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.