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BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 12, 20241 min read

BREAKING: 2 East Texas Teams to play for State

Here’s a closer look at the teams making the trip to state:

LIST: 11 East Texas Players on 7 of 12 CFP Teams

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 8, 20241 min read

LIST: 11 East Texas Players on 7 of 12 CFP Teams

TXAN 24 News is a trusted source for sports coverage in Texas, with a strong focus on high school, collegiate, and professional football. Th

LIST: 11 Players Represent East Texas in Conference Championship Games

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 7, 20242 min read

LIST: 11 Players Represent East Texas in Conference Championship Games

Here’s a list of the 11 East Texas player who’s teams will or have participated in their Conference Championships:

5 East Texas Teams Are State Semifinal Bound—Will Longview Make It 6?

Donovan Bridgeforth

Dec 6, 20241 min read

5 East Texas Teams Are State Semifinal Bound—Will Longview Make It 6?

East Texas football is showing its strength once again, with five teams already advancing to the UIL state semifinals. Joaquin, Carthage, Ki

LIST: 23 Local Teams Clinch Playoff Regional Semifinals

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 23, 20241 min read

LIST: 23 Local Teams Clinch Playoff Regional Semifinals

Here’s the list of East Texas teams still in the playoffs and their matchups for the regional semifinals:

LIST: 35 East Texas Teams Prepare for High School Football Playoffs

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 10, 20243 min read

LIST: 35 East Texas Teams Prepare for High School Football Playoffs

As the Texas high school football playoffs gear up, East Texas teams are proving that the region is still a powerhouse in the sport. With a

Chiefs Stay Undefeated in Rainy Showdown Against Bucs

Donovan Bridgeforth

Nov 4, 20241 min read

Chiefs Stay Undefeated in Rainy Showdown Against Bucs

n a heart-stopping Monday Night Football showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs kept their perfect season alive with a dramatic overtime win over

BREAKING: Westwood Names Glen Tunstall Interim Head Coach Following UIL Suspension of Richard Bishop

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 25, 20241 min read

BREAKING: Westwood Names Glen Tunstall Interim Head Coach Following UIL Suspension of Richard Bishop

This decision comes after the UIL (University Interscholastic League) issued a suspension for Head Coach Richard Bishop, barring him from pa

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Remain Undefeated After Super Bowl Rematch

Donovan Bridgeforth

Oct 20, 20241 min read

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Remain Undefeated After Super Bowl Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs continued their dominance this season, improving to 6-0 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl remat

BREAKING: Saints’ Center Erik McCoy Sidelined for Surgery

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 24, 20242 min read

BREAKING: Saints’ Center Erik McCoy Sidelined for Surgery

Saints center and team captain Erik McCoy, who had a standout performance against the Dallas Cowboys last week, will undergo surgery for a g

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 23, 20242 min read

LIST: Week 4 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 4:

East Texas’ Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 3-0 Start in Pursuit of Historic 3-Peat

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 22, 20241 min read

East Texas’ Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 3-0 Start in Pursuit of Historic 3-Peat

Whitehouse's own Patrick Mahomes continues to shine on the NFL stage as he guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a 3-0 start in the 2024-2025 sea

Piney Award: Brady McCown named Week 3 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 20, 20241 min read

Piney Award: Brady McCown named Week 3 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Heading into the second week of games tonight in East Texas football here’s a look at the most outstanding player from our area last week:

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 18, 20242 min read

LIST: Week 3 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 3:

Lufkin Native Erik McCoy Leads Saints' Offensive Line in Dominant Win Over Cowboys

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 15, 20241 min read

Lufkin Native Erik McCoy Leads Saints' Offensive Line in Dominant Win Over Cowboys

New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy, hailing from Lufkin, Texas, played a pivotal role in leading the offensive line as the Saints dominate

ICYMI: Apaches win overtime ESPN thriller over #6 Trinity Valley

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 15, 20241 min read

ICYMI: Apaches win overtime ESPN thriller over #6 Trinity Valley

In this deep East Texas matchup that aired live on ESPN, Tyler Junior College's Apaches secured a 14-7 victory over the #6-ranked Trinity Va

Piney Award: Jordan Dorsey named Week 2 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 13, 20241 min read

Piney Award: Jordan Dorsey named Week 2 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Jordan Dorsey, plays defense and special teams for the Fightin’ Jacksonville Indians. He chased down 7 tackles and pulled off a blocked punt

INJURY: Las Vegas Raiders Edge Rusher from East Texas Sidelined with Knee Sprain

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 10, 20241 min read

INJURY: Las Vegas Raiders Edge Rusher from East Texas Sidelined with Knee Sprain

Tyree Wilson, the standout NFL player from West Rusk High School, suffered a knee sprain during a game on Sunday while playing for the Las V

East Texas' DeMarvion Overshown Leads Cowboys with 11 Tackles Against Browns

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 9, 20241 min read

East Texas' DeMarvion Overshown Leads Cowboys with 11 Tackles Against Browns

East Texas native DeMarvion Overshown had a standout performance in today’s Dallas Cowboys victory over the Cleveland Browns, leading the te

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 9, 20242 min read

LIST: Week 2 ETXHSFB Stat Leaders

Here’s a look at the Top 5 East Texas statistical leaders in skill categories through Week 2: