This district has a lot of moving parts. At the top remains the Crosby Cougars, who have been a persistent 5A power in the city for the past few seasons.

Port Arthur Memorial ran through 9-5A, Division I last year, and the Titans will be just as loaded and experience as they go into 2021.

The boys kicked their season off with a 66-51 win against Port Arthur Memorial. The Hildebrand Athletic Center, home to the Episcopal Knights, allowed for both teams to be socially distanced. First QuarterThe tip off went to Port Arthur Memorial, heading into their offense starting the game. Port Arthur was aggressive right back fouling left and right. Third QuarterWith Episcopal getting the ball first, Port Arthur came back with a strong full court press.

Port Arthur Memorial is on full-flex mode. The Titans beat Lee 48-28 to remain undefeated in District 9-5A DI and for the season at 7-0. Port Arthur Memorial has a balanced offense and stingy defense. The Titans face Sterling next week, who got their first district win of the season over Ball.

Published: November 17, 2020, 11:50 am Updated: November 17, 2020, 11:57 amThe Sterling Rangers beat Galveston Ball 24-14 to win its first district game of the season. The Rangers now possess a 2-5 record. They play Port Arthur Memorial Friday, which leads the district. The Titans beat Lee last weekend 48-28. The Tornadoes play the Friendswood Mustangs Friday, November 20.

The La Porte Bulldogs advanced to 2-0 over the weekend after blasting Clear Lake 27-3 in Week 2. The combo of RB Eric Wright and QB Cooper Upshaw on offense and a stingy defense led by Albert Regis. The 'Dogs are ready for the district slate as they open with a 2-0 Port Arthur Memorial. Check out Andy Tolbert expended photo galleries.

When Port Arthur Memorial gets off the bus, opponents take notice. The Titans look the part under the direction of Brian Morgan. With 15 starters back off of a playoff team, PAM should be a district title contender. Others to take note of include defensive lineman Donaven Jackson and offensive lineman Tre'vonte Caines. CLICK HERE to purchase photos from the VYPE SETX Football PhotoshootDue to COVID-19 this year, the VYPE Houston Football Preview Magazine will be LIMITED for pickup at area retailers due tot COVID-19 restrictions.

But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. With that said - here is the District 9-5A-DI Preview! The 'Stangs escaped the District of Death with Shadow Creek, Foster and Hightower. With 15 starters back off of a playoff team, PAM should be a district title contender. The defense has some teeth with DL Jade Gilbert- Burto, Bryce Johnston at LB and Auriel Hector in the secondary.