2A + Below Capsules: District Play Starts for Many East Texas Teams
District 7-2A Division I
Grand Saline Indians (1-3)
vs.
Malakoff Tigers (3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Malakoff
Coaches
Grand Saline: Mike Ludlow
Malakoff: Jamie Driskell
Last week
Grand Saline: lost to Kerens, 52-20
Malakoff: lost to Palestine Westwood, 34-30
Next week
Grand Saline: vs. Quitman
Malakoff: at Eustace
Playmakers
Grand Saline
- RB/LB T.J Ollison, Sr., 5-9, 210 (71 carries, 512 yards, 7 TDs)
- QB/FS Austen Truett, Soph., 5-11, 188 (29 of 67, 310 yards, 1 TD, 7 INT; 56 carries, 246 yards, 1 TD)
- LB Jake Bennett, Jr., 5-10, 175 (39 tackles, 5 QB hurries)
- WR John Corrales, Sr., 5-10, 175 (12 catches, 115 yards)
Malakoff
- WR Terrance Scott
- OL Randy Mullins
- LB Tate Taylor
- DL Jesse Ochoa
Did you know? Grand Saline is averaging 223 yards rushing a game.
Winnsboro Red Raiders (1-3)
vs.
Quitman Bulldogs (0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bud Moody Stadium, Quitman
Coaches
Winnsboro: Steve Pinnel
Quitman: Ron Callahan
Last week
Winnsboro: lost to Mount Vernon, 42-7
Quitman: lost to Mineola, 26-0
Next week
Winnsboro: idle
Quitman: at Grand Saline
Playmakers
Winnsboro
- QB Luke Tebbetts, Sr., 6-1, 195
- OL Trenton Hardy, Sr.
- LB David Santoy, Jr.
- OL Greyson Amerson, Jr.
Quitman
- QB Jesus Ramirez, Jr.
- OL Bobby Wells, Jr.
- TE Ethan Callahan, Sr.
Did you know? Winnsboro QB Tebbetts has missed the last five quarters of football because of an injury, but is expected back this week.
District 8-2A Division I
Redwater Dragons (1-3)
vs.
Daingerfield Tigers (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mickey Mayne Tiger Stadium, Daingerfield
Coaches
Redwater: Tommy Graf
Daingerfield: Aric Sardinea
Last week
Redwater: lost to Mineral Springs, Ark., 50-42
Daingerfield: lost to Gilmer, 43-14
Next week
Redwater: idle
Daingerfield: at New Boston
Playmakers
Redwater
- WR John Cleghorn
- QB/LB Jared Bristow
- RB Hunter Cox
- DB Neo Hudson
Daingerfield
- ATH Edwin Mims, Sr., 5-9, 180 (27 of 67, 326 yards, 2 TDs; 56 carries, 309 yards, 4 TDs; 8 catches, 110 yards, 1 TD)
- QB Keris Alexander, Jr., 5-11, 175 (21 of 46, 302 yards)
- RB Ray Wallace, Jr., 5-10, 165 (47 carries, 283 yards, 1 TD)
- LB Calvin Bryant, Jr., 5-9, 160
- WR Shawn Hooks, Sr. (20 catches, 266 yards, 1 TD)
Did you know? In last week's 43-14 loss against Gilmer, Mims accounted for both Daingerfield touchdowns. Last season Redwater beat Daingerfield 43-26. That was Daingerfield’s first loss to a 2A school since 2007.
District 8-2A Division II
Rivercrest Rebels (1-3)
vs.
Alba-Golden Panthers (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Alba-Golden Stadium, Alba
Coaches
Rivercrest: Allen Cross
Alba-Golden: Gary Schultz
Last week
Rivercrest: lost to Honey Grove, 50-16
Alba-Golden: def. Celeste, 28-18
Next week
Rivercrest: vs. Edgewood
Alba-Golden: at Paris Chisum
Playmakers
Rivercrest
- QB Erik Richards, Jr., 6-1,185 (63 of 111, 880 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT; 59 carries, 311 yards, 4 TD)
- WR Markevius Traylor, Jr., 6-3, 180 (23 catches, 345 yards, 5 TD)
- WR Drew Meals, Sr., 5-11, 160 (12 catches, 274 yards, 3 TD)
- WR Wesley Davidson, Sr., 5-10, 170 (11 catches, 115 yards, 2 TD)
Alba-Golden
- DB Kyle Miller (1 INT)
- RB Thomas Weissert (76 carries, 439 yards, 4 TDs)
- FB Will Ayers (37 carries, 256 yards, 5 TDs)
Did you know? Rivercrest won the last time these two teams met in 2009, 30-6.
