2015 Week 8 Preview Capsules: 3A D-2, 2A D-I + D-II, TAPPS

DISTRICT 6-3A DIVISION II

Alba-Golden Panthers (5-1, 1-0)

vs.

Grand Saline Indians (2-4, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Indian Memorial Stadium, Grand Saline

Coaches

• Alba-Golden: Ron Callahan
• Grand Saline: Michael Ridge

Last week

• Alba-Golden: def. Edgwood, 14-13
• Grand Saline: def. Paris Chisum, 57-30

Next week

• Alba-Golden: vs. Paris Chisum, Oct. 23
• Grand Saline: at Cooper, Oct. 23

Did you know? After snapping a losing streak dating back to Sept. 19, 2012, two games ago, Grand Saline has now won two straight.

Cooper Bulldogs (2-4, 0-1)

vs.

Edgewood Bulldogs (2-4, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
I.T. James Memorial Stadium, Edgewood

Coaches

• Cooper: Ronnie Green
• Edgewood: Ryan Simmons

Last week

• Cooper: lost to Lone Oak, 13-6
• Edgewood: lost to Alba Golden, 14-13

Next week

• Cooper: vs. Grand Saline, Oct. 23
• Edgewood: at Lone Oak, Oct. 23

Did you know? Cooper has an 0-2 record on the road.

DISTRICT 7-3A DIVISION II

Hooks Hornets (5-1, 1-0)

vs.

Hughes Springs Mustangs (5-1, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Mustang Stadium, Hughes Springs

Coaches

• Hooks: William McDonald
• Hughes Springs: Chris Edwards

Last week

• Hooks: def. Linden-Kildare, 40-13
• Hughes Springs: def. Queen City, 43-24

Next week

• Hooks: vs. DeKalb, Oct. 23
• Hughes Springs: at Paul Pewitt, Oct. 23

Did you know? Hughes Springs' only loss this season came against defending Class 3A Division II state champion Waskom.

Paul Pewitt Brahmas (3-3, 1-0)

vs.

Queen City Bulldogs (0-6, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Smith-Wall Stadium, Queen City

Coaches

• Pweitt Ryan Gentry
• Queen City: Justin Burk

Last week

• Pewitt: def. DeKalb, 37-18
• Queen City: lost to Hughes Springs, 43-24

Next week

• Pewitt vs. Hughes Springs, Oct. 23
• Queen City: at Linden-Kildare, Oct. 23

Did you know? Two of Paul Pewitt's three losses came against teams that reached state championship games last season (Waskom and Mineola).

Linden-Kildare Tigers (2-4, 0-1)

vs.

De Kalb Bears (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Bear Stadium, De Kalb

Coaches

• Linden-Kildare: Gary Schultz
• De Kalb: Eddy May

Last week

• Linden-Kildare: lost to Hooks, 40-13
• De Kalb: lost to Paul Pewitt, 37-18

Next week

• Linden-Kildare: vs. Queen City, Oct. 23
• De Kalb: at Hooks, Oct. 23

Did you know? DeKalb's defense has two shutouts this season.

DISTRICT 8-3A DIVISION II

Arp Tigers (1-5, 0-3)

vs.

Troup (1-5, 1-2)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Troup

Coaches

• Arp: Dale Irwin
• Troup: Dennis Alexander

Last week

• Arp: lost to Waskom, 55-23
• Troup: lost to Frankston, 30-10

Next week

• Arp: vs. New Diana, Oct. 23
• Troup: at Winona, Oct. 23

Did you know? With four teams with two or more district wins and two more with one win, this is Arp's last-ditch chance to get back into playoff contention.

West Rusk Raiders (6-0, 3-0)

vs.

Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (4-2, 2-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Jacket Stadium, Elysian Fields

Coaches

• West Rusk: John Frazier
• Elysian Fields: Scott Ford

Last week

• West Rusk: def. Winona, 28-21
• Elysian Fields: def. New Diana, 46-6

Next week

• West Rusk: vs. Waskom, Oct. 23
• Elysian Fields: at Frankston, Oct. 23

Did you know? West Rusk was 1-5 this time last season.

Frankston Indians (4-2, 1-2)

vs.

New Diana Eagles (0-6, 0-3)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Eagle Stadium, Diana

Coaches

• Frankston: Mike Owens
• New Diana: Brett Ratliff

Last week

• Frankston: def. Troup, 30-10
• New Diana: lost to Elysian Fields, 46-6

Next week

• Frankston: vs. Elysian Fields, Oct. 23
• New Diana: at Arp, Oct. 23

Did you know? New Diana's losing skid dates back to Nov. 7, 2014.

Winona Wildcats (4-2, 2-1)

vs.

Waskom Wildacts (6-0, 3-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Waskom

Coaches

• Winona: Keylon Kincade
• Waskom: Whitney Keeling

Last week

• Winona: lost to West Rusk, 28-21
• Waskom: def. Arp, 55-23

Next week

• Winona: vs. Troup, Oct. 23
• Waskom: at West Rusk, Oct. 23

Did you know? At 22 games, Waskom has East Texas' second-longest winning streak. The Wildcats trail Gilmer by a game.

