2013 Football Preview

Montravious James won't be easily replaced, but if Mount Pleasant finds someone who can suffice, watch out.

Once upon a time, John Tyler and Lufkin shared the same district. Then, Lufkin was sent south to join a Houston-area district. After that, JT dropped in classification to 4A, creating further separation between the longtime rivals.

For the second consecutive season, Palestine was bounced from the playoffs in the first round by a quality opponent -- Carthage after losing to Waco La Vega in 2011.

There doesn't appear to be too much separation between District 15-3A's top tier of teams, which could make for an exciting race to the district championship this fall.

It's been a rough last few years for the Tyler Lee football program. After more than a decade of sustained success, the Red Raiders are currently in the midst of the worst three-year stretch in school history.

Two of East Texas' most successful small-school programs meet Sept. 13 in a cross-divisional clash of perennial Class A powerhouses.

A lot of uncertainty surrounds the Henderson Lions entering the 2013 high school football season.

Teams from the "District of Doom" have played for state championships two of the first three seasons of its existence.

Texas High has won only one playoff game in the last six seasons, but the Tigers hope to start changing that trend in 2013.

They may not have an Adrian Peterson, but there is some serious talent for the Palestine Wildcats in 2013. Enough so that a District 19-3A championship could be in the offing.