Clarksville Tigers (1-3)
vs.
Edgewood Bulldogs (4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
I.T. James MKemorial Stadium, Edgewood
Coaches
Clarksville: Dewaski Davis
Edgewood: Ryan Simmons
Last week
Clarksville: lost to Grapevine Faith Christian, 24-23
Edgewood: def. Rains, 35-21
Next week
Clarksville: idle
Edgewood: at Rivercrest
Playmakers
Clarksville
- WR Gary Moore, Sr., 6-6, 225 (10 catches, 215 yards, 4 TDs; 41 tackles)
- DL Stephen McPeters (39 tackles)
- QB Lonnie Hobbs
- WR Gher’mayne Moore (5 catches, 146 yards, 2 TDs)
- OL Devontray Forte
Edgewood
- QB Jacob Sharff
- WR/DB Kaven Deloach
- RB/LB Daniel Sharff
- WR/DB Jakeb Hunter
Did you know? Clarksville went 17-7 the previous two seasons in 2A.
District 9-2A Division II
Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (1-2)
vs.
Linden-Kildare Tigers (0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jack Hetherington Tiger Stadium, Linden
Coaches
Elysian Fields: Eric King
Linden-Kildare: Todd Elliott
Last week
Elysian Fields: idle
Linden-Kildare: idle
Next week
Elysian Fields: vs. Ore City
Linden-Kildare: at De Kalb
Playmakers
Elysian Fields
- QB Trevor Spear, Sr., 5-10, 175 (11 of 20, 212 yards, 2 INTs; 30 carries, 228 yards, 1 TD)
- LB Bruce Woods, Sr., 5-10, 180 (37 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 fumble recovery)
- WR Nathan Hall, Sr., 5-10, 180 (5 catches, 75 yards)
- ILB Tanner Norman, Jr., 5-10, 185 (39 tackles)
- DE Clay Vance, Sr., 6-0, 200 (27 tackles, 1 fumble recovery)
Linden-Kildare
- RB Greg Stephens (21 carries, 189 yards, 2 TD)
- RB Roddrick Lawson
- OL Jacob Tucker
- LB Travis Horn (31 tackles)
Did you know? Elysian Fields won last year’s meeting 12-6.
Waskom Wildcats (3-0)
vs.
New Diana Eagles (2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, New Diana
Coaches
Waskom: Whitney Keeling
New Diana: Brett Ratliff
Last week
Waskom: def. Queen City, 41-20
New Diana: def. Winona, 27-7
Next week
Waskom: vs. Paul Pewitt
New Diana: at Hughes Springs
Playmakers
Waskom
- QB June Bug Johnson
- RB Kevin Johnson
- OL Kris Monroe
- LB Gabe Meshell
New Diana
- RB Garrett Barton (33 carries, 409 yards, 2 TD)
- QB D.D. Hill, Sr., 5-9, 160 (19 of 35, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT)
- ATH K.J. Jeffery (1 sack)
- LB Tim Perry (42 tackles, 2 sacks)
- DB DeQuailyn Hollins (3 INT)
- RB Edmond Jones, Sr., 5-11, 185 (4 catches, 123 yards, 2 TD)
Did you know? Queen City was the first team to score on Waskom in 2012.
Hughes Springs Mustangs (3-0)
vs.
Ore City Rebels (0-3)
7 p.m. Saturday
Lobo Stadium, Longview
Coaches
Hughes Springs: Chris Edwards
Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
Last week
Hughes Springs: idle
Ore City: lost to White Oak, 49-14
Next week
Hughes Springs: vs. New Diana
Ore City: at Elysian Fields
Playmakers
Hughes Springs
- C/DT Kadarrian Chism, Sr., 5-10, 220
- RB Michael Martinez, Jr., 5-11, 190
- DE Cameron Brewer, Sr., 6-2, 255
- WR/DB Zach Bassham, Sr., 5-11, 175
- OT Kyre Lewis, Jr., 6-1, 265
Ore City
- RB Keynon Whetstone, Jr., 5-10, 160
- RB Jarmarcus Boyd, Sr., 5-7, 160
- LB Dakota Martin, Jr., 6-1, 190
Did you know? Ore City coach Tracy Blankenship is a former White Oak head coach. He served there for six seasons.
