WEEK 7 PREVIEWS

Published 5:00 am Thursday, October 5, 2023

Tyler High Derrick McFall (0) secures the catch for a first down against McKinney North during Sept. 21 game at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Lions 31-26.

Tyler Legacy (1-4, 1-0) vs. Rockwall-Heath (4-2, 1-1)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1197 T.L. Townsend Drive, Rockwall, 75087



Notable

Tyler Legacy: QB Luke Wolf (53 of 116, 679 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INT; 31 carries, 270 yards, 4 TDs) … DL Travis Jackson (35 tackles, 11 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR) … RB Kalan Greenhouse (11 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 137 yards, 2 TDs) … DB Ethan Brown (50 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 2 FR)

Rockwall-Heath: QB Caleb Hoover (43 of 78, 577 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INT) … RB Malachi Tuesno (82 carries, 644 yards, 5 TDs; 6 catches, 89 yards) … WR Fletcher Fierro (29 catches, 389 yards, 3 TDs) … LB Eli Henley (53 tackles, 4 TFL)

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Did you know: Both teams have district wins over Mesquite this season. Legacy defeated the Skeeters 34-14, and Rockwall-Heath defeated the Skeeters 25-14 last week … Rockwall-Heath became a program in 2006. The Red Raiders and Hawks have faced nine times with Rockwall-Heath leading the series 7-2 … Hoover is committed to Oklahoma State for baseball … Tyler Legacy defensive coordinator Brody Trahan was previously the defensive coordinator at Rockwall-Heath.

Last Week: Tyler Legacy had a bye; Rockwall-Heath 25, Mesquite 14

Up next: Mesquite Horn at Tyler Legacy; Rockwall-Heath at Mesquite Horn, Oct. 20

Tyler (4-1, 1-1) vs. Lancaster (1-4, 0-2)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium, 200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster 75134

Notable

Tyler: QB Caden Granberry (71-of-100 passing attempts, 989 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INTs) … WR Derrick McFall (31 receptions, 518 yards, 5 TDs) … LB D’Canaan Sueing (58 tackles). … LB D’Crystian Sueing (44 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks) … RB Ashton Arriaga (57 carries, 226 yards, 4 TDs) … DB Zachaun Williams (3 interceptions, 2 TDs, 2 blocked PATs) … LB Daquevion Sellers (42 tackles, 1 sack, 13 QB hurries) …

Lancaster: RB Kewan Lacy (82 carries, 625, 7 TDs) … QB Carter Jones (46-of-83 passing attempts, 572 yards, 6 TDs, 5 INTs) … WR Ti’Erick Martin (21 receptions, 213 yards, 2 TDs) … WR Emmanuel Choice (13 receptions, 169 yards, TD) …

Did you know: This is a District 7-5A Division I football game. … This is fifth meeting between the Tigers and Lions. Lancaster won the first game back in 2012, 26-21, when John Tyler was ranked No. 1 in the state and Lancaster was No. 2. The Lions won the next two contests — 31-28 in 2013 and 22-10 in 2019 (area playoff game). Lancaster won 55-9 last year so the series is tied 2-2 … Lancaster is a 14-point favorite according to TexasFootball.com.

Last Week: McKinney North 31, Tyler 26 from Sept. 22 to Sept. 21

Up Next: Tyler at West Mesquite, Friday, Oct. 13; Lancaster at Forney, Friday, Oct. 13.

Whitehouse (4-1, 1-0) vs. Pine Tree (3-3, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Pirate Stadium, 3737 W. Loop 281, Longview 75604

Notable

Whitehouse: Josh Green (58 of 96, 826 yards, 12 TD; 79 carries, 542 yards, 5 TD) … Jayron Williams (54 carries, 381 yards, 6 TD) … Braylen Jackson (26 catches, 370 yards, 7 TD) … Hayden Ross (43 tackles) … Kaden Mackey (2 sacks) … Mark Torres (3 fumble recoveries)

Pine Tree: M.J. Cates (46 of 120, 727 yards, 6 TD, 6 interceptions; 61 carries, 485 yards, 5 TD) … D. Montgomery (77 carries, 294 yards, 1 TD) … L’Marion Hunter (39 carries, 271 yards, 3 TD) … Jordan Taylor (22 catches, 397 yards, 4 TD) … Quinton Clark (43 tackles, 13 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 forced fumbles) … Seth McFarland (62 tackles) … Raimone Flournoy (45 tackles, 5 sacks)

Did you know: Whitehouse has won two in a row in the series, including a 44-21 win last season. Pine Tree defeated Whitehouse 27-14 during the 2020 season

Last Week: Pine Tree 23, Nacogdoches 20; Whitehouse was idle (defeated Nacogdoches 35-32 on Sept. 22)

Up next: Pine Tree is idle (at Hallsville on Oct. 20); Hallsville at Whitehouse

Marshall (3-3, 2-0) vs. Mount Pleasant (2-3, 0-2)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Sam Parker Field, 2801 Old Paris Road, Mount Pleasant 75455

Notable

Marshall: Collier Slone (722 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, four passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Semaj Gatson (333 rushing yards, 79 receiving yards, and four rushing touchdowns) … Sawyer Whaley (246 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns) … Kenneth Villearreal (46 tackles)

Mount Pleasant: Ashad Smith (31 tackles) … Antez Jeffery (29 tackles) … Colby Turner (25 tackles) … Cori Turner (19 tackles)

Did you know: Marshall and Mount Pleasant will meet for the 14th time since 2008 … The Mavericks own a 12-1 series edge against the Tigers during that time.

