2A + Below Capsules: Arp Shoots For 2-0 Start in District Play

Class 2A

Arp Tigers (3-2, 1-0)
vs.
West Rusk Raiders (1-4, 0-1)

7 p.m. Saturday
Lobo Stadium, Longview

Coaches
Arp: Dale Irwin
West Rusk: John Fraizer

Last week
Arp: def. Garrison, 41-7
West Rusk: lost to Union Grove, 39-8

Next week
Arp: vs. Frankston
West Rusk: at Hawkins

Playmakers
Arp

• QB Chase Bonner, Jr.
• RB Marcalas Johnson, Soph., 5-9, 175
• ATH Michael Roberson, Sr., 5-9, 165
• RB Mikechell Potts, Sr., 5-7, 155
• LB John Hawkins, Jr., 6-1, 195

West Rusk

• QB Cayle Bickham, Sr., 5-11, 155 (18 of 49, 253 yards, 1 TDs, 4 INTs)
• RB George Anthony, Jr., 5-11, 205 (78 carries, 670 yards, 5 TDs)
• WR Dakota McCoy, Jr., 5-8, 145 (9 catches, 156 yards, 1 TD)
• DB Rondrick Grant, Sr., 5-10, 150 (49 tackles)

Did you know? Arp and West Rusk last met at Lobo Stadium in 2010 in the regional round of the playoffs on Thanksgiving. West Rusk won that game, 23-21.

Ore City Rebels (0-4, 0-1)
vs.
Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (2-2, 1-0)

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

Coaches
Ore City: Tracy Blankenship
Elysian Fields: Eric King

Last week
Ore City: lost to Hughes Springs, 52-0
Elysian Fields: def. Linden-Kildare, 46-0

Next week
Ore City: at New Diana
Elysian Fields: vs. DeKalb

Playmakers
Ore City

• RB Keynon Whetstone, Jr., 5-10, 160
• RB Jarmarcus Boyd, Sr., 5-7, 160
• LB Dakota Martin, Jr., 6-1, 190

Elysian Fields

• QB Trevor Spear, Sr., 5-10, 175
• LB Bruce Woods, Sr., 5-10, 180
• WR Nathan Hall, Sr., 5-10, 180
• ILB Tanner Norman, Jr., 5-10, 185
• DE Clay Vance, Sr., 6-0, 200

Did you know? Blankenship is still trying to get first win as Ore City head coach. Elysian Fields won last year’s meeting, 38-22.

Paul Pewitt Brahmas (0-4, 0-1)
vs.
Waskom Wildcats (3-1, 0-1)

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

Coaches
Paul Pewitt: Reggie Kumrow
Waskom: Whitney Keeling

Last week
Paul Pewitt: lost to DeKalb, 38-34
Waskom: lost to New Diana, 30-20

Next week
Paul Pewitt: vs. Hughes Springs
Waskom: at Linden-Kildare

Playmakers
Paul Pewitt

• QB Rustin McFarland, Sr., 5-11, 165
• DB Timmy Hill
• TE Louis Hall
• LB Zane Mackay

Waskom

• QB June Bug Johnson
• RB Kevin Johnson
• OL Kris Monroe
• LB Gage Meshell

Did you know? Waskom’s last district win was a 49-35 victory over Beckville on Oct. 24, 2009.

Alba-Golden Panthers (2-3, 0-1)
vs.
Paris Chisum Mustangs (0-5, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Mustang Stadium, Paris

Coaches
Alba-Golden: Gary Schultz
Paris Chisum: Don Hasley

Last week
Alba-Golden: lost to Rivercrest, 34-14
Paris Chisum: lost to Cooper, 38-7

Next week
Alba-Golden: vs. Como-Pickton
Paris Chisum: at Edgewood

Playmakers
Alba-Golden

• DB Kyle Miller
• RB Thomas Weissert (112 carries, 610 yards, 5 TD)
• FB Will Ayers (50 carries, 300 yards, 5 TD)
• LB Gavin Morrow

Paris Chisum

• QB Pecos Hurley
• RB Jon Boehlar
• WR Brandon Jones
• OL Brandon Butler

Did you know? Since 2004, Alba-Golden is 8-34 in road games.

