TXHSFB Regional Review: Northeast Texas

[caption id="attachment_29193" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Photo by Lang White Photo by Lang White[/caption] Throughout February, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper is taking a look back at the 2016 Texas high school football season in each region of the state. For a detailed explanation of the regional breakdowns as well as the rankings methodology, read this piece.Previously... Big Country Super Centex Coastal Bend Dallas-Fort WorthEast TexasEl PasoGolden TriangleHill Country Houston North TexasToday: Northeast Texas There are some Texas high school football fans that believe this region shouldn't exist. Nestled between the state border, the vast land of Texoma and the speed-driven region of East Texas, why not combine Northeast Texas with one of the larger regions? Our counterargument: Northeast Texas is so culturally distinct — and, as a result, plays such a distinct style of football — that Northeast Texas teams would stand out among other areas. And in 2016, while the region didn't produce a bona fide title contender, it sure put on a show. For the sake of clarity, here is a map of how we are defining “Northeast Texas.” Now that we’ve set the boundaries, let’s break down the best of high school football in Northeast Texas in 2016. Top 20