeated Lindale, 62-17, in the bi-district round of last season's playoffs.
DISTRICT 7-4A DIVISION I
Paris North Lamar Panthers (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Liberty-Eylau Leopards (3-5, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Harris Field, Texarkana
Coaches
- North Lamar: Tim Billings
- Liberty-Eylau: Steve Wells
Last week
- North Lamar: def. Princeton, 33-15
- Liberty-Eylau: def. Quinlan Ford, 37-7
Next week
- North Lamar: vs. Paris, Nov. 7
- Liberty-Eylau: at Princeton, Nov. 7
Did you know? Liberty-Eylau first-year coach Steve Wells was the head coach at Jacksonville from 2008-11.
Princeton Panthers (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Pittsburg Pirates (3-5, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Pittsburg
Coaches
- Princeton: Lee Wilkins
- Pittsburg: Dickey Meeks
Last week
- Princeton: lost to Paris North Lamar, 33-15
- Pittsburg: def. Paris, 25-15
Next week
- Princeton: vs. Liberty-Eylau, Nov. 7
- Pittsburg: at Quinlan Ford, Nov. 7
Did you know? Pittsburg is 21-29 since reaching the state semifinals in 2009.
DISTRICT 8-4A DIVISION I
Athens Hornets (5-3, 2-1)
vs.
Crandall Pirates (1-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Crandall
Coaches
- Athens: Paul Essary
- Crandall: Joe Dale Cary
Last week
- Athens: def. Kaufman, 44-23
- Crandall: lost to Wills Point, 34-0
Next week
- Athens: vs. Wills Point, Nov. 7
- Crandall: at Mabank, Nov. 7
Did you know? Athens is aiming for its fourth playoff berth in five seasons.
DISTRICT 9-4A DIVISION I
Kilgore Bulldogs (2-6, 1-2)
vs.
Brownsboro Bears (1-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bear Stadium, Brownsboro
Coaches
- Kilgore: Mike Wood
- Brownsboro: Jason Hooker
Last week
- Kilgore: lost to Chapel Hill, 38-21
- Brownsboro: lost to Carthage, 55-14
Next week
- Kilgore: vs. Henderson, Nov. 7
- Brownsboro: at Palestine, Nov. 7
Did you know? Kilgore is off to its worst start since 1990.
Palestine Wildcats (0-8, 0-3)
vs.
Carthage Bulldogs (3-5, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Carthage
Coaches
- Palestine: Jay Brown
- Carthage: Scott Surratt
Last week
- Palestine: lost to Henderson, 51-10
- Carthage: def. Brownsboro, 55-14
Next week
- Palestine: vs. Brownsboro, Nov. 7
- Carthage: at Chapel Hill, Nov. 7
Did you know? The combined record of the five teams that've beaten Carthage this season is 33-7.
DISTRICT 10-4A DIVISION I
Jasper Bulldogs (5-3, 4-0)
vs.
Huffman Hargrave Falcons (8-0, 4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Falcon Stadium, Huffman
Coaches
- Jasper: Darrell Barbay
- Huffman Hargrave: Mike McEachern
Last week
- Jasper: def. Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 29-13
- Huffman Hargrave: def. Bridge City, 61-16
Next week
- Jasper: vs. Silsbee, Nov. 7
- Huffman Hargrave: at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Nov. 7
Did you know? Huffman Hargrave has outscored its opponents by an average score of 48-15.
DISTRICT 5-4A DIVISION II
Bullard Panthers (5-3, 1-2)
vs.
Melissa Cardinals (3-5, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Cardinal Field, Melissa
Coaches
- Bullard: Shannon Wilson
- Melissa: Seth Stinton
Last week
- Bullard: lost to Gilmer, 49-7
- Melissa: def. Canton, 45-27
Next week
- Bullard: vs. Canton, Nov. 7
- Melissa: at Nevada Community, Nov. 7
Did you know? Melissa has scored 106 points in its last two games.
Emory Rains Wildcats (4-4, 1-2)
vs.
Canton Eagles (4-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Norris Birdwell Stadium, Canton
Coaches
- Rains: Derek Smith
- Canton: Robert Ivey
Last week
- Rains: lost to Nevada Community, 67-62
- Canton: lost to Melissa, 45-27
Next week
- Rains: vs. Gilmer, Nov. 7
- Canton: at Bullard, Nov. 7
Did you know? Canton has dropped four straight after beginning the season 4-0.
