Tyler High vs. Marshall
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Maverick Stadium (1900 Maverick Drive, Marshall, 75670)
Notable
Tyler High: OL Kabren Edwards, Sr., 6-3, 250 ... QB Caden Granberry, Jr., 5-6 145 ... LB D’Canaan Sueing, Sr. 6-0, 210 ... LB D’crystian Sueing, Sr., 6-0, 205 ... DB Jeremiah Taylor, Sr., 5-11, 165 ... RB Cadaruis McMiller, So., 6-1, 195 ... WR LaTreyson Haralson, So., 6-1, 160 ...
Marshall: DE Kaiden Rodgers, Jr., 6-0, 185 ... DE Jayden Cooks, Jr., 6-2, 185 ... TE David Carlisle, Jr., 5-10, 230 ... TE/LB Judson Illingworth, Jr., 6-1, 205 ... RB/LB Landen Jones, Soph., 6-1, 230 ... DL Eric Perkins, Soph., 6-4, 340 ... WR Tyler Johnigan, Soph., 6-0, 175 ...
Did you know: The Lions and Mavericks first met in 1908, a 16-0 win by Marshall. The next two meetings were in 1915 (0-0 tie) and 1916 (Tyler won 6-0). The schools met twice in 1919, both wins by Tyler (6-0, 38-0). The Lions lead the series, 51-33-3. The schools met each year from 1922 to 1950. Another consecutive year streak began in 1955 and continued until 2001. ... Tyler is in District 7-5A Division I and Marshall is in District 7-5A Division II. ... According to TexasFootball.com, the Mavericks are favored by three points.
Up next: Tyler Legacy at Tyler High, 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6; Longview at Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Mount Pleasant vs. Crandall
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Pirate Stadium, 520 West Lewis, Crandall 75114
Notable
Mount Pleasant: OL Jonathan Amieva (53 pancakes) … DL Ayden Johnson (25 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks) … Decorian Thompson (24 tackles, 8 PBU) … Tony Jones (750 rushing yards, 150 receiving yards) … LB Ashad Smith (75 tackles, 8 sacks)
Crandall: DL Hudson West (65 tackles, 24 TFL, 5 sacks) … LB Brandon Wheeler (91 tackles) … DL Kelsey Hunter (57 tackles, 5 sacks) … QB Gage Wickersham (2,067 yards, 19 TDs passing) … LB Austin Shackelford (108 tackles)
Did you know: Mount Pleasant finished 5-4 a year ago and was outscored 302-240 … Crandall finished 6-4 last season and was outscored 394-310
Up next: Lindale at Mount Pleasant; Crandall at Hallsville
Pine Tree vs. Gilmer
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Jeff Traylor Stadium, North Bradford at Buffalo Street, Gilmer 75644
Notable
Pine Tree: QB MJ Cates (1,421 passing yards, 13 TDs; 630 rushing yards) … Jordan Taylor (36 catches, 667 yards, 8 TD) … RB L’Marion Hunter (110 carries, 704 yards, 8 TD) … LB Seth McFarland (82 tackles, 7.5 TFL) … Kesean Bowie (41 tackles, 4.5 TFL) … OL Peyton Davis
Gilmer: Cadon Tennison (2,703 yards, 27 TDs passing; 573 yards, 6 TDs rushing) … Brendan Webb (60 catches, 886 yards, 12 TDs; 4 rushing TDs; 49 tackles, 4 interceptions) … Geramiah Noble (35 catches, 566 yards, 4 TD) … OL Lucas Cano (19 pancakes) … Tyler Hagler (58 tackles, 25 QB pressures, 15 TFL, 3 sacks) … PK Brayden Pate (97-100 PAT, 11-11 FG)
Did you know: Pine Tree finished 6-5 last season and was outscored 253-240 … Gilmer went 13-3, captured the Class 4A Division II state championship and outscored opponents 814-572
Up next: Van at Pine Tree; Gilmer at Chapel Hill
Carthage vs. Kilgore
When/where: Friday/Carthage : 7:30 p.m. 1600 W Panola Street Carthage
Notable
Carthage: QB Jett Surratt … RB KJ Edwards … OL Kash Courtney … OL Brandon Allison … OL, LB Klayton Ingram … DL Braylin Allison … LB DaQuives Beck … SS Carson Crawford
Kilgore: DB/WR Jayden Sanders … WR Javon Towns … WR La’Keyleon Graves … DL Wylie Mitchell … DL Jackson Tucker-Phillips … DB Javon Towns … DL Cameron Christian
Did you know: Last year Carthage defeated Kilgore 30-27 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in both teams’ season-opener
Up next: Carthage bye week; Kilgore vs. Whitehouse 7:30 p.m.
