2017 Football Preview

The trio of East Texas teams hope to make a lot of noise in District 11-6A this season.

The No. 1-ranked game on our list of the top 25 games of 2017 is Longview vs. John Tyler.

The John Tyler Lions are ranked No. 1 in our preseason Class 6A/5A poll.

Carthage, the defending Class 4A Division I state champion, will begin the season as our top-ranked 4A team at large.

There is no shortage of intriguing storylines in District 16-5A this season.

Will Lufkin surprise either The Woodlands or West Brook? Where do we see it and the rest of District 12-6A?

Kilgore defeated Carthage last season to claim a share of the district title. Carthage responded by winning state. In this year's matchup, the stakes could be just as high.

The Longview Lobos are ranked No. 2 in our preseason Class 6A/5A poll.

The Gilmer Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 in our preseason Class 4A poll.

The District 8-3A Division I showdown between Jefferson and White Oak checks in at No. 3 on our list of the top 25 games of 2017.