Nevada Community Braves (3-4, 2-1)
vs.
No. 3 Gilmer Buckeyes (8-0, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Buckeye Stadium, Gilmer
Coaches
- Community: Bryan O'Neal
- Gilmer: Jeff Traylor
Last week
- Community: def. Emory Rains, 67-62
- Gilmer: def. Bullard, 49-7
Next week
- Community: vs. Melissa, Nov. 7
- Gilmer: at Emory Rains, Nov. 7
Did you know? Gilmer quarterback McLane Carter has thrown 23 touchdown passes and just one interception in 142 attempts.
DISTRICT 6-4A DIVISION II
Center Roughriders (2-5, 0-3)
vs.
Pleasant Grove Hawks (5-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Hawk Stadium, Texarkana
Coaches
- Center: Kevin Goodwin
- Pleasant Grove: Josh Gibson
Last week
- Center: lost to Atlanta, 56-13
- Pleasant Grove: lost to Gladewater, 41-21
Next week
- Center: vs. Gladewater, Nov. 7
- Pleasant Grove: at Tatum, Nov. 7
Did you know? Pleasant Grove has not won six games in a season since 2010.
Spring Hill Panthers (2-6, 1-2)
vs.
No. 8 Gladewater Bears (7-1, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jack V. Murphy Bear Stadium, Gladewater
Coaches
- Spring Hill: Mark Sartain
- Gladewater: John Berry
Last week
- Spring Hill: lost to Tatum, 45-28
- Gladewater: def. Pleasant Grove, 41-21
Next week
- Spring Hill: vs. Atlanta, Nov. 7
- Gladewater: at Center, Nov. 7
Did you know? Gladewater's last 7-1 start came in 2001.
DISTRICT 7-4A DIVISION II
Groesbeck Goats (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
Rusk Eagles (3-5, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Rusk
Coaches
- Groesbeck: Bruce McDonald
- Rusk: Ted Patton
Last week
- Groesbeck: lost to Waco Connally, 56-6
- Rusk: lost to Fairfield, 69-27
Next week
- Groesbeck: vs. Mexia, Nov. 7
- Rusk: at Waco Connally Nov. 7
Did you know? Rusk is in danger of its sixth losing season in eight years.
DISTRICT 8-4A DIVISION II
Diboll Lumberjacks (2-6, 2-1)
vs.
Shepherd Pirates (4-4, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Shepherd
Coaches
- Diboll: Blake Morrison
- Shepherd: Chip Keel
Last week
- Diboll: def. Huntington, 38-30
- Shepherd: lost to Madisonville, 28-27
Next week
- Diboll: vs. Cleveland Tarkington, Nov. 7
- Shepherd: at Huntington, Nov. 7
Did you know? Diboll's last playoff win occurred in 2003.
Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans (6-2, 3-0)
vs.
Huntington Red Devils (1-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Red Devil Field, Huntington
Coaches
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: Bryan Barbay
- Huntington: Ryan Soderquist
Last week
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: def. Cleveland Tarkington, 33-12
- Huntington: lost to Diboll, 38-30
Next week
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: vs. Madisonville, Nov. 7
- Huntington: at Shepherd, Nov. 7
Did you know? Huntington has not won more than two games in season since 1999.
DISTRICT 7-3A DIVISION I
Redwater Dragons (3-5, 1-2)
vs.
Daingerfield Tigers (1-7, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mickey Mayne Tiger Stadium, Daingerfield
Coaches
- Redwater: Tommy Graf
- Daingerfield: Aric Sardinea
Last week
- Redwater: lost to Winnsboro, 42-35
- Daingerfield: def. Mount Vernon, 25-14
Next week
- Redwater: vs. Mount Vernon, Nov. 7
- Daingerfield: at New Boston, Nov. 7
Did you know? The combined record of Daingerfield's opponents is 47-17.
Pattonville Prairiland Patriots (4-4, 1-2)
vs.
Mount Vernon Tigers (1-7, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Don Meredith Stadium, Mount Vernon
Coaches
- Prairiland: Alex Richters
- Mount Vernon: Mike Alexander
Last week
- Prairiland: lost to New Boston, 31-21
- Mount Vernon: lost to Daingerfield, 25-14
Next week
- Prairiland: vs. Winnsboro, Nov. 7
- Mount Vernon: at Redwater, Nov. 7
Did you know? Mount Vernon's last postseason berth came in 2005.
