2A + Below Capsules: Troup Looks to Get Back on Track Against Harmony + More
[By Anthony Hawthorne, Special to ETSN.fm]
DISTRICT 7-2A D-I
Grand Saline Indians (1-7, 0-4)
vs.
Lone Oak Buffaloes (5-3, 2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Buffalo Stadium, Lone Oak
Coaches
Grand Saline: Michael Ludlow
Lone Oak: Dean Lasseter
Last week
Grand Saline: lost to Eustace, 49-0
Lone Oak: lost to Winnsboro, 58-29
Next week
Grand Saline: vs. Kemp
Lone Oak: at Eustace
Playmakers
Grand Saline
- RB T.J. Ollison
- QB Austen Truett
- TE Dean Latta
Lone Oak
- RB Ty Tolleson
- WR Jace Hart
- QB Kyle Crow
Did You Know? The Buffaloes need a victory to remain in the playoff chase.
Quitman Bulldogs (2-7, 2-3)
vs.
Malakoff Tigers (6-2, 3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Malakoff
Coaches
Quitman: Ron Callahan
Malakoff: Jamie Driskell
Last week
Quitman: def. Kemp, 32-21
Malakoff: idle
Next week
Quitman: idle
Malakoff: at Winnsboro
Playmakers
Quitman
- TE Ethan Callahan
- ATH Jacob Hurley
- RB Vonterias Sessions
Malakoff
- QB/LB Tate Taylor
- DE Keonte Ross
- LB Cesar Garcia
- RB/S Damontes Dowell
Did You Know? The Tigers average a district-leading 40 points per game.
Winnsboro Raiders (5-3, 4-0)
vs.
Kemp Yellow Jackets (0-8, 0-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Yellow Jacket Stadium, Kemp
Coaches
Winnsboro: Steve Pinnell
Kemp: Greg Anderson
Last week
Winnsboro: def. Lone Oak, 58-29
Kemp: lost to Quitman, 32-21
Next week
Winnsboro: vs. Malakoff
Kemp: at Grand Saline
Playmakers
Winnsboro
- QB Luke Tebbetts
- OL Trenton Hardy
- RB/LB Dugan Winkle
- WR Colton Wood
Kemp
- QB Corey Watkins
- RB Blake Watkins
- RB Braxton Allison
- WR Bryce Allison
Did You Know? The Yellow Jackets scored a season-high 21 points last week at Quitman in a 32-21 loss.
DISTRICT 8-2A D-I
Daingerfield Tigers (6-3, 4-1)
vs.
Queen City Bulldogs (4-4, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Smith-Wall Stadium, Queen City
Coaches
Daingerfield: Aric Sardinea
Queen City: Buddy Ray
Last week
Daingerfield: def. Mount Vernon, 45-17
Queen City: idle
Next week
Daingerfield: idle
Queen City: at Redwater
Playmakers
Daingerfield
- QB Edwin Mims
- RB Ray Wallace
- WR Shawn Hooks
Queen City
- QB Jay Hawley
- WR Kendall Griffin
- RB Darryl Shepard
Did You Know? The Tigers have won three in a row since a 38-37 loss to district rival New Boston.
Redwater Dragons (3-5, 2-2)
vs.
Mount Vernon Tigers (7-1, 3-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Don Meredith Stadium, Mount Vernon
Coaches
Redwater: Tommy Graf
Mount Vernon: Mike Alexander
Last week
Redwater: def. Prairiland, 40-29
Mount Vernon: lost to Daingerfield, 45-17
Next week
Redwater: vs. Queen City
Mount Vernon: at New Boston
Playmakers
Redwater
- LB Jared Bristow
- RB/DB Hunter Cox
Mount Vernon
- RB Sakorey Chandler
- ATH Daniel Brown
- RB Keenan Allen
- QB Sam Alston
- DL Mason Cook (7 sacks)
Did You Know? Mount Vernon’s only loss this season was to Daingerfield. A win by the Tigers would set up a showdown with New Boston next week for at least a share of the district title.
