November 11- Mexia @ Lindale
Stadium: Eagle Stadium
Capacity: 8,500 Surface: Hellas Matrix
Mascot: Blackcats Colors: Crimson/Black/White District: 7-4A DII Enrollment: 529
2021 Record: 2-8; 1-3 District
Week 1: lost @ Lake Belton (9-0) 21-42
Week 2: won v. Troy (2-8) 34-28
Week 3: lost v. Navasota (5-5) 21-63
Week 4: lost @ Salado (7-3) 0-57
Week 5: lost v. China Spring (10-0) 7-56
Week 6: lost @ Fairfield (4-6) 15-23
Week 7: lost @ Brownsboro (5-5) 0-27
Week 8: lost v. Van (10-0) 6-62
Week 9: Open
Week 10: won @ Bullard (0-10) 57-53
Week 11: lost v. Canton (6-4) 20-55
Total Points For: 181 Average Points For Per Game: 18.1
Total Points Against: 466 Average Points Against Per Game: 46.6
Head Coach: Aaron Nowell (1st season, 2-8, 2-8 overall)
Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: Multiple
Players to Watch:
#5 QB Nate Burns, So. 6’1”, 170 lbs. (21-carries for 200-yards, 4-TD’s, 10-18 passing for 162-yards, 2-TD’s in 57-53 win against Bullard 2 weeks ago)
#9 RB Deandr’a Sandals, Jr. 6’1”, 205 lbs. (19-carries for 160-yards, 1-TD, in 57-53 win over Bullard two weeks ago)
#54 LG Xavier West, Fr. 6’0”, 295 lbs.
#14 DT Dontavius Daniels, Sr. 6’ 4”, 225 lbs. (District 7-4A DII First Team Defense in 2020)
#7 DT SheMariah Fullylove, Sr. 6’2”, 210 lbs.
Historical Stats, Records, and Program Information (smoaky.com)
YEAR W-L-T COACH
2010 (7-4) Paul Weaver
2011 (2-9) Paul Weaver
2012 (0-10) Lamonte Chambers
2013 (4-7) Lamonte Chambers
2014 (7-4) Lamonte Chambers
2015 (7-5) Lamonte Chambers
2016 (2-8) Lamonte Chambers
2017 (6-6) Frank Sandoval
2018 (2-8) Frank Sandoval
2019 (7-4) Frank Sandoval
2020 (6-5) Triston Abron 2021 (2-8) Aaron Nowell
BY DECADES W- L- T
1910-19 (14-22-4)
1920-29 (39-20-1)
1930-39 (55-36-5)
1940-49 (62-40-2)
1950-59 (47-50-3)
1960-69 (61-40-3)
1970-79 (39-60-1)
1980-89 (75-30-4)
1990-99 (59-44-3)
2000-09 (63-50-00
2010-19 (44-65-0)
2020-21 (8-13-0)
TOTAL: (559-466-36)
Undefeated Seasons: 1 (1947) Winless Seasons: 5 (1911, 1921, 1926, 1942, 2012) State Championship Game Appearances: 2 (1949, 1989) State Championships: 1 (1989) Last District Championship: 2020 Playoff Appearances: 34
Last Playoff Appearance: 2020
Playoff Record: (26-29-1)
Gilmer v. Mexia All-Time Series
First Meeting: 2008, Gilmer won 50-36 in a 3A DII Area playoff game at Rose Stadium in Tyler Last meeting: 2015, Gilmer won 63-14 in a 4A DII Area playoff game at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite
Series Record: Gilmer leads 2-0-0
STREAKS
Gilmer has a 2 game winning streak against Mexia
Gilmer has a 14 game winning streak in first round playoff games (last loss: 39-36 to Liberty-Eylau in 2006)
Gilmer has a 5 game winning streak (last loss: 28-7 to Carthage, 9/24/2021) Gilmer has a 43 consecutive games scoring streak (last shutout was 14-0 to Pleasant Grove in 2018)
PLAYOFF NOTES
This is Gilmer’s 42nd appearance in the playoffs
This is Gilmer’s 21st consecutive year in the playoffs
This will be Gilmer’s 121st playoff game in school history
Gilmer is 88-31-1 in playoff games all time (73%)
Gilmer is 60-17 in playoff games since 2001 (78%)
Gilmer is 34-6-1 in first round playoff games all-time (83%)
Gilmer is 17-3 in first round playoff games since 2001 (84%)
Gilmer's 88 playoff wins are the most in Texas Class 4A high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer has either won the state championship or lost in the playoffs to the eventual state champion in 11 of the past 18 years