Last Week: Marshall 31, Hallsville 7; Texas High 58, Mount Pleasant 29

Up next: Texas High at Marshall; Mount Pleasant at Nacogdoches

Hallsville (1-5, 0-2) vs. Nacogdoches (2-4, 0-2)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Bobcat Stadium, #1 Bobcat Lane, Hallsville 75650

Notable

Hallsville: Ethan Miller (720 passing yards, 58 rushing yards, and five passing touchdowns) … Derek Roberts (430 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns) … Ja’cayden Bolden (307 rushing yards, 27 receiving yards, and six rushing touchdowns) … Blanton Hale (86 tackles, five forced fumbles, two interceptions, and one sack)

Nacogdoches: Mikail Lockett … Jaylan Brown … James Williams … Braxton Jones

Did you know: Nacogdoches and Hallsville will match up in football for the 18th time since 2004 … The Dragons hold a slight 9-8 series edge against the Bobcats during that time.

Last Week: Marshall 31, Hallsville 7; Pine Tree 23, Nacogdoches 20

Up next: Hallsville at Whitehouse; Mount Pleasant at Nacogdoches

Lindale (3-3, 2-0) vs. Kilgore (5-1, 2-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, 600 Harris, Kilgore 75662

Notable

Lindale: Clint Thurman (63 of 127, 951 yards, 6 TD, 3 interceptions; 141 carries, 1,100 yards, 17 TD) … Wyatt Parker (99 carries, 679 yards, 14 TD) … Marcus Field (21 catches, 353 yards, 3 TD) … Hudson Legrow (44 tackles) … Jake Curbow (4.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles)

Kilgore: Derrick Williams (34 carries, 318 yards, 3 TD; 65 of 104, 917 yards, 6 TD, 1 interception) … Matthew Hardy (34 carries, 283 yards, 4 TD) … P.J. Wylie (13 catches, 277 yards, 2 TD; 38 tackles) … Zaylon Stoker (13 catches, 227 yards, 1 TD; 43 tackles, 2 interceptions)

Did you know: Kilgore and Lindale have met in the regular season and in the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. Last year, Kilgore won 49-35 in the regular season and 63-37 in the playoffs. Kilgore defeated the Eagles 65-58 in a regular season game in 2021, and in 2020 Lindale won 38-31 in the regular season and 56-42 in the playoffs

Last Week: Kilgore 49, Jacksonville 7; Lindale 40, Athens 7

Up next: Chapel Hill at Lindale; Kilgore at Henderson

Liberty-Eylau (1-3) vs. Spring Hill (1-4)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Panther Stadium, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview 75605

Notable

Liberty-Eylau: Britain Pipes (24 of 48, 248 yards, 1 TD, 4 interceptions; 2 rushing TD) … Greg London (63 carries, 405 yards) … Cameron Hadaway (2 sacks)

Spring Hill: Travis Allen (20 of 64, 450 yards, 2 TD, 5 interceptions; 39 carries, 242 yards) … Julius Hawkins (90 carries, 612 yards, 8 TD; Trevor Allen (42 carries, 635 yards, 7 TD) … Dwaylon Richardson (10 catches, 242 yards, 1 TD) … Hayden Congdon (46 tackles) … Carson Tidwell (68 tackles, 4 PBU)

Did you know: Liberty-Eylau has won three in a row over the Panthers, including a forfeit (COVID) in 2020. The Leopards won 40-25 in overtime last season and 21-15 in 2021. Spring Hill notched a 56-7 win over L-E in 2019

Last Week: Both teams were idle. Grace 59, Spring Hill 33 on Sept. 22; Sulphur Springs 52, Liberty-Eylau 34 on Sept. 22

Up next: Spring Hill at North Lamar; Gilmer at Liberty-Eylau

Pleasant Grove (5-0) vs. Gilmer (3-2)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Jeff Traylor Stadium, N. Bradford Street at Buffalo Street, Gilmer 75644

Notable

Pleasant Grove: Ahkhari Johnson (61 of 84, 994 yards, 11 TD, 3 interceptions; 45 carries, 295 yards, 4 TD) … Nick Bell (37 carries, 280 yards, 4 TD) … Jackson Gibson (12 catches, 273 yards, 4 TD) … Noah Sexson (45 tackles, 4 TFL) … X’Zavion Johnson (43 tackles)