District 10-2A Division II
Winona Wildcats (2-2)
vs.
Hawkins Hawks (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lowrance Field, Hawkins
Coaches
Winona: Scott Evans
Hawkins: Marty Moore
Last week
Winona: lost to New Diana, 27-7
Hawkins: lost to Cumby, 14-0
Next week
Winona: idle
Hawkins: at Garrison
Playmakers
Winona
- RB KeAaron Cobb, Jr., 5-10, 185
- OL Chris Allen, Sr., 6-0, 215
- LB Corey Campbell, Sr., 5-10, 180
- DL Chance Nichols, Sr., 5-10, 210
Hawkins
- TE/DE John Michael Gattis
- WR/DB Tim McGraw
- OL/DL Jacob Dannenburg
- RB Chris Beall
- DL Shane Green
Did you know? Winona has already surpassed its win total from a year ago.
West Rusk Raiders (1-3)
vs.
Union Grove Lions (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Glyn Johnston Stadium, Union Grove
Coaches
West Rusk: John Frazier
Union Grove: Roger Adams
Last week
West Rusk: lost to Harmony, 41-6
Union Grove: lost to Big Sandy, 24-15
Next week
West Rusk: vs. Arp
Union Grove: at Frankston
Playmakers
West Rusk
- QB Cayle Bickham, Sr., 5-11, 155 (16 of 41, 239 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs)
- RB/LB George Anthony, Jr., 6-0, 215 (65 carries, 568 yards, 3 TDs; 26 tackles)
- DB Rondrick Grant, Sr. (31 tackles)
Union Grove
- RB Robert Wagner (39 carries, 229 yards, 5 TDs)
- RB Jacob Eads, Sr., 5-10, 180 (70 carries, 348 yards, 5 TDs)
- RB/LB Garrett Gibson, Jr., 6-1, 200 (34 carries, 229 yards 1 TD; 2 forced fumbles)
- DL Andrew O’Donnell, Sr., 6-0, 220
Did you know? West Rusk won last year’s matchup 35-7.
Garrison Bulldogs (2-2)
vs.
Arp Tigers (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bill Herrington Tiger Field, Arp
Coaches
Garrison: Craig Barker
Arp: Dale Irwin
Last week
Garrison: def. San Augustine, 26-23
Arp: lost to Troup, 33-13
Next week
Garrison: vs. Hawkins
Arp: at West Rusk
Playmakers
Garrison
- QB Cameron Rodriguez, Jr., 6-0, 185 (43 of 74, 738 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INT)
- RB Logan Clark, Jr., 5-10 180 (38 carries, 283 yards, 2 TD; 15 catches, 143 yards, 2 TD)
- LB Paul Stokes, Sr., 5-11, 160
- DT Robert Bryant, Soph., 6-1, 250
- WR Hunter Key ( 18 catches, 330 yards, 5 TD)
Arp
- QB Chase Bonner, Jr. (20 of 31, 339 yards, 5 TDs; 8 carries, 31 yards)
- DE Sam Stroupe, Sr.
- RB Mikechell Potts, Sr. (29 carries, 203 yards, 2 TDs; 6 catches, 101 yards, 1 TD)
- ATH Michael Roberson, Sr. (14 carries, 218 yards, 4 TDs; 7 catches, 148 yards, 2 TDs)
- RB Marcalas Johnson, Soph. (40 carries, 223 yards, 3 TDs)
Did you know? Arp RB Marcalas Johnson is the brother of former Arp Tiger and current Oklahoma State Cowboy LaVocheya Cooper.
TAPPS Division II District 2
Bullard Brook Hill Guard (2-1)
vs.