Edgewood Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1)
vs.
Rivercrest Rebels (2-3, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Rebel Stadium, Bogata

Coaches
Edgewood: Ryan Simmons
Rivercrest: Allen Cross

Last week
Edgewood: lost to Clarksville, 40-36 (OT)
Rivercrest: def. Alba-Golden, 34-14

Next week
Edgewood: vs. Paris Chisum
Rivercrest: at Clarksville

Playmakers
Edgewood

• QB Jacob Sharff
• WR/DB Kaven Deloach
• RB/LB Daniel Sharff
• WR/DB Jakeb Hunter

Rivercrest

• WR Markevius Traylor, Jr., 6-3, 180 (28 catches, 439 yards, 5 TDs)
• WR Drew Meals, Sr., 5-11, 160 (12 catches, 274 yards, 3 TDs)
• QB Erik Richards, Jr., 6-1, 185 (77 of 134, 1136 yards, 12 TDs, 5 INTs; 73 carries, 402 yards, 4 TDs)
• WR Wesley Davidson, Sr., 5-10, 170 (13 catches, 181 yards, 2 TDs)

Did you know? Edgewood’s offense averages 33 points per game. On defense, Rivercrest is giving up 36 points an outing.

Union Grove Lions (2-3, 1-0)
vs.
Frankston Indians (1-3, 0-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Jeff and Opal Austin Stadium, Frankston

Coaches
Union Grove: Roger Adams
Frankston: Matt Nally

Last week
Union Grove: def. West Rusk, 39-8
Frankston: idle

Next week
Union Grove: idle
Frankston: at Arp

Playmakers
Union Grove

• RB Robert Wagner (53 carries, 382 yards, 7 TDs)
• RB Jacob Eads, Sr., 5-10, 180 (88 carries, 434 yards, 6 TDs)
• RB/LB Garrett Gibson, Jr., 6-1, 200 (43 carries, 323 yards, 3 TDs; 24 tackles)

Frankston

• QB/LB Tye Griffin, Sr., 6-3, 190
• OL/DL Dustin House, Sr., 6-3, 255
• RB Caleb Williams, Sr., 5-9, 185
• DL Tre Hatton, Jr., 6-0, 235

Did you know? Since 2004, Frankston is 23-20 in district games. Union Grove is 17-36 during that same span.

Hawkins Hawks (1-4, 0-1)
vs.
Garrison Bulldogs (2-3, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Garrison

Coaches
Hawkins: Marty Moore
Garrison: Craig Barker

Last week
Hawkins: lost to Winona, 36-13
Garrison: lost to Arp, 41-7

Next week
Hawkins: vs. West Rusk
Garrison: at Winona

Playmakers
Hawkins

• TE/DE John Michael Gattis
• WR/DB Tim McGraw
• OL/DL Jacob Dannenburg
• RB Chris Beall
• DL Shane Green

Garrison

• QB Cameron Rodriguez, Jr., 6-0, 185
• RB Logan Clark, Jr., 5-10 180
• LB Paul Stokes, Sr., 5-11, 160
• WR Hunter Key , Jr.

Did you know? Garrison and Hawkins last played each other in 2004. Garrison won that game, 42-13.

Quitman Bulldogs (0-5, 0-1)
vs.
Grand Saline Indians (1-4, 0-1)

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

Coaches
Quitman: Ron Callahan
Grand Saline: Mike Ludlow

Last week
Quitman: lost to Winnsboro, 42-28
Grand Saline: lost to Malakoff, 40-12

Next week
Quitman: vs. Eustace
Grand Saline: at Winnsboro

Playmakers
Quitman

• QB Jesus Ramirez, Jr.
• OL Bobby Wells, Jr.
• TE Ethan Callahan, Sr.

