Carthage High School (10) Kelvontay Dixon (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Carthage vs. Jacksonville

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; The Tomato Bowl, Jacksonville

Keep an eye on

Carthage: WR Kelvontay Dixon, Sr., … OT Ty’kiest Crawford, Sr., … WR Kel Williams, Sr., … RB Mason Courtney, Jr., … LB Ravon Ingram, Sr., … DE Quinton Owens, Sr., … DB Austin Morgan, Jr.

Jacksonville: WR Chris Carpenter, Sr., … RB Aaron Richardson, Sr., … WR Jaylon Freeney, Sr., … FS Steve Gallegos, Sr., … LB Bryson Tatum, Jr., … DL Jordan Hicks, Jr.

Did you know: The Carthage Bulldogs are 7-3 in their last decade of season starters. The ’Dawgs gobbled up a 61-20 win over Jacksonville last year to kick off the 2018 campaign. These two schools are no strangers to openers having christened the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons before resuming their season openers last fall. The Indians actually handed Carthage a 34-30 defeat to begin the 2012 calendar. Scott Surratt enters his 13th year at Carthage with an impressive 149-28 record and six state crowns. He’s third all time in Texas behind only Texas high school coaching icons G.A. Moore (8) and the late Gordon Wood (9).

Last year: Carthage 14-1 Class 4A DI state semifinalist; Jacksonville 3-7 missed playoffs

Up next: Liberty-Eylau at Carthage; Jacksonville at Palestine

Longview vs. Lufkin

Time: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Stadium: John Outlaw Memorial Field at Abe Martin Stadium, Lufkin

Coaches

Longview: John King (16th season; 168-36)

Lufkin: Todd Quick (8th season; 57-26)

Up next: Marshall at Longview; Lufkin at Nacogdoches

Players to watch

Longview: QB Haynes King … WR Kaden Kearbey … ATH JD Williams … TE Jhailon Braden … OL Parker Cox … RB Kaden Meredith … FB Markevion Haynes … DL Sawyer Goram-Welch … LB Tyshawn Taylor … S Robert Pierce … CB Dakirin Buchanan

Lufkin: S Jerrin Thompson … S Tre Odom … DL Kayson Elijah … DL Wilburn Smallwood … CB Christian Stafford … WR Ja’Lynn Polk … QB Jordan Moore … RB Caleb Berry … WR Christian Reggie … OL Jacolten Jones (6-3, 300) … OL Seth Williams (6-3, 330)

Did you know: Friday’s game will get a live look-in on FSSW as part of ‘Texas Football Days’ … This is the 83rd meeting overall with Longview holding a 41-37-4 series lead … Longview has two wins (1997, 2012) in the past 13 trips to Abe Martin Stadium and is 10-14 overall, according to Lobo football historian Bill Simpson … Longview is 9-3 over Lufkin in the past 12 meetings going back to 2010 and is entering on a three-game win streak against the Panthers … Haynes King enters with a 26-1 career record and is 313-of-513 passing for 5,835 yards, 66 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has 93 carries for 806 yards and 10 scores with a touchdown reception as well.

Spring Hill vs. Gladewater

Time: 7:30 p.m., Friday

Stadium: Jack V. Murphy-Bear Stadium, Gladewater

Coaches

Spring Hill: Jonny Louvier

Gladewater: John Berry

Last year: Gladewater 61, Spring Hill 30

Up next: Bullard at Spring Hill; Gladewater at Atlanta

Players to watch

Spring Hill: OL Aaron Collier … OL Gavin Amerson … OL Brandon Krenek … OL Colby Bowles … OL Tony Natera … QB Gage White … WR Zach Henry … RB Michael Marrs … DL Malik Cooks … LB Kaden Rogers

Gladewater: OL Nathan Keller … OL Chase Wise … OL Trent Bolt … OL Jasper Taylor … OL Jordan Kinsey … TE Jailyn Robertson … RB Elijah Carter … QB Tristan Holmes … FS Robby Hodges … DL Zach Tyeskie

Did you know: This marks the 31st meeting between the Panthers and Bears, and Gladewater holds a 21-9 edge – including a 21-20 decision in the long playoff battle between the two teams … Louvier was the quarterback for the Bears in that playoff game back in 2001, and he came to Spring Hill this season after spending the 2018 campaign as Gladewater’s offensive coordinator.

