Waskom had high hopes for a regional title last year, but the Wildcats were drilled by Honey Grove in the regional semifinals. The Wildcats are loaded at the skill spots, but they’ll go as far as their young offensive line will take them. Beckville has been a consistent contender in Region III, but they haven’t been able to get over the hump; the Bearcats will need to replace some key losses on defense. Elysian Fields has a new head coach, but coach Bo Maines inherits a squad with 16 returning starters. Hawkins, Big Sandy and Union Grove will be in a battle for the last playoff spot.
Garrison has knocked on the door of winning Region III the past few years. Could 2025 be the season the Bulldogs break through? Defending regional champion Joaquin will be a tough out, but they won’t sneak up on anyone after last year’s playoff run. Shelbyville returns the house, but the Dragons graduated nearly all of their offensive production after losing their QB. Can a defense that returns 10 starters but struggled a year ago improve enough? Timpson is two years removed from a state title, but Terry Bussey isn’t walking through that door. San Augustine has the skill talent to be dangerous, but the Wolves have to improve up front.
Centerville is much like Beckville and Garrison - they’ve been a consistent contender but just haven’t gotten over the hump. The Tigers defense brings back nine starters. If they can find a couple of skill weapons, they’ll be in the mix. Corrigan-Camden and Hearne are the likely top candidates for second place, but Jewett Leon should be one of the region’s most improved teams with 20 returning starters.
DISTRICT PREDICTIONS
District 9-2A Division I
District 10-2A Division I
District 11-2A Division I
District 12-2A Division I
PROJECTED BI-DISTRICT MATCHUPS
W9 Honey Grove vs F10 Hawkins
R12 Corrigan-Camden vs T11 Shelbyville
W10 Waskom vs F9 Alba-Golden
R11 Joaquin vs T12 Hearne
W11 Garrison vs F12 Jewett Leon
R10 Beckville vs T9 Omaha Pewitt
W12 Centerville vs F11 Timpson
R9 Cooper vs T10 Elysian Fields
REGIONAL CHAMPION
Waskom over Garrison
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