football district previews

The race for the District 12-5A championship goes through Longview.

Lufkin and The Woodlands have become rivals during the past eight seasons, when they have played every year since being placed in the same district.

District 14-4A may be one of the most difficult districts to predict in the ETSN.fm coverage area.

Everyone is already well aware of the expectations surrounding the John Tyler Lions. Sixteen starters return from last season's 4A Division I semifinalist.

District 16-3A isn't the only East Texas district with more playoff-caliber teams than it has playoff spots

The days of Van dominating the opposition with the ground game are over. Over the past two seasons, head coach Jared Moffatt has ushered in a new era in Van.

Welcome to the District of Doom, Version 2.0.

The Palestine Wildcats enter the season with their highest expectations since the Adrian Peterson era. With 15 starters back for the 2011 district-runner up, anything short of a district title might be deemed a disappointment.

After spending two seasons in the original "District of Doom," Carthage was sent back to Region III with February's UIL realignment. The Bulldogs have spent their fair share of time in this southernly district, and the other teams in it are probably not happy Carthage is again a bunkmate.

There may not be any legitimate state title contenders in District 7-2A Division I, but that doesn't mean the league won't be among the area's most competitive.