EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a closer look at the 2 teams making the trip to state after winning their Semifinal game:
Malakoff Tigers
State Semifinals Game: 27-19 over Paradise
Woodville Eagles
State Semifinals Game: 28-21 over Tidehaven
The Road Ahead
For these teams, the journey isn’t over yet. With the state title on the line, they’ll need to bring their best game to claim the ultimate prize. Whether it’s a battle of high-powered offenses or a clash of defensive juggernauts, fans across East Texas are rallying behind their hometown heroes.
Three teams in East Texas will play over the next two days. Kilgore will take on La Vernia and Carthage plays Brock, both on Friday at 7:00pm. Longview is matched up with Southlake Carroll on Saturday at SMU's stadium at 2:00pm.
East Texas Pride
The pride of East Texas football isn’t just about winning—it’s about the community support, the traditions passed down through generations, and the young athletes who dream of their moment under the stadium lights. These teams carry the weight of that legacy as they prepare to take the field in their respective state title games.
Stay tuned to TXAN 24 News for full coverage of the state title games, player interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories as we celebrate the teams representing East Texas on the biggest high school stage.
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