The annual preseason photo shoot for East Texas high school football teams took place this week at Gladewater High School, drawing participants from across the region.
A tradition in the making
Twenty‑nine programs and 317 athletes posed for the cameras, marking the first session of what has become a staple of the summer calendar for the area’s gridiron programs.
The images captured will be featured in The Zone football preview magazine, a publication that the Tyler Morning Telegraph and the Longview News-Journal will release in August to herald the 2026 season.
Subscribers to the partner newspapers can expect both print and digital editions to hit stands and screens the weekend of August 22‑23, where the magazine will offer team breakdowns, schedules and additional insights.
Beyond the visual showcase, the event underscores the collaborative effort between local media outlets and high schools to celebrate the upcoming competition, reinforcing community ties as the new season approaches.