Henderson vs. Athens
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Lions Stadium, Stadium St, Henderson, TX 75654
Notable
Henderson: Jesstin Starling (122 carries, 1,042 yards, 6 TD in 2023)… Johnathan Bateman… LeMarion Coleman (61 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries)… Jordan Ervin (5 catches, 159 yards; 48 tackles, 3 tackles for loss)… Anthony Newman (61 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks)
Athens: QB David Richardson (1,021 passing yards, 566 rushing, 18 TD in 2023)… Emmanuel Moore (15 catches, 298 yards, 6 TD)… C. Jaden Trigg… Mason Shelton (94 tackles)… Jase Warrant (77 tackles)
Did you know: Henderson has won 16 of the last 18 games with Athens. Last year’s 30-27 decision was Athens’ first win over them since 2001.
Up next: Liberty-Eylau at Henderson, Friday, Sept. 6; Kaufman at Athens, Friday, Sept. 6
Sabine vs. Spring Hill
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Panther Stadium, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview 75605
Notable
Spring Hill: Travis Allen (833 passing yards, 337 rushing yards, 11 total TDs) … Trevor Allen (1,455 yards, 18 TDs rushing; 5 catches, 103 yards, 1 TD) … OL Talan Ferguson … OL Jace Jones … DL Josh Otujor (87 tackles, 7 sacks) … LB Levi Mackey
Sabine: QB Colt Sparks (1,620 yards, 12 TDs passing; 960 yards, 14 TDs rushing) … Carson Patterson (63 tackles; 10 rushing TDs) … LB Zane Shearer (60 tackles, 19 TFL, 6 sacks) … Bryce Pobuda (28 catches, 400 yards, 3 TDs)
Did you know: This marks the fifth year in a row Spring Hill and Sabine have opened the season against each other. Sabine won 64-20 in 2023, 34-24 in 2021 and 17-14 in 2020, and Spring Hill won 44-34 in 2022
Up next: Center at Spring Hill; Harmony at Sabine
Pittsburg vs. Liberty-Eylau
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Pirate Stadium, 300 North Texas Street, Pittsburg 75686
Notable
Pittsburg: Kord Johnson (127 completions, 2,476 passing yards, and 16 touchdowns in 2023) … Jaylen Holloway (157 carries, 1,020 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, nine receptions, 93 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown) … Jordan Vickers (92 tackles, 64 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, and four tackles for loss) … Ty’Rell Wilson (11 solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and two tackles for loss)
Liberty-Eylau: Dequane Prevo (28.5 yards per catch in 2023) … Jaquan Johnson … Kavion Hall … JaShun Weatherall
Did you know: Pittsburg will face former district mate Liberty-Eylau in the 2024 non-district opener … The Pirates and Leopards competed in District 6-4A Division II between 2018 and 2019, District 8-4A Division II between 2020 and 2021, and District 7-4A Division II between 2022 and 2023
Up next: Pittsburg at De Kalb; Liberty-Eylau at Henderson
Jacksonville vs. Center
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Roughrider Stadium, 658 Rough Rider Drive, Center 75935
Notable
Jacksonville: WR/DB Elijah Whitaker, Sr. (48 tackles) … RB/DB Reese Hicks, Sr. (35 carries, 169 yards, 3 TDs; 51 tackles) … OL Luis Mancera, Sr. … DL Jordan Dorsey, Sr.
