A year ago, Region II proved to be a three-horse race between Carthage, Texarkana Pleasant Grove and Gilmer and most thought Gilmer was a distant third. However, the Buckeyes got on a roll late and rode that wave all the way to the state title. Can Gilmer have the same sort of success in 2024 or does Carthage get back to the top of the mountain? Or does a young Pleasant Grove team have a surprise up their sleeve?
One of the more competitive districts top to bottom may be 5-4A Division II, where Caddo Mills and Van Alstyne, two teams who made the second round of the playoffs a year ago look to again be the cream of the crop. Krum, a surprise playoff team a year ago looks to be improved, while the race for the final playoff spot is going to be nip and tuck all year with Farmersville, Gainesville and a much-improved Sanger squad all on paper with a strong case.