New Boston Lions (7-1, 3-0)
vs.
Winnsboro Red Raiders (6-2, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Red Raider Stadium, Winnsboro
Coaches
- New Boston: Jamey Thomas
- Winnsboro: Steve Pinnell
Last week
- New Boston: def. Pattonville Prairiland, 31-21
- Winnsboro: def. Redwater, 42-35
Next week
- New Boston: vs. Daingerfield, Nov. 7
- Winnsboro: at Pattonville Prairiland, Nov. 7
Did you know? New Boston is 20-3 under second-year coach Jamey Thomas.
DISTRICT 8-3A DIVISION I
Harmony Eagles (3-5, 1-2)
vs.
Jefferson Bulldogs (5-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
W.F. Lockett Stadium, Jefferson
Coaches
- Harmony: Tim Russell
- Jefferson: Derek Simmons
Last week
- Harmony: lost to White Oak, 34-6
- Jefferson: lost to Mineola, 30-27
Next week
- Harmony: vs. Sabine, Nov. 7
- Jefferson: at White Oak, Nov. 7
Did you know? Harmony is 47-37 with Tim Russell as head coach.
Mineola Yellowjackets (5-3, 3-0)
vs.
Sabine Cardinals (5-3, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
James Bamburg Stadium, Liberty City
Coaches
- Mineola: Joe Drennon
- Sabine: Mark Comfort
Last week
- Mineola: def. Jefferson, 30-27
- Sabine: def. Quitman, 41-14
Next week
- Mineola: vs. Quitman, Nov. 7
- Sabine: at Harmony, Nov. 7
Did you know? Sabine's five wins are its most since 2002.
White Oak Roughnecks (5-3, 2-1)
vs.
Quitman Bulldogs (0-8, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bud Moody Stadium, Quitman
Coaches
- White Oak: Kris Iske
- Quitman: John Woodard
Last week
- White Oak: def. Harmony, 34-6
- Quitman: lost to Sabine, 41-14
Next week
- White Oak: vs. Jefferson, Nov. 7
- Quitman: at Mineola, Nov. 7
Did you know? Quitman's last winless season came in 1992.
DISTRICT 11-3A DIVISION I
Palestine Westwood Panthers (6-2, 1-2)
vs.
Elkhart Elks (4-3, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jerry Ives Memorial Stadium, Elkhart
Coaches
- Westwood: Kevin Hayes
- Elkhart: Sam Wells
Last week
- Westwood: def. Eustace, 55-12
- Elkhart: def. Kemp, 41-3
Next week
- Westwood: vs. Kemp, Nov. 7
- Elkhart: at Teague, Nov. 7
Did you know? Westwood, with a win, can get to seven wins for the first time since 2007.
No. 5 Teague Lions (8-0, 3-0)
vs.
Eustace Bulldogs (4-4, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Eustace
Coaches
- Teague: Donnie Osbourne
- Eustace: Heath Ragle
Last week
- Teague: def. Malakoff, 50-35
- Eustace: lost to Palestine Westwood, 55-12
Next week
- Teague: vs. Elkhart, Nov. 7
- Eustace: at Malakoff, Nov. 7
Did you know? Teague is averaging 59.1 points per game.
No. 8 Malakoff Tigers (7-1, 2-1)
vs.
Kemp Yellow Jackets (0-8, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Yellow Jacket Stadium, Kemp
Coaches
- Malakoff: Jamie Driskell
- Kemp: Brandon Hankins
Last week
- Malakoff: lost to Teague, 50-35
- Kemp: lost to Elkhart, 41-3
Next week
- Malakoff: vs. Eustace, Nov. 7
- Kemp: at Palestine Westwood, Nov. 7
Did you know? Kemp is two losses from its third 0-10 season since 2003.
DISTRICT 12-3A DIVISION I
No. 10 East Chambers Buccaneers (8-0, 5-0)
vs.
Woodville Eagles (5-3, 2-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Woodville
Coaches
- East Chambers: Russ Sutherland
- Woodville: Mike Waldie
Last week
- East Chambers: def. Buna, 35-21
- Woodville: lost to Kountze, 56-6
Next week
- East Chambers: at Kirbyville, Nov. 7
- Woodville: at Warren, Nov. 7
Did you know? District foes East Chambers, Buna and Kirbyville have all been in the AP top 10 at one point this season.
