The Anderson County Roughnecks are a minor league football team based out of Palestine. The Roughnecks are a talented and respectful team, determined to have a season full of success. Their main goal is to help young athletes progress to college and or other semi-pro leagues that offer football as a career choice. Some Roughneck players are in hopes of finding their place on the field once again as players returning to the sport for a profession. Some players have joined the team for health reasons, while others are reliving their youth, but the entire Roughneck team plays for the love of the game.

Anderson County Roughneck owners, Bo and Jodi Harding of Palestine purchased the Anderson County Roughnecks in 2012. They have high hopes that the community will rally behind the Roughnecks.

“We just wanted to bring something to Palestine that the community could get behind. We want this team to be Palestine’s team,” said Jodi Harding.

Bo and Jodi, along with the entire Roughneck team are striving to bring a family friendly atmosphere as well as some very entertaining and fun football games to East Texas.

Each game, the Roughnecks team with a local charity to give back to the community as much as they can. The Roughnecks are dedicated to giving back to their community and fans.

The Derrick Dolls are the official dance team for the Anderson County Roughnecks. They are under the direction of Megan Hasty and are always on the lookout for new talent to add to their growing family.