Kilgore vs. Nacogdoches

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Dragon Stadium, Nacogdoches

Keep an eye on

Kilgore: OT Calvin Woodside, Sr., … RB Kenneth Lacy, Sr., … OG CJ Brown, Sr., … RB Tray Epps, Jr … LB Glen Young, Jr., … S Dillion Williams, Jr., … LB Kolton Koonce, Jr.

Nacogdoches: QB Jake Smith, Sr., … RB De’Morian Thacker, Jr., … OG Riley Birdwell, Sr., … LB Glen Young, Jr., … S Dillion Williams, Jr., … LB Kolton Koonce, Jr.

Did you know: Both teams qualified for postseason in 2018 despite not achieving a winning record. Kilgore has advanced to postseason eight years straight, while Nacogdoches earned a spot last season after missing out three years in a row. This mark the sixth year in succession the two schools have opened the football season. The Dragons have won four of the previous five, including a 37-20 victory last year at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs’ lone win in the last five years came in 2017, 35-21.Mike Wood starts his 10th season as head man at Kilgore, while Darren Allman takes over for Bobby Reyes. Allman has been head coach at Odessa Permian as well as Austin Westlake. He comes to the oldest city in Texas after a stint as AD at Southlake Carroll.

Last year: Kilgore 3-8, Class 4A DI Bi-district; Nacogdoches 5-6, Class 5A DII Bi-District

Up next: Kilgore at Hallsville; Lufkin at Nacogdoches

Atlanta vs. Gilmer

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Jeff Traylor Stadium, Gilmer

Keep an eye on

Atlanta: WR Kade Wood, Sr., …RB Caleb Hamilton, Jr., …RB Dra Nelson, Sr., … LB Connor Samples, Sr., … CB Jacorian Fields, Sr., … CB Keyshawn Easter, Jr.

Gilmer: OL Devon King, Sr., … RB Darrell Bush, Sr., … QB Mason Hurt, Jr., … OLB Malik Williams, Sr. … LB Omar Euceda, Jr., … DB Davion Smith, Jr.

Did you know: Gilmer had an explosive offense in 2018, averaging 34.9 points per. The Buckeyes outlasted Atlanta in last season’s opener, 47-41. Gilmer ranks 16th all time among Texas high schools in total wins with 686. The Rabbits and Buckeyes both entered last year’s postseason with ho-hum expectations. Atlanta was 5-5 and Gilmer 4-6. Both teams caught lightening in a bottle as the Rabbits advanced four rounds deep and the Buckeyes were one step behind with a three-round surge.

Last year: Atlanta 8-6, Class 3A DI Regional finalist; Gilmer 6-7, Class 4A DII Regional semifinals

Up next: Gladewater at Atlanta; Gilmer at Van

Carlisle vs. Sabine

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; James Bamburg Stadium, Liberty City

Keep an eye on

Carlisle: QB Carlos DeLeon, Jr., … OL Alex Gallegos, Soph., … RB Chris Mendez, Jr., … LB Alex Garze, Sr., … DB Brett Roland, Jr., … DL Jaden Jordan, Jr.

Sabine: QB Landon McKinney, Sr., … WR AJ Gresham, Sr., … OL Tristan Green, Sr., … DB Bre’den Ford, Sr., … LB Brannigan Willige, Soph., … OLB Ty Francisco, Jr.

Did you know: Sabine head coach Rex Sharp is a graduate of Carlisle. Sharp directed his alma mater in 1990 and 1991. Current Carlisle boss, Clay Baker, turned in a 12-win season in his first year, equaling the most wins in school history. Ironically, the Indians won 12 games in 2016 and 2006 under Clay’s dad, Rocky. Sharp is looking to lead his Cardinals into postseason play for the first time three years.