DISTRICT 6-3A DIVISION II
Alba-Golden Panthers (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Cooper Bulldogs (5-3, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Alba-Golden Stadium, Alba
Coaches
- Alba-Golden: Gary Schultz
- Cooper: Ronnie Green
Last week
- Alba-Golden: def. Paris Chisum, 52-37
- Cooper: def. Grand Saline, 32-6
Next week
- Alba-Golden: vs. Lone Oak, Nov. 7
- Cooper: at Paris Chisum, Nov. 7
Did you know? Alba-Golden and Cooper are in a tie for second place in the district.
Paris Chisum Mustangs (4-4, 1-2)
vs.
Edgewood Bulldogs (2-6, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
I.T. James Memorial Stadium, Edgewood
Coaches
- Chisum: Bo Wasurick
- Edgewood: Ryan Simmons
Last week
- Chisum: lost to Alba-Golden, 52-37
- Edgewood: lost to Lone Oak, 42-24
Next week
- Chisum: vs. Cooper, Nov. 7
- Edgewood: at Grand Saline, Nov. 7
Did you know? Friday's game will go a long way in determining whether Chisum or Edgewood makes the playoffs as the fourth seed.
Grand Saline Indians (0-8, 0-3)
vs.
Lone Oak Buffaloes (7-7, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Buffalo Stadium, Lone Oak
Coaches
- Grand Saline: Michael Ridge
- Lone Oak: Lonnie Jordan
Last week
- Grand Saline: lost to Cooper, 32-6
- Lone Oak: def. Edgewood, 42-24
Next week
- Grand Saline: vs. Edgewood, Nov. 7
- Lone Oak: at Alba-Golden, Nov. 7
Did you know? Grand Saline's Lane Davis will probably break 1,000 rushing yards in Friday's game. He has 924 yards on the season through eight games.
DISTRICT 7-3A DIVISION II
Queen City Bulldogs (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
Hooks Hornets (7-1, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Hornet Stadium, Hooks
Coaches
- Queen City: Eric Droddy
- Hooks: Hart Jeanis
Last week
- Queen City: lost to Linden-Kildare, 34-28
- Hooks: def. DeKablb, 34-12
Next week
- Queen City: vs. DeKalb, Nov. 7
- Hooks: at Paul Pewitt, Nov. 7
Did you know? A loss would eliminate Queen City from the playoffs.
Hughes Springs Mustangs (5-3, 3-0)
vs.
DeKalb Bears (2-6, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bear Stadium, DeKalb
Coaches
- Hughes Springs: Chris Edwards
- DeKalb: Eddy May
Last week
- Hughes Springs: def. Paul Pewitt, 28-13
- DeKalb: lost to Hooks, 34-12
Next week
- Hughes Springs: vs. Linden-Kildare, Nov. 7
- DeKalb: at Queen City, Nov. 7
Did you know? Hughes Springs is going for its fourth district title in five years.
Paul Pewitt Brahmas (2-6, 2-1)
vs.
Linden-Kildare Tigers (1-7, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jack Hetherington Tiger Stadium, Linden
Coaches
- Pewitt: Reggie Kumrow
- Linden-Kildare: Todd Elliot
Last week
- Pewitt: lost to Hughes Springs, 28-13
- Linden-Kildare: def. Queen City, 34-28
Next week
- Pewitt: vs. Hooks, Nov. 7
- Linden-Kildare: at Hughes Springs, Nov. 7
Did you know? Pewitt could own second place in the district with a win and a Hooks loss against Queen City.
DISTRICT 8-3A DIVISION II
Frankston Indians (4-4, 2-3)
vs.
West Rusk Raiders (1-7, 1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bruce Bradshaw Stadium, New London
Coaches
- Frankston: Matt Nally
- West Rusk: John Frazier
Last week
- Frankston: lost to Elysian Fields, 58-33
- West Rusk: lost to Waskom, 49-13
Next week
- Frankston: vs. Arp, Nov. 7
- West Rusk: at Troup, Nov. 7
Did you know? Frankston's Kendrick Rogers has 753 receiving yards in eight games.
New Diana Eagles (2-6, 2-3)
vs.
Winona Wildcats (1-8, 1-5)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Winona
Coaches
- New Diana: Brett Ratliff
- Winona: Keylon Kincade
Last week
- New Diana: lost to Arp, 53-8
- Winona: lost to Troup, 58-19
Next week
- New Diana: vs. Waskom, Nov. 7
- Winona: at Elysian Fields, Nov. 7
Did you know? Winona has been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, leaving seven teams capable of going to the postseason entering the weekend.