Gilmer: Cadon Tennison (79 of 145, 1,267 yards, 12 TD, 2 interceptions; 31 carries, 178 yards, 3 TD) … Will Henderson (116 carries, 931 yards, 13 TD; 14 catches, 138 yards, 1 TD) … Ta’Erik Tate (19 catches, 405 yards, 5 TD) … Brendan Webb (18 catches, 287 yards, 3 TD; 8 carries 163 yards, 2 TD) … Eliez Castillo (44 tackles) … Kamryn Brown (5 sacks)

Did you know: Gilmer has won four in a row over the Hawks, including a 35-14 win last season … The Buckeyes won in the regular season (48-12) and playoffs (36-15) in 2021 and the regular season (31-28) in 2020 … Pleasant Grove won in the regular season (37-24) and the playoffs (55-21) in 2019 on the way to a state title

Last Week: Both teams were idle. Gilmer 82, Walnut Grove 62 on Sept. 22; Pleasant Grove 45, Paris 0 on Sept. 22

Up next: Gilmer at Liberty-Eylau; Pleasant Grove at Pittsburg

Pittsburg (2-3) vs. North Lamar (4-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, R.L. Maddox Stadium, 3201 Lewis Lane, Paris, 75462

Notable

Pittsburg: Lachristian Johnson (45 of 77, 689 yards, 5 TD, 6 interceptions; 3 TD rushing) … Jaylen Holloway (54 carries, 304 yards, 4 TD) … Jeremiah Lemelle (17 catches, 288 yards, 3 TD) … Levi Lain (48 tackles) … Aidan Manley (3 sacks)

North Lamar: Blake Hildreth (11 of 30, 239 yards, 5 TD; 58 carries, 485 yards, 9 TD; 29 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception) .. Jamadrik Franklin (58 carries, 300 yards, 2 TD) … Cody Stevens (55 tackles) … Jackson Hoskins (3 sacks)

Did you know: Pittsburg has won two in a row since an 0-3 start, scoring 43 and 56 points in the last two games … Pittsburg won last year’s meeting against North Lamar 31-12 after winning 58-0 in 2021 and 61-0 in 2020

Last Week: Both teams were idle. Pittsburg 56, Sabine 28 on Sept. 22; North Lamar 27, Wills Point 6 on Sept. 27

Up next: Pleasant Grove at Pittsburg; Spring Hill at North Lamar

Carthage (6-0, 2-0) vs. Canton (2-4, 0-2)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Norris Birdwell Stadium, 1110 Texas State Highway 243, Canton 75103

Notable

Carthage: Jett Surratt (1,366 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns) … KJ Edwards (474 rushing yards, 108 receiving yards, and nine rushing touchdowns) … Mikel Fields (315 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns) … Klayton Ingram (62 tackles)

Canton: Nathan Parker (1,162 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Justus Petree (582 receiving yards, seven receiving touchdowns, and six rushing yards) … Avery Wilson (477 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns) … Collin Campuzano (322 rushing yards, seven receiving yards, and four rushing touchdowns)

Did you know: Carthage and Canton have a scheduled football game for the third time since 2010 … The Bulldogs beat the Eagles in 2010 and 2022.

Last Week: Carthage 45, Brownsboro 0; Van 49, Canton 3

Up next: Rusk at Carthage; Canton at Bullard

Jacksonville (0-6, 0-2) vs. Chapel Hill (5-0, 1-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Bulldog Stadium, 13172 State Highway 64 East, New Chapel Hill, 75707

Notable

Jacksonville: QB Brady McCown … RB Didier Mares … WR Jermaine Taylor … RB/LB Reese Hicks

Chapel Hill: QB Demetrius Brisbon (51 of 70, 672 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT; 44 carries, 861 yards, 7 TDs) … RB Rickey Stewart (79 carries, 987 yards, 15 TDs) … OL Dyllan Drummond … LB Da’Veon Ross (57 tackles, 3 TFL, 1.5 sacks)

Did you know: Chapel Hill is averaging 51.8 points per game … Jacksonville head coach Jason Holman coached at Chapel Hill from 2009-14, including the Bulldogs’ state championship season of 2011 … Chapel Hill took a 62-21 win over Jacksonville last season … Jacksonville is allowing 43.3 points per game and scoring 16.7 points per game.

Last week: Kilgore 49, Jacksonville 7; Chapel Hill 40, Palestine 31

Up next: Palestine at Jacksonville; Chapel Hill at Lindale

Henderson (1-4, 0-1) vs. Athens (4-2, 1-1)

When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Bruce Field, 480 Royal Street, Athens, 75751

Notable

Henderson: QB Jordan Smiley (52 of 88, 662 yards, 5 TDs, 5 INT; 84 carries, 428 yards, 9 TDs) … Jesstin Starling (54 carries, 528 yards, 3 TDs; 11 catches, 86 yards, 1 TD) … Kaleb Tate … Cole Seider

Athens: RB Jamauri Manning (108 carries, 871 yards, 8 TDs) … WR Jorien Ray (35 catches, 497 yards, 7 TDs) … QB David Richardson (58 of 103, 839 yards, 11 TDs, 2 INT; 91 carries, 550 yards, 6 TDs) … LB Jaxson Stiles (70 tackles, 6 TFL, 1 sack)

Did you know: Henderson and Athens are meeting for the fourth straight football season … The Lions topped the Hornets during the 2020 and 2021 campaigns before Athens took a 48-34 win in 2022.

