East Texas Football Playoffs: Class 3A D-II, 2A D-I, 2A D-II + TAPPS Capsules
CLASS 3A DIVISION II BI-DISTRICT
REGION II
Leonard Tigers (6-4)
vs.
Alba-Golden Panthers (8-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Royse City ISD Stadium, Royse City
Coaches
- Leonard: Shane Fletcher
- Alba-Golden: Ron Callahan
Last week
- Leonard: lost to Howe, 34-12
- Alba-Golden: def. Lone Oak, 21-6
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Paul Pewitt and Winona, area round
Did you know? Alba-Golden is trying to avenge last season's 22-14 bi-district playoff loss to Leonard.
Paul Pewitt Brahmas (6-4)
vs.
Winona Wildcats (7-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lobo Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Paul Pewitt: Ryan Gentry
- Winona: Keylon Kincade
Last week
- Paul Pewitt: lost to Hooks, 22-16
- Winona: def. Elysian Fields, 26-12
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Alba-Golden and Leonard, area round
Did you know? Winona head coach Keylon Kincade is making his postseason debut.
De Kalb Bears (5-5)
vs.
Waskom Wildcats (10-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Jeff Traylor Stadium, Gilmer
Coaches
- De Kalb: Eddy May
- Waskom: Whitney Keeling
Last week
- De Kalb: def. Queen City, 26-14
- Waskom: def. New Diana, 75-0
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Grand Saline and Gunter, area round
Did you know? Waskom owns East Texas' second-best winning streak, 25 straight games.
Region III
Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (6-4)
vs.
Trinity Tigers (7-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Woodville
Coaches
- Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
- Trinity: Jarrod Smith
Last week
- Corrigan-Camden: def. Garrison, 12-7
- Trinity: def. Lexington, 36-21
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Blooming Grove and Dublin, area round
Did you know? The Bulldogs have advanced beyond the first round in seven of the past nine seasons and have not missed the postseason since 2005.
Lexington Eagles (5-5)
vs.
Crockett Bulldogs (7-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Groesbeck Stadium, Groesbeck
Coaches
- Lexington: Kirk Mudl
- Crockett: Jimmy Thompson
Last week
- Lexington: lost to Trinity, 36-21
- Crockett: def. Deweyville, 48-20
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Jarrell and Maypearl, area round
Did you know? Lexington is making its first playoff appearance since 2011.
Buffalo Bison (4-6)
vs.
Newton Eagles (6-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Falcon Stadium, Huffman
Coaches
- Buffalo: Gary Grubbs
- Newton: W.T. Johnston
Last week
- Buffalo: def. Hearne, 56-22
- Newton: def. Hemphill, 50-0
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Marlin and Rio Vista, area round
Did you know? Newton is undefeated against Class 3A Division II competition this season.
Garrison Bulldogs (5-5)
vs.
Franklin Lions (10-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Garrison: Lance Bernard
- Franklin: Mike Hedrick
Last week
- Garrison: lost to Corrigan-Camden, 12-7
- Franklin: def. Jewett Leon, 51-7
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Clifton and Palmer, area round
Did you know? Franklin is the Associated Press' No. 3 Class 3A team state wide.
CLASS 2A DIVISION I
REGION III
Big Sandy Wildcats (7-3)
vs.
Shelbyville Dragons (9-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Carthage
Coaches
- Big Sandy: Larry Minter
- Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson
Last week
- Big Sandy: def. Simms Bowie, 54-0
- Shelbyville: def. West Sabine, 68-20
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Carlisle and Anderson-Shiro, area round
Did you know? Big Sandy is making its first postseason appearance since 2011.
Anderson-Shiro Owls (4-6)
vs.
Carlisle Indians (9-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Palestine Westwood's Panther Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Anderson-Shiro: Andy Sexton
- Carlisle: Rocky Baker
Last week
- Anderson-Shiro: lost to Centerville, 50-20
- Carlisle: def. Kerens, 31-14
Next week
- Winner gets winner between Big Sandy and Shelbyville, area round
Did you know? Carlisle is seeking its second-straight, 10-win season.
San Augustine Wolves (5-5)
vs.
Ore City Rebels (10-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Mustang Stadium, Madisonville
Coaches
- San Augustine: Marty Murr
- Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
Last week
- San Augusitne: def. Cushing, 28-21
- Ore City: def. Hawkins, 33-6
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Cayuga and Lovelady, area round
Did you know? Ore City is making its second straight postseason appearance following an 0-10 record in 2013.
CLASS 2A DIVISION II
REGION III
Overton Mustangs (3-7)
vs.
Normangee Panthers (8-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Whitehouse
Coaches
- Overton: Josh Barton
- Normangee: Nelson Kortis
Last week
- Overton: lost to Maud, 48-14
- Normangee: def. Iola, 30-12
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Chilton and Lindsay, area round
Did you know? Overton is trying to avenge a 30-24, season-ending loss to Normangee from last year.
TAPPS DIVISION II
Houston Second Baptist (6-4)
vs.
Tyler Grace Community Cougars
7 p.m. Friday
Clyde-Perkins Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
- Second Baptist: Terry Pirtle
- Grace: Mike Maddox
Last week
- Second Baptist: def. Fort Bend Christian, 32-20
- Grace: def. Tyler Bishop Gorman, 34-13
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Frisco Legacy Christian and Houston Northland Christian, quarterfinals
Did you know? Second Baptist head coach Terry Pirtle won a state championship in 2012 with Brook Hill.
Tyler Bishop Gorman Crusaders (8-2)
vs.
Houston Lutheran South (9-1)
7 p.m. Friday
Pioneer Stadium, Houston
Coaches
- Gorman: Coby Gipson
- Lutheran South: Stephen Robbins
Last week
- Gorman: lost to Tyler Grace Community, 34-13
- Lutheran South: def. Westbury Christian, 45-8
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Dallas Christian and Fort Bend Christian, quarterfinals
Did you know? Gorman receiver Judah Bell is one of just three local players with more than 1,000 yards.