Troup Tigers (2-6, 2-3)
vs.
Waskom Wildcats (7-1, 5-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Waskom
Coaches
- Troup: Dennis Alexander
- Waskom: Whitney Keeling
Last week
- Troup: def. Winona, 58-19
- Waskom: def. Wesk Rusk, 49-14
Next week
- Troup: vs. West Rusk, Nov. 7
- Waskom: at New Diana, Nov. 7
Did you know? Troup is in a three-way tie for fourth place and drew the toughest match up in the district this week.
DISTRICT 11-3A DIVISION II
Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (7-1, 2-1)
vs.
Deweyville Pirates (2-6, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Deweyville
Coaches
- Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
- Deweyville: Lance Dale
Last week
- Corrigan-Camden: lost to Newton, 44-26
- Deweyville: def. Hemphill, 34-18
Next week
- Corrigan-Camden: vs. Garrison, Nov. 7
- Deweyville: at Crockett, Nov. 7
Did you know? Corrigan-Camden's loss to Newton last week snapped a 20-game winning streak in the regular season.
Crockett Bulldogs (3-5, 1-2)
vs.
Hemphill Hornets (3-5, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Hornet Stadium, Hemphill
Coaches
- Crockett: Jimmy Thompson
- Hemphill: John Launius
Last week
- Crockett: def. Garrison, 45-14
- Hemphill: lost to Deweyville, 34-18
Next week
- Crockett: vs. Deweyville, Nov. 7
- Hemphill: at Newton, Nov. 7
Did you know? Hemphill needs the win Friday to stay alive in the playoff chase.
Newton Eagles (5-3, 3-0)
vs.
Garrison Bulldogs (4-3, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Garrison
Coaches
- Newton: W.T. Johnston
- Garrison: Lance Bernard
Last week
- Newton: def. Corrigan-Camden, 44-26
- Garrison: lost to Crockett, 45-12
Next week
- Newton: vs. Hemphill, Nov. 7
- Garrison: at Corrigan-Camden, Nov. 7
Did you know? With a win against previously unbeaten Corrigan-Camden, Newton is in the drivers' seat for the district championship.
DISTRICT 6-2A DIVISION I
Como-Pickton Eagles (2-6, 1-2)
vs.
Wolfe City Wolves (5-3, 2-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Don Howard Stadium, Wolfe City
Coaches
- Como-Pickton: Conley Bland
- Wolfe City: M.K. Hamilton
Last week
- Como-Pickton: def. Honey Grove, 20-19
- Wolfe City: lost to Quinlan Boles, 36-34
Next week
- Como-Pickton: vs. Bogata Rivercrest, Nov. 7
- Wolfe City: at Honey Grove, Nov. 7
Did you know? With a win, Como-Pickton could jump as high as second in the district.
DISTRICT 9-2A DIVISION I
Big Sandy Wildcats (4-4, 0-3)
vs.
Hawkins Hawks (5-3, 2-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lowrance Field, Hawkins
Coaches
- Big Sandy: Larry Minter
- Hawkins: Marty Moore
Last week
- Big Sandy: lost to Harleton, 10-0
- Hawkins: def. Simms Bowie, 36-12
Next week
- Big Sandy: vs. Simms Bowie, Nov. 7
- Hawkins: vs. Ore City, Nov. 7
Did you know? Big Sandy's John Caldwell is a top six tackler in East Texas through eight games with 100.
Ore City Rebels (7-1, 2-1)
vs.
Harleton Wildcats (7-0, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Field, Harleton
Coaches
- Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
- Harleton: Jackie Lloyd
Last week
- Ore City: lost to Union Grove, 46-21
- Harleton: def. Big Sandy, 10-0
Next week
- Ore City: vs. Hawkins
- Harleton: at Union Grove, Nov. 7
Did you know? Ore City can climb right back into district championship competition with a win against Harleton and a Union Grove loss.
Union Grove Lions (8-0, 3-0)
vs.
Simms Bowie Pirates (2-6, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Simms
Coaches
- Union Grove: Roger Adams
- Simms Bowie: Charles Hudgeons
Last week
- Union Grove: def. Ore City, 46-21
- Simms Bowie: lost to Hawkins, 36-12
Next week
- Union Grove: vs. Harleton, Nov. 7
- Simms Bowie: at Big Sandy, Nov. 7
Did you know? Union Grove was a four-loss team this time last year.
