Daingerfield took home the regional title last year as the Tigers navigated a tough East Texas region and the Tigers will once again be a formidable foe along with Newton, Woodville and a veteran New Diana squad.
Harmony, the regional champion in 2022 and a regional semifinalist a year ago will be in a transition year with a new coach and a young team. Edgewood brings back key pieces from a playoff team in 2023, Lone Oak and Grand Saline expect to be in a real battle for the three seed, while Quitman is likely on the outside looking in.