Area Sports
TGCA State Basketball Poll 12-8-2025
December 8, 2025 Texas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Poll Class 1A 1. Gordon 10-0 2. Hermleigh 11-0 3. Eula 13-0 4. Nueces Canyon 7-0 5. Brookesmith 9-0 6. Austwell-Tivoli 7-0 7. Perrin-Whitt 8-0 8. Westbrook 14-1 9. Silverton 11-1 10. Klondike 10-1 11. Nazareth 6-3 12. Hudson 15-2 13. Dodd City 4-1 14. Kress…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association Announces the Walmart Academic All-State Teams for Football
SAN MARCOS, TX (December 8, 2025) – The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Walmart are proud to announce the 2025-26 Academic All-State Teams for Football. The Academic All-State Award honors senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment both in the classroom and in competition. To access list of Academic All-State Team recipients: https://www.thsca.com/academic-all-state/ As one of…
Read MoreUTSA to face Florida International in First Responder Bowl
Story by Greg Luca UTSA will face Florida International in the First Responder Bowl at 7 p.m. on Dec. 26 at Ford Stadium in Dallas, appearing in a sixth straight bowl as the Roadrunners aim to close 2025 with a winning record. Read more: UTSA to face Florida International in First Responder Bowl
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Announces the 2025-2026 Super Elite Teams for Cross Country
December 5th, 2025 THSCA recognizes athletes across Texas for their exemplary athletic achievements for the 2025-2026 UIL Cross Country season. San Marcos, Texas (December 5, 2025) — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) has released its 2025–2026 Super Elite Teams for UIL Cross Country, honoring standout student-athletes from across the state for their exceptional performance…
Read MoreUnion Hill falls to Gordon
The Union Hill Bulldogs were the beasts of the East in Six-Man Football this season, but the Bulldogs season ended Saturday with a 69-24 loss to a tough Gordon team in the 1A Six-Man D1 state semis. @ejmowery578433 @CowboyTD @FeverScoreboard @KETK https://t.co/7AsnRq7LTN — James Grant (@JGrantSports) December 7, 2025
Read More2025 GILMER BUCKEYES FOOTBALL ALL DISTRICT: 7-4A
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Ismael Camara – Jr. #72 1st Team Offense: 2nd Team Offense: WR – Solomon Jackson – Sr. #17 QB – Zade Taylor – Jr. #2 WR – Trace Haynes – Sr. #12 RB – Tayveon Horne – Soph. #6 OL – Van Songer – Soph. #71 FB – Austin Blakeley…
Read MoreUnion Hill head coach Joshua Bragdon joined East Texas Now on Monday to talk about the season and the upcoming game against Gordon.
Watch: ‘Play our game’: Union Hill set to battle 2-time defending state champs in semifinals
Read MoreSean Wallace released from hospital
Josiah Henderson, Markeithlon Tate, Solomon Jackson, Nehemiah Henderson, Randall Canady, Tra Fluellen, Sean Wallace, Darion Wallace, Mrs. Wallace, Trill Butler, Dhrvay Smith Pictured in the pulpit is Pastor Copeland and on the piano the associate Pastor Tennison Sean Wallace has been released from the hospital after having a brain tumor. Coach Metzel worked with Minister…
Read MoreKris Boyd readmitted to hospital as he continues to recover from shooting
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd had been released from the hospital as he recovers from a shooting almost two weeks ago, but he is now back as a result of further health complications. Read more: Kris Boyd readmitted to hospital as he continues to recover from shooting
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1A Division I State Semifinal
Union Hill (11-2) vs. Gordon (12-0), 6 p.m. Saturday at Lion Memorial Stadium in Ennis
1A Division I State Semifinal Union Hill (11-2) vs. Gordon (12-0), 6 p.m. Saturday at Ennis’ Lion Memorial Stadium#TXHSFB // @DCTF — Greg Tepper (@Tepper) November 29, 2025 Union Hill Athletic Booster Club · 1d · Info for send off to be posted soon! UNION HILL VS. GORDON LOCATION: ENNIS ISD WHEN: SATURDAY 12/6…
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