All-Texomaland

10/31/2026

Gunter and Van Alstyne also earned at least a share of their respective district titles

Herald Democrat LEONARD — Westin Hicks had nine carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns as the Bells Panthers earned the top seed for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/31/2026

Second-place Tom Bean jumped to a big lead in its 9-2A (I) victory over Wolfe City

By Brent Adams, For The Herald Democrat WOLFE CITY — The second-place Tom Bean Tomcats dominated on both sides of the ball to beat the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/31/2026

Check out this week's readers' choice All-Texomaland Athlete of the Week. Voting for next week will begin on Sunday so check out the nominees tomorrow and follow the link to vote daily through Wednesday night at heralddemocrat.com/athleteoftheweek

10/31/2026

The Bearcats pulled away from the Cardinals over the final nine minutes to clinch a playoff spot

By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat WHITESBORO — In a rivalry game and down its top two tailbacks with the season essentially on the line,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/31/2026

The Pirates earned the district's top seed for the playoff with its victory against Quinlan Boles

By Liam Baker, For The Herald Democrat QUINLAN — The Pirates continued their undefeated campaign with another lopsided victory in 9-2A (II) play after beating… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/31/2026

The Lady Tigers and Lady Bulldogs swept their way into the area round

Herald Democrat GUNTER — The Gunter Lady Tigers opened the playoffs with a 25-5, 25-6, 25-7 victory against Dallas Life Oak Cliff in a Class… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/31/2026

Check out Friday's results and how they shaped each district's playoff races

Herald Democrat 3-5A (I) Dist Year PF PA x-D. Ryan    5-0  7-1 303 158 x-C. Trail     4-1  6-3 334 271 x-Denton      4-1  7-2 324 130… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/30/2026

Howe knocked off 9-3A champ UME Prep Academy to continue its best season in decades

By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat PRINCETON — It was a season that started with no seniors, their new head coach on maternity leave and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/30/2026

The Lady Rams earned their first postseason victory since 2022 by sweeping the Viper Squids

By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat PRINCETON — The Lady Rams snuck into the postseason last year after winning a play-in match and nearly pulled… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/30/2026

Whitesboro and Collinsville also advanced to the area round

Herald Democrat McKINNEY — The Van Alstyne Lady Panthers opened the playoffs with a 25-8, 25-7, 25-16 victory over North Dallas in a Class 4A… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close