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Marshall has a new coach but has back-to-back district titles. A number of teams will be in the mix, especially for the last two playoff spots.

OUR PICKS

1. MARSHALL
2. NACOGDOCHES
3. LINDALE
4. PINE TREE
5. WHITEHOUSE
6. HALLSVILLE
7. JACKSONVILLE
8. MOUNT PLEASANT

MARSHALL

Mascot: Mavericks

Coach: Jake Griedl (1st year)

All-time: 602-464-45, .562%

Stadium: Maverick Stadium, 1900 Maverick Dr., Marshall, Texas 75670

2018 result: 10-3, Class 5A DII Regional semifinals

Returning letterman/starters: 23/16

Lettermen lost: 26

Offense: Spread Multiple

Offensive notables: WR Savion Williams, Sr., 6-5, 203 性视界传媒� QB JJ Green, Sr., 6-5, 185 性视界传媒� ATH DeDe Williams, Jr., 5-7, 153 性视界传媒� RB Dathan Straw, Soph., 5-10, 181 性视界传媒� RB Dominique Williams, Jr., 5-10, 174 性视界传媒� OL Lewis Dunn, Jr., 6-2, 272

Defense: Multiple

Defensive notables: LB Kygze Turner, Sr., 5-10, 221 性视界传媒� CB Jared Washington, Sr., 5-9, 162 性视界传媒� CB Darius Williams, Sr., 5-10, 178 性视界传媒� DE James Washington, Sr., 6-3, 212 性视界传媒� Marcus Jones, Sr., 6-5, 223 性视界传媒� LB Rod Hyter, Sr., 5-11, 241

2019 Outlook: Jake Griedl readies for his first year with the Marshall Mavericks and expectations are sky high. The Mavs are two-time defending district champion and coming off a 10-win, regional semifinal showing in 2018. Griedl, who worked as an assistant under former coach Claude Mathis, has nine defensive and seven offensive starters back and 23 lettermen. Marshall is ready for a legitimate state-title push in 2019. The Mavs haven性视界传媒檛 been to the state championship since 2005 and haven性视界传媒檛 won it all since 1990. Offensively, Griedl has some dynamite talent to work with. It starts at QB where JJ Green runs the offense and includes a blue-chip wide out in Savion Williams. Green threw for 2,499 yards and 36 TDs, while adding 769 yards rushing with 7 TDs. For good measure, he had 137 yards receiving with three scores. Williams, at 6-5, 203 pounds, is a perfect target for Green. Last year Williams pulled in 42 passes for 659 yards and 12 TDs. Michael Washington is top returning tackler on the Marshall roster. The 6-0, 218 pound junior DE racked up 13 sacks last year for the Mavs. The Griedl era gets started at full speed with a home opener against Tyler Lee and consecutive road trips to Longview and Carthage before loop play begins.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Tyler Lee; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� At Longview; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� At Carthage; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� Lindale*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� At Hallsville*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Mount Pleasant*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� At Jacksonville*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Nacogdoches*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� At Whitehouse*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Pine Tree*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

NACOGDOCHES

Mascot: Dragons

Coach: Darren Allman (1st year at school, 88-38 overall)

All-time: 448-541-36, .454%

Stadium: 4310 Appelby Sand Rd., Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

2018 result: 5-6, Class 5A DII Bi-district

Returning letterman/starters: 30/12

Lettermen lost: 25

Offense: Power Spread

Offensive notables: QB Jake Smith, Sr., 6-1, 190 性视界传媒� RB De性视界传媒橫orian Thacker, Jr., 5-11, 195 性视界传媒� OG Riley Birdwell, Sr., 6-4, 320 性视界传媒� WR Jatavious Deckard, Sr., 6-0, 198

Defense: 3-4

Defensive notables: LB Glen Young, Jr., 5-11, 195 性视界传媒� S Dillion Williams, Jr., 6-0, 180 性视界传媒� LB Kolton Koonce, Jr., 5-11, 180 性视界传媒� DB Brennan Jones, Soph., 6-1, 215

