Dave Campbell’s Texas Football on stands

 

The long-time gridiron magazine, “Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” hit the newsstands this week, and the “bible” of Texas football has several local teams making runs at the playoffs.

 

In Dist. 6-4A DII, the Center Roughriders under new head coach Barry Bowman are hoping to better the magazine’s choice which has the team picked No. 5 in a 6-team district. The Riders attempt to turn things around this season after going winless a year ago.

 

Dist. 6-4A D II prediction

 

1.    Gladewater

2.    Tatum

3.    Atlanta

4.    Pleasant Grove

5.    Center

6.    Spring Hill

 

In Dist. 10-2A DI, Campbell has the Shelbyville Dragons No. 2 behind a loaded West Sabine squad, while the Joaquin Rams are No. 3, and the San Augustine Wolves No. 4. Shelbyville running back Octavian Burrell has been tabbed the preseason district offensive MVP. There’s a lot of talent in this district. With new head coaches, Joaquin and San Augustine are going to make it interesting.

 

Dist. 10-2A DI prediction

 

1.    West Sabine

2.    Shelbyville

3.    Joaquin

4.    San Augustine

5.    Beckville

6.    Cushing

 

Meanwhile in Dist. 11-2A DII, the Tenaha Tigers, with new head coach Craig Horn, are to repeat as district champions after ending as regional finalist last season. Tenaha is picked to be region champs as well. Tiger Wide receiver Colton Goeke is the preseason offensive MVP. The Timpson Bears are No. 2, and according to Campbell, are one of five dark horses in Class 2A to possibly make a run for a state championship after losing in the bi-district round a year ago. Timpson lineback Hunter Smith is the preseason MVP.

 

Dist. 11-2A DII prediction

 

1.    Tenaha

2.    Timpson

3.    Overton

4.    Maud

5.    Mount Enterprise

6.    Fruitvale

 

Dist. 11-3A DII prediction

 

1.    Newton

2.    Crockett

3.    Corrigan-Camden

4.    Garrison

5.    Deweyville

6.    Hemphill

 

Dist. 9-4A DI prediction

 

1.    Carthage

2.    Henderson

3.    Chapel Hill

4.    Kilgore

5.    Palestine

6.    Brownsboro