Last week: Henderson had a bye; Lindale 40, Athens 7

Up next: Kilgore at Henderson; Athens at Kilgore, Oct. 20

Van (5-1, 2-0) vs. Rusk (3-2, 0-1)

When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Jim Swink Field at Eagle Stadium, 800 Salem Road, Rusk, 75785

Notable

Van: QB Jaxon Moffatt (58 of 95, 1,047 yards, 8 TDs, 4 INT; 62 carries, 467 yards, 6 TDs) … RB Austin Moffatt (67 carries, 477 yards, 2 TDs) … WR Caden Rowe (18 catches, 387 yards, 4 TDs) … DB Cade Christensen (77 tackles)

Rusk: QB Brady Barrier … RB/DB Spencer Barnett … WR/DB Cody Smallwood … LB Jermichael Sturns

Did you know: Van took a 28-19 win over Rusk last season … Van has won four straight games since a loss to No. 1 Chapel Hill.

Last week: Van 49, Canton 3; Center 76, Rusk 48

Up next: Center at Van; Rusk at Carthage

Bullard (4-1, 0-1) vs. Brownsboro (4-2, 0-2)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Bear Stadium, 11233 Ingram Street, Brownsboro, 75756

Notable

Bullard: QB Ayden Barrett (80 of 135, 1,248 yards, 11 TDs, 5 INT; 27 carries, 149 yards, 3 TDs) … WR Clifford Douglas (34 catches, 560 yards, 3 TDs) … RB Quasy Warren (67 carries, 442 yards, 8 TDs) … Trey Martin (51 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 FF)

Brownsboro: QB Adam Thompson (66 of 139, 839 yards, 6 TDs, 6 INT) … RB Antrone Campbell (133 carries, 653 yards, 7 TDs) … WR Gekyle Baker (26 catches, 439 yards, 4 TDs) … LB/DB Tanner Ackerman (64 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR)

Did you know: Bullard is 5-4 against Brownsboro in the past nine years. Brownsboro has won four of the past six with Bullard taking a 35-34 victory last season.

Last Week: Bullard had a bye; Carthage 45, Brownsboro 0

Up next: Canton at Bullard; Carthage at Canton, Oct. 20

Gladewater (0-5) vs. Tatum (1-4)

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

Notable

Gladewater: Kyron Wilson (513 passing yards, 89 rushing yards, four passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Carsin Cooper (353 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns) … Carter Snider (172 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown) … Tristan Collins (53 tackles)

Tatum: Cole Watson (518 passing yards, 373 rushing yards, six passing touchdowns, and five rushing touchdowns) … Carson Gonzalez (327 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns) … Jacorie Bradley (121 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown) … Conner Tapley (40 tackles)

Did you know: This will be the 13th football meeting between Gladewater and Tatum since 2004 … The Bears own a 7-5 series edge against the Eagles during that time.

Last Week: Gladewater: Bye Week; Tatum: Bye Week

Up next: Gladewater at Sabine; Tatum at White Oak

Sabine (3-2) vs. Atlanta (2-3)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Rabbit Stadium, 705 Rabbit Boulevard, Atlanta 75551

Notable

Sabine: Colt Sparks (867 passing yards, 426 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, and five passing touchdowns) … Cade Silvertooth (339 rushing yards, 26 passing yards, 10 receiving yards, two rushing touchdowns, and two passing touchdowns) … Caleb McKinney (290 receiving yards, and 41 rushing yards) … Clayne Simmons (44 tackles)

Atlanta: Peyton Harrison (842 passing yards, 41 rushing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Jayden Riley (436 receiving yards, 37 rushing yards, 10 passing yards, four receiving touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and one passing touchdown) … Markeylin Batton (398 rushing yards, 55 receiving yards, five rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns) … Carmello Henderson (39 tackles)

Did you know: Sabine and Atlanta will compete for the fourth straight year … The Cardinals prevailed in 2020 and 2021 before the Rabbits earned a bounce back win in 2022.

