<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3d8R8m_1H3vzQXH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3d8R8m_1H3vzQXH00" width="1672" height="941" ></figure>TYLER – Malakoff has long been known as one of the state’s best small-school football programs.The Tigers cemented that reputation again here at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium on Thursday night.Malakoff ran its 2026 season record to 11-0 with a 55-14 win over the Gladewater Bears in Thursday’s UIL Class 3A, Division I first round, or bi-district round, playoff game.Malakoff moves on to round two, the area round, where they’ll meet Pilot Point (8-3) – Pilot Point beat Mexia, also Thursday evening.For coach Jermaine Lewis and the Gladewater Bears, it was a first round exit. The Bears finish the 2026 season, Lewis’s second at the helm of the Bears, with a 4-7 overall record.Gladewater led early when quarterback Achilles Hess connected with Deston Sheridan for a 25-yard touchdown. Hess also scored on an 8-yard run in the third quarter.Tray Watts had 135yards rushing on 28carries. Caleb Budro was good on both extra points.For Malakoff, Karori Jones had 92 yards rushing, which included a 58-yard touchdown.Tigers running back Germarquise Robinson scored four times, and finished having with 160 yards rushing.Hess finished with a 6-of-13 night for 76 yards, and unfortunately was intercepted three times in addition to the touchdown.Sheridan finished with four catches for 69 yards and the score.</div></body>

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TYLER – Malakoff has long been known as one of the state’s best small-school football programs. The Tigers cemented that reputation again here at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium on Thursday night. Malakoff ran its 2026 season record to 11-0 with a 55-14 win over the Gladewater...

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TYLER – Malakoff has long been known as one of the state’s best small-school football programs. The Tigers cemented that reputation again here at CHRISTUS 

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