East Texas 25: No. 22 T.K. Hamilton, ATH, WaskomEast Texas 25: No. 22 T.K. Hamilton, ATH, WaskomT.K. Hamilton hasn't changed. Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
East Texas 25: No. 23 Eric Gipson, OLB/S, JeffersonEast Texas 25: No. 23 Eric Gipson, OLB/S, JeffersonEric Gipson doesn't have to look far for football advice.Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
East Texas 25: No. 24 Jawan King, RB, AtlantaEast Texas 25: No. 24 Jawan King, RB, AtlantaWhen Atlanta heads to the locker room on Friday nights for halftime adjustments, its star running back is usually absent.Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
East Texas 25: No. 25 DeKendrick Bender, WR, MarshallEast Texas 25: No. 25 DeKendrick Bender, WR, MarshallDeKendrick Bender takes his East Texas roots seriously.Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
Jackson Mahomes is Creating His Own Legacy in WhitehouseJackson Mahomes is Creating His Own Legacy in WhitehouseMahomes' lone athletic pursuit of basketball has turned him into one of Whitehouse's top options and helped him make a name for himself in East Texas. Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
Carthage's Keaontay Ingram Has One More Thing to Add to LegacyCarthage's Keaontay Ingram Has One More Thing to Add to LegacyCarthage senior running back and mega-recruit Keaontay Ingram has one more thing to add to his legacy in high school: another state championship.Clint BuckleyClint Buckley
Carthage Leans on Defense as it Seeks Back-to-Back ChampionshipsCarthage Leans on Defense as it Seeks Back-to-Back ChampionshipsThe Bulldogs have a plethora of senior leaders on defense, making it one of the better units in the state as they prepare to face Kennedale on Friday. Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
Tenaha's Craig Horn Enjoying Final Moments Coaching SonsTenaha's Craig Horn Enjoying Final Moments Coaching SonsHorn enters a state championship matchup against Muenster with his sons, CJ and Onterio, at his side.Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels
Tenaha's Gardner Still Awaiting Offers as Team Prepares For StateTenaha's Gardner Still Awaiting Offers as Team Prepares For StateTenaha senior ATH Trai Gardner is preparing for Thursday's state championship game, while his college future remains up in the air.Clint BuckleyClint Buckley
Newton's W.T. Johnston, Darwin Barlow Share Unbreakable BondNewton's W.T. Johnston, Darwin Barlow Share Unbreakable BondThree years ago, Barlow was an eighth grader wheeling Johnston's oxygen tank. Now he has a chance to bring the coach a state championship. Chandler VesselsChandler Vessels