DISTRICT 9-2A D-I
Harmony Eagles (5-3, 1-2)
vs.
Troup Tigers (7-1, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Troup
Coaches
Harmony: Tim Russell
Troup: Dennis Alexander
Last week
Harmony: lost to Jefferson, 36-22
Troup: lost to White Oak, 38-28
Next week
Harmony: vs. Tatum
Troup: at Sabine
Playmakers
Harmony
- WR/TE Lucas Askew
- QB Alan Peralta
Troup
- RB Seth Gibson
- QB Blake Lynch
Did You Know? The Tigers are in a four-way tie for first place in district after their first loss of the season to White Oak last week.
Sabine Cardinals (2-6, 0-3)
vs.
White Oak Roughnecks (6-2, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roughneck Stadium, White Oak
Coaches
Sabine: Mark Comfort
White Oak: Gerry Stanford
Last week
Sabine: lost to Tatum, 48-21
White Oak: def. Troup, 38-28
Next Week
Sabine: vs. Troup
White Oak: at Jefferson
Playmakers
Sabine
- RB Qwaylen Chumley
- QB Collin Gray
White Oak
- QB Dylan Gale (82 of 158, 1,594 yards, 17 TDs)
- WR Jansen McCurdy (33 catches, 887 yards, 13 TDs)
- RB Hunter Owens (131 carries, 666 Yards, 6 TDs)
Did You Know? The Roughnecks, winners of five of six, got 395 yards passing from Gale last week against Troup, 270 of which went to McCurdy.
DISTRICT 10-2A D-I
No. 3 Newton Eagles (8-0, 5-0)
vs.
Hardin Hornets (1-7, 0-5)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Hornet Stadium, Hardin
Coaches
Newton: W.T. Johnston
Hardin: Walter Fortune
Last week
Newton: def. Anahuac, 41-6
Hardin: lost to Warren, 21-12
Next week
Newton: vs. Woodville
Hardin: at East Chambers
Playmakers
Newton
- QB/DB D.J. Dean (committed to Utah)
- RB Kevin Shorter (91 carries, 1,067 yards, 18 TDs)
- RB Brandon Johnson
- LB Corey Jenkins
Hardin
- OL Corey Mettlen
- DB Ta’Roy Delahoussaye
- WR Dylan Williams
Did You Know? The Eagles' smallest margin of victory this season was 23 points in a season opening 35-12 win over Bridge City.
Warren Warriors (4-4, 1-4)
vs.
Woodville Eagles (4-4, 3-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Woodville
Coaches
Warren: John Woodard
Woodville: Steve Fentress
Last week
Warren: def. Hardin, 21-12
Woodville: lost to Kirbyville, 51-27
Next week
Warren: vs. Kirbyville
Woodville: at Newton
Playmakers
Warren
- QB Kolton Perfect
- RB Parker Lambright
Woodville
- LB Marcus Harrison
- QB Trent Daniels
- ATH Dominique Lockhart
Did You Know? The Warriors are 4-4 after finishing 0-10 last season.
DISTRICT 11-2A D-I
Teague Lions (6-2, 3-0)
vs.
Crockett Bulldogs (1-7, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Monte Jack Driskill Stadium, Crockett
Coaches
Teague: Daniel Johnson
Crockett: Joe Kettler
Last week
Teague: def. Elkhart, 49-19
Crockett: lost to Franklin, 55-21
Next week
Teague: vs. Franklin
Crockett: at Palestine Westwood
Playmakers
Teague
- RB Willie Graham
- LB Tra Bell
Crockett
- WR Michael McKnight
- ATH A.J. Phillips
- LB Devin Chambers
Did You Know? A year after a Region III final appearance, the Bulldogs are struggling, with their only victory coming against Elkhart.
Palestine Westwood Panthers (2-6, 0-3)
vs.
