ETSN.fm 2013 Football Preseason Poll

A year removed from a 13-1 season and Class 2A Division I state semifinal appearance, Newton appears primed for a huge season.

Eight-year head coach Keith Gardner, who led Alto to back-to-back state crowns in 2006-07, has retired, but the Yellow Jackets are loaded for 2013.

If Tenaha is able to do what many across the state believe it will, the Tigers will make Class A history. Tenaha can become the first Class A school to reach three consecutive title games since the 1969-71 Sonora teams.

You don't get more accomplished in East Texas football than Daingerfield. Six state championships (the most of any area program) in four different decades says all that needs to be said.

West Sabine enjoyed breakout success in 2012, finishing third in a rough district and advancing two rounds deep in the playoffs. And the expectations are even higher for the Tigers this fall.

The graduation of new Oregon State tailback Damien Haskins will undoubtedly hurt New Boston's offense, but new head coach Jamey Thomas definitely has talent to work with in 2013.

Tatum returns only 5 of 22 starters from last year's 9-3 team, but as always, the Eagles are ready to usher in new athletes all over the field.

A jump up in TAPPS classification didn't stop Bullard Brook Hill from making another trip to the playoffs a year ago.

A tough second-round playoff draw prematurely ended Joaquin's strong 2012 football season, but the Rams hope to once again a solid campaign under veteran coach Wayne Gandy.

It's been a while since the White Oak football program has entered a season with district-championship expectations. But after a tri-league title last season and a run to the second round of the playoffs, there are some lofty goals being set in White Oak for 2013.