UPDATE: A shocking upset has reshaped the #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 rankings as Palestine Westwood claims the top spot in Class 3A/2A/TAPPS following a surprising loss by former No. 1 Malakoff, who fell 38-35 to Lorena. This pivotal change comes just as teams gear up for crucial matchups this week.
Palestine Westwood, now boasting a record of 2-0, dominated the voting with 11 first-place votes and a total of 221 points. Meanwhile, Winnsboro, also undefeated, secured the second position with four first-place votes and 211 points. Lovelady rose to No. 3 from No. 7, while Troup made a leap to No. 4, pushing Malakoff down to No. 5 in the latest rankings.
In the Class 6A/5A/4A poll, Carthage continues its dominance, receiving 14 of 15 first-place votes and 224 points. Longview, with 210 points, secured the lone remaining first-place vote. Tyler Legacy and Canton made their entries into the Top 15, ranking at No. 14 and No. 15 respectively, while teams like Athens and Pine Tree dropped out.
The implications of these rankings are immediate, as notable matchups are set for this week, including:
– No. 14 Tyler Legacy at No. 12 Marshall
– No. 2 Longview at South Oak Cliff
– No. 10 Van at No. 9 Lindale
– No. 8 Gilmer at No. 6 Kilgore
– No. 2 Winnsboro at No. 9 Honey Grove
– DeKalb at No. 6 Jefferson
– No. 10 Frankston at Grapeland
These games will undoubtedly impact the rankings further and keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Voters in the poll include prominent sports figures such as Phil Hicks and Brandon Ogden from the Tyler Morning Telegraph, ensuring a credible evaluation of team performances.
As the competition heats up, teams are urged to bring their A-game, knowing every match could alter their standings dramatically.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds and these teams battle for supremacy in the #bEASTTexas region!