Center: WR TJ Belin, Sr. (25 catches, 491 yards, 6 TDs) … DB Timothy Johnson, Sr. … LB Cody Adkinson, Sr. (182 tackles)
Did you know: Jacksonville has lost 10 straight games with its last win coming Nov. 3, 2022, against Henderson, 44-35
Up next: Jacksonville at Brownsboro; Center at Spring Hill
Chapel Hill vs. Jasper
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Bulldog Field, 400 Bulldog Avenue, Jasper 75951
Notable
Chapel Hill: QB Demetrius Brisbon, Sr. (2,027 yards passing, 26 TDs; 1,733 yards rushing, 13 TDs) … RB Rickey Start, Sr. (2,855 yards rushing, 40 TDs) … LB/P Trevor Brooks, Sr. (143 tackles, 39 TFL, 15 sacks) … DL Isaiah Collins, Jr. (62 tackles, 7 TFL, 5 sacks) … OL Keldrick Davis, Sr. … RB/LB Ja’Broian Cook, Sr. (38 carries, 430 yards, 5 TDs; 119 tackles, 15 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 INT)
Jasper: TE Kiotti Armstrong, Sr. … OL Demetris Dean II … QB Isaiah Coleman … WR/DB Raja Garza-Adams
Did you know: Chapel Hill has played 16 playoff games the past three seasons with two trips to the state semifinals and then a trip to the Class 4A Division I championship game last season … Jasper has only missed the playoffs twice since 2000 — 2006 and 2010 … Brisbon is committed to Baylor, Stewart to Texas and Armstrong to Texas A&M.
Up next: Gilmer at Chapel Hill; Jasper at Palestine
Palestine vs. Nacogdoches
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Dragon Stadium, 4310 Appleby Sand Road, Nacogdoches 75961
Notable
Palestine: DB S’Vioarean Martin, Jr. … OL Baylynn Williams, Sr. … QB Coyt Cooper, Jr. … ATH Julius Walker, Soph. … DL Carson Applewhite, Jr.
Nacogdoches: QB Tyren Mathews, Sr. … OL Joshua Knepp, Jr. … WR Micah Lockett, Jr. … DL Atlantis Sessions, Sr.
Did you know: This will be Palestine’s first game under new head coach James Reyes, who spent the past three seasons leading Lumberton to a 25-11 record and was a former offensive coordinator at Nacogdoches
Up next: Jasper at Palestine; Nacogdoches at Lufkin
Woodrow Wilson vs. Whitehouse
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Wildcat Stadium, 106 Wildcat Drive, Whitehouse 75791
Notable
Woodrow Wilson: WR Luke Walsh … QB Kalen Sirleaf … WR/DB William Holbrooke
Whitehouse: OL Johnathan Bush, Sr. … TE Hudson Barron, Sr. … DB Julius Simms, Sr. (59 tackles) … QB Tyler LaCombe, Jr. (69 carries, 457 yards, 5 TDs) … RB Za’Majeigh Mosley, Jr. … WR Layne Hooker, Sr. (23 catches, 346 yards, 6 TDs) … WR Carson LaCombe, Fr.
Did you know: Simms is a three-star safety committed to TCU … Whitehouse has been in the playoffs 15 times since 2006, and Woodrow Wilson has been in the playoffs 18 times since 2002 after only going to the postseason once since 1970-2001.
Up next: Frisco Memorial at Woodrow Wilson; Whitehouse at Kilgore
Van vs. Dallas Carter
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; John Kincaide Stadium, 9191 South Polk, Dallas 75232
Notable
Van: QB Jaxon Moffatt, Sr. (1,897 yards passing, 15 TDs; 659 yards rushing, 9 TDs) … RB Austin Moffatt, Sr. (910 rushing yards, 4 TDs; 326 receiving yards, 3 TDs) … WR Caden Rowe, Sr. (41 catches, 735 yards, 7 TDs) … WR/DB Easton Hinch, Sr. (25 catches, 353 yards, 3 TDs; 43 tackles, 2 INT) … DB Cade Christensen (120 tackles) … OL Justus Anderson
Dallas Carter: DL Cuvanti Crawford … ATH Camden Patterson … WR Jordan Stevens … QB CJ Miller
Did you know: Van has missed the playoffs just once —2019 — since 2008 and had a 6-4 record that year … Carter has only missed the playoffs three times since 1986 — 2011, 2014 and 2016
Up next: Van at Pine Tree; Dallas Carter at Frisco Panther Creek
Rusk vs. Kaufman
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Homer Norville Field, 3205 South Houston, Kaufman 75142
Notable
Rusk: WR Brayden Givens, Sr. … OL Jacob Lopez, Jr. … DB Spencer Barnett, Sr. … DB Aiden Barnett, Sr. … LB Jermichael Sturns, Sr. (115 tackles)
Kaufman: QB Ty Burleson (2,135 yards passing, 18 TDs) … WR/DB Aljour Miles (58 catches, 971 yards, 11 TDs) … RB Elijah Rose … LB Cole Martin (87 tackles)
Did you know: Kaufman has been in the playoffs in all but two seasons since 2003, missing in 2010 and 2019 … Rusk has been in the postseason in eight straight seasons after going just once from 2007-15
Up next: Mount Vernon at Rusk; Kaufman at Athens
Quinlan Ford vs. Brownsboro
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Bear Stadium, 11233 Ingram Street, Brownsboro 75756
Notable
Quinlan Ford: OL Bryan Sanchez, Sr. … QB Peyton Wallen, Jr. … LB Austin States, Sr. … LB Preston Chambers, Sr. … RB Lando Edwards, Sr.
