Doubt the Franklin Lions within Region III at your own peril as despite playing in one of the state’s toughest districts the last two years as one of the state’s smaller 3A-Division I teams, the Lions just simply win. They’ve played in four straight state title games and a fifth straight trip to AT&T Stadium could be in the cards, but as always Region III will present plenty of challenges.
2024 could be a monster year for Palestine Westwood as the Panthers appear primed to challenge not only for a district crown, but maybe a deep post-season push as well. Diboll and Teague are plenty experienced as well as both are fresh off area round playoff appearances, so the top three in this loop all can make a good case for the top spot. Crockett returns the house and could be ready to take a step forward, but Fairfield isn’t a team to be overlooked.