2019 Outlook: Former Odessa Permian and Austin Westlake coach Darren Allman has been called on to breathe fire into a Nacogdoches program that性视界传媒檚 had losing campaigns in nine of the last 11 calendars. Allman, who most recently served as AD at Southlake Carroll, has a 10-year record of 88-38. The Dragons made postseason last fall under veteran Bobby Reyes. It was Nac性视界传媒檚 first playoff excursion in four years. Allman has a half dozen regulars back on both sides of the leather and welcomes 30 letter winners from last year性视界传媒檚 bi-district qualifier. Glen Young heads up the Dragon D. The 5-11, 195 pound junior plays a physical brand of defense and amassed 97 stops last year. Brennan Jones, younger brother of Texas DB Brandon Jones, is an expected contributor in the secondary. Jake Smith is back in the lair at QB for the Dragons. Smith completed 135 of 234 passes for 2,093 with a 17/3 TD to interception ratio. Senior flanker Jatavious Deckard hopes to build on his 2018 numbers of 30 receptions and 612 yards with 5 TDs. De性视界传媒橫orian Thacker represents Nac性视界传媒檚 top returning rusher. The 5-11, 195 pound junior had 433 yards on 91 touches with 7 TDs. The Allman era begins in earnest with a home opener against Kilgore.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Kilgore; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Lufkin; Sept. 14 性视界传媒� At Tyler Lee**; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� Jacksonville*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� At Lindale*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� At Whitehouse*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� Pine Tree*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� At Marshall*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Hallsville*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� At Mount Pleasant*

(*Indicates district game; **Indicates game starts at 7 p.m. All other games start at 7:30 p.m.)

LINDALE

Mascot: Eagles

Coach: Chris Cochran (3rd year, 11-11)

All-time: 373-451-17, .454%

Stadium: Eagle Stadium, North Stadium, Lindale, Texas 75771

2018 result: 7-5, Class 5A DII Area

Returning letterman/starters: 23/12

Lettermen lost: 22

Offense: Power Spread

Offensive notables: RB Jordan Jenkins, Jr., 6-2, 205 性视界传媒� WR Conner Boyette, Sr., 5-9, 155 性视界传媒� TE Dylan Worrell, Sr., 6-3, 210 性视界传媒� QB Luke Poe, Soph., 6-1, 180 性视界传媒� QB Brayson Campbell, Sr., 5-10, 160

Defense: 4-2-5

Defensive notables: DE Jaymond Jackson, Jr., 6-3, 215 性视界传媒� FS Airik Williams, Jr., 5-9, 150 性视界传媒� DE Matthew Grady, Sr., 6-0, 205 性视界传媒� LB Jaret Allen, Jr., 5-11, 180 性视界传媒� Christian Wood, Sr., 5-10, 172

2019 Outlook: The Lindale Eagles made some noise in the playoffs last fall and third-year boss Chris Cochran is hoping his birds make a little more in 2019. With 23 letter winners back from last year性视界传媒檚 area qualifier, Cochran has to be exciting about prospects of a repeat playoff performance. Lindale dropped Montgomery 52-38 in bi-district, marking its first postseason triumph in seven years. Junior tailback Jordan Jenkins is back and looks to build on an outstanding sophomore season. The 6-2, 205 pound Jenkins averaged 5.5 yards per tote and finished with 1,504 yards and 17 TDs. Sophomore Luke Poe could contend for snaps at quarterback with senior Brayson Campbell. Poe性视界传媒檚 性视界传媒渟trong arm性视界传媒� could factor into potential playing time. Campbell, however, has had a 性视界传媒済reat offseason.性视界传媒� Whoever wins the QB battle will have senior Conner Boyette to throw to. Boyette finished 2018 with 75 catches for 907 yards and 7 TDs. Junior DE Jaymond Jackson managed 52 tackles and nine sacks last fall and heads up the eight returning defensive starters for the Eagles. Junior free safety Airik Williams had four picks and a touchdown last year. He性视界传媒檒l factor in on the pass defense for Cochran性视界传媒檚 crew, while junior LB Jaret Allen is coming off a 20-tackle season.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Kaufman; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� At Forney; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� Van; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� At Marshall*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� Nacogdoches*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Hallsville*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� At Whitehouse*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Mount Pleasant*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� At Pine Tree*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� At Jacksonville*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

PINE TREE

Mascot: Pirates

Coach: Kerry Lane (4th year, 10-21)

All-time: 374-429-19, .465%

Stadium: Pirate Stadium, 3737 W. Loop 281, Longview, Texas 75604

2018 result: 5-5

Returning letterman/starters: 22/11

Lettermen lost: 20

Offense: Multiple

Offensive notables: WR JJ Sparkman, Sr., 6-4, 210 性视界传媒� WR Gabe Adams, Sr., 5-11, 185 性视界传媒� QB DJ Freeman, Jr., 5-7, 155 性视界传媒� QB Corey Thomas, Sr., 5-6, 160 性视界传媒� RB Jayden Smith, Jr., 5-5, 185 性视界传媒� OL Jadarlon Key, Sr., 6-7, 310

