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Cumberland Academy to Appeal UIL District Assignment Monday
The District Assignment Appeals Committee of the University Interscholastic League will meet Monday morning to hear reclassification and rea

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 201 min read


East Texas Mourns Coaching Legend Pat Collins, Former National Champion and Longview Lobo Leader
The East Texas football community is mourning the loss of legendary coach Pat Collins, a man whose impact stretched from the college ranks

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 131 min read


Cumberland Academy Adjusts Schedule Following January Closures
Cumberland Academy has completed a review of instructional minutes after school closures from January 26–28, 2026, confirming that most camp

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 111 min read


Kilgore Bulldogs Send 11 to the Next Level in Class of 2026
Kilgore High School football continues to set the standard in East Texas, as the Bulldogs saw 11 players from the Class of 2026 sign collegi

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 41 min read


Jacksonville High School, Cumberland Academy Reclassified in UIL Realignment
The University Interscholastic League has announced its latest Reclassification and Realignment, with Jacksonville High School and Cumberlan

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 21 min read


Troup ISD Community Mourns Loss of Sixth-Grade Student Easton Roper
The Troup ISD community is mourning the loss of a sixth-grade student, Easton Roper, whose passing was confirmed by the district this weeken

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 311 min read


No. 22 Chapel Hill Bulldogs flex on Kilgore 77-49
Kilgore knew the challenge would be steep Friday night, and No. 22-ranked Chapel Hill proved exactly why it’s one of the top teams in the state.
In front of a packed crowd that fell just short of capacity, Chapel Hill (21–2) used an explosive start and a dominant third quarter to pull away from Kilgore (8–5) for a 77–49 win in boys varsity basketball action.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 201 min read


#4 Lufkin escapes Jacksonville late in the 4th Quarter
On Tuesday night at John Alexander Gymnaisum in Jacksonville, Texas #4 ranked Lufkin Panthers trotted into take on the 12-12 Jacksonville Indians who were on a mission to pull off an upset.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 132 min read


#4 Bishop TK Gorman pulls off comeback, defeat Dallas Christian School
Friday night #4 ranked Bishop TK Gorman hosted Dallas Christian School as both boys basketball teams looked to leave with a win.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jan 92 min read


DeSoto Explodes Early, Cruises Past Sheldon King 55-27 in State Championship Clash
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — DeSoto left no doubt on the biggest stage, overwhelming Sheldon King with a dominant first half en route to a 5

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Galena Park North Shore Edges Duncanville 10-7 in Defensive State Championship Battle
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — Defense ruled the day as Galena Park North Shore held off Duncanville for a 10-7 victory in a tightly contested

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Dallas South Oak Cliff Runs Past Richmond Randle 35-19 in 5A Division II State Title Game
ARLINGTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — In a hard-fought UIL Class 5A Division II State Championship game, Dallas South Oak Cliff claimed the title wit

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 20, 20252 min read



Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20250 min read


Carthage Dominates West Orange–Stark in First Half, Takes 28–0 Lead at the Break
Arlington, T exas (TXAN 24) — The defending 4A-D2 State Champions Carthage Bulldogs kicked off their repeating effort against West Orange Stark at AT&T Stadium at 3 p.m. Carthage wasted no time setting the tone Friday night, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back against West Orange–Stark in the first half of action. Carthage won the opening coin toss and struck quickly on offense. After an incomplete pass to open the game, #0 KJ Edwards broke loose for an 87-yar

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Stephenville Shuts Out Kilgore in UIL 4A-Division I State Championship, 10–0
ARLINGTON, Texas — Defense dominated the second half of the UIL 4A Division I State Championship at AT&T Stadium as Stephenville held Kilgore scoreless and secured a 10–0 victory Friday December 19, 2025. Third Quarter Stephenville struck first coming out of halftime, opening the scoring on a touchdown drive capped by a score from #10 Adan Jergins , giving the Yellow Jackets a 7–0 lead . Kilgore responded with a methodical drive, converting multiple third downs and pushing d

Leighton Castaneda
Dec 19, 20252 min read


3 East Texas Teams Reach State Football Championships
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Here’s the State Final Schedule for East Texas:

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Carthage Punches Ticket to State Final With Semifinal Win Over Brock
MESQUITE, Texas (TXAN 24) — Carthage is headed back to the state championship.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 12, 20251 min read


House Bill 8 Officially Ends the STAAR Test, Replaces It With Shorter Assessments
Texas is preparing for one of its biggest education shifts in years. House Bill 8, signed into law earlier this year, officially eliminates the long-criticized STAAR exam and replaces it with three shorter tests spread out across the school year. The new model is set to roll out statewide beginning in the 2027–28 academic year.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Dec 8, 20251 min read


UIL STATE VOLLEYBALL: Southlake Carroll Wins 6A-D2 Title in Five-Set Thriller
Southlake Carroll brought home hardware in the most dramatic way possible on Saturday night, outlasting Austin High in a five-set classic…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 22, 20251 min read


UIL VOLLEYBALL: Southlake Carroll Aims for State Championship
Southlake Carroll is one match away from the biggest win in Texas high school volleyball, and tonight they’ll have to get through…

Donovan Bridgeforth
Nov 22, 20251 min read
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