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Prayers and condolences to the family and Shelbyville community.

grades must have come out--the team in question didnt have enough to play or what...

good stuff xquizit---am sure 'ol 3 will be in the stands Friday night--no telling what magically unbelievable plays he might see--

Coach Hall has done a tremendous job for the Hornets. As far as not expecting much from Hemphill, that's been the case ever since Coach took over...people having low expectations year in and year out. But he silenced the critics by making the playoffs 3 straight years...which included an undefeated district championship run in 2005. For the past 10 years, the Hemphill has put out a quality product--coming close to capturing the class 2A State Championship in 2001--only to drop a controversial decision to Blanco in the semi-finals by the score of 28 - 27. Although a bit unmanned this season, expect a hard fought contest this Friday night in Kirbyville. These kids play with a great deal of heart and will battle 'til the end. For most here, the outcome of the game has already been determined. Good luck to both teams.

SA 28 - 24. Hemp led into 4th quarter until ball knocked loose on reception by hemp receiver and recovered by SA. Hemp had 1 more opportunity recovering fumble by Sa on the 13 yard line going in. Good ball game--best performance by the Hornets all year. Am going to sound like AGGIE now--wait til next year--lol

Class 2A Region 3 is definately the toughest in the state--Kirbyville, Newton, Arp, Elysian Fields to anme a few--State Champion in both D1 and D2 more than likely comes of of this region.. As far as comparing District 22 and 23---right on about top teams in 22A--kirby and newton...followed by San Augustine, Woodville, Hemphill, and Shelbyville... Not sure how 23 will play out--long way to go--on any given night the supposed underdog can come out victorious..which has happened in the first 2 weeks of district play--- The best thing for District 23AA is they won't have to play openeing round of playoffs against District 22AA....Bye for all teams in 23AA first round.... Just think how tough 22AA would be if Corrigan was still in this district...looking like Kirbyville and Corrigan first round matchup...

Coach Alvarez has too much respect for Coach Hall of Hemphill to run it up--but the reserves want to show what they are able to do also, so it's difficult to keep the score down at times. I know Hemphill will play hard 'til the tick of the clock. Am waiting for track season so I can watch Coach Stapert show his hurdling skills--lol

Hornets--just run through the tunnel and go to your sideline--learn from Shelbyville's mistake and DON'T tick Kirbyville off by celebrating in the middle of their field before the game begins. LOL

Although Hemphill fell a bit short in their district opener, I'm proud of how the Hornets played against San Augustine. This group of kids gave their all and played with a tremendous amount of heart. Coach Hall has done a tremendous job the past few years and the young men that go through his program are the better for it. Good Luck Hornets. Better days are on the horizon. As for Kirbyville, Coach Alvarez runs a quality program. Good Luck to the Wildcats as they continue their quest for that coveted 'STATE CHAMPIONSHIP'.

silsbee is a little snake bit right now--doing their best to get that elusive first 'w' this season---don't look for it to happen for them this week either---but keep working tigers and y'all will be just fine when district play comes around.

not to put the cart before the horse, but....2 HUGE games for buna back to back opening district play--@ ec and home vs kountze---looking for the cougars to be in the driver's seat!

is it considered an upset if a smaller classification school beats a higher class. school? will be a hard fought battle--pray for no injuries on either side so both will be at their best in a few more weeks when the 'REAL' games begin...although, this one is as real as it gets!!!!

Both of these teams will make a deep run into the playoffs and possibly bring home state championship trophies in their respective classifications and divisions... neither coach, nor their teams, back down from any challenge(s)...heck--just look at their non-district schedules...no nancies can be found...good luck to both..expect a great game...

close game 'til kickoff--then anything can happen after that--lol--still am going to have to go with the Hornets!!!

am thinking by as many as buna wants....

should be an entertaining game--if Hemphill can handle the pirates running game they'll be OK!!! Hemp has a a bit of speed and quickness--their QB is pretty deceptive--much faster than his BIG BRO!!!

I'm going with Buna in this one. The Cougars are coming off a hard fought victory (dbl ot) over Orangefield. There will be no surprises this week. Good Luck Cougars!!!

Hemphill has a young team, but captured the Pine Cone Bowl Trophy with a hard fought victory over West Sabine last week. They have the skill positions filled and the line will come around in time. Don't count the Hornets out just yet. Has this game been moved to Thursday night?

already proud of u guys--bring the state championship home to sabine county--good luck tigers!!!

great win cougars...tremendous fan base...keep it going and bring back that state championship to east texas...

great performance cougars...my hornets never recovered from the game 1 setback...congratulations to HHS for a fantastic year--srs good luck and best wishes... buna now there's only 1 thing left to accomplish...BRING THE 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HOME to EAST TEXAS!!! GOOD LUCK COUGARS!!!

1st game saturday do or die time for the hornets...am gonna go ahead and state for the recored--"YES WE CAN"!!!! should be great games today---note the plural-- good luck to both teams--

congrats cougars on a great comeback victory---really pounded the ball and made things happen...see u guys again saturday--hope to give u a run for your money--good luck to both teams

my hornets came ready to play, but u have to congratulate the cougars on a tremendous 6th inning comeback..their never say die attitude pays off again--well earned victory... see u guys again saturday

you can catch the hemphill video on ktre.com gonna be a great series--