Last year: Carlisle 12-1, Class 2A DI Regional semifinalist; Sabine 5-5, missed playoffs

Up next: Troup at Carlisle; Shelbyville at Sabine

West Rusk vs. Arp

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Bill Herrington Tiger Stadium, Arp

Keep an eye on

West Rusk: WR Talon Winings, Sr., … OL Colton Mills, Sr., … QB Jaylon Shelton, Sr., … OLB Myles Foster, Sr., … DL Parker Mizell, Sr., … DL Keldon Johnson, Soph

Arp: QB Tren Jones, Sr., … WR Chris Gladney, Jr., … TE Tristen Wagoner, Jr., … LB Robert Greenlee, Sr., … DT Kajun Horton, Jr. … DB Chris Gladney, Jr.

Did you know: Nick Harrison takes over a West Rusk program on the rise. The Raiders have made the playoffs four years in a row and are 18-5 the last two seasons. Arp is under the direction of longtime coach Dale Irwin, who starts his 17th season with the Tigers. Irwin has suffered through back-to-back losing campaigns after having five of seven winning seasons prior. West Rusk recorded a 45-0 whitewash last year against Arp.

Last year: West Rusk 8-3, Class 3A DI Bi-district; Arp 3-7, missed the playoffs

Up next: Waskom at West Rusk; Arp at Hughes Springs

Elysian Fields vs. White Oak

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Roughneck Stadium, White Oak

Keep an eye on

Elysian Fields: RB Chris Smith … RB Tony Mason … QB Ryan Wilkerson …. DL Justin Kitchen … DB Tyrese Hardeman

White Oak: : RB Bo Reddic, Sr., … ATH Blake Barlow, Jr., … OL Luke Ummel, Jr., … FS Colton Cobb, Jr., … OLB Tanner McKinney, Sr., … ILB Michael Stevens, Jr.

Did you know: The Roughnecks missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons last year and sustained a losing record for the first time since 2007. Elysian Fields, meanwhile, has punched its playoff ticket four times in the past five years. The Yellow Jackets have been invited to the party in four of Scott Ford’s six years on duty, while Kris Iske has guided White Oak to the dance in four of his five seasons in charge.

Last year: Elysian Fields 6-5, Class 3A DII Bi-District; White Oak 4-6, missed the playoffs

Up next: Elysian Fields at Harmony; New Diana at White Oak

Alba-Golden vs. Hawkins

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Lowrance Field, Hawkins

Keep an eye on

Alba-Golden: RB Boedy Baker, Jr., … RB Jon Michael Chadwick, Sr., … OT Jacob Dailey, Jr., … DE Tim Mitchell, Jr., 6-2, 185 … DE Ryan Jackson, Soph.

Hawkins: RB J.D. McGowan, Sr., … QB Zach Conde, Jr., … OL Matthew Ivy, Sr., … DB Paeyton Smith, Jr., … DT Ibory Taylor, Sr., … LB Jeremy Torres, Soph.

Did you know: Alba-Golden looks to pick its 100th win in program history. The Panthers started playing football in 1984 and celebrate their 35th anniversary. Derek Smith embarks on his third season with A-G in hopes of securing the school’s first playoff berth in four seasons. Like Smith, Hawkins’ Scott Evans enters his third season in charge. The Hawks search for their first winning season in over a decade.

Last year: Alba-Golden 5-4, missed playoffs; Hawkins 2-8, missed the playoffs

Up next: Alba-Golden at Big Sandy; All Saints at Hawkins

Harmony vs. New Diana

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Eagle Stadium, Diana

Keep an eye on

Harmony: RB Issac Edwards, Sr., … OL Shane Sewell, Sr., … OL Brody Chatham, Sr., … QB Gage Goddard, Sr., … LB Trent Hart, Sr., … LB Issac Edwards, Sr., … DB Mike Everett, Jr.

New Diana: RB Zane Freeman, Sr., … OL Isaiah Martinez, Sr., … QB Darren Manes, Jr., … LB Carson Willeford, Jr., … LB Gage Shields, Sr., … DL Dylan Dodson, Sr.

Did you know: Harmony has won 21 of its last 24 games and have qualified for the playoffs four consecutive autumns. Tim Russell enters his 13th season at Harmony and has took nine of 12 previous squads to the postseason. Travis Crisman begins season two with New Diana and has designs set on returning his Eagles to the playoffs for only the fourth time in the past decade. In last year’s “Battle of the Birds”, Harmony coasted to a 53-13 triumph.