Defense: 3-4

Defensive notables: DB Tyler Sheffield, Jr., 5-6, 150 性视界传媒� LB Colton Munoz, Sr., 5-9, 185 性视界传媒� LB Ryan Levingston, Jr., 5-9, 170 性视界传媒� DL Deaundre Heath, Jr., 5-11, 180 性视界传媒� DB Keith Wright, Sr., 6-0, 175 性视界传媒� DB Keelan Turner, Jr., 5-9, 136

2019 Outlook: Close, but no cigar. That summation could easily be given to the 2018 Pine Tree Pirates. The final product, a 5-5 non-playoff season, doesn性视界传媒檛 reflect that Pine Tree was a merely a few points shy of being 8-2 and in the playoffs. Kerry Lane goes into year four as head of the ship with designs on making last year性视界传媒檚 heartbreak a footnote in history. Scoring points shouldn性视界传媒檛 be a problem with talented pass catchers like JJ Sparkman and Gabe Adams. Sparkman, who is committed to Texas Tech, had 662 yards on 29 receptions last year and scored 10 times. Adams pulled in 218 yards on 18 grabs and 4 TDs. DJ Freeman has a sensational sophomore campaign at QB for the Bucs. Freeman hit on 65 of 118 pass attempts for 1,202 yards with 16 TDs. Replacing 1,634-yards and 11 TDs from Gabe Nelson will likely go to junior dynamo Jayden Smith, who tallied 68 yards on 20 carries in limited action on offense. Towering 6-7, 310 pound Jadarlon Key is an imposing figure on the offensive line. The Pirates averaged 43 points on offense, but must replace seven positions. Defensively, Pine Tree surrendered on average 39 points. The Bucs welcome back all but four regulars on that side of the ball. Smith, while expected to start in the backfield, was a force at linebacker last fall. The 5-5, 185-pounder returns as Pine Tree性视界传媒檚 leading tackler with 54 stops. Senior LB Colton Munoz paced the Pirates with a couple sacks and 40 stops.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� At Bullard; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Pittsburg; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� At Kilgore; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� Hallsville*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� At Mount Pleasant*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Jacksonville*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� At Nacogdoches*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Whitehouse*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Lindale*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� At Marshall*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

WHITEHOUSE

Mascot: Wildcats

Coach: Marcus Gold (2nd year, 7-4)

All-time: 241-320-12,. 431%

Stadium: Wildcat Stadium, 106 Wildcat Dr., Whitehouse, Texas 75791

2018 result: 7-4, Class 5A DII Bi-district

Returning letterman/starters: 18/8

Lettermen lost: 19

Offense: Spread

Offensive notables: RB Peyton Kennedy, Sr., 6-1, 195 性视界传媒� WR Austin Barron, Jr., 6-2, 180 性视界传媒� OL Lance Deal, Jr., 6-0, 275 性视界传媒� QB Kaden Casey, Sr., 6-1, 185 性视界传媒� WR Markus Warren, Sr., 6-1, 190 性视界传媒� RB Carter Adams, Sr., 5-9, 160

Defense: 4-2-5

Defensive notables: LB Peyton Kennedy, Sr., 6-1, 195 性视界传媒� DB Jermone Bower, Sr., 5-10, 175 性视界传媒� CB Cooper Clemons, Sr., 5-11, 165 性视界传媒� DT Gunner Clark, Sr., 6-0, 320 性视界传媒� DE Ty Ward, Sr., 5-11, 210 性视界传媒� DT Marshall Johnson, Jr., 6-1, 235

2019 Outlook: Marcus Gold性视界传媒檚 first season in charge at Whitehouse proved golden. The Wildcats finished the regular season 7-3, marking their most victories since Pat Mahomes性视界传媒� 12-1 senior season in 2013. Whitehouse was promptly bounced out in the first round, stretching its playoff-victory drought to five years. Gold has his work cut out in 2019 for an encore performance. Whitehosue averaged 30 points per game on offense last season and now must find nine offensive replacements. The 性视界传媒楥ats also have to locate another five new starters on defense. The loss of 19 lettermen could put Whitehouse性视界传媒檚 run of three straight playoff appearances in peril. Talented two-way performer Peyton Kennedy is a nice block to build around. The fleet-footed Kennedy rushed for 82 yards on only nine touches and scored 5 TDs. On defense he racked up 50 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a Pick6. Carter Adams returns as the leading rusher with 60 carries for 220 yards. Austin Barron is leading receiver among returnees with 10 catches for 101 yards. Senior DE Ty Ward should provide pressure from the edge after accumulating 35 tackles and a half dozen sacks. The secondary is patrolled by senior Jerome Bower, who tallied 40 tackles and added three picks.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� At Henderson; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Chapel Hill**; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� Melissa#; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� Mount Pleasant*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� At Jacksonville*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Nacogdoches*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� At Lindale*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� At Pine Tree*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Marshall*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� At Hallsville*

