A year ago Bellville rolled through Region III in shockingly easy fashion before the Brahmas were knocked off in a close contest in the state championship game. Region III will be incredibly tough once again in 2024 as the addition of power players from Central Texas in 12-4A Division II will add to what will be a tough post-season race.
Down in the Golden Triangle things expect to shake up as last year’s top team Silsbee is expected to take a step back, which should open the door for Hamshire-Fannett who has been knocking on the door the past two seasons. Jasper, who advanced to the regional finals a year ago must replace nine defensive starters, but the Bulldogs have found an identity and should hold off West Orange-Stark and Silsbee for the second place spot.