Last year: Harmony 10-2, Class 3A DII Area; New Diana 3-7, missed the playoffs

Up next: Elysian Fields at Harmony; New Diana at White Oak

Tenaha vs. Troup

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Tiger Stadium, Troup

Keep an eye on

Tenaha: QB Hayden Jenkins, Sr., 6-1, 186 … WR Erik Smith, Sr., 6-3, 185 … OL Orlando Perales, Jr., DL Pete Giles, Sr., … LB Davon Tamplin, Sr., … DE Dylan Calloway, Jr. … WR Michael Hogg Jr.

Troup: WR Desmon Deason, Sr., … OT Garrett Towery, Jr., … WR Jaden Lewis, Sr., … OLB Max Hale, Sr., 5-9, 170 … DT JJ Gossett, Sr., 6-0, 235 … OLB Brayden Vess, Jr.

Did you know: The Tenaha Tigers have been a model of consistency making the playoffs every year since 2006. They’ve achieved that feat under the direction of four head coaches, including Greg Jenkins, who took the Tigers four rounds deep last fall. Tenaha has a new head coach this year, Robert Tamplin. Tenaha saw its district mastery come to a halt last year after nine straight years. Troup is under the direction of John Eastman and he led his Tigers to their best season in over decade last fall. Troup managed to eke out a 42-39 squeaker last year against Tenaha. Hogg is a transfer from John Tyler.

Last year: Tenaha 10-4, 2A DI Regional finalist; Troup 10-3, Class 3A DII regional semifinals

Up next: Lovelady at Tenaha; Troup at Carlisle

Van vs. Alvarado

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Charles Head Stadium, Alvarado

Keep an eye on

Van: QB Jayton Moffatt … WR Javontae Thomas … DE Jayden Jacobs … OL Melito Sanchez … WR Hoss Brewer … DB Marcon Orozco … DB JJ Kellum

Alvarado: QB Josh Cyrus … LB Alex Rodriguez … OL Zachary London … WR Jake McCullough … RB Colby Sampson

Did you know: Van defeated Alvarado 34-7 in the 2018 opener … Van has won 10 games in five of the previous nine seasons … Jacobs had 132 tackles and 17 sacks last season … Moffatt threw for 1,491 yards and 13 touchdowns last season … Sampson led Alvarado with 538 rushing yards … Alvarado closed the regular season with five wins in its final six games in 2018.

Last year: Van 10-3 Class 4A DI regional quarterfinalist; Alvarado 5-6 bi-district finalist

Up next: Gilmer at Van; Decatur at Alvarado

Waco Connally vs. Palestine

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Wildcat Stadium, Palestine

Keep an eye on

Waco Connally: DB/WR Korie Black … RB Jay’Veon Sunday … OL Trent Pullen … WR JeJuan Forward … DL Kary Turner

Palestine: RB Jeremiah Davis …QB Christian Hutchinson … WR Marquis Thompson … OL Jarrett Henry … LB Quintin Coook … LB Daelon Williams … DL Elvin Calhoun … LB Keshawn Nonette

Did you know: Waco Connally took a 42-26 win over Palestine in the 2018 season opener … Black and Pullen are three-star Oklahoma State commits … Sunday is a three-star Washington commit who rushed for 2,329 yards and 36 touchdowns last season … Davis rushed for 1,150 yards and 11 touchdowns for Palestine … Cook had 123 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and three sacks for the Wildcats, and Nonette had 121 tackles and 16 tackles for loss.

Last year: Waco Connally 8-4 area finalist; Palestine 3-7 missed playoffs

Up next: Glen Rose at Waco Connally; Jacksonville at Palestine

Fairfield vs. Rusk

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Eagle Stadium, Rusk

Keep an eye on

Fairfield: LB Jar-Mychael Hudson … DL Chandler Noble … ATH Justin Abram … OL Drew Williams … OLDL Angel Limones … LB/K Tyler Haynes

Rusk: QB Jaylon Hall … OL/DL Garrett Blalock … DB Sean Rogers … DB JD Thompson … WR Jaden Rushing … OL Nick Acker … OL Rylan Reynolds … LB Jaden Rushing

Did you know: Fairfield took a 36-28 win over Rusk in 2018 … Hudson had 93 tackles and six sacks last season for Fairfield … Head coach John Bachtel led Fairfield to 15 wins and a trip to the state title game in 2013 … Hall threw for 1,18 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 918 yards and 16 touchdowns last season … Rogers is the top returning tackler for Rusk with 99 … Rusk started 0-6 last season before outscoring district opponents 173-60 … Jowell Hancock has made the playoffs in all eight seasons as head coach — five at Dayton, three at Rusk.

