Final: China Spring 42, Gilmer 34

The first day of Texas high school football's mid-summer classic saw three East Texas teams advance to Friday's Division 2 (small schools) championship bracket.

FINAL - China Spring 42, Gilmer 34. #tx7on7
— Clint Buckley (@ClintBuckley) June 29, 2017

And the Buckeyes notch two quick scores. China Spring's lead is 42-34. Not much time left.
— Hayden Henry (@hayden_h) June 29, 2017

China Spring has pulled away from Gilmer + leads 42-26 in 2H. #tx7on7
— Hayden Henry (@hayden_h) June 29, 2017

Halftime of opening games:

China Spring 21, Gilmer 20
Carthage 21, Brazosport 7 #tx7on7
— Hayden Henry (@hayden_h) June 29, 2017

Gilmer + China Spring exchanging TDs. Tied up midway through 1H. #tx7on7 pic.twitter.com/26Qu4BEQG9
— Hayden Henry (@hayden_h) June 29, 2017

Read more (with video): KETK - Rough day for Gilmer at State 7-on-7

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