Elkhart Elks (1-7, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Elk Stadium, Elkhart
Coaches
Palestine Westwood: Roger Mays
Elkhart: Sam Wells
Last week
Palestine Westwood: lost to Trinity, 22-12
Elkhart: lost to Teague, 49-19
Next week
Palestine Westwood: vs. Crockett
Elkhart: at Trinity
Playmakers
Palestine Westwood
- RB Keke Hicks
- DE Dra Ross
- RB Aaryon Robinson
Elkhart
- RB Jeffrey Wilson (220 carries, 1,914 Yards, 20 TDs)
Did You Know? Wilson, who has gone over 300 yards twice this season, is second in the area in rushing.
DISTRICT 8-2A D-II
Edgewood Bulldogs (8-1, 4-1)
vs.
Alba-Golden Panthers (4-4, 2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Alba-Golden Stadium, Alba
Coaches
Edgewood: Ryan Simmons
Alba-Golden: Gary Schultz
Last week
Edgewood: def. Cooper, 33-14
Alba-Golden: idle
Next week
Edgewood: idle
Alba-Golden: at Clarksville
Playmakers
Edgewood
- QB Jacob Sharff
- RB Carlos Bolton
- WR Kave Deloach
- WR/LB Daniel Sharff
Alba-Golden
- RB Thomas Weissert (171 carries, 980 yards, 11 TDa)
- FB Will Ayers
- FB Jacob Stone
Did You Know? The Bulldogs' only loss this season was a 40-36 district-opening contest against Clarksville.
DISTRICT 9-2A D-II
Elysian Fields Yellow Jackets (5-3, 4-1)
vs.
New Diana Eagles (5-3, 3-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, New Diana
Coaches
Elysian Fields: Eric King
New Diana: Brett Ratliff
Last week
Elysian Fields: lost to Hughes Springs, 55-14
New Diana: def. Linden-Kildare, 39-20
Next week
Elysian Fields: vs. Paul Pewitt
New Diana: at DeKalb
Playmakers
Elysian Fields
- QB Trevor Spear
- WR Nathan Hall
- WR Christian Smith
- DL/RB Bruce Woods (86 tackles)
- RB Tanner Davis
New Diana
- RB Garrett Barton (101 carries, 936 yards 8 TDs)
- QB D.D. Hill (439 passing yards 4 TDs; 319 rushing yards 5 TDs)
Did You Know? The Yellow Jackets are in prime position to finish second after last week’s loss to Hughes Springs.
DeKalb Bears (3-5, 3-2)
vs.
No. 9 Hughes Springs Mustangs (8-0, 5-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mustang Stadium, Hughes Springs
Coaches
DeKalb: Brandon Easterly
Hughes Springs: Chris Edwards
Last week
DeKalb: lost to Waskom, 61-32
Hughes Springs: def. Elysian Fields, 55-14
Next week
DeKalb: vs. New Diana
Hughes Springs: at Waskom
Playmakers
DeKalb
- RB Shaquille Wherry
- LB Jesse Salinas
- QB Matt Crouch
Hughes Springs
- RB Michael Martinez (170 carries, 1,326 Yards, 19 TDs)
- QB Trenton Shelton (22 of 39, 445 yards, 9 TDs)
- WR/DB Zach Bassham (10 catches, 264 yards, 2 TDs)
- LB Eric Berryhill (63 tackles, 5 for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 4 recoveries)
- DL Cameron Brewer (47 tackles, 3 for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles)
Did You Know? The 14 points given up last week against Elysian Fields were the first to be given up during district play for the Mustangs.
Waskom Wildcats (6-2, 3-2)
vs.
