Pep Rally at 6 p.m. tonight, Sendoff is at 8 a.m. Friday

Community-Wide Pep Rally to be held for the Buckeyes Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Gilmer High School Gymnasium
Sendoff is at 8 a.m. Friday on the Square in Downtown Gilmer

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Come out and support the Buckeyes and get fired up for the State Championship Game Friday in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium.

First, turn out at the GHS Gym Thursday at 6 p.m. for the pep rally. The theme is "Buck Dynasty" and everyone is encouraged to wear camouflage.

Then come to the Square for the Sendoff Friday at 8 a.m.

Downtown businesses (and anywhere else, for that matter) are encouraged to show their support by decorating their storefronts.

Finally, if at all possible, follow the team to Arlington. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.

Ticket information is below:

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Gilmer Buckeyes will face off against the Navasota Rattlers on Friday, December 21st at 4:00pm. Advance tickets may be purchased through Thursday at the Administration building. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Parking at the stadium will be $10 per vehicle.

Everyone will require a ticket, regardless of age. Tickets are good for all games being played in the stadium on 12/21/12, although they are good for ONE ENTRY ONLY. If you leave the stadium between games you must pay to re-enter.

Air horns are not allowed in the stadium. Other noisemakers are allowed. Tickets purchased from the school are good for entry through Entry C and Entry H only.

Students will be released for the Christmas holiday at the end of day on Thursday, December 20th to allow staff, students and supporters to arrive safely to the game.

GO BUCKEYES!!

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Navasota Rattlers vs Gilmer Buckeyes

Friday, Dec. 21

4 p.m.

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