Football

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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago

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

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

MURPHY STADIUM

GLADEWATER FALL SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball, cross country

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

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

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

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TATUM SCHEDULES | Football, volleyball

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

KILGORE FALL SCHEDULES | Football, cross country, volleyball, tennis

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

AD DEAL EXTENDED! | Advertise with ETBLITZ through whole ’24 season for $500!

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

The cover of the 2024 Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine, on sale now at Walmart and where magazines are sold in the state. Included is quite a bit of things on high school programs in the ETBlitz.com coverage area, as well as Kilgore College. NOTE: This article contains spoilers; if you don't want to know what the magazine is predicting for Kilgore, Henderson, Sabine, Gladewater, Tatum, West Rusk, Arp, Troup, White Oak, Overton, Leverett's Chapel or KC, or any of its college predictions, stop reading! And go buy the magazine now. Its cover price is $11.95. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

ETBLITZ SCHOOLS IN DAVE CAMPBELL’S TEXAS FOOTBALL | And more! It’s on sale now; spoilers inside

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago

Kilgore College head football coach Willie Gooden talks to the media and the other coaches at Southwest Junior College Football Conference media day on Thursday, July 25 at Hollytree Country Club in Tyler. Below: the room just after the event concluded, prior to lunch. (Photos by MITCH LUCAS - ETBLITZ.COM)

SWJCFC MEDIA DAY | Coach Gooden owns the room; Kilgore College preview

Mitch Lucas 8 months ago