Brownsboro: DB Micah Strickland, Sr. … QB Adam Thompson, Jr. (1,475 yards passing, 12 touchdowns) … LB Bralen Kirkpatrick, Sr. … DL Javarus Bell, … OL Cam Anderson, Sr.
Did you know: Strickland is a TCU commit … Quinlan Ford has made the playoffs in four straight years after going to the postseason just once from 2010-19 … Brownsboro has been in the playoffs four times since 2011, last going to the postseason in 2021.
Up next: Quinlan Ford at Nevada Community; Jacksonville at Brownsboro
Bullard vs. Mabank
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Panther Stadium, 822 West Mason Street, Mabank 75147
Notable
Bullard: QB Crew Bowman, Sr. … TE Campbell Pawlak, Sr. … RB Trey Wheeler, Jr. … OL JP Gardner, Jr. … OL Will Scroggins, Soph. … LB Trey Martin, Sr. (105 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 FF)
Mabank: WR/DB Ty Perkins, Sr. … WR/DB Noah Romero, Sr. … OL Aaron Roden … WR Daylon Gibbs
Did you know: Bullard took a 34-0 win over Mabank last season … Mabank hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2007 … Bullard is looking for its first postseason appearance since 2020 … Pawlak is an Air Force commit.
Up next: Caddo Mills at Bullard; Mabank at Kemp
West Rusk at Malakoff
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Tiger Stadium, 15201 Farm-To-Market 3062, Malakoff, 75148
Notable
West Rusk: Cole Jackson (191 carries, 1,274 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 122 tackles in 2023) … Cameron Robinson (71 tackles and three sacks) … Hunter McCandless (72 tackles) … Jase Reasoner (three return touchdowns)
Malakoff: Mike Jones (171 completions, 2,621 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, 112 carries, 831 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns in 2023) … Jason Tennyson (213 carries, 1,389 rushing yards, and 26 touchdowns in 2022) … Parker Poteete (131 tackles and 15 tackles for loss) … Michael Elliott (84 tackles and 24 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Malakoff and West Rusk will meet for the fourth time in the past five seasons … The Tigers topped the Raiders in the 2020, 2022 and 2023 matchups … Malakoff is also confident because it’s coming off a 2023 Class 3A Division I state championship campaign
Up next: Diboll at West Rusk; Malakoff at Lorena
New Diana at Mount Vernon
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Don Meredith Stadium, 1 Tiger Drive, Mount Vernon, 75457
Notable
New Diana: DeJuan Johnson (141 carries, 1,181 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 63 completions, 1,177 passing yards and 17 passing touchdowns in 2023) … Davyon Mapps (125 carries, 887 rushing yards, and six rushing touchdowns) … Jaiydyn Johnson (33 receptions, 704 receiving yards, 18 receiving touchdowns, 10 carries, 85 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns) … DeJuan Johnson (141 carries, 1,181 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 63 completions, 1,177 passing yards and 17 passing touchdowns) … Tavarus Williams (71 tackles and 10 tackles for loss)
Mount Vernon: Dawson Witherspoon (226 carries, 1,627 rushing yards, 25 rushing touchdowns, 12 receptions, 206 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown in 2023) … Cade George (55 completions, 865 passing yards, and five passing touchdowns) … Ryder Bowers (61 tackles) … CJ Shelton (44 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and four sacks)
Did you know: New Diana produced a 9-3 record and advanced to the UIL 3A Division II area playoff round in 2023, while the Tigers earned an 8-4 mark and a UIL 3A Division I second round playoff trip.
