East Texas Football Playoffs: Third Round Capsules
CLASS 4A DIVISION II AREA ROUND
REGION II
Atlanta Rabbits (8-4)
vs.
Lorena Leopards (9-3)
7 p.m. Friday
Memorial Stadium, Mesquite
Coaches
- Atlanta: Matt McClure
- Lorena: Ray Biles
Last week
- Atlanta: def. Coldspring Oakhurst, 41-0
- Lorena: def. Canton, 35-28
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Center and Gilmer, state quarterfinals
Did you know? Atlanta is seeking its second straight state quarterfinals appearance.
CLASS 3A DIVISION II AREA ROUND
REGION II
Paul Pewitt Brahmas (8-4)
vs.
West Rusk Raiders (11-1)
6 p.m. Thursday
Lobo Stadium, Longview
Coaches
- Paul Pewitt: Ryan Gentry
- West Rusk: John Frazier
Last week
- Howe: def. Leonard, 55-28
- West Rusk: def. Howe, 31-14
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Arp and Waskom, state quarterfinals
Did you know? West Rusk safety Kevin Jones is tied for the East Texas lead in interceptions with 10.
REGION III
Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs (8-4)
vs.
Crockett Bulldogs (8-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Abe Martin Stadium, Lufkin
Coaches
- Corrigan-Camden: Seven Armstrong
- Crockett: Jimmy Thompson
Last week
- Corrigan-Camden def. Dublin, 78-35
- Crockett: def. Jarrell, 42-28
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Newton and Franklin, state quarterfinals
Did you know? Crockett defeated Corrigan-Camden, 71-22, in the regular season.
Newton Eagles (8-4)
vs.
Franklin Lions (12-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Lion Stadium, Henderson
Coaches
- Newton: W.T. Johnston
- Franklin: Mike Hedrick
Last week
- Newton: def. Marlin, 35-6
- Franklin: def. Clifton, 42-0
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Crockett and Corrigan-Camden, state quarterfinals
Did you know? Newton is undefeated against Class 3A Division II competition.
CLASS 2A DIVISION I
REGION III
Beckville Bearcats (11-1)
vs.
Lovelady Lions (12-0)
2 p.m. Saturday
TMF Rose Stadium, Tyler
Coaches
- Beckville: Lance Gamble
- Lovelady: Kerry Therwhanger
Last week
- Beckville: def. Alto, 49-20
- Lovelady: def. San Augustine, 42-6
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Shelbyville and Centerville, state quarterfinals
Did you know? Beckville's Jacari Reed leads East Texas in total tackles.
Centerville Tigers (6-6)
vs.
Shelbyville Dragons (11-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Panther Stadium, Bullard
Coaches
- Centerville: Kyle Hardee
- Shelbyville: Jason Ferguson
Last week
- Centerville: def. Harleton, 34-26
- Shelbyville: def. Carlisle, 32-18
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Beckville and Lovelady, state semifinals
Did you know? Shelbyville has only enjoyed two other winning seasons in a 10-year span, making this undefeated run particularly special.
CLASS 2A DIVISION II
REGION III
Tenaha Tigers (6-5)
vs.
Normangee Panthers (10-2)
2 p.m. Friday
Wildcat Stadium, Palestine
Coaches
- Tenaha: Craig Horn
- Normangee: Nelson Kortis
Last week
- Tenaha: def. Era, 69-0
- Normangee: def. Lindsay, 52-46
Next week
- Winner faces winner between Hubbard and Muenster, state quarterfinals
Did you know?
If Tenaha and Hubbard both advance, Tigers head coach Craig Horn will face the team he coached a year ago.