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Jayden Sanders (center), with his parents Whitney Clark and Nick Sanders. Jayden committed verbally to the University of Michigan last Saturday. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

WHAT’S CAUSING ALL THIS? | Sanders’ decision his to make, and we’re all behind him

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Members of Kilgore's defense swarm onto a Mesquite Poteet ball-carrier during a preseason scrimmage Friday night at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in Kilgore. The Bulldogs shut out Poteet, 21-0, and will visit Center in a final scrimmage on Thursday. Kilgore will open the 2024 season at Carthage on Friday, Aug. 30. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

KHS SOLID IN SCRIMMAGE 1 | Other scrimmage results, more coming next week

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

The trophy case at Gilmer High School's football field house is an impressive one. But there's always room for one more. And the Buckeyes, led by coach Alan Metzel (below), hope to do just that in the 2024 season, which would make them back-to-back UIL Class 4A Division II state champions, if they can pull off the feat. (Photos by JOE HALE - ETBLITZ.COM)

CAN BUCKEYES RUN IT BACK? | Metzel, Gilmer have enough talent to do just that

Joe Hale 3 months ago

This year's officers for the 2024-25 Henderson High School Lionettes. They'll perform, of course, with the entire line at home for the first game against Athens on Friday, Aug. 30. Officers are Captain Dayla Jiles, First Lieutenant Beth Harber, Senior Lieutenant Taylor Maicke, and Junior Lieutenants Aubri Arispe, Maggie Briscoe and Alasha Tatum.

INTRODUCING THE ’24-25 LIONETTES | Presenting Henderson’s 2024-25 line

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Need to know where your team - or your rival - is playing this weekend? Here's the list of scrimmages involving high schools in the ETBlitz.com coverage area. Kilgore College, by the way, opens its 2024 season next weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 24, at home. We'll have a preview of KC next week here on the site.

SCRIMMAGES EVERYWHERE! | Where’s your team playing this weekend? Here’s where to look. And Kilgore’s watermelon fest is Thursday night!

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

The 2024-25 Kilgore High School Hi-Steppers. This excellent shot is by KMP Photography, which can be found on Facebook, of course.

MEET THE HI-STEPPERS! | Introducing the 2024-25 Kilgore High School Hi-Steppers

Mitch Lucas 3 months ago

Kilgore High School defensive back / wide receiver Jayden Sanders committed to the University of Michigan on Saturday morning; he's joined here by his mom, Whitney Clark, and dad, Nick Sanders, and then below, the Kilgore High School coaching staff. (Photos courtesy of WHITNEY CLARK)

SANDERS SPEAKS! | Kilgore’s Jayden Sanders talks to our own Joe Hale about his commitment to Michigan

Joe Hale 3 months ago

Kilgore defensive back Jayden Sanders, center, signs the Michigan "M" as mom Whitney Clark, left, and dad Nick Sanders look on Saturday morning. Jayden announced his verbal commitment to the Wolverines Saturday, following Kilgore's football photo day. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS - ETBLITZ.COM)

IT’S MICHIGAN! | Kilgore’s Sanders announces verbal commitment to Wolverines (w/VIDEO)

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

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