Last Week: Sabine: Bye Week; Atlanta: Bye Week

Up next: Gladewater at Sabine; Atlanta at Jefferson

Jefferson (4-1) vs. White Oak (0-5)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/W.F. Lockett Stadium, 711 Dan Terry Street, Jefferson 75657

Notable

Jefferson: Tihmyus Taylor (772 passing yards, 11 rushing yards, and eight passing touchdowns) … Kamran Williams (864 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns) … Chris Love (295 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns) … Keshawn Whitaker (43 tackles)

White Oak: Jaxsen Ludlow (654 passing yards, 95 rushing yards, four passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Braydon Bratcher (357 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns) … Kenny Poul (216 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown) … Levi Sipes (36 tackles)

Did you know: White Oak and Jefferson will continue their competitive series with a 14th matchup since 2008 … The Roughnecks own a slight 7-6 series edge against the Bulldogs during that time.

Last Week: Jefferson: Bye Week; White Oak: Bye Week

Up next: Atlanta at Jefferson; Tatum at White Oak

Waskom (1-5, 0-2) vs. Queen City (4-1, 1-0)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Jimmy E. Cox Stadium, 980 School Avenue, Waskom 75692

Notable

Waskom: Nate Espy (820 rushing yards, 60 tackles, and nine rushing touchdowns) … Harley Martin (37 tackles) … Chris Hernandez (36 tackles) … Abraham Terrazas (35 tackles)

Queen City: Delvon Federick … Daniel Jones … Rylee Green … Jason Joffray

Did you know: Waskom and Queen City will match up for the sixth straight season … The Wildcats are 5-0 against the Bulldogs since 2018.

Last Week: Elysian Fields 32, Waskom 16; Queen City: Bye Week

Up next: Waskom at Harmony (10/20); Harmony at Queen City (10/13)

Harmony (4-2, 2-0) vs. Elysian Fields (1-5, 1-1)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Eagle Stadium, 9788 Texas State Highway 154 West, Gilmer 75644

Notable

Harmony: Boston Seahorn (622 passing yards, 148 rushing yards, seven passing touchdowns, and four rushing touchdowns) … Evan Webber (426 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns) … Amare Jones (301 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns) … Jake Shannon (44 tackles)

Elysian Fields: Brody Parker (369 passing yards, 272 rushing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Dravian Rather (403 rushing yards, 49 tackles, 23 receiving yards, and six rushing touchdowns) … Nunu Kennedy (293 receiving yards, 50 rushing yards, 45 tackles, and three receiving touchdowns) … Dez Harrison (196 rushing yards and six receiving yards)

Did you know: Harmony and Elysian Fields will meet for the 12th time since 2004 … The Eagles own a 6-5 series edge against the Yellowjackets during that time.

Last Week: Harmony 42, New Diana 41; Elysian Fields 32, Waskom 16

Up next: Harmony at Queen City; Daingerfield at Elysian Fields

Daingerfield (3-2, 1-0) vs. New Diana (4-1, 1-1)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Mickey Mayne Tiger Stadium, 202 Tiger Drive, Daingerfield 75638

Notable

Daingerfield: Aeryn Hampton … Chase Johnson … Braden Lewis … Kenny Mosley

New Diana: DeJuan Johnson (779 passing yards, 604 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and nine passing touchdowns) … Jaiydyn Johnson (466 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns) … Davyon Mapps (348 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns) … Tavarus Williams (41 tackles)

Did you know: Daingerfield and New Diana will meet for the seventh time since 2009 … The Tigers own a 5-1 series edge against the Eagles during that time.

Last Week: Daingerfield 42, Hughes Springs 0; Harmony 42, New Diana 41

Up next: Daingerfield at Elysian Fields; Hughes Springs at New Diana

Hawkins (1-4, 0-1) vs. Ore City (3-2, 2-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Lowrance Field, 179 Hawk Drive, Hawkins 75765

Notable

Hawkins: JoJo Welch … Cort Gambino … Coby Latta … Chase Owens

Ore City: Gage Cavanaugh (533 passing yards, 419 rushing yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, and eight passing touchdowns) … Angel Velasquez (412 rushing yards, 27 receiving yards, and three rushing touchdowns) … Cudder Reynolds (287 receiving yards, 32 tackles, and five receiving touchdowns) … Slayden Wright (209 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns)

Did you know: Hawkins and Ore City will meet for the second straight year … The Hawks soared past the Rebels 50-24 on Oct. 7, 2022.

Last Week: Beckville 92, Hawkins 12; Ore City 56, Big Sandy 37

Up next: Hawkins at Frankston (10/13); Beckville at Ore City (10/12)

Winnsboro (6-0, 2-0) vs. Mount Vernon (4-2, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Don Meredith Stadium, 1 Tiger Drive, Mount Vernon, 75457

Notable

Winnsboro: QB Kyler Finney (99 of 151, 1,695 yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT; 38 carries, 469 yards, 4 TDs) … RB Tyson Johnson (68 carries, 623 yards, 12 TDs) … WR Camden Capehart (19 catches, 415 yards, 9 TDs) … WR Will Wilcox (30 catches, 632 yards, 6 TDs)

Mount Vernon: RB Dawson Witherspoon (116 carries, 896 yards, 15 TDs) … QB Cade George (55 of 87, 688 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INT) … WR Mitchell Nuziard (24 catches, 370 yards, 3 TDs) … LB Boone Morris (86 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 FF)

Did you know: This will be the 91st meeting between the two programs. Mount Vernon leads the series 52-34-4. Winnsboro won 28-14 last year and has won two of the past three after Mount Vernon had a six-game winning streak in the series.