Up next: Gladewater at New Diana; Mount Vernon at Rusk
White Oak vs. Eustace
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Roughneck Stadium, 200 South White Oak Road, White Oak, 75693
Notable
White Oak: Jaxsen Ludlow (2,486 passing yards in 2023) … Dillon Sanchez … Logan Ladwig … Tysen McClain
Eustace: Mason Patek (80 carries, 372 rushing yards, and five rushing touchdowns in 2023) … Rhett Dyer (seven completions, 59 passing yards and one passing touchdown) … Nick McKee (53 tackles) … Bryson Nichols
Did you know: White Oak hopes to snap a 15-game losing streak after a 3-2 start to the 2022 season
Up next: White Oak at Paul Pewitt; Buffalo at Eustace
Harmony vs. Hooks
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Eagle Stadium, 9788 Texas State Highway 154 West, Gilmer, 75644
Notable
Harmony: Amare Jones (25 receptions, 450 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns in 2023) … Sammar Jones (40 tackles) … Jordan Escalante … Casen Cox
Hooks: Ripken Birdwell (110 completions, 2,239 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 60 carries, 497 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 90 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two sacks in 2023)
Did you know: Hooks and Harmony will meet for the sixth time since the 2014 season … The Hornets own a slight 3-2 series edge during that time.
Up next: Harmony at Sabine; Atlanta at Hooks
Beckville vs. San Augustine
When/where: Friday/San Augustine : 7 p.m. 1002 Barrett Street San Augustine
Notable
Beckville: DB/RB Aiden Harris … LB/TE Tyson Oden … WR JT Smith … RB/LB Jorden Prince … DB/WR Grayson Hicks
San Augustine: ATH De’Adrian Renfrow … QB Tymorian Cartwright … WR/DB Jayden Clifton … OL/DL Jakameron Roberts … LB KeJaylon Mosby
Did you know: Both of Beckville’s losses last season came against district opponents of San Augustine in Timpson and Garrison
Up next: Beckville vs. Joaquin 7 p.m.; San Augustine at Westwood 7:30 p.m.
Alba-Golden at Overton
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Coach Chester Roy Stadium, 501 East Henderson Street, Overton, 75684
Notable
Alba-Golden: Luke Jones (45 carries, 515 rushing yards, and six rushing touchdowns in 2023) … Kaden Trimble (26 carries, 480 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns) … Wyatt Sutton (19 receptions, 460 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns) … Mason Smith (115 tackles and 14 tackles for loss)
Overton: Bryce Still (227 completions, 3,200 passing yards, 38 passing touchdowns, 80 carries, 456 rushing yards, and nine rushing touchdowns in 2023) … Jayden Edwards (75 receptions, 1,346 receiving yards, and 19 receiving touchdowns) … Rylan Holleman (42 receptions, 563 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, 20 tackles, and two interceptions) … Justin Weir (103 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, and one fumble recovery)
Did you know: Overton and Alba-Golden will renew an old series that was last played between 1998 and 2005 … The Mustangs held a 6-2 series edge during that stretch
Up next: Mount Enterprise at Alba-Golden; Overton at Carlisle
Shelbyville vs. Troup
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Tiger Stadium, 927 Arp Drive, Troup 75789
Notable
Shelbyville: QB/DB DJ Barnes … OL/DL Cason Lee … DL Jose Gonzalez … LB Gus Dixon … WR Ja’Davian Mathis
Troup: WR/QB/DB/K Bryce Wallum, Sr. (24 catches, 580 yards, 8 TDs; 32 tackles, 2 INT; 3 of 4 FG) … QB Josh Childress, Soph. … RB/LB Brett Wells, Soph. (1,155 yards rushing, 12 TDs; 93 tackles, 8 TFL)… RB/TE/LB Shane Jasper, Sr. (149 tackles, 6 FF, 8 TFL , 4 defensive TDs) … OL/LB Kaden Mayo … DL Caden Starkey (52 tackles, 20 TFL, 5 sacks)
Did you know: Shelbyville and Troup have each made the playoffs in six straight seasons … Jackie Cannon was a head coach for nine seasons — 1960-65 at Shelbyville and 1966-68 at Troup. He finished with a 68-20 career record, losing just four total games at Troup.
Up next: New Boston at Shelbyville; Troup at Edgewood
DeKalb vs. Mineola
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Meredith Memorial Stadium, 1044 West Loop 564, Mineola 75773
Notable
DeKalb: OL/DL Tanner Hawkins, Sr. … QB Jalen White, Sr. … OL Cole Triplett, Sr. … RB Dom Dunn, Jr. … DB Kobe Spurgeon, Sr.