Tyler T.K. Gorman Crusaders (1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
McCallum Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
Brook Hill: Terry Pirtle
T.K. Gorman: Coby Gipson
Last week
Brook Hill: lost to Spring Hill, 29-7
T.K. Gorman: lost to Tyler All Saints, 29-27
Next week
Brook Hill: at Dallas Shelton
T.K. Gorman: at Carrollton Prince of Peace
Playmakers
Brook Hill
- OL Mason Dickey
- QB Will Weathers
- DB Michael Greening
- WR Chase McDermott
T.K. Gorman
- QB Tristan Saint, Jr., 6-0, 185 (27 of 40, 552 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT)
- RB Taylor Hurst, Sr., 6-1, 175 (27 carries, 270 yards, 1 TD)
- ATH Cale Tucker, Sr., 6-3, 185 (26 carries, 270 yards, 2 TD)
Did you know? In the past two meetings, Brook Hill has outscored T.K. Gorman, 102-7.
Tyler Grace Cougars (3-0)
vs.
Dallas Christian Chargers (3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wheeler Field, Dallas
Coaches
Tyler Grace: Mike Maddox
Dallas Christian: Mike Wheeler
Last week
Tyler Grace: idle
Dallas Christian: idle
Next week
Tyler Grace: vs. Cedar Hill Trinity Christian
Dallas Christian: at Parish Episcopal
Playmakers
Tyler Grace
- QB Blake White, Sr., 5-11, 165 (47 of 70, 819 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT; 34 carries, 232 yards, 5 TDs)
- WR Kade Clayton, Jr., 6-1, 185 (16 catches, 315 yards, 4 TDs)
- WR Statler Lewis, Sr., 6-2, 160 (11 catches, 214 yards, 2 TDs)
- DB Adam Graham, Soph., 5-10, 165 (32 tackles)
Dallas Christian
- QB Preston Nix, Soph., 6-1, 180
- RB Kalir Joseph, Jr., 5-11, 175
- ATH Justis Nelson, Sr., 6-2, 170
Did you know? Tyler Grace won last year’s game 28-27.
Non-District Games
Pleasant Grove Hawks (1-3)
vs.
Jefferson Bulldogs (4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
W.F. Lockett Stadium, Jefferson
Coaches
PG: Kevin Davis
Jefferson: Jerry Bennett
Last week
PG: def. Commerce, 31-27
Jefferson: def. Hooks, 51-21
Next week
PG: idle
Jefferson: idle
Playmakers
Pleasant Grove
- RB Quentin Miller
- RB Kishon Daniels
- DB Riley O’Dell
- LB Andrew Pierce
Jefferson
- RB Deion Williams, Sr., 5-8, 180
- WR L.D. Holt, Sr., 5-8, 160
- LB Chris Smith, Jr., 5-11, 185
- OT Ryan Cox, Soph., 6-5, 275
Did you know? Jefferson’s offense is averaging 37 points per game this season. Pleasant Grove’s defense is giving up 32 a contest.
Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (1-2)
vs.
Crockett Bulldogs (0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Monte Jack Driskell Stadium, Crockett
Coaches
Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
Crockett: Joe Kettler
Last week
Corrigan-Camden: idle
Crockett: lost to Madisonville, 34-28
Next week
Corrigan-Camden: at Center
Crockett: idle
Playmakers
Corrigan-Camden
- RB Carlos Inguanzo
- RB Keegan Mitchell
- LB Chris Taylor
- OL Tim Burley
Crockett
- WR Michael McKnight, Sr., 5-10, 170
- WR Darrius Barber, Jr., 6-2, 175
- LB Devin Chambers, Sr., 6-0, 190
- ATH A.J. Phillips, Soph., 5-6, 160
- OL Thomas Hickman, Jr., 6-3, 320
Did you know? Crockett won last year’s meeting 56-30 and 41-8 in 2010. Corrigan-Camden won the 2008 and 2009 games: 12-7 in 2008 and 35-33 in 2009.
Joaquin Rams (4-0)
vs.
