2015 Week 8 Preview Capsules: 6A, 5A, 4A D-I + D-II, 3A D-I
DISTRICT 11-6A
Tyler Lee Red Raiders (2-4, 1-2)
vs.
Garland Owls (4-2, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Williams Stadium, Garland
Coaches
- Tyler Lee: Darrell Piske
- Garland: Jeff Jordan
Last week
- Tyler Lee: idle
- Garland: idle
Next week
- Tyler Lee: vs. North Garland, Oct. 23
- Garland: vs. Garland Lakeview Centennial, Oct. 22
Did you know? Tyler Lee lost last year's meeting with Garland, 62-54.
DISTRICT 15-5A
Sulphur Springs Wildcats (1-5, 0-3)
vs.
Hallsville Bobcats (3-3, 1-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bobcat Stadium, Hallsville
Coaches
- Sulphur Springs: Greg Owens
- Hallsville: David Plunk
Last week
- Sulphur Springs: lost to Greenville, 21-13
- Hallsville: def. Mount Pleasant, 24-7
Next week
- Sulphur Springs: vs. Pine Tree, Oct. 23
- Hallsville: at Greenville, Oct. 23
Did you know? Sulphur Springs is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
Greenville Lions (2-4, 1-2)
vs.
Marshall Mavericks (6-0, 3-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Maverick Stadium, Marshall
Coaches
- Greenville: Marvin Sedberry Jr.
- Marshall: Clint Harper
Last week
- Greenville: def. Sulphur Springs, 21-13
- Marshall: def. Longview, 28-25
Next week
- Greenville: vs. Hallsville, Oct. 23
- Marshall: at Texas High, Oct. 23
Did you know? Marshall is 6-0 for the first time since 1996.
Mount Pleasant Tigers (2-4, 2-1)
vs.
Pine Tree Pirates (1-5, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Pirate Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Mount Pleasant: Corey Homer
- Pine Tree: David Collins
Last week
- Mount Pleasant: lost to Hallsville, 24-7
- Pine Tree: lost to Texas High, 38-16
Next week
- Mount Pleasant: vs. Longview, Oct. 23
- Pine Tree: at Sulphur Springs, Oct. 23
Did you know? Mount Pleasant is hoping to avoid its third consecutive losing season.
DISTRICT 16-5A
Jacksonville Indians (1-5, 0-3)
vs.
Nacogdoches Dragons (1-5, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Nacogdoches
Coaches
- Jacksonville: Wayne Coleman
- Nacogdoches: Bobby Reyes
Last week
- Jacksonville: lost to Lindale, 35-28
- Nacogdoches: lost to Corsicana, 35-17
Next week
- Jacksonville: vs. Whitehouse, Oct. 23
- Nacogdoches: at Lindale, Oct. 23
Did you know? Jacksonville has lost 15 of its last 16 district games.
Corsicana Tigers (5-1, 2-1)
vs.
Whitehouse Wildcats (2-4, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Whitehouse
Coaches
- Corsicana: Steve Hoffman
- Whitehouse: Adam Cook
Last week
- Corsicana: def. Nacogdoches, 35-17
- Whitehouse: lost to Ennis, 43-21
Next week
- Corsicana: vs. John Tyler, Oct. 23
- Whitehouse: at Jacksonville, Oct. 23
Did you know? Whitehouse has not missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 2004-05.
DISTRICT 8-4A DIVISION I
Mabank Panthers (2-3, 0-1)
vs.
Athens Hornets (4-2, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bruce Field, Athens
Coaches
- Mabank: Mikey Thompson
- Athens: Paul Essary
Last week
- Mabank: lost to Wills Point, 17-7
- Athens: def. Van, 33-28
Next week
- Mabank: vs. Van, Oct. 23
- Athens: at Kaufman, Oct. 23
Did you know? Athens is currently riding a four-game winning streak.
Crandall Pirates (3-3, 0-1)
vs.
Van Vandals (4-2, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Memorial Stadium, Van
Coaches
- Crandall: Joe Dale Cary
- Van: Jared Moffatt
Last week
- Crandall: lost to Kaufman, 40-0
- Van: lost to Athens, 33-28
Next week
- Crandall: vs. Wills Point, Oct. 23
- Van: at Mabank, Oct. 23
Did you know? Van is shooting for its eighth consecutive playoff berth.
DISTRICT 9-4A DIVISION I
Henderson Lions (5-1, 0-1)
vs.
Brownsboro Bears (3-3, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bear Stadium, Brownsboro
Coaches
- Henderson: Phil Castles
- Brownsboro: Jason Hooker
Last week
- Henderson: lost to Carthage, 35-15
- Brownsboro: def. Chapel Hill, 29-14
Next week
- Henderson: vs. Palestine, Oct. 23
- Brownsboro: at Carthage, Oct. 23
Did you know? Brownsboro has missed the playoffs in each of the previous four seasons.
