Stepp's 2A DI Region III Picks: District Projections and Playoff Outlook
Honey Grove was the heavy favorite to win the region last year and looked well on its way until a stunning regional final loss to fourth-place upstart Joaquin. The Warriors still have Stanford commit Ryelan Morris, who ran for 30 touchdowns in seven games, but a lot of their depth has been lost to graduation. Cooper, who had dominated Northeast Texas at this level, is still lurking, while traditional power Paul Pewitt will look to gain a new foothold.