Month: August 2024

The stands at Bruce Bradshaw Stadium will be full pretty soon, with fans hoping to see West Rusk claim a fifth district title in six seasons. The Raiders open up the 2024 season, coach Rafe Mata's second at the helm, on August 30 at Malakoff. Below: coach Rafe Mata, and the 2024 version of West Rusk's helmet. (Photos by JOE HALE - ETBLITZ.COM)

THRILL RIDE | A near-decade of dominance for West Rusk, as Mata begins year two at the helm in ’24

Joe Hale 3 months ago

KC WINS AWARD | Kilgore College takes award at kickoff luncheon

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Gilmer quarterback Cadon Tennison (11) will again lead the Buckeyes this season, with plans to win a second straight Class 4A Division II state championship. And ETBlitz.com will be there to cover the Buckeyes, no matter what, specifically legendary longtime Gilmer sportswriter Phillip W. Williams. ETBlitz.com welcomed Gilmer, and Williams, to the ETBlitz.com family on Tuesday. (Photo by RONNIE SARTORS - SPORTS SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY - ETBLITZ.COM)

THE. BUCKEYES. ARE. HERE. | ETBlitz.com adds GILMER, sportswriter Williams, to the family!

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Kilgore High School head football coach Clint Fuller (left) works with outside linebackers on Day One: the first official day of UIL-approved high school football practice on Monday behind the Mitchell Field House. Below: the Ragin' Red meet briefly in the indoor practice facility. (Photos by JOE HALE)

WAIT, WHAT? | Kilgore, other programs following new UIL practice mandate

Joe Hale 3 months ago

This wall delivers a distinct message that every Henderson athlete gets: LION PRIDE NEVER DIES. Henderson High School football coach Clay Baker (below), himself a former Lion, is re-instilling that in his football team each and every day, planning a return to playoff glory. (Photos by JOE HALE - ETBLITZ.COM)

THE LIONS’ DEN | Baker’s plan: To bring winning ways back to Henderson

Joe Hale 3 months ago

WE’RE HITTING THE ROAD! | The ETBlitz.com Road Show comes to Tatum Aug. 29, to Carthage Aug. 30

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

“ANY QUESTIONS?” | THEY’LL BE ANSWERED MONDAY MORNING AT 8 A.M.

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Football practice begins across the state of Texas on Monday, and that means intensity. No one that we know is more intense than Kilgore High School coach Clint Fuller (above), who has led the Ragin' Red four rounds deep into the UIL Class 4A, Division I playoffs the last two seasons, and to two outright district championships in three seasons as head coach. ETBlitz.com is proud to cover all of its area high schools, and that would be Kilgore, Henderson, Sabine, Gladewater, White Oak, Tatum, West Rusk, Arp, Troup, Overton, and Leverett's Chapel. And we also cover Kilgore College athletics, as well. (File photo by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

IT’S TIME. | High school teams start practice Monday, and our previews begin Monday, too!

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

GLADEWATER FALL SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball, cross country

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

HENDERSON FALL SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball, tennis & cross country

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

TATUM SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

OVERTON FALL SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago