Tyler High to Host Crandall Friday Night
Tyler High faces Crandall at Earl Campbell Field for a crucial district matchup.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Football
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Tyler High hosts Crandall in a high-stakes district football game on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. on Earl Campbell Field. The winner gains the inside track for the district championship as both teams jockey for playoff positioning.
Why it matters
This first-ever meeting between the two schools holds significant implications for the district title race. With four games remaining in the regular season, the outcome will directly impact playoff seeding for both programs.
Crandall enters with a 3-3 season record and 3-0 district standing, while Tyler High holds a 4-2 overall record and 2-1 district mark. Tyler High currently shares second place in the district alongside West Mesquite, North Mesquite, and Mesquite.
The players
Tyler High
Tyler High is the local football program representing the city of Tyler.
Crandall
Crandall is a football program currently competing in its first year in Class 5A Division I.
CaDarius McMiller
CaDarius McMiller is a running back for Tyler High who has recorded 778 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
Raykell Ford
Raykell Ford is the starting quarterback for the Tyler High football team.
The details
Tyler High plans to lean on the offensive production of quarterback Raykell Ford and running back CaDarius McMiller, who has accumulated 778 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Crandall counters with a balanced offensive attack in their first year as a Class 5A Division I program.
Timeline
The game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This matchup serves as a defining test for Crandall following their transition into the Class 5A Division I alignment. The result will recalibrate the district standings and dictate the path to the playoffs for both competing programs.
The victor of this game secures a critical tie-breaker advantage in a district currently crowded at the second-place spot. Tyler High fans should watch for the performance of the offensive line, which is projected to start Josh Coats, Zach Bush, Elijah Campbell, Ke'Lynn Merrick, and Raul Medina.
The takeaway
Fans attending the game should prepare for significant crowds given the postseason implications for both teams. Spectators should arrive early to secure seating on Earl Campbell Field for this first-ever matchup.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit Tyler Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph.
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