DISTRICT 10-2A DIVISION I
West Sabine Tigers (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Beckville Bearcats (4-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
R.C. Beauchamp Stadium, Beckville
Coaches
- West Sabine: Tod Stark
- Beckville: Lance Gamble
Last week
- West Sabine: def. Cushing, 38-16
- Beckville: lost to Shelbyville, 60-7
Next week
- West Sabine: vs. Shelbyville, Nov. 7
- Beckville: at Joaquin, Nov. 7
Did you know? If West Sabine wins Friday, it will contend for the district championship against Shelbyville next week.
Joaquin Rams (4-4, 1-2)
vs.
Cushing Bearkats (4-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bearkat Stadium, Cushing
Coaches
- Joaquin: Wayne Gandy
- Cushing: Bill Jehling
Last week
- Joaquin: def. San Augustine, 54-44
- Cushing: lost to West Sabine, 38-16
Next week
- Joaquin: vs. Beckville, Nov. 7
- Cushing: at San Augustine, Nov. 7
Did you know? Joaquin enters Friday's game in a tie for the final district playoff spot with Beckville.
San Augustine Wolves (4-4, 2-1)
vs.
Shelbyville Dragons (8-0, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Shelbyville
Coaches
- San Augustine: Donald Hubbard
- Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson
Last week
- San Augustine: lost to Joaquin, 54-44
- Shelbyville: defeated Beckville, 60-7
Next week
- San Augustine: vs. Cushing, Nov. 7
- Shelbyville: at West Sabine, Nov. 7
Did you know? Shelbyville has outscored opponents 320-59.
DISTRICT 11-2A DIVISION I
No. 7 Alto Yellowjackets (7-0, 3-0)
vs.
Kerens Bobcats (5-3, 2-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
A.G. Godley Field, Kerens
Coaches
- Alto: Paul Gould
- Kerens: Cody King
Last week
- Alto: def. Cayuga, 41-13
- Kerens: def. Cross Roads, 48-0
Next week
- Alto: vs. Cross Roads, Nov. 7
- Kerens: at Carlisle, Nov. 7
Did you know? Alto quarterback Keenan Johnson has 2,394 total offensive yards in seven games.
Carlisle Indians (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Cayuga Wildcats (3-5, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Scarborough Stadium, Bethel
Coaches
- Carlisle: Rocky Baker
- Cayuga: Russell Holden
Last week
- Carlisle: def. Grapeland, 63-14
- Cayuga: lost to Alto, 41-13
Next week
- Carlisle: vs. Kerens, Nov. 7
- Cayuga: at Grapeland, Nov. 7
Did you know? Carlisle has put up a district second-best 305 points behind Alto's 389 points.
Grapeland Sandies (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
Cross Roads Bobcats (2-6, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rock Tower Stadium, Cross Roads
Coaches
- Grapeland: Jerry Richards
- Cross Roads: Jim Bradford
Last week
- Grapeland: lost to Carlisle, 63-14
- Cross Roads: lost to Kerens, 48-0
Next week
- Grapeland: vs. Cayuga, Nov. 7
- Cross Roads: at Alto, Nov. 7
Did you know? Both teams need a win and help to remain in contention for a playoff spot.
DISTRICT 12-2A DIVISION I
Anderson-Shiro Fighting Owls (6-1, 3-0)
vs.
Groveton Indians (2-6, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Indian Stadium, Groveton
Coaches
- Anderson-Shiro: Andy Sexton
- Groveton: Brandon Craus
Last week
- Anderson-Shiro: def. Hull-Daisetta, 51-20
- Groveton: lost to Lovelady, 24-14
Next week
- Anderson-Shiro: vs. Centerville, Nov. 7
- Groveton: at West Hardin, Nov. 7
Did you know? Groveton is seeking a playoff berth for the second consecutive season.
DISTRICT 11-2A DIVISION II
Mt. Enterprise Wildcats (3-5, 0-3)
vs.
Fruitvale Bobcats (0-8, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bobcat Stadium, Fruitvale
Coaches
- Mt. Enterprise: Scott Houlzhauer
- Fruitvale: Ben Lassiter
Last week
- Mt. Enterprise: lost to Overton, 62-34
- Fruitvale: lost to Maud, 61-6
Next week
- Mt. Enterprise: vs. Tenaha, Nov. 7
- Fruitvale: at Timpson, Nov. 7
Did you know? Mt. Enterprise will be playing on six days rest.
