November 26- Van @ Tyler
Stadium: Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium
Capacity: 10,566 Surface: Hellas Matrix Helix
Mascot: Vandals Colors: Red/Black/Grey District: 7-4A DII Enrollment: 746
2021 Record: 12-0; 4-0 District
Week 1: won @ Palestine(5-6)45-16
Week 2: won v. Malakoff(9-3)33-24
Week 3: won v. Lindale(7-5)35-31
Week 4: won @ Pittsburg(4-8)49-12
Week 5: won v. Center (1-9) 52-35
Week 6: won @ Texarkana Liberty-Eylau(5-6)27-25
Week 7: Open
Week 8: won @ Mexia(2-9)62-6
Week 9: won v. Bullard(0-10)56-7
Week 10: won @ Canton (6-5)55-54
Week 11: won v. Brownsboro(5-6)48-21
Week 12: won v. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau (5-6) 28-0 (at Longview)
Week 13: won v. Sunnyvala (6-6) 35-25 (Rockwall's Wilkerson)
Total Points For: 525Average Points For Per Game: 43.8
Total Points Against: 256Average Points Against Per Game: 21.3
Head Coach: Jared Moffatt (12th season, 103-38, 103-38 overall)
Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: 4-3 Even Front
Van Team Statistical Leaders
PASSING
Jackson Rainey163 of 260 2,511 yards39 TD's3 INT’s
RUSHING
Jackson Rainey136 carries 1,184 yards13 TD's
Alex Zifer153 carries1,046 yards9 TD’s
RECEIVING
Luca Kozhev62 catches 1,037 yards20 TD’s
Brayden Bradshaw36 catches 542 yards5 TD’s
TEAM OFFENSE
Rushing2,747 yards228.9 ypg
Passing2,511 yards209.3 ypg
Total5,258 yards438.2 ypg
Van Players to Watch:
#7 QB Jackson Rainey, Sr. 6’1”, 175 lbs. (started the season with an 80 yard touchdown run against Palestine on the Vandals first play from scrimmage)
#28 RB Alex Zifer, Sr. 5’6”, 160 lbs.
#4 WR Luca Kozhev, Sr. 6’5”, 200 lbs.
#12 WR Brayden Bradshaw, Jr. 5’9”, 165 lbs.
#14 LB Beau Barton, Jr. 6’ 3”, 195 lbs. (leads Vandals with 131 tackles)
#10 LB Mason Moffatt, Sr. 6’1”, 205 lbs. (leads Vandals with 9 sacks)
Van Historical Stats, Records, and Program Information (smoaky.com)
YEAR W-L-T COACH
2010 (7-5) Jared Moffatt
2011 (10-2) Jared Moffatt
2012 (9-2) Jared Moffatt
2013 (4-7) Jared Moffatt
2014 (10-1) Jared Moffatt
2015 (6-5) Jared Moffatt
2016 (12-2) Jared Moffatt
2017 (10-2) Jared Moffatt
2018 (10-3) Jared Moffatt
2019 (6-4) Jared Moffatt
2020 (7-5) Jared Moffatt 2021 (12-0) Jared Moffatt
BY DECADES W- L- T
1930-39 (69-17-8)
1940-49 (63-35-7)
1950-59 (47-47-6)
1960-69 (53-43-4)
1970-79 (57-46-2)
1980-89 (71-37-1)
1990-99 (65-42-2)
2000-09 (69-49-0)
2010-19 (84-33-0)
2020-21 (19-5-0)
TOTAL: (597-354-30)
Undefeated Seasons: 2 (1936, 1979)
Winless Seasons: 2 (1968, 2000) State Championship Game Appearances: 1 (1979 Class 2A) State Championships: 1 (1979 Class 2A) Last District Championship: 2021 Playoff Appearances: 36
Last Playoff Appearance: 2020
Playoff Record: (36-29-3)
Gilmer v. Van All-Time Series
Series Record: Gilmer leads 12-5-1 First Meeting: 1941, Gilmer won 7-0 in a Class A Bi-District playoff game at Bear Stadium in Gladewater Last meeting: 2019, Gilmer won 41-21 in a non-district game at Memorial Stadium in Van
GILMER vs. Van (12-5-1)
7 - 1941 - 0
6 - 1943 - 19
47 - 1944 - 0
18 - 1945 - 12
12 - 1948 - 20
6 - 1949 - 12
7 - 1980 - 7
16 - 1981 - 8
13 - 1992 - 40
27 - 1993 - 17
35 - 1994 - 21
14 - 1995 - 24
35 - 1996 - 15
40 - 1997 - 17 50 - 2010 - 27 57 - 2011 - 40 42 - 2018 - 41 41 - 2019 - 21
COMMON OPPONENTS IN 2021
Lindale: Van won 35-31; Gilmer won 49-35
Pittsburg: Van won 49-12; Gilmer won 26-13
Texarkana Liberty-Eylau: Van won 27-25 & 28-0; Gilmer won 51-7
Mexia: Van won 62-6; Gilmer won 71-14
STREAKS
Gilmer has a 6 game winning streak against Van
Gilmer has a 2 game winning streak in third round playoff games (last loss: 56-28 to Texarkana Pleasant Grove, 2018)
Van has a 12 game winning streak (last loss: 43-27 to Caddo Mills, 11/20/2020)
Gilmer has a 7 game winning streak (last loss: 28-7 to Carthage, 9/24/2021) Gilmer has a 45 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 is Gilmer’s 15th consecutive year to reach the 3rd round of the playoffs
This will be Gilmer’s 123rd playoff game in school history
Gilmer is 90-31-1 in playoff games all time (74%)
Gilmer is 62-17 in playoff games since 2001 (78%)
Gilmer is 13-8 in third round playoff games all time (62%)
Gilmer is 12-4 in third round playoff games since 2003 (75%)
Gilmer's 90 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 16 points favorite over Van according to PigskinPrep.com which predicts a 32-16 victory for the Buckeyes
Gilmer is ranked 6th in the Class 4A-II Pigskinprep.com power rankings
Gilmer is ranked 2nd in the Class 4A-II Associated Press & TexasFootball.com power rankings
Van is ranked 15th in the Class 4A-II Pigskinprep.com power rankings
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison is 24-4 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 9,091 total offensive yards for his career. Making him one of only 3 players in school history to reach 9,000 total yards in a career.
