District of Doom

On that early February morning in 2010, the coaches in the new District 16-3A knew immediately that UIL realignment had not been kind to them.

GILMER -- In Friday's "District of Doom" championship game, the team that entered the contest known for its offense sealed the title-clinching win with its defense.

No. 4 Kilgore Bulldogs (8-0, 4-0) vs. Gilmer Buckeyes (8-1, 4-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday Buckeye Stadium, Gilmer Coaches Kilgore: Mike Wood Gilmer: Jeff Traylor Last week Kilgore: def. Henderson, 14-10 Gilmer: def. Bullard, 57-39 Playmakers Kilgore MLB A ... Read More ...

When writing game previews, ETSN.fm often asks coaches what the key matchup is in a contest. The overwhelming response? Line play.

BULLARD -- Fighting for its playoff life in the District 16-3A race, Bullard pushed Gilmer for more than three quarters before the Buckeyes' offense proved too much.

Henderson Lions (3-2, 1-0) vs. Gilmer Buckeyes (5-1, 2-0) 7 p.m. Saturday Lobo Stadium, Longview Coaches Henderson: Dickey Meeks Gilmer: Jeff Traylor Last week Henderson: idle Gilmer: def. Chapel Hill, 50-28 Next week Henderson: at Spring Hill Gilmer: idle Playmakers Henderson ATH Patrick "Monster" Brown, Sr ... Read More ...

Taped Up from ETSN.fm on Vimeo. When the coaches coach and the players play, Matthew Dyson makes sure everyone is healthy and taken care of.

Chapel Hill Bulldogs (1-4, 0-1) vs. Gilmer Buckeyes (4-1, 1-0) 7:30 p.m. Friday Buckeye Stadium, Gilmer Coaches Chapel Hill: Thomas Sitton Gilmer: Jeff Traylor Last week Chapel Hill: lost to Henderson, 24-6 Gilmer: def. Gladewater, 21-13 Next week Chapel Hill: vs...

With two offers in hand, Henderson's versatile Patrick "Monster" Brown is hearing from a couple more schools and his recruitment appears to be heating up during his senior season.

In a clash of the past two Class 3A Division I state champions, Henderson's Arqez Walton came up big.