Texas High School Football

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

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

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

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:

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:

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

East Texas’ Own Innis Gaines to Represent in NFL’s Historic Brazil Matchup Against Eagles

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 6, 20241 min read

East Texas’ Own Innis Gaines to Represent in NFL’s Historic Brazil Matchup Against Eagles

In a historic moment for the NFL, tonight marks the league’s first-ever game in Brazil, and representing East Texas on this global stage is

Piney Award: Rickey Stewart named Week 1 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

Donovan Bridgeforth

Sep 6, 20241 min read

Piney Award: Rickey Stewart named Week 1 Most Outstanding ETX HS Player

University of Texas Longhorn Verbal Commit, Rickey Stewart, who was ranked #6 in our Preseason Top 25 ETX High School Players and ranked #4

19 East Texas Players make the cut for 14 Different NFL Rosters

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 29, 20242 min read

19 East Texas Players make the cut for 14 Different NFL Rosters

East Texas continues to make a significant impact in the NFL, with 19 talented players representing the region across 14 different rosters.

RANKINGS: Top 25 High School Football Teams in East Texas

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 21, 20243 min read

RANKINGS: Top 25 High School Football Teams in East Texas

Here’s a look at the top 25 high school football teams in East Texas, as the season kicks into high gear:

LIST: Top 20 ETX High School Football Players

Donovan Bridgeforth

Aug 19, 20242 min read

LIST: Top 20 ETX High School Football Players

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a look at the Top 20 East Texas High School Football Players heading into the 2024-25 season: