High School Football Roundup

East Texas — Lindale defeated Palestine 56-28, while Mineola fell to Winnsboro 58-21, in Friday, Oct. 30, UIL district football action. Elsewhere in their respective districts, Kilgore clinched a playoff berth, Jacksonville edged Bullard, Pine Tree defeated Henderson and Commerce beat Rains.

District 8-4A Division I

The Eagles remained undefeated with their 56-28 victory over Palestine. Andre Foster rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries, while quarterback David Lindig completed 12 of 17 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns. Lindig also rushed for two scores. 

Brodee Copeland caught five passes for 107 yards. Carter Hill and Reed Carnathan each caught a touchdown pass. 

Kilgore defeated Chapel Hill 41-20 to clinch a playoff berth. Maddox Wright rushed for 190 yards and a touchdown, while Rayshaun Williams added 136 rushing yards and two scores. The Bulldogs improved to 4-4 overall and 4-2 in district heading into their regular-season finale at Henderson. 

Jacksonville defeated Bullard 44-37, and Pine Tree defeated Henderson 44-14 to complete the district’s Oct. 30 slate.

District 7-3A Division I

Winnsboro defeated Mineola 58-21. Quarterback Ky Caddell passed for three touchdowns and rushed for two more. 

Mineola quarterback Braxton Moore completed 20 of 35 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Beckham Bowker caught seven passes for 88 yards and two scores. 

In other district action, Commerce defeated Rains 56-25, and Mount Vernon defeated Eustace 53-15.

Postseason outlook

Lindale remained unbeaten with its victory over Palestine, while Kilgore secured a playoff berth by defeating Chapel Hill. 

This article was generated with artificial intelligence and edited by staff.