Grand Saline

• RB/LB T.J Ollison, Sr., 5-9, 210 (87 carries, 618 yards, 7 TDs; 44 tackles)
• QB Austen Truett, Soph., 5-11, 188 (39 of 91, 440 yards, 2 TDs, 9 INTs; 73 carries, 372 yards, 2 TDs; 2 defensive INT)
• SS Cody Mercer, Jr., 5-11, 185 (34 tackles)
• WR John Corrales, Sr., 5-10, 175 (13 catches, 130 yards; 2 INTs)

Did you know? The average score the last eight times these teams have played is 29-21 Quitman, which has won six of those eight games.

Malakoff Tigers (4-1, 1-0)
vs.
Eustace Bulldogs (2-3, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Bulldog Stadium, Eustace

Coaches
Malakoff: Jamie Driskell
Eustace: Brian Herman

Last week
Malakoff: def. Grand Saline, 40-12
Eustace: def. Kemp, 45-0

Next week
Malakoff: vs. Lone Oak
Eustace: at Quitman

Playmakers
Malakoff

• LB Tate Taylor
• DL Jesse Ochoa
• WR Terrance Scott
• OL Randy Mullins

Eustace

• RB Tyler Folsom, Sr., 6-0, 205
• LB Nathan Denson, Sr., 6-0, 195
• DB Jon Bradburn
• DL Zach Hughes

Did you know? 2007 was the last time these two teams played.

Mount Vernon Tigers (5-0, 1-0)
vs.
Prairiland Patriots (3-1, 0-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Patriot Stadium, Pattonville

Coaches
Mount Vernon: Mike Alexander
Prairiland: Glen Schuelke

Last week
Mount Vernon: def. Hooks, 28-26
Prairiland: idle

Next week
Mount Vernon: idle
Prairiland: at Queen City

Playmakers
Mount Vernon

• WR Sakorey Chandler, Sr., 5-11, 175
• RB Kris Ables, Jr., 5-8, 175 (50 carries, 347 yards, 9 TDs)
• RB Keenan Allen, Sr., 5-11, 190 (43 carries, 246 yards, 4 TDs)
• QB Daniel Brown, Sr., 5-10, 175 (24 of 42, 476 yards, 5 TDs)
• WR Sakorey Chandler, Sr., 5-11, 175 (22 catches, 379 yards, 5 TDs)

Prairiland

• TE Mason Gentry
• OL Jamie Humphrey
• QB Tyler Patterson

Did you know? The last season that Mount Vernon finished with over .500 record was in 2004. The Tigers went 8-4 that season.

Kirbyville Wildcats (1-3, 1-0)
vs.
No. 3 Newton Eagles (4-0, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Singletary Stadium, Newton

Coaches
Kirbyville: Greg Neece
Newton: W.T. Johnson

Last week
Kirbyville: lost to Anahuac, 32-16
Newton: def. Warren, 51-0

Next week
Kirbyville: at Hardin
Newton: vs. East Chambers

Playmakers
Kirbyville

• WR Darion Cooper
• QB Kyle Henson
• RB Brycton Hughey

Newton

• QB/DB D.J. Dean, Sr., 5-11, 180 (committed to Utah)
• RB Kevin Shorter, Jr., 6-1, 185
• RB Brandon Johnson, Jr., 5-11, 173
• RB Troy Peagus
• LB Corey Jenkins, Sr.

Did you know? Newton has outscored its opponents this season by average of 48-10.

Woodville Eagles (1-3, 0-1)
vs.
Kountze Lions (4-0, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Koutze

Coaches
Woodville: Steve Fentress
Kountze: Tracy Franklin

Last week
Woodville: lost to East Chambers, 28-6
Kountze: def. Hardin, 28-14

Next week
Woodville: vs. Anahuac
Kountze: at Warren

Playmakers
Woodville

• RB Dominique Lockhart
• QB Trent Daniels
• LB Marcus Harrison
• DL Felix Johnson

Kountze

• RB Blake Best
• QB Kole Williams
• RB Tyler Brown
• OL Bradley Peters

Did you know? Since 2008, Kountze is 1-4 against Woodville. The Lions have lost the past three meetings by average score of 49-7.