Ore City Rebels (0-8, 0-5)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Rebel Field, Ore City
Coaches
Waskom: Whitney Keeling
Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
Last week
Waskom: def. DeKalb, 61-32
Ore City: lost to Paul Pewitt, 39-0
Next week
Waskom: vs. Hughes Springs
Ore City: at Linden-Kildare
Playmakers
Waskom
- RB Kevin Johnson
- QB June Bug Johnson
- WR Raymond Purvis
Ore City
- QB/DB Keynon Whetstone
- WR/CB Deste Tatum
- WR/CB Randall Stephens
Did You Know? The Wildcats are in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 1992.
DISTRICT 10-2A D-II
Hawkins Hawks (2-7, 1-4)
vs.
Arp Tigers (6-2, 4-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium, Arp
Coaches
Hawkins: Marty Moore
Arp: Dale Irwin
Last week
Hawkins: def. Union Grove, 10-7
Arp: idle
Next week
Hawkins: idle
Arp: at Winona
Playmakers
Hawkins
- TE/DE John Michael Gattis
- WR/DB Tim McGraw
Arp
- QB Chase Bonner
- RB/WR Michael Roberson
- RB Marcalas Johnson (88 carries, 811 yards, 12 TDs)
- RB Miikechell Potts
Did You Know? Arp’s only losses this season have been to Tatum and Troup.
Garrison Bulldogs (5-3, 3-1)
vs.
Frankston Indians (3-5, 2-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jeff and Opal Austin Stadium, Frankston
Coaches
Garrison: Craig Barker
Frankston: Matt Nally
Last week
Garrison: def. West Rusk, 35-6
Frankston: lost to Winona, 50-31
Next week
Garrison: vs. Union Grove
Frankston: at West Rusk
Playmakers
Garrison
- RB Logan Clark
- QB Cameron Rodriguez (65 of 122, 1,137 yards, 12 TDs)
- LB Paul Stokes
Frankston
- QB/LB Tye Griffin
- RB Caleb Williams
- OL/DL Dustin House
- WR/DB Gage Hart
Did You Know? The Bulldogs appear set for a playoff spot, just a year after being a Class A power.
Winona Wildcats (4-4, 2-2)
vs.
Union Grove Lions (2-6, 1-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Glyn Johnston Stadium, Union Grove
Coaches
Winona: Scott Evans
Union Grove: Roger Adams
Last week
Winona: def. Frankston, 50-31
Union Grove: lost to Hawkins, 10-7
Next week
Winona: vs. Arp
Union Grove: at Garrison
Playmakers
Winona
- RB KeAaron Cobb
- OT Ronnie Marsh
- LB Devin Johnson
Union Grove
- RB/LB Garrett Gibson
- WR Robert Wagner
- QB Dakota Willis
- RB Jacob Eads
Did You Know? Winona has a chance to make the playoffs this season. The Wildcats' last postseason berth was in 1994.
DISTRICT 12-2A D-II
Hemphill Hornets (1-7, 1-2)
vs.
Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (4-4, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Corrigan
Coaches
Hemphill: Ken Stanley
Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
Last week
Hemphill: lost to Deweyville, 56-26
Corrigan-Camden: def. Groveton, 48-34
Next week
Hemphill: New Waverly
Corrigan-Camden: Anderson-Shiro
Playmakers
Hemphill
- WR Luke Byley
- DB Rudy Weaver
Corrigan-Camden
- RB/LB Carlos Inguanzo
- RB Keegan Mitchell
- DB Andrew Harvey
Did You Know? Without the services of injured QB Justin Twine, the Hornets have struggled this year.
Anderson-Shiro Fighting Owls (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
Groveton Indians (4-4, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
John W. Reynolds Athletic Complex, Groveton
Coaches
Anderson-Shiro: Dwayne Ross
Groveton: Kevin Parker
Last week
Anderson-Shiro: lost to New Waverly, 54-20
Groveton: lost to Corrigan-Camden, 48-34
Next week
Anderson-Shiro: vs. Corrigan-Camden
Groveton: at Deweyville
Playmakers
Anderson-Shiro
- RB Jamal Brooks
- QB John McDonald
- WR/DB Derrick Sciola
Groveton
- RB J.B. Smith
- DL Sean Raines
- QB Brandon Kempner
Did You Know? The Indians need a win to remain in playoff contention.
