The East Texas high school football playoffs have kicked off. Every student athlete played their heart out to hopefully move on to the next round of the playoffs in hopes of bringing home a championship trophy. Some teams did fall short but that doesn't take away from the fun and fellowship these student athletes had on the field. This weekend kicks off the area round of the playoffs for many East Texas teams. Each team will leave it all out on the field as they play for a state championship.

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My Hometown Lindale Eagles

I grew up in Lindale. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. So naturally I will be rooting on this group of Lindale Eagles Friday night. The Eagles ended the regular season with an overall record of 6-4 but were 5-1 in district play, good enough for 2nd place. District champion Kilgore was that loan district loss for the Eagles. Last year, the Eagles made it to the third round of the playoffs which ended in a loss to district foe Kilgore 63-37. The Eagles took on the Vidor Pirates last Thursday night and came away with a 49-28 win. The Eagles will travel to Bryan Friday night to take on the Iowa Colony Oxes.

Go Eagles!

25 games featuring East Texas high school teams take place Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17. Each game will be a hard fought contest. Take a look at the complete schedule below to find out when your home team plays and where their game will be played at. Good luck to your home team.

Area Round

Thursday, November 16

4A

Gilmer Buckeyes vs Sunnyvale Raiders - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Rose Stadium Stadium in Tyler

2A

Cayuga Wildcats vs Tolar Rattlers - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie

Beckville Bearcats vs Garrison Bulldogs - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Lobo Stadium in Longview

Tenaha Tigers vs Dawson Eagles - Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Bruce Field in Athens

Friday, November 17

5A

Longview Lobos vs Frisco Reedy Lions - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Mesquite Memorial Stadium in Mesquite

Marshall Mavericks vs Midlothian Heritage Jaguars - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Bruce Field in Athens

4A

Kilgore Bulldogs vs Bay City Blackcats - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium in Houston

Lindale Eagles vs Iowa Colony Oxes - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan

Chapel Hill Bulldogs vs El Campo Ricebirds - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Planet Ford Stadium in Spring

Van Vandals vs Aubrey Chaparrals - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at Royse City ISD Stadium in Royse City

Carthage Bulldogs vs Van Alstyne Panthers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Sam Parker Field in Mt. Pleasant

3A

Winnsboro Red Raiders vs Teague Lions - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at Norville Field in Kaufman

Mt. Vernon Tigers vs Malakoff Tigers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at Rose Stadium in Tyler

Tatum Eagles vs Whitney Wildcats - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas

Diboll Lumberjacks vs Little River Academy Bumblebees - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Rattler Stadium in Navasota

Woodville Eagles vs Columbus Cardinals - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Mustang Stadium in Madisonville

Palestine Westwood Panthers vs Lorena Leopards - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Tiger Stadium in Corsicana

West Rusk Raiders vs New Diana Eagles - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Lion Stadium in Henderson

Harmony Eagles vs Arp Tigers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at Bobcat Stadium in Hallsville

Daingerfield Tigers vs Hooks Hornets - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Pirate Stadium in Pittsburg

2A

Timpson Bears vs Wolfe City Wolves - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Jack V. Murphy Stadium in Gladewater

Shelbyville Dragons vs Cooper Bulldogs - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Panther Stadium in Bullard

Overton Mustangs vs Mart Panthers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Driskell Stadium in Crockett

Lovelady Lions vs Hico Tigers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Crusader Stadium in Belton

1A

Union Hill Bulldogs vs Abbott Panthers - Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm at Panther Field in Oakwood