DISTRICT 11-3A DIVISION II

Garrison Bulldogs (4-2, 1-0)

vs.

Deweyville Pirates (2-4, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Deweyville

Coaches

• Garrison: Lance Bernard
• Deweyville: Lance Dale

Last week

• Garrison: def. Hemphill, 27-0
• Deweyville: lost to Newton, 58-0

Next week

• Garrison: vs. Crockett, Oct. 23
• Deweyville: at Hemphill, Oct. 23

Did you know? Garrison has fellow league leaders Crockett and Newton in straight games after Deweyville.

Hemphill Hornets (3-3, 0-1)

vs.

Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldogs Stadium, Corrigan

Coaches

• Hemphill: John Launiss
• Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong

Last week

• Hemphill: lost to Garrison, 27-0
• Corrigan-Camden: lost to Crockett, 71-22

Next week

• Hemphill: vs. Deweyville, Oct. 23
• Corrigan-Camden: at Newton, Oct. 23

Did you know? Hemphill is seeking its first district win since Oct. 10, 2012.

DISTRICT 6-2A DIVISION I

Como-Pickton Eagles (1-5, 0-1)

vs.

Quinlan Boles (1-5, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Kevin Kiper Memorial Stadium, Quinlan

Coaches

• Como-Pickton: Charles Swann
• Quinlan Boles: Kim Kanaman

Last week

• Como-Pickton: lost to Clarksville, 39-0
• Quinlan Boles: def. Honey Grove, 22-14

Next week

• Como-Pickton: vs. Honey Grove, Oct. 23
• Quinlan Boles: at Wolfe City, Oct. 23

Did you know? Como-Pickton has been outscored 222-80.

DISTRICT 9-2A DIVISION I

Ore City Rebels (6-0, 1-0)

vs.

Big Sandy Wildcats (4-2, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Thursday
Wildcat Stadium, Big Sandy

Coaches

• Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
• Big Sandy: Larry Minter

Last week

• Ore City: def. Simms Bowie, 54-0
• Big Sandy: lost to Union Grove, 16-12

Next week

• Ore City: vs. Union Grove, Oct. 23
• Big Sandy: at Harleton, Oct. 23

Did you know? Ore City has defeated five of six opponents by two possessions or more.

Harleton Wildcats (2-4, 1-0)

vs.

Simms Bowie Pirates (0-5, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Simms

Coaches

• Harleton: Terry Ward
• Bowie: Charles Hudgeons

Last week

• Harleton: def. Hawkins, 17-14
• Bowie: lost to Ore City, 54-0

Next week

• Harleton: vs. Big Sandy, Oct. 23
• Bowie: at Hawkins, Oct. 23

Did you know? Harleton running back Ted Fuller is averaging about 150 yards per game.

Hawkins Hawks (0-6, 0-1)

vs.

Union Grove Lions (2-4, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Glyn Johnston Stadium, Gladewater

Coaches

• Hawkins: Keith Cook
• Union Grove: Roger Adams

Last week

• Hawkins: lost to Harleton, 17-14
• Union Grove: def. Big Sandy, 16-12

Next week

• Hawkins: vs. Simms Bowie, Oct. 23
• Union Grove: at Ore City, Oct. 23

Did you know? It seems to be a down year for everyone in the district with exception to Ore City, but a second district win for Union Grove should be enough to get it into the playoffs.

DISTRICT 10-2A DIVISION I

Beckville Bearcats (6-0, 1-0)

vs.

San Augustine Wolves (3-3, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Wolf Stadium, San Augustine

Coaches

• Beckville: Lance Gamble
• San Augustine: Marty Murr

Last week

• Beckville: def. Cushing, 45-14
• San Augustine: def. West Sabine, 29-26

Next week

• Beckville: vs. Shelbyville, Oct. 23
• San Augustine: at Joaquin, Oct. 23

Did you know? Beckville has outscored opponents, 264-84.

Cushing Bearkats (4-2, 0-1)

vs.

Shelbyville Dragons (5-0, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Shelbyville

Coaches

• Cushing: Bill Jehling
• Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson

Last week

• Cushing: lost to Beckville, 45-14
• Shelbyville: def. Joaquin, 48-0

Next week

• Cushing: West Sabine, Oct. 23
• Shelbyville: at Beckville, Oct. 23

Did you know? Shelbyville has shut out its past two opponents.

Joaquin Rams (4-2, 0-1)

vs.

West Sabine Tigers (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Pineland

Coaches

• Joaquin: Wade Lawson
• West Sabine: Jonathan Jones

Last week

• Joaquin: lost to Shelbyville, 48-0
• West Sabine: lost to San Augustine, 29-26

Next week

• Joaquin: vs. San Augustine, Oct. 23
• West Sabine: at Cushing, Oct. 23

Did you know? Both teams have new coaches this season.

