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Bullard (2-8) vs. Pleasant Grove (8-2)

When/where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Hawk Stadium, 5501 Hawk Lane, Texarkana 75503

Notable

Bullard: QB Crew Bowman … TE Campbell Pawlak … LB Trey Martin … DB Keyshawn Jeffery … DB Jonah Hunter … RB Trey Wheeler … WR Hendrix Smith

Pleasant Grove: Lance Jackson … BJ Rochelle … QB Jarret Halter … RB Nick Bells

Did you know: Bullard is in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Panthers lost to Pleasant Grove 55-21 in the first round of that postseason. … This is the 11{sup}th{/sup} straight playoff appearance for Pleasant Grove — all under head coach Josh Gibson, who took over the program in 2014. The Hawks have won at least two playoff games in eight straight postseasons, including winning state championships in 2017 and 2019 and advancing to the state final in 2018.

Last week: Athens 41, Bullard 6; Pleasant Grove 30, Van 14

Up next: The winner advances to face either Canton or Farmersville in the Class 4A Division II playoffs

Malakoff (10-0) vs. Tatum (6-4)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday; Earl Campbell Field at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium, 609 Fair Park Drive, Tyler 75701

Notable

Malakoff: QB Mike Jones … RB Jason Tennyson … RB Jerrion Hall … LB Parker Poteete … LB James Studley

Tatum: QB Ja’Corie Bradley … RB Jamarri Gipson … RB Cayden Tatum

Did you know: Malakoff hasn’t lost since Dec. 8, 2022. … Both teams have wins over Winnsboro this season. Tatum defeated the Raiders in the season opener. … Malakoff has been in the playoffs in 16 straight seasons, winning a state championship in 2023 and playing for a state title in 2018. … Tatum is in the playoffs for the fifth straight year, missing the postseason just three times since 1993. The Eagles won state championships 2005 and 2006 and also played in championship games in 1996 and 2007.

Last week: Malakoff 35, Winnsboro 28; Jefferson 18, Tatum 13

Up next: The winner advances to face either Pottsboro or Maypearl in the Class 3A Division I playoffs

West Sabine (7-3) vs. Grapeland (7-3)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday; John Herbert Eakin Stadium, 836 Bear Drive, Timpson 75975

Notable

West Sabine: OL/LB Ryan Estes … ATH JaKobe Harris … RB/LB Kameron Striegel

Grapeland: RB Maleek Johnson … OL Jesse Ellington … LB Trey Gilmore

Did you know: West Sabine averages 44.2 points per game. … All of Grapeland’s losses have been by five points or fewer. … West Sabine is in the playoffs for the second straight year and the 12{sup}th{/sup} time in the past 15 seasons. … Grapeland is in the postseason for the first time since 2020 when it was making its sixth consecutive trip. … West Sabine is the alma mater of former professional basketball player and recent Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

Last week: West Sabine 54, Sabine Pass 7; Lovelady 13, Grapeland 12

Up next: The winner advances to face either Maud or Goldthwaite in the Class 2A Division II playoffs

Carthage (9-1) vs. Spring Hill (3-7)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday/Panther Stadium, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview, 75605

Notable

Carthage: Jett Surratt (151 of 231, 2,212 yards, 35 TD) … KJ Edwards (82 carries, 1,127 yards, 15 TD) … Benny Smith (76 carries, 690 yards, 12 TD) … Keymian Henderson (40 catches, 635 yards, 11 TD) … Blake Marion (26 catches, 370 yards, 8 TD) … De’Quives Beck (63 tackles, 14 TFL, 23 QB pressures, 4 sacks) … Carson Crawford (60 tackles, 14 TFL, 7 sacks) … James Morrow (46 tackles, 6 sacks)

Spring Hill: Travis Allen (21 of 52, 465 yards, 4 TD; 130 carries, 711 yards, 6 TD) … Trevor Allen (150 carries, 1,373 yards, 17 TD; 8 catches, 151 yards, 1 TD) … Quinton Cutler (41 carries, 299 yards, 2 TD) … Jaxson Copeland (5 catches, 120 yards, 1 TD) … Alejandro Jacquez (40 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries) … Arsh Singh (101 tackles, 5 sacks) … Noah Weber (80 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 sacks) … Levi Mackey (97 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception) … Josh Otujor (81 tackles, 2 sacks) … Brock Norros (4 interceptions, 2 sacks)

Did you know: Spring Hill and Carthage have met one other time in the playoffs. Carthage won a 62-30 decision in a 2003 Class 3A Division I first-round game … Spring Hill has been outscored 370-316 this season … Spring Hill scored at least 41 points in all three of its wins this season, defeating Gladewater 48-28, North Lamar 41-27 and Pittsburg 45-7 … Carthage has outscored opponents 501-111 this season … Carthage allowed 21 points against Center to open district play, and then gave up 22 total points in its final five regular season games

Last week: Spring Hill 45, Pittsburg 27; Carthage 58, Brownsboro 7

Up next: The winner will face either Krum or Quinlan Ford next week.