Chapel Hill Bulldogs (1-5, 0-1)
vs.
Palestine Wildcats (1-5, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Chapel Hill: Thomas Sitton
- Palestine: Robbie Clark
Last week
- Chapel Hill: lost to Brownsboro, 29-14
- Palestine: lost to Kilgore, 51-0
Next week
- Chapel Hill: vs. Kilgore, Oct. 23
- Palestine: at Henderson, Oct. 23
Did you know? Chapel Hill is averaging just 18 points per game.
DISTRICT 5-4A DIVISION II
Nevada Community Braves (3-3, 0-1)
vs.
Bullard Panthers (4-2, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Bullard
Coaches
- Community: Bryan O'Neal
- Bullard: Shannon Wilson
Last week
- Community: lost to Canton, 42-14
- Bullard: def. Emory Rains, 47-10
Next week
- Community: vs. Emory Rains, Oct. 23
- Bullard: at Gilmer, Oct. 23
Did you know? Bullard is allowing only 18.2 points per game.
Gilmer Buckeyes (6-0, 1-0)
vs.
Canton Eagles (3-3, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Norris Birdwell Stadium, Canton
Coaches
- Gilmer: Matt Turner
- Canton: Robert Ivey
Last week
- Gilmer: def. Melissa, 60-0
- Canton: def. Nevada Community, 42-14
Next week
- Gilmer: vs. Bullard, Oct. 23
- Canton: at Melissa, Oct. 23
Did you know? Gilmer is currently riding a 22-game winning streak.
DISTRICT 6-4A DIVISION II
Tatum Eagles (0-6, 0-1)
vs.
Center Roughriders (5-1, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roughrider Stadium, Center
Coaches
- Tatum: Andy Evans
- Center: Barry Bowman
Last week
- Tatum: lost to Gladewater, 51-12
- Center: def. Spring Hill, 56-10
Next week
- Tatum: vs. Spring Hill, Oct. 23
- Center: at Atlanta, Oct. 23
Did you know? Center's five wins equal its combined total in 2013 and 2014.
Pleasant Grove Hawks (4-2, 0-1)
vs.
Spring Hill Panthers (0-6, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Pleasant Grove: Josh Gibson
- Spring Hill: Kelly Mercer
Last week
- Pleasant Grove: lost to Atlanta, 53-31
- Spring Hill: lost to Center, 56-10
Next week
- Pleasant Grove: vs. Gladewater, Oct. 23
- Spring Hill: at Tatum, Oct. 23
Did you know? Spring Hill has lost 10 consecutive games dating back to last season.
DISTRICT 7-4A DIVISION II
Rusk Eagles (1-5, 0-1)
vs.
Lorena Leopards (3-3, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Leopard Field, Lorena
Coaches
- Rusk: Ted Patton
- Lorena: Ray Biles
Last week
- Rusk: lost to Mexia, 47-21
- Lorena: def. Groesbeck, 17-14
Next week
- Rusk: vs. Fairfield, Oct. 23
- Lorena: at Mexia, Oct. 23
Did you know? With one more loss, Rusk will clinch its third consecutive losing season.
DISTRICT 8-4A DIVISION II
Diboll Lumberjacks (5-1, 1-0)
vs.
Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans (2-4, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Trojan Field, Coldspring
Coaches
- Diboll: Blake Morrison
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: Mark Byrd
Last week
- Diboll: def. Madisonville, 28-21
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: def. Shepherd, 48-38
Next week
- Diboll: vs. Huntington, Oct. 23
- Coldspring-Oakhurst: at Cleveland Tarkington, Oct. 23
Did you know? Diboll's five wins are its most since 2010.
Madisonville Mustangs (1-5, 0-1)
vs.
Huntington Red Devils (2-4, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Red Devil Field, Huntington
Coaches
- Madisonville: Greg Morgan
- Huntington: Ryan Soderquist
Last week
- Madisonville: lost to Diboll, 28-21
- Huntington: lost to Cleveland Tarkington, 41-20
Next week
- Madisonville: vs. Shepherd, Oct. 23
- Huntington: at Diboll, Oct. 23
Did you know? Huntington is currently on a 34-game district losing streak.
DISTRICT 7-3A DIVISION I
Daingerfield Tigers (1-5, 1-0)
vs.
Pattonville Prairiland Patriots (4-2, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Patriot Stadium, Pattonville
Coaches
- Daingerfield: Aric Sardinea
- Prairiland: Alex Richters
Last week
- Daingerfield: def. Winnsboro, 35-7
- Prairiland: lost to Redwater, 13-0
Next week
- Daingerfield: vs. Mount Vernon, Oct. 23
- Prairiland: at New Boston, Oct. 23
Did you know? Daingerfield snapped a seven-game losing streak last week.
Winnsboro Red Raiders (4-2, 0-1)
vs.