(*Indicates district game; **Indicates game at Rose Stadium; #Indicates game in Emory; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

HALLSVILLE

Mascot: Bobcats

Coach: Joe Drennon (3rd year 5-15 at school, 125-68 overall)

All-time: 393-408-23, .491%

Stadium: Bobcat Stadium, #1 Bobcat Lane, Hallsville, Texas 75650

2018 result: 4-6

Returning letterman/starters: 25/8

Lettermen lost: 18

Offense: Spread

Offensive notables: RB Cortland Venters, Sr., 5-10, 165 性视界传媒� C Dale Dawes, Sr., 5-10, 225 性视界传媒� QB Carter Rogas, Soph., 5-10, 155 性视界传媒� WR Brian Pullum, Sr., 5-7, 145 .. OL Brian Nino, Sr., 6-2, 270 性视界传媒� RB Tre Fulton, Sr., 5-8, 165

Defense: 4-3

Defensive notables: DE Nolan Simmons, Sr., 6-4, 218 性视界传媒� LB Blake Ware, Sr., 5-9, 190 性视界传媒� OT Reagan Bailey, Sr., 6-6, 290 性视界传媒� OLB Lion Felder, Sr., 5-11, 165 性视界传媒� DL James Nehk, Sr., 6-0, 210 性视界传媒� CB Chad Howard, Sr., 5-10, 150

2019 Outlook: The Hallsville Bobcats showed a three-game improvement in Joe Drennon性视界传媒檚 second season. With a bucket full of 25 returning lettermen, including four starters on both offense and defense, the Bobcats hope to continue in their upgrade. Drennon, who won a state title at Mineola in 2016 and played for another in 2015, knows what it takes to build a successful program. It性视界传媒檚 nice to have a talent like Cortland Venters to work with. Venters had a junior season 700 yards rushing. He性视界传媒檒l be featured back in the Bobcat Spread. 性视界传媒淐ourtland性视界传媒檚 a great kid with a lot of speed. He性视界传媒檚 getting better with his feet in the holes and moves in the open field,性视界传媒� lauded Drennon. Sophomore Carter Rogas is likely to get the call at QB. 性视界传媒淗e性视界传媒檚 a great leader with great work ethic,性视界传媒� Drennon said. Senior Blake Ware, returning leader in tackles, heads up Hallsville性视界传媒檚 defense at LB. 性视界传媒淏lake性视界传媒檚 a tough hard-nosed kid that loves the game. He性视界传媒檚 also a good leader on the field,性视界传媒� offered Drennon. Nolan Simmons is a versatile athlete the Bobcats are expected to use on both offense and defense. The 6-4, 218 pound Simmons plays a rush end on defense and returns as Hallsville性视界传媒檚 leading receiver with 218 yards.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� At Terrell; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Kilgore; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� At Bullard; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� At Pine Tree*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� Marshall*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� At Lindale*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� At Mount Pleasant*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Jacksonville*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� At Nacogdoches*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Whitehouse*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

JACKSONVILLE

Mascot: Indians

Coach: Wayne Coleman (5th year, 17-25 at school, 66-80 overall)

All-time: 491-515-39, .489%

Stadium: The Tomato Bowl, 202 Austin St., Jacksonville, Texas 75766

2018 result: 3-7

Returning letterman/starters: 15/9

Lettermen lost: 22

Offense: Spread Gun

Offensive notables: WR Chris Carpenter, Sr., 6-0, 165 性视界传媒� RB Aaron Richardson, Sr., 5-10, 190 性视界传媒� WR Jaylon Freeney, Sr., 5-10, 165 性视界传媒� OL Marco Nunez, Sr., 6-2, 240