2003-lost to 3A DII State Champion Atlanta in round 4 2004-won 3A DI State Championship 2006-lost to 3A DI State Champion Texarkana Liberty-Eylau in round 1 2007-lost to state champion Liberty Hill in 3A DI State Championship 2008-lost to 3A DII State Champion Carthage in round 4 2009-won 3A DII State Championship 2012-lost to state champion Navasota 3A DII State Championship 2013-lost to 3A DII State Champion Argyle in round 3 2014-won 4A DII State Championship 2019-lost to 4A DII State Champion Texarkana Pleasant Grove in round 4 2020-lost to state champion Carthage in 4A DII State Championship
GAME NOTES
Gilmer is a 59 points favorite over Mexia according to PigskinPrep.com which predicts a 59-0 victory for the Buckeyes
Gilmer is ranked 7th in the Class 4A-II Pigskinprep.com power rankings
Gilmer is ranked 2nd in the Class 4A-II TexasFootball.com power rankings
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison is 22-4 as a starter. All 4 losses were to the state champions that season and the defending state champions this season Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison has 8,444 total offensive yards for his career. Making him one of only 3 players in school history to reach 8,000 total yards in a career.
11,720 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
9,771 2016-2017 Aaron Brown
8,444 2018-2021 Brandon Tennison
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison has 6,516 passing yards for his career, which makes him one of only 4 players in school history to reach 6,000 passing yards in a career.
9,392 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
8,536 2016-2017 Aaron Brown
6,516 2018-2021 Brandon Tennison
6,295 2012-2013 Tanner Barr
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison 60 career touchdown passes is the 4th most in school history
116 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
75 2016-2017 Aaron Brown
65 2012-2013 Tanner Barr 60 2018-2021 Brandon Tennison
Gilmer Junior WR Rohan Fluellen needs 6 receptions to pass Curtis Brown for 4th most in school history
161 2011-2014 Chase Tate
137 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
128 2015-2017 Red Jones II
119 2005-2006 Curtis Brown
114 2020-2021 Rohan Fluellen
Gilmer Junior WR Rohan Fluellen needs 132 receiving yards to pass Red Jones II for 5th most in school history
2,363 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
2,183 2004-2006 Curtis Brown
2,108 2014-2016 LaMarcus Morton
2,072 2011-2014 Chase Tate
1,877 2015-2017 Red Jones II
1,746 2020-2021 Rohan Fluellen
Gilmer Junior WR Rohan Fluellen 15 career touchdown receptions is tied for 8th most in school history. Fluellen needs 2 touchdown receptions to pass Manuel Johnson for 7th most career receiving touchdowns
27 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
25 2004-2006 Curtis Brown
23 2014-2016 LaMarcus Morton
22 2005-2007 Lamar Harris
18 2004-2005 Willie Darden
17 2012-2013 Desmond Pollard
16 2002-2003 Manuel Johnson
15 2020-2021 Rohan Fluellen
15 2007 Houston Tuminello
15 2010-2011 Darrion Pollard
15 2015-2017 Red Jones II
Gilmer Junior RB Ashton Haynes 21 career rushing touchdowns is tied for 12th most in school history. Haynes needs 6 rushing touchdowns to pass Aaron Brown, Andrew Hines and Demarco Boyd for 9th most career rushing touchdowns
60 2012-2014 Kris Boyd
55 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
45 2004-2007 Justin Johnson
40 2008-2011 Luke Turner
34 2018-2019 Darrell Bush
33 2017-2018 Brannon Webb Jr.