DISTRICT 11-2A DIVISION I

Cayuga Wildcats (1-5, 1-0)

vs.

Cross Roads Bobcats (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Rock Tower Stadium, Cross Roads

Coaches

• Cayuga: Russell Holden
• Cross Roads: Jim Bradford

Last week

• Cayuga: def. Kerens, 42-35
• Cross Roads: lost to Carlisle, 50-6

Next week

• Cayuga: vs. Alto, Oct. 23
• Cross Roads: at Kerens, Oct. 23

Did you know? Cross Roads is looking for its first district win since Nov. 8, 2013.

Kerens Bobcats (3-3, 0-1)

vs.

Grapeland Sandies (1-5, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Sandies Stadium, Grapeland

Coaches

• Kerens: Terrell Harris
• Grapeland: Jerry Richards

Last week

• Kerens: lost to Cayuga, 42-35
• Grapeland: lost to Alto, 48-28

Next week

• Kerens: vs. Cross Roads, Oct. 23
• Grapeland: at Carlise, Oct. 23

Did you know? Kerens is 1-2 on the road this season.

DISTRICT 12-2A DIVISION I

Centerville Tigers (0-6, 0-1)

vs.

Groveton Indians (2-4, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
John W. Reynolds Athletic Complex, Groveton

Coaches

• Centerville: Kyle Hardee
• Groveton: Brandon Kraus

Last week

• Centerville: lost to Lovelady, 64-28
• Groveton: def. Hull-Daisetta, 62-0

Next week

• Centerville: vs. West Hardin, Oct. 23
• Groveton: at Lovelady, Oct. 23

Did you know? A shocking 0-6 this season, Centerville reached the Class 2A Division I semifinals less than 12 months ago.

DISTRICT 11-2A DIVISION II

Maud Cardinals (4-2, 0-1)

vs.

Mount Enterprise Wildcats (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
John Webb Stadium, Mount Enterprise

Coaches

• Maud: Nelson Kortis
• Mount Enterprise: Scott Holzhauer

Last week

• Maud: lost to Tenaha, 47-13
• Mount Enterprise: lost to Timpson, 42-14

Next week

• Maud: idle
• Mount Enterprise: at Overton, Oct. 23

Did you know? Mount Enterprise is one of the smallest 11-man football schools in the state.

Overton Mustangs (1-5, 0-0)

vs.

Timpson Bears (1-5, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
John Herbert Eaken Stadium, Timpson

Coaches

• Overton: Josh Barton
• Timpson: James Conway

Last week

• Overton: idle
• Timpson: def. Mount Enterpise, 42-14

Next week

• Overton: vs. Mount Enterprise, Oct. 23
• Timpson: at Tenaha, Oct. 23

Did you know? Timpson more than doubles its point total from any of its first five games in its win last week against Mount Enterprise.

DISTRICT 12-2A DIVISION II

Colmesneil Bulldogs (1-5, 0-1)

vs.

Evadale Rebels (3-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Rebel Field, Evadale

Coaches

• Colmesneil: Ed Trotter
• Evadale: Mark Williams

Last week

• Colmesniel: lost to Normangee, 40-0
• Evadale: lost Iola, 54-20

Next week

• Colmesneil: vs. Sabine Pass, Oct. 23
• Evadale: at Normangee, Oct. 23

Did you know? Colmesneil has been outscored, 292-84.

TAPPS DISTRICT II, DIVISION II

Bullard Brook Hill Guard (2-4, 1-2)

vs.

Bishop Gorman Crusaders

7 p.m. Friday
Herrington Stadium, Bullard

Coaches

• Brook Hill: Bobby Brasher
• Gorman: Coby Gipson

Last week

• Brook Hill: lost to Tyler Grace, 31-21
• Gorman: def. Tyler All Saints, 49-21

Next week

• Brook Hill: at Frisco Legacy Christian, Oct. 23
• Gorman: at Dallas Christian, Oct. 23

Did you know? Brook Hill's Bobby Brasher and Gorman's Judah Bell rank first and second among East Texas receivers with more than 800 yards each.

Tyler All Saints Trojans (2-4, 0-3)

vs.

Tyler Grace Community Cougars (5-1, 2-1)

7 p.m. Friday
Clyde-Perkins Stadium, Tyler

Coaches

• All Saints: Mike Hall
• Grace: Mike Maddox

Last week

• All Saints: lost to Bishop Gorman, 49-21
• Grace: def. Brook Hill, 31-21

Next week

• All Saints: at Dallas Shelton, Oct. 23
• Grace: at Carrollton Prince of Peace, Oct. 22

Did you know? Grace's Christopher Wilhelmi ranks fifth in passing among East Texans with 1,411 yards, yet he's second in the district behind Brook Hill's McCray Fletcher by nearly 500 yards.