Mineola: WR Colton McMahon, Sr. (36 catches, 879 yarss, 7 TDs; 49 carries, 398 yards, 4 TDs) … WR/DB Ainsley Steward, Sr. … OL David Reyes … OL Juan Cervantes, Jr. … OL/DL Javryon Brumsey, Sr. … LB Eddie Guerra (90 tackles, 4 sacks) … K Noah Turner
Did you know: DeKalb has made the playoffs in three straight years and set a program-record with 470 points scored last season … Mineola missed the playoffs last season for only the second time since 2013.
Last season: DeKalb 8-3; Mineola 4-6
Up next: Pittsburg at DeKalb; Scurry-Rosser at Mineola
Winona vs. Big Sandy
When/where: 7 p.m. Saturday; Jack V. Murphy Stadium, 2201 West Gay, Gladewater 75647
Notable
Winona: RB/DB LurBryson Ross, Sr. (174 carries, 887 yards, 12 TDs; 23 catches, 337 yards, 3 TDs) … QB/LB Josh Rice, Sr. … WR/DB Jakai Timmons, Sr. … WR/DB Jordan Pullum, Sr. … OL/DL Dkaylon Decker, Sr.
Big Sandy: TE Logan Brown, Sr. …OL Brennon Ference, Jr. … QB Kayden Smith, Sr. (1,676 yards passing, 15 TDs) … LB Zachary Murry, Soph. … RB Malijah Francis, Sr.
Did you know: Big Sandy and Winona both haven’t made the playoffs since going to the postseason five straight years from 2015-19.
Up next: Winona at Lone Oak; Como-Pickton at Big Sandy
Harleton vs. Arp
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Bill Herington Tiger Stadium 420 E. Front St. Arp, TX 75750
Notable
Arp: WR/DB Zane Bourque … WR/DB Demarcus Wade … RB/DB Josh Smith … TE/LB Jaxon Schminkey … RB/DB Zeshaun Reed … OL Bryce Everett.
Harleton: QB/FS Skyler Karva … DB/RB Gage Shirts … CB/RB Shawn Booth … DB/WR Kayden Skaggs … LB/RB Alex Holt … RG/DL Colton Fugler.
Did you know: It’s been seven years since Arp and Harleton faced off. On November 3, 2017, Harleton traveled to Arp and was defeated 31-14
Up next: Queen City at Harleton … Arp at Garrison
Mount Enterprise vs. Carlisle
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/John Webb Stadium, 1002 West Rusk Street, Mount Enterprise, 75681
Notable
Mount Enterprise: Kaegan Ash (2,837 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns in 2023) … Tracey Thompson (786 rushing yards, 42 tackles, and 12 touchdowns) … Aadin Alsup (299 rushing yards, 23 tackles, and two touchdowns) … Konner Pollard (88 tackles)
Carlisle: Antonio Ibarra … Roberto Camacho … Trent Eaves … William Ibarra
Did you know: Mount Enterprise and Carlisle will battle on the gridiron for the 22nd time since 1993 … The Wildcats own a 13-8 series edge during that time
Up next: Mount Enterprise at Alba-Golden; Overton at Carlisle
Hughes Springs at Chisum
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Mustang Stadium, 3250 South Church Street, Paris, 75460
Notable
Hughes Springs: EJ Searcy … Chris Collins … Tanner Westmoreland … Bryson Morrow
Chisum: Ryan Urizar (16 receptions, 140 receiving yards, 16 carries, 47 rushing yards, and 35 tackles in 2023) … Gavin Johnson (51 tackles, 28 assisted tackles, and 23 solo tackles) … Tanner Spear … Hunter Holland
Did you know: Hughes Springs has lost 12 straight games since a 3-6 start to the 2022 campaign … Chisum, meanwhile, followed an early 1-2 record in 2023 with a six-game skid.
Up next: Ore City at Hughes Springs; Chisum at Tom Bean
Ore City at Rivercrest
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Rivercrest Rebel Stadium, 4126 Highway 271 South, Bogata, 75417
Notable
Ore City: Gage Cavanaugh (1,000 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, 650 rushing yards, and 17 rushing touchdowns in 2023) … Angel Velasquez (714 yards and four rushing touchdowns) … Kyler Rowe (240 yards and four receiving touchdowns) … Aydin Thomas (three interceptions)
Rivercrest: Mark Grider (2,076 yards and 22 passing touchdowns in 2023) … Connor Herring (1,058 yards and 12 receiving yards) … Cam Lowe (768 yards, six receiving touchdowns, 49 tackles, and two interceptions) … Jaquan Brown
Did you know: The Battle of the Rebels will feature a third football matchup between Ore City and Rivercrest since 2014 … Ore City shutout Rivercrest 46-0 in 2014 and later prevailed 40-22 in 2015.