Class 1A

Overton Mustangs (3-2)
vs.
Carlisle Indians (4-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Arrowhead Stadium, Price

Coaches
Overton: Josh Barton
Carlisle: Rocky Baker

Last week
Overton: def. Shelbyville, 25-20
Carlisle: def. Cayuga, 20-13

Next week
Overton: at Cumby
Carlisle: at Joaquin

Playmakers
Overton

• QB K’jheryion Luster
• TB Jesse Roach
• WR C.J. Long
• LB Greg Moore
• CB Jeff Phillips

Carlisle

• QB Gunner Baker, Sr., 6-3, 185 (27 of 52, 475 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs; 57 carries, 467 yards, 7 TDs)
• WR Jared Poncho, Sr., 6-0, 170 (12 catches, 215 yards, 3 TDs)
• LB Clay Allphin, Sr., 5-11, 195 (35 tackles; 1 sack)
• RB/LB Gustavo Martinez, Jr., 5-8, 185 (26 carries, 169 yards; 1 sack)
• LB Michael Savala, Fr., 5-9, 155 (5 sacks)

Did you know? Carlisle has started 5-0 each of the past two seasons. The last season that Overton had five wins or more was 2006.

Mount Enterprise Wildcats (4-1)
vs.
Timpson Bears (4-0)

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

Coaches
Mount Enterprise: Scott Holzhauer
Timpson: James Conway

Last week
Mount Enterprise: def. Colmesneil, 57-20
Timpson: def. Burkeville, 55-14

Next week
Mount Enterprise: idle
Timpson: vs. Harleton

Playmakers
Mount Enterprise

• FB Hunter Ammons, Sr., 5-10, 180
• QB Zach Moore, Sr., 5-11, 165
• TE Josh Leadon, Jr., 6-1, 170
• LB Shane Stanley, Jr., 5-7, 165

Timpson

• QB Lorenzo Young, Sr., 5-11, 180
• RB Colton McSwain, Jr., 5-10, 188
• OL Ryan Battles, Jr., 6-1, 240
• WR Terrance Brown

Did you know? Timpson’s four wins this season is the most wins that Timpson has had since 2004. Lucky Gamble led the Bears to a 7-3 record that season.

No. 7 West Sabine Tigers (4-0)
vs.
Burkeville Mustangs (0-5)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Roy Harper Stadium, Burkeville

Coaches
West Sabine: Todd Stark
Burkeville: Dusin Dziuk

Last week
West Sabine: idle
Burkeville: lost to Timpson, 55-14

Next week
West Sabine: vs. Shelbyville
Burkeville: at Tenaha

Playmakers
West Sabine

• QB Desmond Lacey
• RB Nick Williams
• LB Hunter Cabral
• DL Gary Sturrock

Burkeville

• QB Cameron Vanveckhoven
• RB Tre Hunt
• OL Jacod Rueda
• RB Dilan Solana

Did you know? West Sabine averages 60 points per game this season. Tenaha held the Tigers to 44 points in Week 3, their lowest offensive output of the season.

Six-Man

Fruitvale Bobcats (1-3)
vs.
Apple Springs Eagles (5-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Newlson Davis Stadium, Apple Springs

Coaches
Fruitvale: Paul Johnston
Apple Springs: Cody Moree

Last week
Fruitvale: lost to Coolidge, 75-58
Apple Springs: def. Humble Christian, 82-50

Next week
Fruitvale: vs. Irving Universal Academy
Apple Springs: vs. Karnack

Playmakers
Fruitvale

• Chance Earl
• Connor Westbrook
• Colton Harman
• Wade Johnson
• Eliseo Hernandez

Apple Springs

• RB Josh Suggs
• QB Dylan Coleman
• OL Mason Alsbrooks
• LB Heath Jerrett

Did you know? Apple Springs has lost three in a row to Fruitvale -- once in 2011, twice in 2010, all by an average score of 54-23.