DISTRICT 6-A D-I
Cross Roads Bobcats (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
Cayuga Wildcats (5-3, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Scarborough Stadium, Cayuga
Coaches
Cross Roads: Brad Wallace
Cayuga: Greg Jenkins
Last week
Cross Roads: lost to Kerens, 54-12
Cayuga: lost to Italy, 20-16
Next week
Cross Roads: vs. Itasca
Cayuga: at Dallas Gateway
Playmakers
Cross Roads
- LB Shawn Himes
- WR Chad Sherrell
Cayuga
- RB D’onte Jackson
- LB/OL Donald Holly III
- RB/WR Frankie Avillas
Did You Know? Last week’s loss to Italy, a 2A school last season, has the Wildcats in second place in the district standings.
DISTRICT 9-A D-I
Harleton Wildcats (6-2, 2-1)
vs.
Beckville Bearcats (3-5, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
R.C. Beauchamp Stadium, Beckville
Coaches
Harleton: Jackie Lloyd
Beckville: Eric Robinson
Last week
Harleton: def. Big Sandy, 35-28
Beckville: lost to Joaquin, 30-19
Next week
Harleton: vs. Joaquin
Beckville: at Carlisle
Playmakers
Harleton
- WR Brooks Lloyd
- RB Campbell Coleman
Beckville
- WR/DB Colten Allen
- QB/DB Dalton Etheredge
Did You Know? New Wildcats coach Jackie Lloyd will have Harleton set for the district’s third seed with a victory over Beckville.
Carlisle Indians (5-3, 0-3)
vs.
Big Sandy Wildcats (4-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Big Sandy
Coaches
Carlisle: Rocky Baker
Big Sandy: Larry Minter
Last week
Carlisle: lost to Timpson, 25-0
Big Sandy: lost to Harleton, 35-28
Next week
Carlisle: vs. Beckville
Big Sandy: at Timpson
Playmakers
Carlisle
- WR/DB Jared Poncho
- RB/LB Gustavo Martinez
- QB Caleb Colley
- WR/CB Shadow Sanders
Big Sandy
- WR Joshua Jackson
- FS Taurus Keppard (7 INTs)
- QB Travis Willoughby (67 of 133, 1,102 yards, 13 TDs)
- LB Dillon Branson
- LB Zay Gordon
Did You Know? The Indians are 0-2 since losing QB Gunner Baker to a season-ending leg injury.
DISTRICT 10-A D-I
Cushing Bearkats (1-7, 0-3)
vs.
West Sabine Tigers (6-2, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Pineland
Coaches
Cushing: Danny Robey
West Sabine: T.D. Stark
Last week
Cushing: lost to Shelbyville, 27-6
West Sabine: lost to San Augustine, 20-8
Next week
Cushing: vs. San Augustine
West Sabine: at Grapeland
Playmakers
Cushing
- QB Brooks Robey
- S Cameron Burk
- LB Jacob Smelley
- WR Braden Robey
West Sabine
- QB Desmond Lacey
- RB Nick Williams
- WR Reshod Williams
Did You Know? West Sabine is averaging 49.3 points per game, but has been held to just 34 points total in the last two games -- both losses.
Grapeland Sandies (2-6, 1-2)
vs.
Shelbyville Dragons (2-6, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Shelbyville
Coaches
Grapeland: Jerry Richards
Shelbyville: Jim Bradford
Last week
Grapeland: lost to Alto, 36-12
Shelbyville: def. Cushing, 27-6
Next week
Grapeland: vs. West Sabine
Shelbyville: at Alto
Playmakers
Grapeland
- QB/WR Patrick Walker
- RB Demetri Walker
- WR Jivarro Thompson
Shelbyville
- QB James Bradford (84 of 175, 1,064 yards, 6 TDs)
- RB Dillon Brown
- WR Blane Deal
Did You Know? Patrick Walker is also a standout basketball player for Grapeland, which is ranked No. 5 in the state to begin the season.