Mount Vernon Tigers (1-5, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Don Meredith Stadium, Mount Vernon
Coaches
- Winnsboro: Steve Pinnell
- Mount Vernon: Dickey Meeks
Last week
- Winnsboro: lost to Daingerfield, 35-7
- Mount Vernon: lost to New Boston, 47-26
Next week
- Winnsboro: vs. Redwater, Oct. 23
- Mount Vernon: at Daingerfield, Oct. 23
Did you know? Mount Vernon has been outscored in losses by an average of 34.2 points.
New Boston Lions (1-5, 1-0)
vs.
Redwater Dragons (2-4, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Dragon Stadium, Redwater
Coaches
- New Boston: Jamey Thomas
- Redwater: Tommy Graf
Last week
- New Boston: def. Mount Vernon, 47-26
- Redwater: def. Pattonville Prairiland, 13-0
Next week
- New Boston: vs. Pattonville Prairiland, Oct. 23
- Redwater: at Winnsboro, Oct. 23
Did you know? New Boston snapped a six-game losing streak last week.
DISTRICT 8-3A DIVISION I
Harmony Eagles (5-1, 1-0)
vs.
Mineola Yellowjackets (6-0, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Meredith Memorial Stadium, Mineola
Coaches
- Harmony: Tim Russell
- Mineola: Joe Drennon
Last week
- Harmony: def. Quitman, 39-7
- Mineola: def. White Oak, 28-13
Next week
- Harmony: vs. White Oak (at Longview's Lobo Stadium), Oct. 24
- Mineola: at Jefferson, Oct. 23
Did you know? Mineola has won 19 of its last 20 games.
Jefferson Bulldogs (1-5, 0-1)
vs.
Quitman Bulldogs (0-6, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Bud Moody Stadium, Quitman
Coaches
- Jefferson: Antwain Jimmerson
- Quitman: John Woodard
Last week
- Jefferson: lost to Sabine, 29-26
- Quitman: lost to Harmony, 39-7
Next week
- Jefferson: vs. Mineola, Oct. 23
- Quitman: at Sabine, Oct. 23
Did you know? Jefferson has not won more than nine games in a season since 2006.
Sabine Cardinals (2-4, 1-0)
vs.
White Oak Roughnecks (4-2, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Roughneck Stadium, White Oak
Coaches
- Sabine: Mark Comfort
- White Oak: Kris Iske
Last week
- Sabine: def. Jefferson, 29-26
- White Oak: lost to Mineola, 28-13
Next week
- Sabine: vs. Quitman, Oct. 23
- White Oak: vs. Harmony (at Longview's Lobo Stadium), Oct. 24
Did you know? White Oak is allowing just 12.7 points per game.
DISTRICT 11-3A DIVISION I
Elkhart Elks (5-1, 1-0)
vs.
Malakoff Tigers (6-0, 1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tiger Stadium, Malakoff
Coaches
- Elkhart: Sam Wells
- Malakoff: Jamie Driskell
Last week
- Elkhart: def. Eustace, 17-8
- Malakoff: def. Palestine Westwood, 43-35
Next week
- Elkhart: vs. Kemp, Oct. 23
- Malakoff: at Teague, Oct. 23
Did you know? Malakoff has outscored its opposition by an average of 31.2 points per game.
Eustace Bulldogs (3-3, 0-1)
vs.
Kemp Yellow Jackets (2-4, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Yellow Jacket Stadium, Kemp
Coaches
- Eustace: Heath Ragle
- Kemp: Brandon Hankins
Last week
- Eustace: lost to Elkhart, 17-8
- Kemp: lost to Teague, 54-13
Next week
- Eustace: vs. Palestine Westwood, Oct. 23
- Kemp: at Elkhart, Oct. 23
Did you know? Eustace is aiming for its seventh playoff appearance in eight seasons.
Teague Lions (4-1, 1-0)
vs.
Palestine Westwood Panthers (5-1, 0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Teague: Donnie Osborn
- Westwood: Kevin Hayes
Last week
- Teague: def. Kemp, 54-13
- Westwood: lost to Malakoff, 43-35
Next week
- Teague: vs. Malakoff, Oct. 23
- Westwood: at Eustace, Oct. 23
Did you know? Westwood is shooting for its first postseason berth since 2008.
DISTRICT 12-3A DIVISION I
Woodville Eagles (4-2, 1-2)
vs.
Anahuac Panthers (1-5, 0-3)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Kyle White Stadium, Anahuac
Coaches
- Woodville: Mike Waldie
- Anahuac: Jason Speights
Last week
- Woodville: lost to Kirbyville, 60-20
- Anahuac: lost to Buna, 61-18
Next week
- Woodville: vs. Kountze, Oct. 23
- Anahuac: at Warren, Oct. 23
Did you know? Woodville has dropped back-to-back games after beginning the season 4-0.