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Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank’s Blaine Foote chases down the Bullard quarterback in the first half of Aug. 30’s game. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Mabank quarterback Kaden Penland drops back and looks for an open receiver against Bullard.

Monitor File Photo Daltyn Irvin, a Kemp sophomore, receives honors as District 8-3A Defensive Newcomer of the Year. Monitor File Photo Eustace’s Gabe Rudman, who is a senior, makes first-team All-District on defense for 8-3A.

Monitor File Photo Malakoff head football coach Jamie Driskell is the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A Coach of the Year after winning the 2023 state championship.

Monitor Photo/Blaine Clamon The Malakoff Tigers gather with the trophy after their 42-7 regional semifinal win over Grandview Nov. 24. Monitor Photo/Blaine Clamon The Malakoff Tigers hoist the trophy after decisively defeating opponents Grandview Zebras. By Blaine Clamon & Russell Slaton

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff tight end Parker Poteete charges across the goal line for a 19-yard touchdown catch. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Malakoff running back Jerrion Hall stiff-arms a Maypearl player as he dashes into the open field.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Coach Jamie Driskell smiles as he and his players sing the Malakoff school song following the Tigers’ win over Groesbeck, capping off an unbeaten regular season.

Courtesy Photo Kerens visits Cross Roads Nov. 3 in a battle of the Bobcats, leaving with a big win.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton The regional champion and state finalist 1963 Mabank Panthers football team, as well as that season’s cheerleaders and mascots, are recognized before the Oct. 20 Mabank-Kaufman football game at Panther Stadium on their 60th anniversary.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens’ Mykel Lattimore (right) prepares to collide with a Cayuga defender during the Oct. 6 District 7-2A contest. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton Kerens quarterback Lane Lynch (right) directs running back Hunter Crawford before taking the snap against Cayuga.

Monitor Photos/Blaine Clamon Josiah Young (#16) runs with the ball in Kemp’s home game versus Groesbeck Oct. 6.