Defense: 3-4

Defensive notables: FS Steve Gallegos, Sr., 5-10, 165 性视界传媒� LB Bryson Tatum, Jr., 5-10, 180 性视界传媒� DL Jordan Hicks, Jr., 6-0, 190 性视界传媒� LB Josue Lopez, Sr., 6-0, 175

2019 Outlook: After achieving back to back playoff entries, the bottom dropped out for the Jacksonville Indians in 2018. Wayne Coleman heads into season five with designs on rekindling some postseason magic. He性视界传媒檒l have to overcome the loss of 22 lettermen and replace six offense and seven defensive starters from a year ago. Senior Chris Carpenter is a returning all state candidate and should provide offensive spark. Carpenter had 31 receptions for 501 yards and 2 TDs last fall. He also carried the ball 24 times for 255 yards and one score. The Tribe must find a replacement for QB Tristen Shewmake, who moved in the off season. Patrick Clater is penciled in as Shewmake性视界传媒檚 heir. The 6-2, 185 pound Clater started on Jasonville性视界传媒檚 JV. Aaron Richardson is a good bet to tote the rock at tailback. The 5-10, 190 pound senior had 118 yards on 27 carries in limited duty. Josue Lopez is back on the reservation and returns as Jacksonville性视界传媒檚 leading tackler with 56. Steve Gallegos heads up the Tribe性视界传媒檚 secondary. The 5-10, 165 pound FS had three interceptions last year and took two back to the house. The Indians have a loaded three-game non-district slate. They open with perennial power Carthage and close with heavyweight Henderson. An improved Palestine team is sandwiched the middle.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Carthage; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� At Palestine; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� Van; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� At Nacogdoches*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� Whitehouse*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� At Pine Tree*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� Marshall*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� At Hallsville*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Mount Pleasant*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� At Jacksonville*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

MOUNT PLEASANT

Mascot: Tigers

Coach: Ritchie Pinckard (2nd year, 3-7 at school, 58-49 overall)

All-time: 508-463-27, .523%

Stadium: Sam Parker Field, 2801 Old Paris Rd., Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455

2018 result: 3-7

Returning letterman/starters: 8/8

Lettermen lost: 16

Offense: Multiple Pro

Offensive notables: RB Tyke Fluellen, Sr., 6-2, 215 性视界传媒� RB Jalen Williams, Jr., 5-11, 204 性视界传媒� QB Kaleb Thompson, Sr., 5-11, 185 性视界传媒� WR Jo Jo Bolton Brown, Sr., 6-5, 180 性视界传媒� WR Will Hills, Soph., 6-4, 189

Defense: 3-4

Defensive notables: LB Hagan Holloway, Sr., 5-9, 185 性视界传媒� LB Yahri Hudson, Jr., 5-9, 180 性视界传媒� FS Caleb Jones, Jr., 6-1, 185 性视界传媒� DL Trey Emory, Soph., 6-2, 285 性视界传媒� LB Christian Cervantes, Sr., 5-8, 181

2019 Outlook: Ritchie Pinckard built a nice resume three previous stops at Garrison, DeKalb and Callisburg. His first edition of Mount Pleasant Tigers, however, struggled to a 3-7 campaign. The Tigers only have eight letter winners back in the fold, but they do expect a good influx of talent from a 9-1 JV squad. A backfield tandem of Tyke Fluellen and Jalen Williams provide a path to potential success. Mount Pleasant hasn性视界传媒檛 experienced a winning season since 2012. Williams, a 5-11, 204 pound junior, rushed for 463 yards and 3 TDs, while the 6-2, 215 pound senior Fluellen found the pay window six times and added 266 yards on the ground. The QB duties fall on senior Kaleb Thompson, who completed 29 of 63 passes for 513 yards and 4 TDs in 2018. Jo Jo Bolton is back as the top Tiger pass catcher. Bolton hauled in 15 passes for 206 yards and scored three times. LB Hagan Holloway is back to give opposing offenses fits. The 5-9, 185 pound Holloway led the way tackles, while fellow LB Christian Cervantes tallied eight sacks. Caleb Jones is back in the secondary after picking four passes last fall. The Tigers start the season with back-to-back road games against Wylie East and North Lamar. They don性视界传媒檛 play at Sam Parker Field until Sept. 20 against Paris.

聽Aug. 30 性视界传媒� At Wylie East; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� At North Lamar; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� Paris; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� At Whitehouse*; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� Pine Tree*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� At Marshall*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� Hallsville*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� At Lindale*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� At Jacksonville*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Nacogdoches*

(*Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)