For the first time in 2013, the ETSN.fm weekly East Texas Class 3A poll doesn't have Carthage at the top.

The Bulldogs fell 63-39 at Whitehouse on Friday after leading by three touchdowns early in the third quarter. Gilmer takes over the top spot, while Kilgore also slips ahead of Carthage at No. 2.

ETSN.fm Week 5 East Texas Class 3A Poll

1. Gilmer (5-0) — def. Gladewater, 52-14
  • Last week’s rank: No. 2
  • This week: at Chapel Hill

 

2. Kilgore (4-0) — def. Spring Hill, 41-12
  • Last week’s rank: No. 3
  • This week: vs. Bullard

 

3. Carthage (4-1) — lost to Whitehouse, 63-39
  • Last week’s rank: No. 1
  • This week: vs. Rusk

 

4. Athens (5-0) — def. Palestine, 35-28
  • Last week’s rank: Same
  • This week: idle

 

5. Chapel Hill (3-2) — def. Henderson, 49-28
  • Last week’s rank: Same
  • This week: vs. Gilmer

 

6. Palestine (3-2) — lost to Athens, 35-28
  • Last week’s rank: Same
  • This week: vs. Pittsburg

 

7. Liberty-Eylau (2-3) — def. Van, 27-17
  • Last week’s rank: No. 8
  • This week: idle

 

8. Pittsburg (2-2) — lost to Dallas First Baptist, 51-42
  • Last week’s rank: No. 7
  • This week: at Palestine

 

9. Jasper (1-2) — idle
  • Last week’s rank: Same
  • This week: at Bridge City

 

10. Gladewater (2-3) — lost to Gilmer, 52-14
  • Last week’s rank: Same
  • This week: vs. Spring Hill

 

Newcomers: None
Dropped out: None

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