High School Football Roundup

September 11, 2026

EAST TEXAS — Non-district play continued across East Texas during Week 2 on Friday, Sept. 4, as Class 4A and Class 3A teams prepared for the start of UIL district competition. Lindale and Mineola were among the programs in action, along with several teams they will meet in district play later this season.

Lindale outlasts Whitehouse 

The Lindale Eagles secured a narrow 46–42 victory over Whitehouse in a high-octane non-district clash at home.

District 8-4A Division I Week 2 Results

District 8-4A Division I teams faced a tough slate of non-district opponents during Week 2:

  • Lindale 46, Whitehouse 42

  • Athens 48, Henderson 35

  • Caddo Mills 36, Bullard 21

  • Carthage 67, Longview Pine Tree 36

  • Gilmer 54, Tyler Chapel Hill 31

Note: District 8-4A Division I members are highlighted in bold. Caddo Mills, Carthage, Gilmer and Whitehouse participated as non-district opponents.

Mineola falls on the road 

The Mineola Yellowjackets traveled to face New Diana for their Week 2 matchup, taking a 65–35 non-district loss on the road.

District 7-3A Division I Week 2 Results

Teams across Mineola's District 7-3A Division I alignment logged the following Week 2 results:

  • New Diana 65, Mineola 35

  • Malakoff 51, Palestine Westwood 29

  • Mount Vernon 43, New Boston 16

  • Winnsboro 43, White Oak 12

  • Commerce 14, Canton 64

  •  Rains 63, Rice 14

  • Eustace 44, Blooming Grove 30

Note: District 7-3A Division I members are highlighted in bold.

The Week 2 games were non-district contests and do not count toward district standings or playoff qualification.

This article was created with artificial intelligence and was edited by staff before publication.





Lindale Writers