DISTRICT 10-A D-II
Overton Mustangs (5-3, 2-0)
vs.
Maud Cardinals (4-4, 2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
George Frost Field, Maud
Coaches
Overton: Josh Barton
Maud: Matt Langley
Last week
Overton: def. Detroit, 34-13
Maud: def. Cumby, 38-6
Next week
Overton: vs. Union Hill
Maud: at Detroit
Playmakers
Overton
- WR Damion Dennis (15 catches, 327 yards, 4 TDs)
- ATH Jesse Roach (113 carries, 564 yards, 8 TDs)
- QB K.J. Luster (59 of 121, 905 yards, 8 TDs)
Maud
- OL Caleb Herring
- QB Jared Miller
- ATH Richard Conkleton
Did You Know? The winner of Friday night’s game will be in the driver’s seat for the district title.
Cumby Trojans (3-6, 0-3)
vs.
Union Hill Bulldogs (0-7, 0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Billy Bass Stadium, Union Hill
Coaches
Cumby: Gary Parrish
Union Hill: Jerry Brakel
Last week
Cumby: lost to Maud, 38-6
Union Hill: idle
Next week
Cumby: idle
Union Hill: at Overton
Playmakers
Cumby
- RB Colton Speights
- OL Glen Goode
- TE Caleb Penland
Union Hill
- RB Darin Lewis
- RB Marcus Lawton
- ATH Datravion Duffey
Did You Know? The Bulldogs average just 7 points per game this season.
DISTRICT 11-A D-II
Mount Enterprise Wildcats (5-3, 1-1)
vs.
Burkeville Mustangs (1-8, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roy Harper Stadium, Burkeville
Coaches
Mount Enterprise: Scott Holzhauer
Burkeville: Dustin Dziuk
Last week
Mount Enterprise: def. Sabine Pass, 50-8
Burkeville: lost to Evadale, 49-6
Next week
Mount Enterprise: at Evadale
Burkeville: idle
Playmakers
Mount Enterprise
- FB Hunter Ammons
- TE Josh Leadon
- QB Zach Moore
- LB Shane Stanley
Burkeville
- RB Tra Hunt
- RB Kaine Lowery
- RB Sevun Ford
Did You Know? The Mustangs' lone victory this season came against Sabine Pass, 30-16.
Evadale Rebels (3-5, 2-0)
vs.
Tenaha Tigers (4-4, 2-0)
7 p.m. Saturday
Tiger Stadium, Tenaha
Coaches
Evadale: Mark Williams
Tenaha: Terry Ward
Last week
Evadale: def. Burkeville, 49-6
Tenaha: idle
Next week
Evadale: vs. Mount Enterprise
Tenaha: at Sabine Pass
Playmakers
Evadale
- RB Sklar Smith
- RB Jacob Conner
- QB Wes Williams
Tenaha
- RB/LB Chavis Gregory
- QB J.R. Hill
- WR/DB Keontas Davis (34 catches, 665 yards, 9 TDs)
- DL Denzel Williams (7 sacks)
Did You Know? A year after a state title, the Tigers are a win from clinching another district title.
DISTRICT 15-SIX-MAN D-I
Campbell Indians (2-6, 1-1)
vs.
Fruitvale Bobcats (2-5, 1-1)
Bobcat Stadium, Fruitvale
7:30 p.m. Friday
Coaches
Campbell: Tyler Smith
Fruitvale: Paul Johnston
Last week
Campbell: def. Bloomburg, 46-26
Fruitvale: lost to Fannindel, 89-56
Next week
Campbell: vs. Leverett’s Chapel
Fruitvale: at Bloomburg
Playmakers
Campbell
- QB Jacob Camp
- RB/WR Daniel Mothersell
Fruitvale
- Chance Earl
- Connor Westbrook
- Colton Harman
Did You Know? Before losing to Fannindel last week, the Bobcats put up a season-high 108 points against Leverett’s Chapel.