Last year: Fairfield 9-3 area finalist; Rusk 5-7 area finalist

Up next: Fairfield at Brownsboro; Rusk at Athens

Mineola vs. Wills Point

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Ken Autry Davis Field, Wills Point

Keep an eye on

Mineola: RB/LB Trevion Sneed … WR Cole Castleberry … DL Jackson Anderson … TE/LB Wylie Franks … OL Zane Bedford … DB Dalton Rogers … LB Hunter Wright

Wills Point: WR JaQuez Thompson … RB/LB Savion Kellum … TE/DL Cameron Penney … FB/DL Josh Etheridge … OL Juan Martinez

Did you know: Mineola took a 42-14 win over Wills Point in the 2018 season opener … Mineola’s Sneed — a junior — has offers from SMU and Louisiana-Lafayette … Sneed rushed for 1,613 yards and 16 touchdowns, and he had 82 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and six sacks as a sophomore … Thompson had 40 grabs for 741 yards and five touchdowns last season … Kellum had 121 tackles as a junior and will be the featured back for the Tigers …Wright had 105 tackles and 10 tackles for loss a season ago for Mineola … Luke Blackwell has led Mineola to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons following Mineola’s state championship season of 2016.

Last year: Mineola 6-4 bi-district; Wills Point 5-5 bi-district

Up next: Mineola at Canton; Wills Point at Carrollton Ranchview

Malakoff vs. Teague

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Lion Stadium, Teague

Keep an eye on

Malakoff: WR Andreas Garrett … QB Darion Peace … RB Keevie Rose … LB Colby Rush … DL Zamire Ruiz … DL Cole Gaddis … DE Brandon Nations … OL Erik Waldo … RB Duce Hart

Teague: RB Gelico Green … OL/DL Travis Lemons … DE/TE Ty Abram … WR/DB Meier Herod … DL Josh Perez … LB Reese Young

Did you know: Malakoff defeated Teague 60-30 in the 2018 season opener … Malakoff returns 11 starters from last season’s state finalist … Garrett had 45 catches for 895 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … Rose rushed for 1,408 yards and 18 touchdowns last season … Peace threw for 2,301 yards and 30 touchdowns and also ran for 668 yards and eight touchdowns …After only nine losses in head coach Donnie Osborn’s first five seasons, Teague lost six games in 2018 … Green rushed for 823 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Lions

Last year: Malakoff 12-3 state finalist; Teague 5-6 bi-district

Up next: Rains at Malakoff; Teague at Mexia

Winnsboro vs. Winona

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Wildcat Stadium, Winona

Keep an eye on

Winnsboro: OL John McCurdy … RB Landry Deaton … RB Kyd Cole … QB Keen Glover …DE Kilder Ortega … LB Logan Minick … LB Zeb Fulmer

Winona: RB Quindaruius Johnson … WR Nick Garrett … RB/LB Jermichael Akins … LB Peyton Snow … QB Zach Halbert … DB Ashton Smith

Did you know: Winona took a 14-8 win over Winnsboro in the 2018 season opener … Josh Finney, a Winnsboro graduate, is in his first year as head coach at Winnsboro after going 73-32 in stops at Maud, Teague, Hull-Daisetta and Mount Vernon … Head coach Keylon Kincade has taken Winona to the playoffs in four of his five seasons … Johnson rushed for more than 1,100 yards and had 15 touchdowns for the Wildcats as a junior.

