Games of the Year, No. 22: Old Rivals Palestine, Jacksonville Clash in Early September
Palestine and Jacksonville enter this contest coming off season openers against a pair of Class 3A teams expected to contend for a state championship.
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Games of the Year, No. 23: Class A Clash Features Defending D-II Champ Tenaha, Former 2A San Augustine
What appear to be the two best Class 1A teams east of the Trinity River clash in an Oct. 5 pre-district contest that may serve as a measuring stick as they set their sights on postseason hardware.
Games of the Year, No. 24: Gilmer, Daingerfield Set for 57th Football Meeting
Former district rivals have become perennial non-district foes in a matchup of East Texas powerhouses. Daingerfield is the region's leader in state championships with six, while Gilmer alumnus Jeff Traylor has brought the Buckeyes to statewide prominence with two crowns and a runner-up finish since 2000.
Games of the Year, No. 25: Annual Tyler Lee-John Tyler Meeting Features First-Year Coaches
It may not be the East Texas’ oldest rivalry -- that distinction belongs to Longview vs. Marshall. But John Tyler vs. Tyler Lee certainly carries the distinction of being among the most unique.