Up next: Ore City at Hughes Springs; Rivercrest at Quitman
Elysian Fields vs. Tenaha
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Jack V. Murphy Bear Stadium, 2201 West Gay Avenue, Gladewater, 75647
Notable
Elysian Fields: Brody Parker (672 passing yards, five touchdown passes, 419 rushing yards, and two rushing scores in 2023) … Brandon Kennedy (33 receptions, 550 yards, and five touchdowns) … Collin Caudle … Deuntae Harrison
Tenaha: Brikelian Kenney (134 completions, 1,609 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, 76 carries, 529 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 71 tackles, and five interceptions in 2023) … A’vante Fredieu (20 receptions, 185 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns, 10 carries, 119 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 41 tackles) … Seth Stokes … Trace Holmes
Did you know: Tenaha finished 10-3 a year ago, while Elysian Fields went 2-8 in 2023
Up next: Maud at Elysian Fields; West Sabine at Tenaha
Hawkins vs. Maud
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Lowrance Field, 179 Hawk Drive, Hawkins, 75765
Notable
Hawkins: Josiah Welch (1,475 rushing yards in 2023) … Eli Smith (1,400 passing yards and 13 passing touchdowns) … Brayden Givens … Isley Jackson
Maud: Cason Leavitt (1,100 total yards in 2023) … Slyder Sanders … Ryker Bailey … Brady Allison
Did you know: Maud and Hawkins will match up for the ninth time since 2008 … The Cardinals own a 6-2 series edge during that time
Up next: James Bowie at Hawkins; Maud at Elysian Fields
Paul Pewitt at Linden-Kildare
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Jack Hetherington Tiger Stadium, 2913 Farm Road 125 South, Linden, 75563
Notable
Paul Pewitt: KD Watson (889 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023) … Boone Hodges (37.5 tackles, four and a half tackles for loss, and four fumble recoveries) … KC Watson (34.5 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries) … JD Smith
Linden-Kildare: Jacori Birmingham (1,402 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns, 707 passing yards, and three passing touchdowns in 2023) … Colton Justice … Logan Grandmaison … Keegan Salers
Did you know: Paul Pewitt and Linden-Kildare renew an old series that saw 11 matchups between 2002 and 2015 … The Brahmas earned an 8-3 series edge during that time
Up next: White Oak at Paul Pewitt; Colmesneil at Linden-Kildare
Union Grove vs. Como-Pickton
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday, Ron Heflin Field (East on FM11, Como 75431)
Notable
Union Grove: QB/DB Jace Roberts, Jr., 6-4, 190 ... FB Carter Cooper, Soph., 5-9, 170 ... WR/DB Wrigley Roberts, Soph., 6-0, 160 ... DL Kayden Day, Jr., 6-0, 190 ...
Como-Pickton: Julian Rodriguez, Jr. ... Manny Martinez, Soph. ... Sean Carpenter, Soph. ... Dane Oud, Soph. ...
Did you know:Union Grove began a football program in 1936 and has won 387 games in school history
Up next: Cumby at Union Grove, 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6; Como-Pickton at Big Sandy, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Frankston vs. Joaquin
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ram Stadium (Skinner St. at US 84, Joaquin, 75954)
Notable
Frankston: RB/LB Tyler Rogers, Jr., 5-10, 190 ... WR/DB A.J. Donnell, Soph., 6-2, 170 ... QB/DB Carson Bizzell, Soph., 5-10, 185 ... WR/DB Bradlee Gould, Jr., 5-9, 195 ...
Joaquin: RB/DB Tate Bass, Sr., 5-10, 165 ... RB/LB Dallon Jordan, Jr., 5-8, 190 ... OL Jake Neal, Jr., 5-10, 210 ... RB/DL T.J. Hawkins, Jr., 5-8, 215 ...
Did you know: The Indians are seeking their fifth consecutive playoff appearance. ... According to TexasFootball.com, Frankston is a 22-point favorites. ... ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is from Frankston as well as former Baylor University president Herbert H. Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds was BU president from 1981-95
Up next: Frankston at Huntington, 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6; Joaquin at Beckville, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Queen City vs. Grace Community
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Orville Rogers Field at Clyde-Perkins Stadium, 3001 University Blvd., Tyler 75701
Notable
Queen City: QB Hunter Parker, Sr., 6-2, 185 ... RB/LB Jason Joffray, Jr. 5-9, 175 ... WR DJ Henson, Jr., 5-11, 150 ... LB TJ Guest, Jr., 5-8, 150) ...