Elkhart Elks (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Elk Field, Elkhart
Coaches
Joaquin: Wayne Gandy
Elkhart: Sam Wells
Last week
Joaquin: def. Burkeville, 52-0
Elkhart: def. Grapeland, 49-2
Next week
Joaquin: idle
Elkhart: idle
Playmakers
Joaquin
- LB Lance Lawson, Jr., 6-2, 210 (42 tackles)
- RB Wyatt Hairgrove, Sr., 5-10, 165 (52 carries, 504 yards, 2 TD)
- QB/DB Will Vaughn, Sr., 6-2 205 (37 tackles; 1 INT)
- RB Nick Cheatwood, Sr., 5-11, 175 (23 carries, 189 yards, 3 TDs)
Elkhart
- RB Jeffrey Wilson, Jr., 6-0, 185 (96 carries, 840 yards, 8 TDs)
- LB Blake Zabick (35 tackles, 1 caused fumbled, 3 fumble recovery, 5 sacks)
- LB Jon Michael Gordon (37 tackles, 2 INT)
Did you know? With his 345-yard rushing performance against Grapeland, Elkhart running back Jeffrey Wilson was the ETSN.fm Dairy Queen Offensive Player of the Week.
Groveton Indians (2-2)
vs.
Cross Roads Bobcats (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rock Tower Stadium, Cross Roads
Coaches
Groveton: Kevin Parker
Cross Roads: Brad Wallace
Last week
Groveton: lost to Shelbyville, 8-6
Cross Roads: lost to Wortham, 21-20
Next week
Groveton: idle
Cross Roads: idle
Playmakers
Groveton
- RB J.B. Smith, Sr.
- QB Brandon Kemper, Soph.
- DL Weston Due, Jr.
- DL Sean Raines, Sr
Cross Roads
- LB Shawn Himes
- DB Taylor Johnson
- OL Seth McGlaun
- DL Tye Jenkins
Did you know? Since 2004, Groveton has a record of 21-18 in road games.
Harmony Eagles (3-1)
vs.
Emory Rains Wildcats (0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Emory
Coaches
Harmony: Tim Russell
Rains: Derek Smith
Last week
Harmony: def. West Rusk, 41-6
Rains: lost to Edgewood, 35-21
Next week
Harmony: idle
Rains: at Nevada Community
Playmakers
Harmony
- TE Lucas Askew, Sr., 6-6, 210 (13 catches, 150 yards, 2 TDs; committed to Texas State)
- QB/DB Alan Peralta, Jr., 5-9, 175 (21 of 28, 232 yards, 3 TDs; 30 carries, 247 yards, 4 TD)
- LB Levi Thompson, Jr., 6-0, 225 (43 tackles)
- RB Juan Montoya, Jr. (58 carries, 420 yards, 6 TDs)
Emory Rains
- RB Dustin Fry (27 carries, 118 yards)
- RB Jesse Hudson (46 carries, 142 yards, 2 TDs)
- RB Markell Spigner (54 carries, 334 yards, 1 TD)
Did you know? During its three-game winning streak, Harmony has outscored its opponents 137-6.
Hemphill Hornets (0-4)
vs.
San Augustine Wolves (1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wolf Stadium, San Augustine
Coaches
Hemphill: Ken Stanley
San Augustine: Donald Hubbard
Last week
Hemphill: lost to Buna, 41-6
San Augustine: lost to Garrison, 26-23
Next week
Hemphill: idle
San Augustine: vs. Tenaha
Playmakers
Hemphill
- QB Justin Twine, Jr., 6-0, 190
- OL Dillion LeBlanc, Sr., 6-4, 260
- WR Luke Byley, Sr., 5-8, 155
- DB Rudy Weaver, Soph., 5-10, 175
San Augustine
- RB Tony Hubbard, Sr., 5-10, 180 (30 carries, 429 yards, 5 TDs)
- WR/DB Jarvis Smith, Jr., 6-2, 175
- OL Jake Davis, Sr., 6-3, 285
- WR Al Horton (13 catches, 239 yards, 2 TDs)
- QB Bobby Tanner, Sr., 5-11, 165 (29 of 64, 392 yards, 2 TDs, 5 INTs; 30 carries, 129 yards, 3 TDs)
Did you know? There were a combined 140 points scored last season when these two teams met. According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football that is the third-most combined points scored in a game since 1951. San Augustine won 78-62.
Tenaha Tigers (1-3)
vs.