Last Week: Winnsboro 55, Commerce 7; Mount Vernon 59, Bonham 22

Up next: Pottsboro at Winnsboro; Mount Vernon at Rains

Malakoff (6-0, 2-0) vs. Teague (4-1, 1-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Lion Stadium, 420 Loop 255, Teague, 75860

Notable

Malakoff: WR Chauncey Hogg (30 catches, 474 yards, 6 TDs) … QB Mike Jones (68 of 99, 1,003 yards, 13 TDs; 23 carries, 219 yards, 3 TDs) … RB/LB Jerrion Hall (42 carries, 508 yards, 11 TDs … Doc Renberg

Teague: QB Zak Leija (42 of 71, 546 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INT; 28 carries, 172 yards, 4 TDs) … Jaden Cole (56 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks) … LB Korey Silar (47 tackles, 2 TFL)

Did you know: Malakoff took a 32-18 win over Teague last season.

Last Week: Malakoff 51, Fairfield 0; Teague 52, Eustace 7

Up next: Eustace at Malakoff; Teague at Mexia

West Rusk (3-2, 1-0) vs. Winona (2-4, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Wildcat Stadium, 605 Wildcat Dr., Winona 75792

Notable

West Rusk: QB Xander Mason (30 of 57, 421 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INT; 39 carries, 227 yards) … RB Cole Jackson (60 carries, 403 yards, 6 TDs) … RB Noah Murphy (91 carries, 598 yards, 9 TDs) … WR Ty Harper (7 catches, 168 yards, 4 TDs)

Winona: RB/DB LurBryson Ross … QB/LB Josh Rice … WR/DB Cabron Hampton … OL/DL DK Decker

Did you know: West Rusk outscored Winona 167-0 between in the past three meetings between the teams, including 63-0 last year.

Last week: West Rusk had a bye; Arp 56, Winona 7

Up next: Grand Saline at West Rusk; Winona at Grand Saline, Oct. 20

Arp (4-2, 1-1) vs. Grand Saline (3-3, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Carter Elliott Field at Indian Memorial Stadium, 500 Stadium Dr., Grand Saline 75140

Notable

Arp: QB Frank Smith (50 of 95, 778 yards, 7 TDs, 7 INT; 63 carries, 523 yards, 10 TDs) … RB KJ Yarbrough (44 carries, 318 yards, 10 TDs; 22 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 FF) … WR Zane Bourque (24 catches, 459 yards, 4 TDs; 25 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INT) … LB Fisher Arrington (42 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF)

Grand Saline: QB Jett Taylor … RB Payton Butterfield … LB Francisco Elizalde … WR/LB Brian Elizalde

Did you know: Grand Saline took a 31-13 win over Arp last season.

Last Week: Arp 65, Winona 7; Edgewood 28, Grand Saline 27

Up next: Troup at Arp; Grand Saline at West Rusk

Edgewood (3-3, 1-1) vs. Troup (5-0, 1-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Tiger Stadium, 927 Arp Drive, Troup 75789

Notable

Edgewood: ATH Brady Bannister … OL Cade Mathews … RB Carter Seay … LB Mason Pickens

Troup: ATH Trae Davis (21 catches, 671 yards,11 TDs) … QB Grayson Hearon (58 of 79, 1,239 yards, 23 TDs, 1 INT) … RB Brett Wells (61 carries, 567 yards, 4 TDs; 39 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT) … LB Shane Jasper (22 carries, 275 yards, 3 TDs; 78 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 FF, 2 FR)

Did you know: Troup is outscoring opponents 262-71 this season … Davis is committed to Washington State … Edgewood took a 56-42 win over Troup last season.

Last week: Edgewood 28, Grand Saline 27; Troup 43, Quitman 22

Up next: Quitman at Edgewood; Troup at Arp

Wolfe City (4-1, 0-1) vs. Alba-Golden (5-1, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Alba-Golden Stadium, 1373 County Road 2377, Alba 75410

Notable

Wolfe City: QB Carson Herron (49 of 64, 616 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INT; 72 carries, 614 yards, 8 TDs) … RB HD Davis (45 carries, 482 yards, 6 TDs) … WR Landin Tomiello (16 catches, 249 yards, 1 TD) … RB/LB Cayden Herron (43 carries, 310 yards, 2 TDs; 33 tackles, 2 FF)

Alba-Golden: QB Easton Campbell … RB Jake Hallman … WR Kaden “Boogie” Trimble … DB Gavin Parker

Did you know: Alba-Golden had allowed just 31 points this season before giving up 47 last week … Wolfe City took a 24-14 win over Alba-Golden last season.

