Buckeyes win 7th Annual East Texas Baptist University 7 on 7 Tournament in Marshall

By ELWYN HENDERSON

What a difference a week makes! The Gilmer Buckeye varsity 7on7 team sent notice to Buckeye fans and the rest of East Texas at the ETBU 7on7 Tournament in Marshall that their struggles last week at the Azalea Orthopedic 7on7 Tournament at Buckeye Stadium were just a hiccup, and they are a dedicated and determined group of young men who will NEVER give up!

Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes win 7th Annual East Texas Baptist University 7 on 7 Tournament in Marshall

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How Gilmer came to be known as the Buckeyes

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Tickets are now available to purchase online for our home game against Pine Tree this Friday. Go to gilmerisd.org and scroll down to “Box Office”. General Admission tickets are $8. Student tickets are available until noon on Friday for $5. Tickets will be sold at the gate (cash only) for $8. No student tickets will be sold at gate. Orange cards will be honored! Come out and support our Gilmer BUCKEYES!!!

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