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Sabine's Colt Sparks and Tatum's Kamdyn Scott are the first winners of the Whataburger / ETBlitz.com Players of the Week of the 2024-25 school year! Pictured above: the WHATABURGER in Kilgore. Coming soon: photos of Sparks and Scott. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

WHATABURGER / ETBLITZ AWARDS ARE BACK! | They resume next week, with prizes

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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 1 year ago

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NEW ETBLITZ WEEKLY AWARDS! | Dancer, cheerleader, band performer of the week to be awarded!

Mitch Lucas 1 year ago

The Troup High School Tigers' field house, where the Tigers, led by Sam Wells (below), will pursue excellence. (Photos by JOE HALE)

DOMINATE THE DAY | Wells and his Troup Tigers look to replace key pieces, keep rolling

Joe Hale 1 year 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 1 year ago

A view from the press box at Jack V. Murphy Stadium in Gladewater on Sept. 17, 2021, prior to kickoff a game between the Bears and the Kilgore Bulldogs. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

GLORY DAYS | Springsteen sang about ’em; Louvier looking to restore ’em at Gladewater

Joe Hale 1 year ago

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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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

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

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

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