November 12, 2026 - This week, three of Shelby County’s five varsity football teams will face bi-district opponents after completing their regular seasons.
The Joaquin Rams finished the regular season 5-4 overall, 2-3 in District play after a 60-14 against Hemphill. The Rams will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13 at Longview Spring Hill; they will take on the Paul Pewitt Brahmas. The Brahmas went 6-0 in District 11-2A, winning every game by at least 16 points and two games by at least 61 points.
The Shelbyville Dragons finished the regular season 7-3 overall, 4-1 in District play falling to San Augustine 21-14 in the District Championship. The Dragons will travel to Carthage for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against the Waskom Wildcats on Friday, November 13. Waskom also went 7-3 in the regular season and are coming off a 42-29 victory against Ore City.
The Tenaha Tigers finished the regular season 5-5 overall, 3-3 in District play after a 34-28 win against Alto. The Tigers will travel to San Augustine for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff against the West Sabine Tigers on Friday, November 13. The Tigers went 8-2 in the regular season, winning the District 12-2A 2 championship over the Colmesneil Bulldogs.
Final District Rankings:
Class 4A Division II, District 8
Gilmer Buckeyes: 4-1
Carthage Bulldogs: 4-1
Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks: 3-2
Pittsburg Pirates: 3-2
Longview Spring Hill Panthers: 1-4
Center Roughriders: 0-5
Class 2A Division II, District 11
Overton Mustangs: 5-0
Cushing Bearkats: 4-1
Grapeland Sandies: 4-1
Tenaha Tigers: 3-3
Cross Roads Bobcats: 1-4
Alto Yellowjackets: 1-4
Mount Enterprise Wildcats: 0-5
Class 2A Division 1, District 12
San Augustine Wolves: 5-0
Shelbyville Dragons: 4-1
Garrison Bulldogs: 3-2
Joaquin Rams: 2-3
Timpson Bears: 1-4
Hemphill Hornets: 0-5