Fannindel Falcons (7-2, 3-0)
vs.
Leverett’s Chapel Lions (6-2, 1-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Laird Hill
Coaches
Fannindel: Randy Jones
Leverett’s Chapel: Matt Everett
Last week
Fannindel: def. Fruitvale, 89-56
Leverett’s Chapel: idle
Next week
Fannindel: idle
Leverett’s Chapel: at Campbell
Playmakers
Leverett’s Chapel
- QB Clay White
- RB Justin Vanderwater
- RB Paco Chavez
- RB Dilyn Cooley
- K JR Rodgers
Did You Know? The Lions, needing a win to secure a playoff berth, average 67 points per game.
DISTRICT 16-SIX-MAN D-II
Milford Bulldogs (8-0, 1-0)
vs.
Karnack Indians (3-4, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Indian Stadium, Karnack
Coaches
Milford: Ronny Crumpton
Karnack: Lawrence Gulette
Last week
Milford: def. Trinidad, 72-26
Karnack: lost to Calvert, 57-0
Next week
Milford: vs. Calvert
Karnack: at Trinidad
Playmakers
Milford
- QB Jairus Russell
- RB Jacobe Essary
- WR Eric Evans
Did You Know? The Indians have already surpassed last season's win total of two victories.
TAPPS D-II DISTRICT 2
Dallas Christian Chargers (8-0, 5-0)
vs.
Tyler T.K. Gorman Crusaders (2-6, 1-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
McCallum Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
Dallas Christian: Mike Wheeler
Tyler T.K. Gorman: Coby Gipson
Last week
Dallas Christian: def. Dallas Shelton, 49-10
Tyler T.K. Gorman: def. Cedar Hill Trinity Christian, 24-17
Next week
Dallas Christian: vs. Cedar Hill Trinity Christian
Tyler T.K. Gorman: vs. Dallas Shelton
Playmakers
Dallas Christian
- QB Alex Craig
- RB Kalir Joseph
Tyler T.K. Gorman
- OL Matthew Roe
- WR Brandon Lackner
- QB Tristan Saint
Did You Know? The Chargers come in averaging 49 points per game, while giving up more than 10 only once.
PRIVATE SCHOOL INDEPENDENT
Austin St. Stephens Spartans (3-5)
vs.
Tyler All Saints Trojans (3-6)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mewbourne Field, Tyler
Coaches
Austin St. Stephens: Ed Wolkind
Tyler All Saints: Mike Hall
Last week
Austin St. Stephens: lost to St. Andrews, 27-21
Tyler All Saints: def. Quinlan Boles, 27-24
Next week
Austin St. Stephens: idle
Tyler All Saints: idle
Playmakers
Tyler All Saints
- LB Brice Borgeson
- OL Grady Smith
- RB Merritte Greene
Did You Know? The Trojans average 19 points per game.
Longview Trinity School of Texas Titans (6-3)
vs.
Wylie Prep Academy Patriots (6-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Coaches
Longview Trinity School of Texas: Thomas Emerson
Wylie Prep Academy: Brad Schupbach
Last week
Longview Trinity School of Texas: idle
Wylie Prep Academy: lost to Carrollton Christian Academy, 47-46
Next week
Longview Trinity School of Texas: idle
Wylie Prep Academy: idle
Playmakers
Longview Trinity School of Texas
- QB Caelen Freeman
- RB Keelan Pryor
- RB Forrest Houston
- WR Kentrell Brazzell
Wylie Prep Academy
- QB Kale Rowe
- RB Williams Royal
- WR Ray Royal
Did You Know? The Patriots have lost their last two after a 6-0 start.