Timpson Bears (2-5, 2-1)
vs.
Maud Cardinals (4-4, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
George Frost Field, Maud
Coaches
- Timpson: James Conway
- Maud: Nelson Kortis
Last week
- Timpson: lost to Tenaha, 57-12
- Maud: def. Fruitvale, 61-6
Next week
- Timpson: vs. Fruitvale, Nov. 7
- Maud: at Overton, Nov. 7
Did you know? Timpson and Maud are part of a three-way tie for second place in the district.
Overton Mustangs (3-5, 2-1)
vs.
Tenaha Tigers (6-1, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Saturday
Tiger Stadium, Tenaha
Coaches
- Overton: Josh Barton
- Tenaha: Terry Ward
Last week
- Overton: def. Mt. Enterprise, 62-34
- Tenaha: def. Timpson, 57-12
Next week
- Overton: vs. Maud, Nov. 7
- Tenaha: at Mount Enterprise, Nov. 7
Did you know? Tenaha's Cobe Caraway cracked 1,000 rushing yards in last week's win against Timpson.
DISTRICT 12-2A DIVISION II
Iola Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0)
vs.
Colmesneil Bulldogs (1-7, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Taylor Field, Colmesneil
Coaches
- Iola: Pete Martinez
- Colmesneil: Ed Trotter
Last week
- Iola: def. Burkeville, 69-6
- Colmesneil: def. Sabine Pass, 60-0
Next week
- Iola: vs. Normangee, Nov. 7
- Colmesneil: at Burkeville, Nov. 7
Did you know? Colmesneil needs at least one more win and might have to win out to make the playoffs.
TAPPS Division II, District 2
Bullard Brook Hill Guard (5-2, 4-1)
vs.
Carrollton Prince of Peace Eagles (3-5, 2-3)
7 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Carrollton
Coaches
- Brook Hill: Bobby Brasher
- Prince of Peace: Larry Thexton
Last week
- Brook Hill: def. Frisco Legacy Christian, 45-35
- Prince of Peace: lost to Tyler Grace Community, 48-12
Next week
- Brook Hill: at Tyler All Saints, Nov. 7
- Prince of Peace: at Dallas Christian, Nov. 7
Did you know? Brook Hill quarterback Grant Hanks ranks sixth in East Texas with 1,780 passing yards.
Tyler All Saints Trojans (5-3, 3-2)
vs.
Dallas Christian Chargers (6-2, 4-1)
7 p.m. Friday
Charger Stadium, Mesquite
Coaches
- All Saints: Mike Hall
- Dallas Christian: Mike Wheeler
Last week
- All Saints: def. Dallas Shelton, 35-19
- Dallas Christian: def. Tyler Bishop Gorman, 24-21
Next week
- All Saints: at Brook Hill, Nov. 7
- Dallas Christian: at Prince of Peace, Nov. 7
Did you know? All Saints probably needs to win out to clinch a playoff berth and hope Tyler Grace Community can take down Bishop Gorman next week.
Tyler Grace Community Cougars (6-2, 4-1)
vs.
Shelton School of Dallas Chargers (0-8, 0-5)
7 p.m. Friday
John Paul II High School, Plano
Coaches
- Grace: Mike Maddox
- Shelton: George Teague
Last week
- Grace: def. Prince of Peace, 48-12
- Shelton: lost to Tyler All Saints, 35-19
Next week
- Grace: at Bishop Gorman, Nov. 7
- Shelton: at Frisco Legacy Christian, Nov. 7
Did you know? Grace is in a three-way tie with Brook Hill and Dallas Christian for the district championship with two games to play.
Tyler Bishop Gorman Crusaders (6-2, 3-2)
vs.
Frisco Legacy Christian Academy Eagles (3-5, 0-5)
7 p.m. Friday
Comstock Field, Frisco
Coaches
- Bishop Gorman: Cody Gipson
- Legacy Christian: Andrew Embry
Last week
- Bishop Gorman: lost to Dallas Christian, 24-21
- Legacy Christian: lost to Brook Hill, 45-35
Next week
- Bishop Gorman: vs. Tyler Grace Community, Nov. 7
- Legacy Christian: at Shelton, Nov. 7
Did you know? Legacy Christian has been eliminated from the postseason, but it gave a strong Brook Hill program a lot of trouble last week before falling, 45-35.