Last Week: Wolfe City had a bye; Honey Grove 47, Alba-Golden 0

Up next: Como-Pickton at Wolfe City; Alba-Golden at Rivercrest

Big Sandy (1-5, 0-2) vs. Frankston (4-2, 1-1)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Wildcat Stadium, North Wildcat Drive, Big Sandy 75755

Notable

Big Sandy: Kayden Smith … Malijah Francis … Jadavian Sanders … Adrian Petty

Frankston: Kaymon Davis (705 rushing yards, 13 receiving yards, and four rushing touchdowns) … Carson Bizzell (606 passing yards, 41 rushing yards, seven passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … AJ Donnell (346 receiving yards, 292 passing yards, three receiving touchdowns, and one passing touchdown) … Tyler Rogers (56 tackles)

Did you know: Frankston and Big Sandy will battle for the fourth straight season … The Indians topped the Wildcats in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Last Week: Ore City 56, Big Sandy 37; Frankston 61, Union Grove 7

Up next: Big Sandy at Harleton; Hawkins at Frankston

Union Grove (4-2, 0-2) vs. Harleton (4-1, 1-0)

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Glyn Johnston Stadium, 11377 Union Grove Road, Union Grove 75647

Notable

Union Grove: Jace Roberts (674 rushing yards, 528 passing yards, 16 receiving yards, 14 rushing touchdowns, and six passing touchdowns) … Judson George (232 receiving yards, 161 rushing yards, 16 passing yards, three receiving touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) … Kohl Sirmans (253 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown) … Carter Cooper (36 tackles)

Harleton: Carson Wallace (1,064 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, and eight rushing yards) … Cameron Johnson (586 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, and four rushing yards) … Draven Ring (331 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns) … Gage Shirts (225 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns)

Did you know: The competitive football series between Harleton and Union Grove will feature a 12th game since 2006 … The Wildcats own a slight 6-5 edge against the Lions during that time.

Last Week: Frankston 61, Union Grove 7; Harleton: Bye Week

Up next: Union Grove at Big Sandy (10/19); Big Sandy at Harleton (10/13)

Tenaha (3-2, 0-0) vs. Carlisle (1-4, 0-0)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Arrowhead Stadium, 8960 FM 13, Price, 75687

Notable

Tenaha: QB Brikelian Kenney (64 of 97, 715 yards, 8 TDs, 4 INT; 42 carries, 267 yards, 5 TDs) … RB Jordan Reese (69 carries, 330 yards, 4 TDs) … WR/DB Ja’Tyrian Moore (25 catches, 289 yards, 1 TD; 33 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 3 INT, 3 FR) … DB DeCaden Cooks (61 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FR, 3 FF)

Carlisle: QB Fernando Espinoza (43 of 73, 641 yards, 7 TDs, 2 INT) … Trent Eaves (18 catches, 314 yards, 3 TDs) … ATH Clayton Hart (28 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD; 12 catches, 207 yards, 1 TD) … Trent Sartain

Did you know: Carlisle took a 48-0 win over Tenaha last season.

Last Week: Tenaha had a bye; Carlisle had a bye

Up next: Tenaha at Alto; Carlisle at Cushing

Cushing (3-2, 0-0) vs. Overton (5-0, 0-0)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Coach Chester Roy Stadium, 501 East Henderson Street, Overton 75684

Notable

Cushing: Eli Dawson … Daeshaun Tilley … Brian Parker … Gavin Crumpton

Overton: QB Bryce Still (70 of 102, 1,089 yards, 15 TDs, 3 INT; 23 carries, 222 yards, 5 TDs) … ATH Isaiah Hawkins (21 catches, 325 yards, 5 TDs; 10 carries, 134 yards, 4 TDs) … WR Jayden Edwards (22 catches, 385 yards, 8 TDs) … Kash Fletcher (46 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks)

Did you know: This is Overton’s most wins in a season since 2016 when it went 8-3. The Mustangs have reached five wins for just the third time since 2007 … Cushing took a 22-15 win in overtime over Overton last season.

Last Week: Cushing had a bye; Overton had a bye

Up next: Carlisle at Cushing; Overton at Mount Enterprise

Alto (0-5, 0-0) vs. Mount Enterprise (2-2, 0-0)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/B.W. Jackson Field at John Webb Stadium, 1002 W. Rusk, Mount Enterprise 75681

Notable

Alto: QB/DB Keegan Davis … RB Anthony Buckingham … DB Zack Battle … OL Bryan Hernandez

Mount Enterprise: RB Kaegan Ash (73 carries, 743 yards, 10 TDs) … RB Tracey Thompson (37 carries, 371 yards, 7 TDs) … QB Max Garvin … SS Tanner Wilburn (42 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 2 FR)

Did you know: Mount Enterprise has attempted just two passes all season, both incomplete, but the Wildcats have run for 1,448 yards as a team … Alto took a 46-34 win over Mount Enterprise last season.