Last year: Winnsboro 2-8 missed playoffs; Winona 7-5 area finalist

Up next: Queen City at Winnsboro; Eustace at Winona

Overton vs. Evadale

When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Bulldog Field, Jasper

Keep an eye on

Overton: QB Cole Marshall … RB Kadin Dike … RB Jackson Clark … WR Colin Lightner

Evadale: RB Will Farr … OL McKennan Wilson … OL Tyler Montilvo … LB Kyler Vernon

Did you know: Justin Arnold is in his second season as head coach at Overton after leading the Mustangs to a 2-7 record a year ago … Mark Williams is beginning his 18th season at Evadale. The Rebels were 9-4 last season

Last year: The teams did not meet in 2018

Up next: Overton at Union Grove; Evadale at Warren

Big Sandy vs. San Augustine

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Wolf Stadium, San Augustine

Keep an eye on

Big Sandy: RB Kedron Brown, Sr., QB Caden Minter, Sr., … WR Josh Shipman, Sr., … DL Cain Martinez, Sr., … DB Elijah Beard, Jr., … LB James Briscoe, Sr.

San Augustine: RB Tijay Thomas Davis … QB Delmarquise Barnes … OL Eduardo Lara … LB Danta Barnes … LB Zack Garcia

Did you know: San Augustine was a howling success in 2018. The Wolves made it all the way to the state semifinals before getting punched out by the Mason Punchers. Big Sandy ex Larry Minter begins his 11th season at his alma mater. Minter has been a fixture of stability for the Wildcats, leading them to the postseason six times, including the last four in succession. San Augustine handed the Wildcats a 28-6 loss in the opener last year.

Last year: Big Sandy 5-6, Class 2A DI Bi-District; San Augustine 12-3, Class 2A DI Semifinalist

Up next: Alba-Golden at Big Sandy; San Augustine at Garrison

James Bowie vs. Union Grove

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

Keep an eye on

James Bowie: RB Duncan Hammonds, Sr., … OL Whitt Rogers, Jr., … WR Billy Walker, Jr., … DL Evan Williams, Sr., … LB Slade Burnett, Soph.

Union Grove: RB Matthew Bower, Jr., … OL Connor Ferguson, Sr., … WR Cannon Cowan, Jr., … LB Carter Smith, Soph., … DB Davis Hariston

Did you know: Scotty Laymance takes over at Union Grove after a successful term as offensive coordinator. Laymance, a 1999 Spring Hill alum, looks to keep the Lions heading upward. UG has qualified for the playoffs five of the last six years. They did, however, fall short of the mark in 2018. The James Bowie Pirates, under seventh year coach Eddie May, turned in their best showing in a near half decade. The Lions roared to a 20-0 shutout of the Pirates last year.

Last year: James Bowie 7-5, Class 2A DII Area; Union Grove 6-4, missed playoffs

Up next: Overton at Union Grove

Elkhart vs. Centerville

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Tiger Stadium, Centerville

Keep an eye on

Elkhart: OL Weldon Brooks … RB RJ Moore … QB Cade Starr … OL Jacob Nugent … DE Ky Thomas … LB Holden Bush … DL Connor Duncan … LB Chase Walker

Centerville: RB Caidenn Boss … OL BJ Kelly … OL Dillan Brent … DE Brian Rutledge

Did you know: Centerville defeated Elkhart 22-14 in the 2018 season opener … Centerville has made the playoffs in eight straight seasons … Head coach Kyle Hardee has 98 wins in 14 seasons at Centerville …Moore rushed for 570 yards for the Elks last season … Thomas had 79 tackles, four sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss.

Last year: Elkhart 3-7 missed playoffs; Centerville 8-4 area finalist

Up next: Frankston at Elkhart; Corrigan-Camden at Centerville

Commerce vs. Edgewood

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; I.T. James Memorial Stadium, 804 E. Pine Street, Edgewood, 75117 (Capacity: 3,000)

Keep an eye on

Commerce: OL Anthony Peak, Sr. … QB Brad Caldwell, Sr. … OL Zach Jensen, Sr.

Edgewood: ATH Trey McPherson, Sr. … OLB Sebastian Holdman, Sr. … RB Jonathan Bennett … DL Rusty Pickens, Sr.

