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3A D2 Region III Newton vs. Troup Friday, November 20 7pm Roughrider Stadium, Center

4A D2 Region III Hamshire-Fannett vs. Bellville Friday, November 20 7:30pm Pridgeon Field, Cypress

Going back to old Cypress. Pridgeon Stadium Friday at 7:30pm.

La Grange didn’t have their starting QB. Not discounting Yates’s success this season but it should be noted.

Another chance to do what? What has he done the past couple years to make you think that will happen? We been winning with or without Babin the past decade or so before this guy came along

With another football season officially in the books, I think it’s fair to have an honest discussion about the direction of Nederland football under the Scott Rich era. First, I want to say I appreciate the players and coaches who put in the work all season. Nobody questions the effort these kids put into representing Nederland. But looking at the last three seasons, Coach Rich is currently 16-16: 2024: 7-4 2025: 3-7 2026: 6-5 There are certainly positives. We bounced back from a disappointing 2025 season, made the playoffs, and showed we can compete with some good football programs. However, I can’t help but feel like this season could have been something more. We lost four games by a combined 16 points. West Brook by 5, PNG by 3, Texas City by 5, and Huntsville by 3. That’s a lot of close football games that could have gone the other direction. My biggest concern this season was defensive consistency. There were too many stretches where it felt like our defense couldn’t get the stop we desperately needed. We put ourselves in positions to win some of these games, but when it came down to making a play, we struggled to finish. The Texas City game is a perfect example. Scoring 35 points should put you in a position to win a high school football game. Giving up 40 makes that extremely difficult. Another thing I think deserves discussion is roster size and personnel. Nederland doesn’t always appear to have the same depth as some of the surrounding programs. Are we getting the most out of the athletes we have? Should more of our best athletes be playing on both sides of the football? I understand the importance of keeping players fresh and preventing injuries, but sometimes you have to get your best athletes on the field, regardless of which side of the ball they’re playing. I also think we need to look at developing more depth in the program so we’re not relying on such a limited group of players to carry the load. I’m not calling for anybody’s job, and I’m not pretending to have all the answers. I want to see Nederland football succeed. We have a proud football tradition, a community that supports these Bulldogs, and kids who deserve to compete for something special.

Saw they were 10-1 and beat down La Grange 45-21 in the first round. They almost beat Texas City earlier this year. Silsbee would have had them next. Sounds like they stopped having their better players transfer to Lamar. I think they can beat Madisonville.

According to the AI, Katy Taylor in 2019 and Joaquin in 2024 made it to the state semi-finals but no fourth place team has ever won a state championship or played in the state championship game.

Where's the poll? (Or pole as you would put it )

Only prediction I got is Jammer will house one cause of a mistake. Hoping BU pulls off the upset 💪🏾

Friday, 7:00 PM Deer Park’s Abshier Stadium. Predictions?

I would say this is worse. [Hidden Content]

2A D2 Region III Colmesneil vs. Collinsville Friday, November 20 7pm Blackcat Field, Mexia

It want be a shoot out we only gave up 1 passing td all season so let that sink in for a minute

Remember, LP had them down 35-14 at half last year before the epic collapse. So, they can be held down. But, they'll stack the box against y'all big time and dare you to pass. Y'all are gonna need some TO's.

Does anyone know if a 4 seed in any classification won or played in a State Championship game?

Good showing by all 9-5A teams. But, let's face it. The competition level wasn't great. The real tests begin this week. Good Luck to all!

Yep, and they're healthy for the most part from what I've read. Cannot get into a shootout with these guys.

Not sure they ever should have been the favorite in the region anyway. They had LP's old disease. One dimensionitis.

I just don't know if y'all have enough O to pull it out. Weiss is gonna score. No doubt about that. Can y'all keep up is the question. I think you and I both had Weiss as a serious state contender in the preseason predictions. Good Luck, and rep 9-5A. Show the experts we're not just an afterthought.

From what I hear, #27 may be done for the season Still no #75 and he's walking with a limp #2 may suit up but the Oline will be without those to key players for the run game to really go

5A D1 Region III La Porte vs. College Station Friday, November 20 7pm Tomball ISD Stadium, Tomball

3A D2 Region III Hardin vs. Jefferson Thursday, November 19 7pm Wildcat Stadium, Palestine

I stand corrected......

No playoff wins. And the gut punch this season is how close the losses were. West Brook (5), WOS (12), PNG (3), Texas City (5), Huntsville (3). And WB, Texas City, and PNG were all “give up the game winner in closing seconds/minute” games