Last week: Alto had a bye; Mount Enterprise 60, All Saints 8

Up next: Tenaha at Alto; Overton at Mount Enterprise

Dallas UME Prep (1-3) vs. All Saints (0-6)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Mewbourne Field, 2695 S. SW Loop 323, Tyler 75701

Notable

Dallas UME Prep: DB Joshua Bassa … QB Aaron Villela … WR Connor Thapa … RB Nathan Nelson …

All Saints: RB Bruhn Henry (88 carries, 387 yards, 2 TDs, 2 two-point conversions) … RB Emerson Hadnot (43 carries, 189 yards, 2 TDs, 2 two-point conversions) … DB Colten Mitcham (36 tackles, 1 interception) … WR Calvi Courtney (7 catches, 63 yards)

Did you know: The Eagles won last year’s game, 25-16. … The Trojans are ranked No. 109 among private schools by TexasFootball.com computer rankings. … Dallas UME Prep is ranked No. 99

Last week: Dallas UME Prep 49, China Spring CTSA Outlaws 6; Mount Enterprise 60, Mount Enterprise 8

Up next: UME Dallas at Dallas Gateway Charter, Friday, Oct. 13; All Saints at Spring Frassati Catholic, Friday, Oct. 13.

Grapevine Faith (2-3) vs. Grace Community (5-0)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday, Orville Rogers Field at Clyde Perkins Stadium, 3001 University Blvd., Tyler 75701

Notable

Grapevine Faith: QB Clayton Sobecki (58-of-100 passing attempts, 844 yards, 6 TDs, 4 INTs; 104 carries, 684) … WR Ben Wagoner (31 receptions, 647 yards, 3 TDs) … Michael Alford (35 carries, 111 yards, TD)

Grace Community: LB/P/PK Blake Harmon (had 19 tackles against Spring Hill, plus blocking a punt) … Zach Davis (60-of-102 passing attempts, 921 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs) … RB Grant Turner (80 carries, 519 yards, 10 TDs) … Lawson Livingston (15 receptions, 221 yards, TD)

Did you know: According to TexasFootball.com, Grace is ranked No. 23 among private schools, while the Lions are No. 33

Last Week: Fort Worth Christian 55, Grapevine Faith 53; Grace Community 59, Spring Hill 33 (Sept. 22)

Up Next: Plano John Paul II at Grapevine Faith Christian, Friday, Oct. 13; Grace Community at Flower Mound Coram Deo, Friday, Oct. 13.

Fort Worth Mercy Culture Prep (3-2) vs. Bishop Gorman (1-4, 0-1)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Bishop Gorman Field at McCallum Stadium, 1405 ESE Loop 323, Tyler 75701

Notable

Fort Worth Mercy Prep: QB Landon Martinez (50-of-107 passing attempts, 851 yards, 16 TDs, 6 INTs; 33 carries, 174 yards, 2 TDs) … RB John Raybuck (11 carries, 236 yards, 5 TDs) … WR John Marshall (25 receptions, 530 yards, 10 TDs) … MLB Cade Cortina (32 tackles)

Bishop Gorman: QB Chance Harrison … QB Eli Saurette … WR Manuel Lozano (14 receptions, 315 yards, 3 TDs) … WR David Phillips (29 receptions, 545 yards, 7 TDs)

Did you know: It is Pink Out Night for Breast Cancer Awareness. … The Royals are ranked No. 92 by TexasFootball.com computer rankings and the Crusaders are No. 104

Last Week: Fort Worth Temple Christian 48, Fort Worth Mercy Culture Prep 18; New Braunfels Christian Academy 49, Bishop Gorman 27

Up Next: Fort Worth Mercy Culture Prep at Waco Reicher, Friday, Oct. 13; Bishop Gorman vs. Lubbock Christian at Breckenridge, Saturday, Oct. 14.

Arlington Grace Prep (2-3) vs. Brook Hill (3-2)

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Herrington Stadium, 22450 FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Hwy.), Bullard, 75757

Notable

Arlington Grace Prep: QB Ben Staneart (53-of-97 passing attempts, 699 yards, 6 TDs, 6 INTs) … Bryce Prince (66 carries, 474 yards, 6 TDs) … WR Kaden Lehew (21 receptions, 396 yards, 3 TDs) … MLB Mark Neely (45 tackles)

Brook Hill: QB Jonah McCown (32-of-59, 491 yards, 4 TDs, INT) … QB Cam Ryle (17-of-21, 286 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT) … RB Braxton Durrett (70-283, 5 TDs) … WR Xavier Kendrick (10-271, 2 TDs)

Did you know: According to TexasFootball.com, Brook Hill is ranked No. 42 among private schools. The Lions are No. 58. …

Last Week: Arlington Grace Prep 21, Irving Cistercian 20 (Sept. 23); Brook Hill 28, Atlanta 18 (Sept. 22)

Up Next: Willow Park Trinity Christian at Arlington Grace Prep, Saturday, Oct. 14; Dallas Covenant at Brook Hill, Friday, Oct. 13

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