Sabine Cardinals (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
James Bamburg Stadium, Sabine
Coaches
Tenaha: Terry Ward
Sabine: Mark Comfort
Last week
Tenaha: lost to West Sabine, 44-29
Sabine: lost to Harleton, 17-10
Next week
Tenaha: at San Augustine
Sabine: idle
Playmakers
Tenaha
- RB Chavis Gregory, Jr., 5-11, 205 (54 carries, 267 yards, 1 TD)
- QB J.R. Hill, Jr., 5-11, 165 (43 of 87, 649 yards, 7 TDs, 10 INT)
- OL/LB DeAaron Roland, Sr., 6-2, 245 (41 tackles)
- CB Keontas Davis, Jr., 6-1, 170 (24 catches, 472 yards, 4 TDs)
- DL D’andre Thomas, Soph. (5 sacks)
- DL Brady Tovar, Jr. (3 sacks)
Sabine
- FB/LB Qwaylen Chumley (73 carries, 433 yards, 5 TDs; 26 tackles, 6 forced fumbles)
- QB Collin Gray
- LB Beto Mena (26 tackles)
- OL Dylan Cook
Did you know? Since 2004, Sabine is 8-34 at home.
Trinity Tigers (2-2)
vs.
Alto Yellowjackets (3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Yellow Jacket Stadium, Alto
Coaches
Trinity: Jarrod Smith
Alto: Keith Gardner
Last week
Trinity: lost to New Waverly, 35-13
Alto: def. Frankston, 15-7
Next week
Trinity: idle
Alto: idle
Playmakers
Trinity
- DT Jordan Ross, Sr., 6-4, 285
- LB Pat Ward
- RB Tarlus Davis
Alto
- RB Jacolby Whitaker, Jr.
- LB Michael Taylor
- LB Logan Smith
Did you know? Alto’s run-heavy offense is averaging 28 points per game while the Trinity defense is giving up 28 a game.
Beckville Bearcats (1-3)
vs.
Cushing Bearkats (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
J.F. Whitaker Stadium, Cushing
Coaches
Beckville: Eric Robinson
Cushing: Danny Robey
Last week
Beckville: lost to Maud, 42-39
Cushing: lost to Mount Enterprise, 34-20
Next week
Beckville: idle
Cushing: idle
Playmakers
Beckville
- WR Dalton Etheredge, Sr., 5-8, 165
- WR Colten Allen, Sr., 6-1, 183
- OL Jesse Sipes, Sr., 6-2, 260
- DB Joey Wharmby, 5-11, 175
Cushing
- QB Brooks Robey
- WR Brandon Robey
- DL Colby Spencer
- DB Cameron Burk
Did you know? Beckville is 6-2 since 2004 against Cushing, winning the last four by a combined score of 117-26.
Big Sandy Wildcats (3-1)
vs.
Maud Cardinals (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
George Frost Field, Maud
Coaches
Big Sandy: Larry Minter
Maud: Matt Langley
Last week
Big Sandy: defeated Union Grove, 24-15
Maud: defeated Beckville, 42-39
Next week
Big Sandy: idle
Maud: at Honey Grove
Playmakers
Big Sandy
- WR/FS Taurus Keppard, Sr., 6-0, 190 (12 catches, 226 yards, 1 TD; 5 INTs)
- ATH Joshua Jackson, Sr., 5-10, 170 (43 carries, 414 yards, 4 TDs)
- LB Dillon Branson, Sr., 6-0, 195 (48 tackles)
- LB Zay Gordon, Sr., 6-0, 205 (33 tackles, 1 INT)
- QB Travis Willoughby, Jr. (30 of 60, 498 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT)
- RB Gary Elder (56 carries, 282 yards, 4 TDs)
Maud
- QB Jared Miller, Sr., 5-6, 170
- WR Kyran Richardson, Jr., 6-0 160
- DE Caleb Collins, Jr., 5-10 180
- LB Brody Jennings, Sr., 5-7, 190
Did you know? Maud lost the last two meetings against Big Sandy 47-24( 2011) and 55-28 (2010).
Cayuga Wildcats (3-0)
vs.
Carlisle Indians (3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Arrowhead Stadium, Price
Coaches
Cayuga: Greg Jenkins
Carlisle: Rocky Baker
Last week
Cayuga: defeated Overton, 49-6
Carlisle: defeated Wolfe City, 38-0
Next week
Cayuga: idle
Carlisle: vs. Overton
Playmakers
Cayuga
- RB D’onte Jackson
- QB Chandler Rigdon
- LB Donald Holly
- ATH Frankie Avillas
Carlisle
- QB Gunner Baker, Sr., 6-3, 185 (20 of 38, 363 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INT; 43 carries, 415 yards, 7 TDs)
- WR Jared Poncho, Sr., 6-0, 170 (9 catches, 168 yards, 3 TDs)
- LB Clay Allphin, Sr., 5-11, 195 (30 tackles, 1 sack)
- Michael Savala, Fr., 5-9, 155 (5 sacks)
Did you know? Carlisle’s offense is averaging 50 points per game while Cayuga’s offense is averaging 38 a game.
