Malakoff Tigers

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff’s James Studley runs after catching a third-quarter 54-yard pass from Mike Jones, downed at Liberty-Eylau’s 9-yard line.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff middle linebacker Parker Poteete tries to stop Liberty-Eylau’s quarterback in the open field Dec. 6.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff head football coach Jamie Driskell hoists the UIL Football Regional Semifinal trophy after the Tigers defeat Jefferson 31-21 in Tyler Nov. 29 to advance to the Class 3A Division I State Quarterfinals (the Region II Final), which also will be played in Tyler Dec....

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff running back Jason Tennyson follows the blocking of James Studley against Tatum.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonAll eyes are on Malakoff receiver Jack Hustead, who tiptoes down the sideline versus Tatum.

Courtesy Photo/JCaden TennysonMalakoff quarterback Mike Jones, who looks for a receiver against Winnsboro Nov. 8, later scores the winning touchdown on a 16-yard run to clinch the district title and an undefeated regular season.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff beats Winnsboro 35-28 for the district title to cap off a second-straight perfect regular season and win their 26th consecutive game Nov. 8.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonJames Studley of Malakoff peers downfield as he begins his 61-yard touchdown catch.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonEustace’s Mason Patek attempts to work his way out of the end zone during a kickoff return.

Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff middle linebacker Parker Poteete reaches to grab a Commerce running back.Monitor Photo/Russell SlatonMalakoff’s Davion Johnson, who ran for two touchdowns, dashes through a crease Oct. 4.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton The varsity Malakoff Tigers leave their locker room, located in the new high school across the street from Tiger Stadium.

Monitor File Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff Tiger baseball player Mike Jones, shown pitching April 13 against Eustace, is named Aug. 1 as Honorable Mention on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State baseball team after his junior season, during which he went 9-0 with a 1.06 ERA,...

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff shortstop Mike Jones hammers a first-inning single to left field during the April 23 game against Mildred. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff right fielder Wyatt Wallace, hitting in the cleanup spot April 23 against Mildred, takes a big cut.