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Canton, Athens battle for district title in Red Zone Game of the Week
CANTON, Texas (KLTV) - The Athens Hornets take their unbeaten record on the road Friday night to battle the Canton Eagles, who are also undefeated, for the District 9-4A Division II championship. Since 2004, Canton and Athens have played six times, with Canton holding a 4-2 advantage. These two teams...
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Gilmer Shocks No. 1 Carthage, Ends 38-Game Winning Streak
Gilmer pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Texas high school football season Friday night, stunning No. 1 Carthage 49-42 at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The shocking loss snapped the two-time defending 4A Division II state champions’ 38-game winning streak, handing the Bulldogs their first defeat since August 2024.
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Athens Hornets move to 9-0 after beating Van Vandals
ATHENS, Texas (KETK)– The Athens Hornets are one game away from capping off an undefeated season after picking up a win over the Van Vandals at home Friday night. Final Score: Van 21- Athens 66 With the win, the Hornets advance to 9-0 and will conclude their regular season on the road next Friday against […]
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Pine Tree takes down Henderson for third consecutive year
LONGVIEW (KETK)— The Pine Tree Pirates defeated the Henderson Lions tonight at Pine Tree Stadium in Longview, extending their win streak over the Lions to three. Final Score: Henderson 14 – Pine Tree 44 The Pirates now move to 6-3 (5-1). which will put them in second place in District 8-4A Division I with one […]
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Parents Question Staff Response in Fatal Choking Incident at Texas Elementary School
A typical phone call about your child during the school day means they’re sick or having a behavioral issue. Most parents dread seeing that phone number pop up on the screen, knowing their day’s plans will probably change. They never expect the person on the other end to tell them to rush to the hospital because of an emergency. Texas mom Anna Thompson received that call on April 15, 2026. Her 8-year-old daughter, Adrian, choked in the school cafeteria and sadly passed away. Thompson claims surveillance video shows the school’s lack of response to Adrian’s choking, and she wants justice for her child. Thompson received the phone call no parent ever wants. According to court documents obtained by KETK, Texas Department of Public Safety, school staff, and first responders attempted life-saving measures on Adrian . Thompson said she immediately knew something terrible had happened to her daughter when staff from Velma Penny Elementary School in Lindale. “My heart sank; I didn’t know what was wrong with my child. I was told to get to the hospital,” Thompson said. Thompson’s motherly intuition was correct. KHOU obtained court documents and video from the school cafeteria. Per surveillance, it appears Adrian began to
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Longview dominates Mesquite Horn 56-14 in home victory
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Lobos built a commanding early lead on their home field and defeated the Mesquite Horn Jaguars 56-14. Longview scored on its opening drive of the first quarter when quarterback Johnny Hamilton connected on a deep pass with Jade Hurndon. The extra point gave the Lobos a 7-0 advantage.
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Hallsville defeats Whitehouse 20-8 in district matchup
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - Hallsville defeated Whitehouse 20-8 after overcoming an early deficit during Senior Night. Whitehouse got on the board first when Elijah Williams scored on a run for what proved to be the Wildcats’ lone score of the first half. The Wildcats followed the touchdown with a successful fake extra-point attempt to take an 8-0 lead.
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Garrison edges Joaquin 30-28 to claim Red Zone Game Ball
GARRISON, Texas (KTRE) - With two weeks remaining in the regular season to secure a playoff berth, the Garrison Bulldogs earned this week’s Red Zone Game Ball following a 30-28 win over Joaquin. The victory over last year’s Class 2A state runner-up improved Garrison’s standing in the playoff race....
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Hallsville controls playoff destiny with 2 games remaining
HALLSVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - The Hallsville Bobcats are 4-4 overall and 3-2 in district play and looking to make the playoffs for the third time under head coach Josh Strickland. Strickland joined the Red Zone Preview show Wednesday night to discuss the season. He said the Bobcats control their own...
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Kilgore ISD mourns passing of CTE manufacturing teacher
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Kilgore Independent School District is in mourning this week following the death of John Lewis, who taught CTE Manufacturing and Carpentry at Kilgore High School. “John was much more than an educator. He was a mentor, a role model, and a dedicated Bulldog who made a lasting impact on the […]
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Frankston Indians eye second-straight district title after another 7-0 start
FRANKSTON, Texas (KETK) – Despite only returning three starters on offense and defense from last year’s 11-1 squad, the Frankston Indians football team is 7-0 heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. “It’s the next man up and they know…which I mean I’ve been a starter but those who haven’t they knew […]
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Kilgore ISD mourns loss of beloved high school teacher
Kilgore ISD is mourning the loss of a beloved high school teacher. John Lewis, a career and technical education manufacturing and carpentry teacher at Kilgore High School, passed away, the school district announced. KISD said he was more than an educator but he was a mentor, a role model and a dedicated Bulldog.
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Whitehouse, Hallsville battle for potential playoff spot
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - Hallsville travels to Whitehouse Friday night with a potential playoff spot on the line in District 6-5A Division II. Hallsville (4-4, 3-2) and Whitehouse (4-4, 3-2) are tied with Mount Pleasant (5-3, 3-2) for third place in district play. With Terrell and Texas High controlling the top two spots, one of these three teams will be left out of the postseason. KLTV sports director Michael Coleman and Kyle Owens broke down the game on Red Zone Overtime.
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LINDALE (BARELY) HOLDS OFF KILGORE | Young Bulldogs show potential, still alive for playoff spot
LINDALE – It seems like every time Kilgore football plays at Lindale, it’s a wild, out-of-control scorefest, and the last team with the ball wins. “Wild” doesn’t do this one justice. Hank Thurman rushed for 317 yards and four touchdowns, and caught a pass for another...
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Under the Friday Night Lights, Kilgore Finds Its Momentum
The lights were bright, the stands were loud, and the Kilgore Bulldogs had something to prove. After a difficult start to the 2026 season, Kilgore came into its district opener ready to turn things around, and they did just that with a dominant 40–6 victory over Bullard. The Bulldogs...