Jefferson (10-0) vs. Mineola (2-8)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday/Eagle Stadium, 200 Stadium Drive, Lindale, 75771

Notable

Jefferson: Tihmyus Taylor (106 of 171, 1,954 yards, 29 TD; 4 TD rushing) … Kamran Williams (228 carries, 1,822 yards, 19 TD) … Jeramaine Hopkins (47 carries, 294 yards, 2 TD) … Chris Love (26 catches, 585 yards, 12 TD; 3 interceptions)) … Travis Gray (29 catches, 556 yards, 6 TD) … Jakyrie Johnson (22 catches, 478 yards, 6 TD) … Kobin Tomlinson (106 tackles, 9 TFL) … Daniel Smith (85 tacles) … Deldrain Brown (74 tackles, 2 sacks)

Mineola: Kipton Neighbors (11 of 16, 190 yards, 3 TD; 82 carries, 688 yards, 6 TD) … Braelyn Geremonte (106 carries, 707 yards, 10 TD_ … Colton McMahon (40 catches, 527 yards, 6 TD) … Blaine Harris (80 tackles)

Did you know: Jefferson and Mineola have me two other times in the playoffs, splitting the games. Jefferson earned a 41-22 decision in a 2018 Class 3A Division I first-round game, and Mineola won 31-13 in a 2022 Class 3A Division I first-round game … Jefferson has outscored opponents 435-168 this season

Last week: Jefferson 18, Tatum 13; Mineola 63, Rains 41

Up next: The winner will face either Grandview or Whitesboro next week

Daingerfield (5-5) vs. Harmony (3-7)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday/Jack V. Murphy-Bear Stadium, 2201 West Gay, Gladewater, 75647

Notable

Daingerfield: Chase Johnson (84 of 150, 1,427 yards, 13 TD; 45 carries, 428 yards, 10 TD) … Ashton Williams (69 carries, 418 yards, 4 TD) … Trent Boyd (34 carries, 357 yards, 3 TD) … Kenneth Mosley (29 catches, 593 yards, 7 TD) … Reign Wallace (31 catches, 638 yards, 6 TD) … Mason Williams (20 catches, 277 yards, 4 TD) …

Harmony: Jordan Escalante (77 of 162, 915 yards, 9 TD; 130 carries, 695 yards, 6 TD) … Cy Stracener (68 passing yards, 2 TD; 101 carries, 484 yards, 7 TD) … Reece Ellison (64 carries, 372 yards, 6 TD; 27 catches, 294 yards, 3 TD; 68 tackles) … Blayne Hart (32 catches, 432 yards, 6 TD) … Keleb Potter (52 tackles) … Sammer Jones (85 tackles) … Irelynnd Underwood (4 sacks)

Did you know: Daingerfield and Harmony are meeting for the third time in the playoffs. Daingerfield won both of the previous meetings, 48-30 in a second-round 2018 3A Division II game and 50-12 in a first-round 2021 3A Division II contest … Daingerfield has outscored opponents 368-212 this season … After opening the season with an 0-4 record, the Tigers went 5-1 in district play … Harmony has been outscored 371-229 this season, but the Eagles won three in a row to close out the regular season and clinch a playoff spot

Last week: Daingerfield 56, New Boston 19; Harmony 27, Prairiland 21

Up next: The winner will face either New Diana or New Waverly next week

Waskom (8-2) vs. Paul Pewitt (5-5)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday/Maverick Stadium, 1900 Maverick Drive, Marshall, 75670

Notable

Waskom: Kelton Williams (62 carries, 1,029 yards, 18 TD; 22 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions) … Nate Espy (71 carries, 670 yards, 9 TD) … Chris Hernandez (75 carries, 568 yards, 7 TD; 234 passing yards, 3 TD; 43 tackles, 3 interceptions) … Joe Irving (35 carries, 487 yards, 9 TD; 48 tackles) … Jaxon Hicks (3 catches, 109 yards, 2 TD) … Montez Thompson (63 tackles) … Leo Agundiz (41 tackles, 3 sacks

Paul Pewitt: JD Smith (78 of 118, 988 yards, 12 TD; 110 carries, 709 yards, 6 TD) … KD Watson (154 carries, 1,294 yards, 19 TD; 28 catches, 371 yards, 3 TD) … Zahkevion Betts (60 carries, 500 yards, 5 TD; 41 catches, 402 yards, 6 TD) … Champ Bailey (5 catches, 189 yards, 3 TD)

Did you know: Paul Pewitt and Waskom are meeting for the second time in the playoffs. Paul Pewitt edged Waskom, 14-13, in a 1992 Class 2A third-round contest … Waskom has outscored opponents 483-192 this season … Paul Pewitt has outscored opponents 323-226 this season … Waskom has attempted just 22 passes this season, completing 9 for 320 yards and four touchdowns

Last week: Waskom 62, Hawkins 16; Honey Grove 42, Paul Pewitt 18

Up next: The winner will face either Harrison or Corrigan-Camden next week

Overton (8-2) vs. Evadale (7-3)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Thursday/Wolf Stadium, 702 North Clark Street, San Augustine, 75972

Notable

Overton: Bryce Still (188 of 279, 2,714 yards, 33 TD; 75 carries, 531 yards, 12 TD) … Justin Weir (82 carries, 655 yards, 7 TD; 21 catches, 131 yards, 2 TD; 108 tackles) … Rylan Holleman (20 catches, 294 yards, 3 TD) … Gabriel Miller (36 carries, 312 yards, 6 TD; 57 tackles, 3 sacks) … Jacob Osburn (22 catches, 304 yards, 3 TD) … Bryson Bobbitt (37 catches, 567 yards, 4 TD) … Jayden Edwards (65 catches, 1,196 yards, 20 TD) … Kash Holleman (62 tackles)

Evadale: Brayden Carrell (124 of 217, 1,840 yards, 20 TD; 128 carries, 306 yards, 10 TD) … Devin Terrell 30 catches, 491 yards, 7 TD) … Gavin Maxfield (56 catches, 712 yards, 7 TD) … Landon Wright (96 tackles)

Did you know: Overton and Evadale are meeting for the second year in a row in the opening round of the playoffs. Overton defeated Evadale 40-9 in a 2A Division II game last season … Overton has outscored opponents 422-211 this season … Evadale has outscored opponents 295-249 this season

Last week: Overton 52, Cushing 0; Evadale 43, Hull-Daisetta 8

Up next: The winner will face Mart or Cumby next week

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