Did you know: Commerce will try to rebound from a one-win season. Just two seasons ago the Tigers went three rounds deep into the playoffs. The Tigers have made the postseason 31 times with 19 district titles and two state championships. … Edgewood has three straight seasons of nine wins now the Bulldogs would like to get in double digits. Edgewood has made the playoffs 22 times and captured 10 district titles.

Last year: Commerce 1-8, missed playoffs; Edgewood 9-2 area finalists

Up next: Commerce at Leonard, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Edgewood at Caddo Mills, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Emory Rains vs. Mabank

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Panther Stadium, 822 W. Mason Street, Mabank, 75147 (Capacity: 2,800)

Keep an eye on

Rains: RB Mason Songer, Jr. … LB Devin Jackson, Sr. … QB Luke Sheppard, Jr. … LB Ray Mares, Sr. … WR Colt Rivera, Sr. … WR Poppy Villegas …

Mabank: QB Dahltyn McKinnley, Jr. … OL Stevie Montgomery, Jr. … LB William Goforth, Soph. … TE Devyn Gibbs, Sr., …. RB Dakota Shaw, Sr. …

Did you know: The Rains Wildcats have made the playoffs 13 times and have won six district championships. … Mabank has made the postseason 19 times with 12 league crowns. However, the Panthers have not been to the playoffs since 2007 and their last winning record came in 2006.

Last year: Rains 4-5, missed playoffs; Mabank 2-7 missed playoffs

Up next: Rains at Malakoff, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Kemp at Mabank, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Chilton vs. Cushing

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; J F Whitaker Stadium, Cushing

Keep an eye on

Chilton: QB Chris Oliver … RB Luis Fernandez … RB Anson Crenshaw … WR Dontrell Bailey

Cushing: RB/LB Thomas Wallace … QB/DB Deuce Garrett … OL/LB Cade Willis … WR/DB CJ Mays … FB/DB Reid Allen … WR/LB Thadd Turner

Did you know: Cushing defeated Chilton 38-7 in the 2018 season opener … Chilton won just one game last season — 30-6 over Bartlett — but it was enough to earn a playoff berth … Cushing made the playoffs last year for the first time since 1997 under first-year head coach Josh Moore … Garrett threw for 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.

Last year: Chilton 1-10 bi-district; Cushing 6-4 bi-district

Up next: Chilton at Rosebud-Lott; Mount Enterprise at Cushing

Mount Enterprise vs. Colmesneil

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Taylor Field, Colmesneil

Keep an eye on

Mount Enterprise: RB Kendre Miller … QB Derrick Johnson … OL Jamar Thompson … RB Patrick Johnson … DL Deandrew Ferguson … LB Zach Johnson … OL Josh Bishop

Colmesneil: QB/FB/LB Wesley Dobbins … OL/DL Kobe Shird … OL Kolyer Marshall … WE/DB Jermi Shanmbling … OL/LB Gerrick Vrooman

Did you know: Mount Enterprise defeated Colmesneil 36-27 in the 2018 season opener … Jeremy Jenkins is in his first year as head coach of Mount Enterprise … Miller, who has offers from Wyoming and Southern Mississippi, rushed for 1,910 yards and 20 touchdowns last season … Colmesneil returns nine starters on each side of the football.

Last year: Mount Enterprise 4-6 bi-district; Colmesneil 3-6 missed playoffs

Up next: Mount Enterprise at Cushing; Colmesneil at Deweyville

Frost vs.

Cayuga

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Scarborough Stadium, 17750 US-287, Cayuga, 75832 (Capacity: 2,000)

Frost: QB/LB Antonio Alvarado … RB/S Ramon Manrriguez … DL Leopoldo Perez …

Cayuga: QB Caden Mullican, Jr. … WR Colten Stephens, Jr. … OL Dalton Fitzpatrick, Sr. … OL BJ Scruggs, Jr. …

Did you know: Frost has one of the all-time great mascot names in the Polar Bears. Frost has made the playoffs 12 times with five district titles. … Cayuga has made the postseason 11 times with three district titles and a state championship (2009). …

Last year: Frost 7-4, made playoffs; Cayuga 5-6, made playoffs

Up next: Frost at Granger, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Grapeland at Cayuga, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Cumby vs.