33 2002-2003 Derek McKenzie
30 2013-2016 Kelton Collier
26 2016-2017 Aaron Brown
26 2002-2003 Andrew Hines
26 2013-2015 Demarco Boyd
21 2020-2021 Ashton Haynes
21 2004-2006 Jamel Kennedy
GILMER SEASON NOTES
Gilmer head coach Alan Metzel is 23-3 in his 2nd season at Gilmer
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 477.2 total yards per game
Gilmer's 561 offensive plays consist of 223 passing attempts (40%) and 338 rushing attempts (60%)
Gilmer averages 228.2 yards per game passing (48%) and 249 yards per game rushing (52%)
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 8.5 yards per play
Gilmer has rushing touchdowns by 9 different players
Gilmer has receiving touchdowns by 6 different players
Gilmer’s schedule is the 17th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Mexia's schedule is the 26th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Gilmer's 44 points per game is the 9th best in 4A-II
Gilmer’s 15.2 points allowed per game is the 12th best in 4A-II
Gilmer's 28.8 points differential per game is the 10th best in 4A-II
Gilmer’s offense has turned the ball over 12 times (3 Interceptions and 9 fumbles)
Gilmer’s defense has forced 27 turnovers (15 Interceptions and 12 fumbles)
Gilmer has a +15 turnover ratio for the season
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 249.4 total yards offense per game
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 113.2 rushing yards per game
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 136.2 passing yards per game
Gilmer’s defense has 23 sacks (2.3 per game average)
Gilmer's opponents have converted 45 of 120 3rd downs (38%)
Gilmer's opponents have converted 10 of 32 4th downs (31%)
HISTORICAL NOTES
This is Gilmer’s 108th season to play football
Gilmer has never had a winless season
Gilmer's 718 wins are the 15th most in Texas high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer’s 25 seasons with 10 wins or more is tied for the 12th most in Texas high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer's 38 district championships are tied for the 9th most in Texas high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer has recorded 15 undefeated regular seasons, tied for 9th most in Texas high school football history (Source:www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer is 250-46 since 2000 (84%)
Gilmer is 191-29 in regular season games since 2000 (87%)
Gilmer is 98-8 in district games since 2000 (92%)
Did you know?
Gilmer receiver Rohan Fluellen’s 202 receiving yards against Texarkana Pleasant Grove last week was the 4th most in school history and the most since LaMarcus Morton’s school record 259 receiving yards against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau in 2016
The Buckeyes had 487 rushing yards against Mexia in their first meeting in 2008
Gilmer’s Kollin Hurt recorded three interceptions and returned one for a touchdown against Mexia in 2015
In 2020, current Pittsburg head coach Tristan Abron led Mexia to a 6-5 record including an undefeated (4-0) district championship in his only year with the Black Cats. Mexia defeated Spring Hill 44-26 to win a Bi-District title and advance to the next round but forefeited its next playoff game against Sunnyvale after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
Just a week before the first game of the 2021 season, new Mexia coach Brady Bond resigned
Gilmer has had 6 former players play in the NFL; including two active NFL players, Kris Boyd and Blake Lynch who starred on the Buckeyes 2014 state championship team and now play together with the Minnesota Vikings
Mexia has had 2 former players play in the NFL; including one active player, Kelvin Beachum of the Arizona Cardinals, who has started 122 games with 4 different teams since starting his NFL career in 2012
Since 2000, Gilmer is 214-12 (95%) when scoring 30 or more points in a game. When scoring less than 30 points in a game; Gilmer is 37-33 (53%)
Since 1980, the Buckeyes have lost only 15 games when scoring at least 30 points
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