ETSN.fm 2013 Final Regular-Season Class A/Private Poll: Tenaha Takes High Expectations to Playoffs

Tenaha spent almost the entire regular season at the top of the weekly ETSN.fm East Texas Class A/Private polls, and that's where the Tigers will start the 2013 postseason.

Tenaha (8-1), West Sabine (9-0), and Alto (7-3) lead the 1A/private contingent in ETSN.fm's final regular-season poll, which saw Harleton jump back into the rankings at No. 8 following a playoff berth-clinching win against Joaquin.

Colmesneil's district-closing loss to Hull-Daisetta dropped the Cardinals three spots to No. 9, one ahead of Joaquin.

ETSN.fm Final Regular Season East Texas Class A/Private Poll

1. Tenaha (8-1) — def. Burkeville, 57-0

• Last week’s rank: Same
• This week: first-round playoff bye

2. West Sabine (9-0) — def. Grapeland, 58-0

• Last week’s rank: Same
• This week: first-round playoff bye

3. Alto (7-3) — def. Shelbyville, 42-36

• Last week’s rank: Same
• This week: vs. Harleton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, New London's Bruce Bradshaw Stadium

4. Bullard Brook Hill (6-4) — def. Carrollton Prince of Peace via forfeit

• Last week’s rank: Same
• This week: at Fort Worth Christian, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fort Worth's Dorothy and Gene Barrow Field

5. Tyler Grace (7-3) — lost to Dallas Parish Episcopal, 37-16

• Last week’s rank: Same
• This week: at Midland Christian, 7 p.m. Friday, Midland's Mustang Field

6. Carlisle (8-2) — def. Beckville, 23-17

• Last week’s rank: No. 7
• This week: first-round playoff bye

7. Cayuga (8-1) — def. Dallas Gateway, 66-26

• Last week’s rank: No. 8
• This week: vs. De Leon, 7 p.m. Thursday, Joshua's Owl Stadium

8. Harleton (7-3) — def. Joaquin, 37-32

• Last week’s rank: Unranked
• This week: vs. Alto, 7:30 p.m. Friday, New London's Bruce Bradshaw Stadium

9. Colmesneil (9-1) — lost to Hull-Daisetta, 59-48

• Last week’s rank: No. 6
• This week: vs. Axtell, 2 p.m. Saturday, Crockett's Monte Jack Driskell Stadium

10. Joaquin (5-4) — lost to Harleton, 37-32

• Last week’s rank: No. 8 Harleton
• This week: vs. San Augustine, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Carthage's Bulldog Stadium

Newcomers: No. 8 Harleton
Dropped out: Beckville (No. 10)