Tyler Home Educators Athletic Team (4-1)
vs.
Leverett's Chapel Lions (4-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Laird Hill

Last week
Tyler HEAT: lost to Karnack, 31-25
Leverett’s Chapel: def. Longview Trinity, 82-34

Next week
Tyler HEAT: vs. Marshall Christian Academy
Leverett’s Chapel: vs. Bloomburg

Playmakers
Tyler HEAT

• ATH Nathan Beggs, So., 5-3, 125 (9 of 16, 137 yards; 81 carries, 585 yards, 13 TDs)
• ATH Isaiah Neidrauer, So., 6-0, 175 (45 carries, 358 yards, 10 TDs)
• ATH Philip Baker, Sr., 5-9, 160 (25 carries, 271 yards, 2 TDs)

Leverett’s Chapel

• Clay White, Sr., 5-5, 125 (11 of 21, 178 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs; 12 carries, 232 yards, 7 TDs)
• Justin Vanderwater, Sr. (17 carries, 396 yards, 8 TDs)
• Brady George, Fr. (5 catches, 63 yards, 2 TDs)

Did you know? Leverett’s Chapel won last year’s meeting, 62-7. The Lions are averaging 275 yards rushing a game.

Marshall Christian Academy Guardians (1-2)
vs.
Karnack Indians (2-2)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Indian Stadium, Karnack

Coaches
Marshall Christian: Guy Barr
Karnack: Lawrence Gullette

Last week
Marshall Christian: lost to Cleburne Christian Academy, 73-55
Karnack: def. Tyler HEAT, 31-25

Next week
Marshall Christian: vs. Tyler HEAT
Karnack: vs. Apple Springs

Playmakers
Marshall Christian

• ATH Samual Lastra, Jr., 5-7, 145
• ATH David Lastra, Fr., 5-6 130
• WR/DB Ben Whiting, Jr., 5-10, 140

Karnack

• Stacey Davis, Soph.
• Wendell Stafford, Soph.
• Shaquille Hicks, Sr.

Did you know? Since 2004, Karnack is 6-22 when playing at home.

Private

Cedar Hill Trinity Christian School Tigers (2-2, 1-0)
vs.
Tyler Grace Cougars (3-1, 0-1)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Clyde-Perkins Stadium, Tyler

Coaches
Cedar Hill: Mike Helmer
Tyler Grace: Mike Maddox

Last week
Cedar Hill: lost to Dallas Parish Episcopal, 48-14
Tyler Grace: lost to Dallas Christian, 49-7

Next week
Cedar Hill: vs. Bullard Brook Hill
Tyler Grace: vs. Dallas Shelton

Playmakers
Cedar Hill

• QB Garrick Willams, Sr., 5-11, 180 (17 of 47, 356 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs; 47 carries, 383 yards, 5 TDs)
• RB Isaiah Harwell, Jr., 5-10, 185 (40 carries, 239 yards, 4 TDs)
• WR Donell Payne, Sr., 5-6, 170(5 catches, 125 yards, 2 TDs)
• WR Frank Tull, Jr., 5-10, 180 (9 catches, 207 yards, 3 TDs)

Tyler Grace

• QB Blake White, Sr., 5-11, 165 (57 of 88, 919 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs; 43 carries, 276 yards, 5 TDs)
• WR Kade Clayton, Jr., 6-1, 185 (25 carries, 251 yards, 4 TDs; 19 catches, 378 yards, 5 TDs)
• WR Statler Lewis, Sr., 6-2, 160 (12 catches, 227 yards, 2 TDs)
• DL Andrew McCarty, Sr., 6-2, 170 (28 tackles)

Did you know? Tyler Grace is average 425 yards of offense a game this season -- 230 yards passing, 195 yards rushing.