Jewett Leon Cougars (2-2)
vs.
Grapeland Sandies (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Sandies Stadium, Grapeland
Coaches
Leon: Keith Sutton
Grapeland: Jerry Richards
Last week
Leon: defeated Somerville, 52-0
Grapeland: lost to Elkhart, 49-2
Next week
Leon: vs. Lovelady
Grapeland: idle
Playmakers
Jewett Leon
- DL Drake Jones
- OL Nathan Salaza
- RB Caleb Eagans
- QB Tyler Morris
Grapeland
- ATH Patrick Walker (13 of 25, 251 yards, 3 TD; 71 carries, 269 yards, 4 TDs)
- RB Shaun Walker (38 carries, 148 yards; 36 tackles, 1 INT)
- LB Hunter Collins (21 tackles)
- WR Jacolby Simpson (7 catches, 126 yards, 1 TD)
Did you know? Grapeland is averaging 77 passing yards and 95 rushing yards per game.
Simms Bowie Pirates (1-2)
vs.
Harleton Wildcats (3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Field, Harleton
Coaches
Bowie: Eddy May
Harleton: Jackie Lloyd
Last week
Bowie: idle
Harleton: def. Sabine, 17-10
Next week
Bowie: at Union Hill
Harleton: idle
Playmakers
Bowie
- RB T.R. Brown
- OL Cyrus Tucker
- LB Cody Adams
- DL Zack Buchanan
Harleton
- WR Brooks Lloyd, Sr., 5-9, 165
- OL Thomas Reynolds, Sr., 5-11, 230
- LB Louis Wilson, Sr., 5-8, 185
- LB Casey Hilliard, Jr., 5-9, 170
Did you know? These teams have played four times since 2004. Harleton won three out of those four by average score of 39-7. Bowie won 46-24 in 2010.
Colmesneil Bulldogs (2-2)
vs.
Mount Enterprise Wildcats (3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
John Webb Stadium, Mount Enterprise
Coaches
Colmesneil: Fancy Johnson
Mount Enterprise: Scott Holzhauer
Last week
Colmesneil: def. Evadale, 21-20
Mount Enterprise: def. Cushing, 34-20
Next week
Colmesneil: vs. Sabine Pass
Mount Enterprise: at Timpson
Playmakers
Colmesneil
- DL Colton Ackley
- LB Carl Parker
- RB Cody Walsh
- WR Ryan Tyler
Mount Enterprise
- FB Hunter Ammons, Sr., 5-10, 180
- QB Zach Moore, Sr., 5-11, 165
- TE Josh Leadon, Jr., 6-1, 170
- LB Shane Stanley, Jr., 5-7, 165
Did you know? Mount Enterprise is giving up 25 points a game on defense while Colmesneil is giving up 26 a game.
Shelbyville Dragons (1-3)
vs.
Overton Mustangs (2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Coach Chester Roy Stadium, Overton
Coaches
Shelbyville: Jim Bradford
Overton: Josh Barton
Last week
Shelbyville: def. Groveton, 8-6
Overton: lost to Cayuga, 49-6
Next week
Shelbyville: idle
Overton: at Carlisle
Playmakers
Shelbyville
- RB Dillion Brown, Sr., 5-10, 190 (79 carries, 367 yards, 3 TDs; 19 tackles)
- QB James Bradford, Sr., 5-9, 165 (34 of 68, 410 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs; 34 carries, 105 yards, 2 TDs)
- WR Blake Deal, Sr., 6-3, 185 (5 catches, 60 yards, 1 TD)
- Octavion Burrell, Fr., 509, 175 (8 catches, 141 yards)
Overton
- QB K’jheryion Luster
- TB Jesse Roach
- WR C.J. Long
- LB Greg Moore
- CB Jeff Phillips
Did you know? Over a span on the last seven seasons, Overton is 18-24 at home.
