Trinity Christian coach Riley White wants his team to take confidence -- especially on defense -- into the next phase as the rugged road of District 1-5A play gets started.

Hayden Wilson, Kolton Christie & coach Mark Ribaudo

Volleyball coach Mike Moffitt, Haley McCallick & Konli Johnston

Javien Moody, Coen Peaslee & coach Jose Perez

Eagles' coach Chris Softley said he has plenty of pride in the way his feisty crew stood tall against Prosper Richland on the way to a 36-33 win in the last test before Division III-District I play begins.

Chip Darden liked how LCP's older player shouldered a bigger share of responsibility in the wake of a loss in the District 2-5A Division II opener.

Joe Sexton has seen plenty of resolve from his team since the week began as the Patriots get set to launch District 5-4A Division II play at Perryton.

Football coach Jason Sims & cross country coach Crista Jones

Syniah Brown, Kamryn Hill & Gracelyn Lota & coach Katie Ferrell

Jay Northcutt said his crew has taken lessons learned from a 2-3 beginning to shape their approach toward the District 2-6A slate.