Dallas Shelton School Chargers (1-2, 1-0)
vs.
Bullard Brook Hill Guard (3-1, 1-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Herrington Stadium, Bullard

Coaches
Dallas Shelton: George Teague
Brook Hill: Terry Pirtle

Last week
Dallas Shelton: def. Carrollton Prince of Peace, 35-14
Brook Hill: def. Tyler T.K. Gorman, 62-28

Next week
Dallas Shelton: at Tyler Grace
Brook Hill: at Cedar Hill Trinity Christian

Playmakers
Dallas Shelton

• ATH Ben Luedtke
• LB John DiCaro
• RB Rich Morton

Brook Hill

• OL Mason Dickey
• ATH Will Weathers
• DB Michael Greening
• WR Chase McDermott

Did you know? In the four games since 2008, Brook Hill has given up a total of 21 points to Dallas Shelton while scoring a total of 200. Dallas Shelton head coach George Teague played his college ball at Alabama before playing for three NFL teams -- the Packers, Dolphins and Cowboys.

Dallas First Baptist Academy Saints (4-1)
vs.
Tyler All Saints Trojans (2-3)

7:30 p.m. Friday
Mewbourne Field, Tyler

Coaches
First Baptist: Jason Lovvorn
All Saints: Mike Hall

Last week
First Baptist: def. Dallas Home School, 34-33
Tyler All Saints: def. Union Hill, 55-0

Next week
First Baptist: vs. Dallas Lutheran
Tyler All Saints: at Colmesneil

Playmakers
First Baptist

• ATH Luke Littlefield, Fr., 5-10, 160
• QB Justin Lovvorn, Fr., 5-9, 120
• ATH Trae Hart, Jr., 5-11, 155

Tyler All Saints

• WR Ruben Delong
• OL Grady Smith
• RB Brice Borgeson
• QB Matt Brunson

Did you know? Dallas First Baptist is 13-26 when playing away games over the past eight seasons.

Tyler T.K. Gorman Crusaders (1-3, 0-1)
vs.
Carrollton Prince of Peace Eagles (3-1, 0-1)

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

Coaches
T.K. Gorman: Coby Gipson
Prince of Peace: Larry Thexton

Last week
T.K. Gorman: lost to Bullard Brook Hill, 62-28
Prince of Peace: lost to Dallas Shelton, 35-14

Next week
T.K. Gorman: vs. Dallas Parish Episcopal
Prince of Peace: at Dallas Christian

Playmakers
T.K. Gorman

• QB Tristan Saint, Jr., 6-0, 185
• RB Taylor Hurst, Sr., 6-1, 175
• ATH Cale Tucker, Sr., 6-3, 185
• RB Sam Becker, Sr., 5-11, 170

Prince of Peace

• RB Taylor Nelson, Sr., 5-11, 185
• RB Davis Wolf, Jr., 5-9, 150
• QB Pat Hoerr, Jr., 5-11, 165

Did you know? Carrollton Prince of Peace averages 363 yards rushing a game this season but just 19 yards passing, while T.K. Gorman averages 324 rushing and 216 passing a game.

Private Six-Man

Longview Trinity School of Texas Titans (3-2)
vs.
McKinney Cornerstone Christian Academy Warriors (2-3)

7:30 p.m. Friday
McKinny North Football/ Soccer Auxiliary Field, McKinney

Coaches
Longview Trinity: Thomas Emerson
McKinney Cornerstone: Sean Hanlon

Last week
Longview Trinity: lost to Leverett’s Chapel, 82-34
McKinney Cornerstone: lost to Irving Universal Academy, 38-12

Next week
Longview Trinity: vs. Killeen Memorial Christian
McKinney Cornerstone: idle

Playmakers
Longview Trinity

• QB Caelan Freeman, Soph., 6-1, 190 (45 of 75, 760 yards, 12 TDs, 4 INTs)
• ATH Forrest Houston, Fr., 5-10, 145 (48 carries, 423 yards, 8 TDs)
• RB Keelan Pryor, Sr., 5-11, 200 (56 carries, 417 yards, 13 TDs)

McKinney Cornerstone

• RB Conor McConnell, Sr. (46 carries, 462 yards, 7 TDs; 5 catches, 154 yards, 2 TDs; 32 tackles)
• RB Bradley Teltschik, Sr. (52 carries, 236 yards, 2 TDs; 3 catches, 47 yards; 19 tackles)

Did you know? Longview Trinity is 6-12 all-time on the road.