The state of Texas has its first Heisman Trophy winner since Ricky Williams and Texas Football is making sure he gets his due. Baylor’s Robert Griffin III graces the fifth-annual edition’s striking cover, as does his familiarly-posed bronze trophy, and with good reason — behind Griffin, Baylor completed one of its finest seasons in school history.

As expected, Class 1A D-II State champion Tenaha landed the most players on the All-District 12-1A football team which was announced recently. But the Beckville Bearcats and Mount Enterprise Wildcats weren't far behind in the all-league choices by the coaches in the district.

Beckville senior T'Ouja Adams and junior Montana Searcy led the Beckville Ladycats to a second-place finish in the District 20-1A volleyball standings and a Class 1A Area playoff berth this fall. The pair was honored with superlative recognition as they led BHS to a 27-14 season mark, posting a 9-3 record in the league.

Some of the best small school basketball in the state of Texas will be showcased next week when Tenaha hosts the Third Annual Tenaha Holiday Hoops Scholarship Tournament Tuesday through Thursday (Dec. 27-29).

There will be 32 boys and girls team - including 12 of which are ranked in the Top 20 in the state by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches - playing 58 games in local venues to see which squads will walk away with the respective championship trophies.