Timpson Bears (3-0)
vs.
Burkeville Mustangs (0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roy Harper Stadium, Burkeville
Coaches
Timpson: James Conway
Burkeville: Dustin Dziuk
Last week
Timpson: idle
Burkeville: lost to Joaquin, 52-0
Next week
Timpson: vs. Mount Enterprise
Burkeville: vs. West Sabine
Playmakers
Timpson
- QB Lorenzo Young, Sr., 5-11, 180
- RB Colton McSwain, Jr., 5-10, 188
- OL Ryan Battles, Jr., 6-1, 240
- WR Terrance Brown
Burkeville
- QB Cameron Vanveckhoven
- RB Tre Hunt
- OL Jacod Rueda
- RB Dilan Solana
Did you know? Timpson beat Burkeville by an average score of 42-7 the past two times they have met. The most recent meeting was 2009, when Timpson won 30-0.
Union Hill Bulldogs (1-3)
vs.
Tyler All Saints Episcopal Trojans (1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mewbourne Field, Tyler
Coaches
Union Hill: Jerry Brakel
All Saints: Mike Hall
Last week
Union Hill: idle
All Saints: defeated T.K. Gorman, 29-27
Next week
Union Hill: vs. Simms Bowie
All Saints: at Dallas First Baptist
Playmakers
Union Hill
- RB Darin Lewis
- RB Marcus Lawton
- ATH Datravion Duffey
All Saints
- WR Ruben Delong
- OL Grady Smith
- RB Brice Borgeson
- QB Matt Brunson
Did you know? Union Hill was supposed to play Simms Bowie last week but cancelled.
Six-Man
Longview Trinity School of Texas Titans (3-1)
vs.
Leverett’s Chapel Lions (3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Laird Hill
Coaches
Trinity: Thomas Emerson
Leverett’s Chapel: Matt Everett
Last week
Trinity: def. Karnack, 91-63
Leverett’s Chapel: def. Marshall Christian Academy, 54-20
Next week
Trinity: at Cornerstone Christian Academy
Leverett’s Chapel: vs. Tyler Home Educators Athletic Team
Playmakers
Longview Trinity
- QB Caelan Freeman, Soph., 6-1, 190 (33 of 56, 617 yards, 11 TDs, 3 INTs; 17 carries, 148 yards, 1 TD)
- ATH Forrest Houston, Fr., 5-10, 145 (48 carries, 347 yards, 7 TDs)
- RB Keelan Pryor, Sr., 5-11, 200 (48 carries, 345 yards, 11 TDs)
Leverett’s Chapel
- Clay White, Sr., 5-5, 125 (8 of 15, 130 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; 7 carries, 150 yards, 4 TDs)
- Justin Vanderwater, Sr. (13 carries, 241 yards, 5 TDs)
- Brady George, Fr. (6 catches, 63 yards, 2 TDs)
Did you know? Longview Trinity is averaging 375 yards a game -- 154 in the air and 221 on the ground.
Tyler King’s Academy Christian School Royal Knights (1-3)
vs.
Athens Christian Academy
7:30 p.m. Friday
Cain Park II Field, Athens
Coaches
KACS: Dodie Wilson
Last week
KACS: defeated Balch Springs Christian, 51-6
Next week
KACS: at Legacy Christian
Playmakers
Tyler King’s Academy
- RB/LB David Eichelberger
- TE/DE Brock Kenyon
- TE Nick Thomason
- QB Jonathan Boggs
- C John Roberson
Did you know? Last week's win was Dodie Wilson's first as Tyler King's Academy's head coach.
Coolidge Yellowjackets (1-2)
vs.
Fruitvale Bobcats (1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bobcat Stadium, Fruitvale
Coaches
Coolidge: James Pinnell
Fruitvale: Paul Johnston
Last week
Coolidge: idle
Fruitvale: idle
Next week
Coolidge: at Gholson
Fruitvale: at Apple Springs
Playmakers
Coolidge
- QB Eddie Rivera
- ATH victor Milus
Fruitvale
- Chance Earl
- Connor Westbrook
- Colton Harman
- Wade Johnson
- Eliseo Hernandez
Did you know? Since 2004 Fruitvale is 22-53. During that span the Bobcats have played 11-man and 6-man football.