Jacksonville defensive back Ty Sneed gets some one-on-one instruction from Indians’ assistant coach Corey Spoon during halftime of a recent Tribe game. The Indians (7-2, 3-1 in District 14-4A) host Lindale (5-4, 3-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Tomato Bowl. Sneed was one of the leading tacklers in last week’s 28-10 win over Kilgore.
Progress file photo by Jay Neal
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