East Texas Football Playoffs: 3A D-II, 2A D-I, 2A D-II Area Round Capsules + TAPPS Quarterfinals

CLASS 3A DIVISION II AREA ROUND

REGION II

Howe Bulldogs (10-1)

vs.

West Rusk Raiders (10-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday

City Bank Stadium, Forney

Coaches

• Howe: Zach Hudson
• West Rusk: John Frazier

Last week

• Howe: def. Edgewood, 43-33
• West Rusk: def. Hughes Springs, 35-7

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Paul Pewitt and Leonard, regional semifinals

Did you know? West Rusk safety Kevin Jones leads East Texas with 10 interceptions through 11 games.

Paul Pewitt Brahmas (7-4)

vs.

Leonard Tigers (7-4)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Patriot Stadium, Pattonville

Coaches

• Paul Pewitt: Ryan Gentry
• Leonard: Shane Fletcher

Last week

• Paul Pewitt: def. Winona, 34-25
• Winona: def. Alba-Golden, 29-26

Next week

• Winner faces winner between West Rusk and Howe, regional semifinals

Did you know? Paul Pewitt has not played past Thanksgiving since 2010.

Arp Tigers (6-5)

vs.

Lone Oak Buffaloes (5-6)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Memorial Stadium, Van

Coaches

• Arp: Dale Irwin
• Lone Oak: Luke Goode

Last week

• Arp: def. Hooks, 20-13
• Lone Oak: def. S&S Consolidated, 30-23

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Waskom and Gunter, regional semifinals

Did you know? Arp broke .500 for the first time this season last week

Gunter Tigers (8-3)

vs.

Waskom Wildcats (11-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Sam Parker Field, Mount Pleasant

Coaches

• Gunter: Jake Fieszel
• Waskom: Whitney Keeling

Last week

• Gunter: def. Grand Saline, 66-0
• Waskom: def. DeKalb, 50-7

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Arp and Lone Oak, regional semifinals

Did you know? Waskom and Gunter met last season in the regional championship game.

Region III

Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (7-4)

vs.

Dublin Lions (5-6)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Bison Stadium, Buffalo

Coaches

• Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
• Dublin: Bob Cervetto

Last week

• Corrigan-Camden: def. Trinity, 64-28
• Dublin: def. Blooming Grove, 18-15

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Crockett and Jarrell, regional semifinals

Did you know? The Bulldogs are hoping to reach at least the regional semifinals for the second time in three seasons.

Crockett Bulldogs (8-3)

vs.

Jarrell Cougars (11-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Groesbeck Stadium, Groesbeck

Coaches

• Crockett: Jimmy Thompson
• Jarrell: Jeremy Buetler

Last week

• Crockett: def. Lexington, 48-14
• Jarrell: def. Maypearl, 47-25

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Corrigan-Camden and Dublin, regional semifinals

Did you know? Jarrell has not made a third-round appearance in more than a decade.

Marlin Bulldogs (6-5)

vs.

Newton Eagles (7-4)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Wildcat Stadium, Palestine

Coaches

• Marlin: Bennie Huitt
• Newton: W.T. Johnston

Last week

• Marlin: def. Ria Visto, 22-0
• Newton: def. Buffalo, 56-7

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Clifton and Franklin, regional semifinals

Did you know? Newton is undefeated against Class 3A Division II competition this season.

CLASS 2A DIVISION I AREA ROUND

REGION III

Centerville Tigers (5-6)

vs.

Harleton Wildcats (6-5)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Abe Martin Stadium, Lufkin

Coaches

• Centerville: Kyle Hardee
• Harleton: Terry Ward

Last week

• Centerville: def. Grapeland, 48-35
• Harleton: def. West Sabine, 27-22

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Carlisle and Shelbyville, regional semifinals

Did you know? Harleton last played past Thanksgiving in 2005.

Carlisle Indians (10-1)

vs.

Shelbyville Dragons (10-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Eagle Stadium, Tatum

Coaches

• Carlisle: Rocky Baker
• Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson

Last week

• Carlisle: def. Anderson-Shiro, 66-20
• Shelbyville: def. Big Sandy, 46-19

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Harleton and Centerville, regional semifinals

Did you know? Shelbyville has only enjoyed two other winning seasons in a 10-year span, making this undefeated run particularly special.

Beckville Bearcats (10-1)

vs.

Alto Yellowjackets (11-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday

TMF Rose Stadium, Tyler

Coaches

• Beckville: Lance Gamble
• Alto: Paul Gould

Last week

• Beckville: def. Union Grove, 56-6
• Alto: def. Groveton, 63-14

Next week

• Winner gets winner between San Augustine and Lovelady, regional semifinals

Did you know? Alto's Keenen Johnson has 37 rushing touchdowns.

San Augustine Wolves (6-5)

vs.

Lovelady Lions (11-0)

7 p.m. Friday

Tiger Stadium, Troup

Coaches

• San Augustine: Marty Murr
• Lovelady: Kerry Thurwhanger

Last week

• San Augusitne: def. Ore City, 27-12
• Ore City: def. Cayuga, 56-14

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Alto and Beckville, regional semifinals

Did you know? San Augustine has made it to the area round but no further in each of the past four seasons.

CLASS 2A DIVISION II
REGION III

Era Hornets (5-6)

vs.

Tenaha Tigers (5-5)

7:30 p.m. Friday

Davis Field, Wills Point

Coaches

• Era: Matt Fanning
• Tenaha: Craig Horn

Last week

• Era: def. Italy, 22-21
• Tenaha: def. Colmesneil, 63-14

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Hubbard and Maud, regional semifinals

Did you know? If Tenaha and Hubbard both advance, Tigers head coach Craig Horn will face the team he coached a year ago.

TAPPS DIVISION II STATE QUARTERFINALS

Houston Northland Christian (9-2)

vs.

Tyler Grace Community Cougars (10-1)

4 p.m. Saturday

Monte Jack Driskell Stadium, Crockett

Coaches

• Northland Christian: David Nelson
• Grace: Mike Maddox

Last week

• Northland Christian: def. Frisco Legacy Christian Academy, 48014
• Grace: def. Houston Second Baptist, 28-18

Next week

• Winner faces winner between Dallas Christian and Houston Lutheran South, semifinals

Did you know? Grace defeated Frisco Legacy Christian Academy, 35-26, on Sept. 25.