Grace Community: QB/DB JT Williams, 6-0, 185 ... OT/DL Nic Boone, Sr., 6-3, 235 ... DB Lawson Livingston, Sr., 6-0, 170 ... TE/DL Jack Crawford, 6-4, 245
Did you know: The Bulldogs made the playoffs last season, their first postseason appearance since 2013. ... Grace Coach Tim Russell said JT Wiliams and McCade Stinson will both see action at QB as well as defensive back
Up next: Queen City at Harleton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Grace Community at Dallas First Baptist, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Redwater vs. Brook Hill
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Young Field at Herrington Stadium, 22450 FM 2493, Old Jacksonville Hwy., Bullard
Notable
Redwater: WR/DB Marquez Jones, 5-10, 160 ... QB Gavin Carrell, 6-2, 210 ... RB Nick Farrar, 5-7, 165 ... LB Braelan Morgan, 6-1, 190 ...
Brook Hill: OL Marcelo Martinez ... RB Braxton Durrett ... WR/DB Tyler Vining ... LB/WR Luke McNeel ...
Did you know: This is the 11th Annual Brook Hill Warrior Bowl, sponsored by Texas National Bank. ... The event honors all veterans, active military, First Responders and front-line heath care workers. The heroes will be honored in pregame at 6:40 p.m. To honor a Patriot, contact Tiffany Hubbard (thubbard@brookhill.org) with honorees name and rank
Up next: Winnsboro at Redwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Brook Hill at Frisco Legacy Academy, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
Bishop Gorman vs. Bay Area Christian
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Bronco Field, 4800 West Main St., League City 77573
Notable
Bishop Gorman: QB George Krog, Sr. ... WR/DB David Phillips, Jr., 6-2, 170 ... DB/WR Manuel Lozano, Jr., 5-9, 165 ... LB Sean O’Neill, Jr., 5-10, 175 ...
Bay Area Christian: RB Scott Farine ... DB Brooks Marsico ... TE Landon Hall ... LB Noah Pike
Did you know: In their scrimmage with Linden-Kildare, the Crusaders scored more than 40 points and did not give up a point
Up next: New Braunfels Christian at Bishop Gorman, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Shiner St. Paul at League City Bay Area Christian, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
All Saints vs. West Hardin
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; West Hardin Oiler Stadium, FM-770 & TX-105, Saratoga 77585
Notable
All Saints: RB Emerson Handnot, 185 ... TE/OLB Sam Walters, 170 ... LB/FB Jackson Daniels, 185 ... DB Cole Phillips, 170 ... QB/OLB Manny Mizer, 195 ...
West Hardin: QB Kyle Taylor ... WR/LB Reed Payne ... OL/DL Alex Burns ... WR Weston Louviere ...
Did you know: Mizer is scheduled to start at QB ... According to TexasFootball.com, the Trojans are favored by eight points
Up next: All Saints at Detroit, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; West Hardin at Houston Kipp Generations, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5
Trinity School vs. L. Chapel
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Lion Stadium, 8956 Highway 42/135 North, Laird Hill 75684
Notable
Trinity School: QB/WR Cooper Ivy … WR Grayson King … QB/WR Hudson Heath … T Zac Daniel
Leverett’s Chapel: Trent Wheat
Did you know: Trinity School of Texas did not play football last season. The Titans finished 2-6 in 2022 … Leverett’s Chapel went 8-3 last season and outscored opponents 580-415
Up next: Trinity School of Texas at Tyler HEAT; Christian Heritage Classical School at Leverett’s Chapel
D. Lutheran vs. Christian Heritage
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Heritage Sentinel Field, 2715 FM 1844, Longview 75604
Notable
Christian Heritage: Thomas Peeler (980 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 1 TD reception; 47 tackles, 12 TFL, 2 interceptions) … Luke Stone (49 tackles, 3 interceptions; 3 defensive TD) … Mays McDill (48 tackles) … Eli Roraback (43 tackles, 7 receptions; 50-56 PAT)
Did you know: Christian Heritage Classical School finished 8-3 last season and outscored opponents 549-229 … Dallas Lutheran went 4-6 a year ago and was outscored 467-367
Up next: Christian Heritage Classical School at Leverett’s Chapel; Highlands at Dallas Lutheran
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