Quitman

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Bud Moody Stadium, Morris Avenue, Quitman, 75783 (Capacity: 1,200)

Cumby: QB Cameron Scott … LB Colby Lindsey … WR Max Wippler

Quitman: QB Terry Berry, Sr. … RB Eliseo Turcios, Sr. … DB Dylan Coe, Sr. … DL Unter Gilbreath, Sr.

Did you know: Quitman snapped a 43-game losing streak in the season opener last year, with a 30-6 win over Cumby. The Trojans rebounded and made the playoffs, but the Bulldogs lost their final eight games. … The all-time record for consecutive losses is by Houston Jeff Davis from 1985 to 1993. The current streak is 40 by Lozeno. …

Last year: Cumby 5-6,made playoffs; Quitman 1-8, missed the playoffs

Up next: Celeste at Cumby, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Quitman at Scurry-Rosser, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Palestine Westwood vs.

Alto

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Cam’Ron Matthews Stadium, Jacket Road, Alto, 75925 (Capacity: 1,770)

Keep an eye on

Westwood: QB Dalton Books, Sr. … WR Aeneas Page, Sr. … C Jaden Crutcher, Jr. … LB Kadonte Watkins, Sr.

Alto: WR Skyler Atkins, Sr. … LB Harmon West, Sr. … LB Cayle Irvin, Sr. … OL Foster Hall, Sr.

Did you know: Westwood has made six playoff appearances and the Panthers have won two district championships (1992, 2008) … Westwood has had three straight 1-9 seasons. … Alto, who is led by second-year coach Rickey Meeks, has reached the playoffs 15 consecutive years. The Yellow Jackets have been in the playoffs 38 times and won 25 district titles and two state crowns.

Last year: Westwood 1-9, missed playoffs; Alto 8-4 area finalists

Up next: Westwood at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; Alto at Timpson, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Grapeland vs. Milano

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Pruitt Field, Milano

Keep an eye on

Grapeland: ATH BJ Lamb … RB/LB Cadarian Wiley … RB/DB Keizion Ashford … OL/DLChanncelor Francis … WR/LB Cooper Ward … OL/DL Jason DeCluette

Milano: RB/LB Kameron Bunburg … TE/LB Danny Cloud … QB Noah Benavides

Did you know: Grapeland took a 27-0 win over Milano in the 2018 season opener … New Grapeland head coach Terry Ward has 76 wins in stops at Tenaha and Harleton, including leading Tenaha to a state title in 2011 … The Sandies are coming off of their first double-digit win season since 1991 … Lamb, who recently picked up an offer from Arizona State. had 50 catches for 927 yards and 12 touchdowns last season but could see time at quarterback this season … Country music singer Johnny Horton was killed by a drunk driver on Highway 79 near Milano in 1960.

Last year: Grapeland 12-2 regional semifinalist; Milano 4-6 bi-district

Up next: Grapeland at Cayuga; Milano at Burton

Ovilla vs. Union Hill

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Billy Bass Stadium, Bettie

Keep an eye on

Ovilla: TE Ben Hale … DE Jake Nelson … OLB Joe Marshall … WR Michael Atterson

Union Hill: C Luke Batts … UTIL Crisitian Aguillon … RB Clay Joyner … TE Randy Griffith

Did you know: The Union Hill Bulldogs open the Josh Bragdon era in Bettie. Bragdon was formerly the head coach at Christian Heritage.

Last year: Ovilla 2-7; Union Hill 11-2

Up next: Ovilla at Weatherford Express; Union Hill at Dallas Lutheran

Tyler King’s Academy vs. Trinity School

When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Titan Field, Longview

Keep an eye on

Tyler King’s: QB Preston Abel … DE Riley Fate … WR Jake Lewis

Trinity School: RB Garrett Bussey … UTIL RB Marlin Reeves … DL Malik Page

Did you know: Brett Reeves starts his tenure as TST Titan boss. Reeves is a former Spring Hill football standout in from the late 80s. He takes over the role of head coach from Jeremy Miller, who went to Union Hill as an assistant for Josh Bragdon.

Last year: Tyler King’s 7-3; Trinity School 9-3

Up next: Tyler Willowbend at Tyler King’s; Chester at Trinity School