Cushing

A strong performance by the teams in our weekly top 10 resulted in few changes to the rankings.

Welcome to the least predictable district in East Texas -- 11-2A Division I. Here, you'll find one of the most tradition-laden programs in the state with Alto, an offensive juggernaut a few defenders away from being state-title contenders in San Augustine, and a Carlisle program that's been as about as consistently successful as any 2A team in the region...

East Texans on Boys TABC All-State Teams   CLASS 4A Octavius Evans, G, Sr., Center CLASS 2A Bryson Barrett, G, Soph., Neches Trai Gardner, G, Jr., Tenaha Josiah Johnson, G, Soph., Big Sandy Tink McQuirter, F, Sr., Grapeland Parker Wilson, G, Sr., Gr ... Read More ...

BULLARD -- The Lady Panthers closed 2016 on a high note with a 50-22 home win Tuesday against Cushing in their first game out of the winter break.

SALTILLO -- There was no bigger winner than Bullard's girls basketball team Thursday as a busy weekend of tournament across the East Texas region began. The Lady Panthers opened their time at the Saltillo Tournament with a 68-46 win against fellow Class 4A opponent Paris North Lamar and earned a 73-20 victory over Bogata Rivercrest from Class 2A later in the day.

Ever since Alto dropped to the state's smallest 11-man classification, the Yellowjackets have had a stranglehold on their district competition. In head coach Paul Gould's three seasons in charge, Alto sports a 31-6 overall record. The 'Jackets once again appear to be in good position to lay claim to another district title, but stiff challenges from the likes of San Augustine, Shelbyville, and Joaq

East Texans on TABC All-State and All-Region Teams * -- all-state selection

With so much uncertainty brought on by offseason coaching departures and arrivals, District 10-2A Division I could be one of the most difficult East Texas leagues to project entering the 2015 season.

The following is a list of Saturday's regional semifinals scores involving East Texas teams. CLASS 4A REGION II Krum 6, Athens 1 (Krum wins series, 2-1) CLASS 4A REGION III Huffman Hargrave 2, Carthage 0 Huffman Hargrave 10, Carthage 5 (Hargrave wins series, 2-1) CLASS 3A REGION II Pilot Point 5, Hughes Springs 4 -- suspended in 3rd inning, umpire suffered medical emergency ...

East Texas Players On TABC All-Region Teams (* -- indicates all-state selection)