11,7202006-2009Darian Godfrey
9,7712016-2017Aaron Brown
9,0912018-2021Brandon Tennison
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison has 7,144 passing yards for his career, which makes him one of only 3 players in school history to reach 7,000 passing yards in a career.
9,3922006-2009Darian Godfrey
8,5362016-2017Aaron Brown
7,1442018-2021Brandon Tennison
Gilmer Senior QB Brandon Tennison 67 career touchdown passes is the 3rd most in school history
1162006-2009Darian Godfrey
752016-2017Aaron Brown
672018-2021Brandon Tennison
Gilmer Junior WR Rohan Fluellen needs 9 receptions to pass Dylan Fluellen for 2nd most in school history
1612011-2014Chase Tate
1372018-2020Dylan Fluellen
1292020-2021Rohan Fluellen
Gilmer Junior WR Rohan Fluellen needs 25 receiving yards to become only the 5th player in school history with 2,000 receiving yards in a career. He needs 98 receiving yards to pass Chase Tate for 4th most in school history
2,3632018-2020Dylan Fluellen
2,1832004-2006Curtis Brown
2,1082014-2016LaMarcus Morton
2,0722011-2014Chase Tate
1,9752020-2021Rohan 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
272018-2020Dylan Fluellen
252004-2006Curtis Brown
232014-2016LaMarcus Morton
222005-2007Lamar Harris
182004-2005Willie Darden
172012-2013Desmond Pollard
162002-2003Manuel Johnson
152020-2021Rohan Fluellen
152007Houston Tuminello
152010-2011Darrion Pollard
152015-2017Red Jones II
Gilmer Junior RB Ashton Haynes 26 career rushing touchdowns is tied for 9th most in school history. Haynes needs 5 rushing touchdowns to pass Kelton Collier for 8th most career rushing touchdowns
602012-2014Kris Boyd
552006-2009Darian Godfrey
452004-2007Justin Johnson
402008-2011Luke Turner
342018-2019Darrell Bush
332017-2018Brannon Webb Jr.
332002-2003Derek McKenzie
302013-2016Kelton Collier
262020-2021Ashton Haynes
262016-2017Aaron Brown
262002-2003Andrew Hines
262013-2015Demarco Boyd
Gilmer Junior RB Ashton Haynes 29 career offensive touchdowns is tied for 16th most in school history. Haynes needs 3 offensive touchdowns to pass Demarco Boyd, Buddy Tate and Manuel Johnson for 8th most career offensive touchdowns
752012-2014Kris Boyd
552006-2009Darian Godfrey
542004-2007Justin Johnson
482008-2011Luke Turner
402017-2018Brannon Webb Jr.
372013-2016Kelton Collier
362018-2019Darrell Bush
361981-1984Tommy Palmer
352014Blake Lynch
352004-2006Curtis Brown
351928-1930Rex Hudson
332001-2003Derek McKenzie
312002-2004Manuel Johnson
311970-1971Buddy Tate
312013-2015Demarco Boyd
292020-2021Ashton Haynes
292001-2003Andrew Hines
292004-2006Jamel Kennedy
GILMER SEASON NOTES
Gilmer head coach Alan Metzel is 25-3 in his 2nd season at Gilmer
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 504.2 total yards per game
Gilmer's 683 offensive plays consist of 278 passing attempts (41%) and 404 rushing attempts (59%)
Gilmer averages 246.9 yards per game passing (49%) and 257.3 yards per game rushing (51%)
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 8.9 yards per play
Gilmer has rushing touchdowns by 9 different players
Gilmer has receiving touchdowns by 7 different players
Gilmer’s schedule is the 27th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Van's schedule is the 39th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Gilmer's 48.3 points per game is the 6th best in 4A-II
Van's 43.8 points per game is the 12th best in 4A-II
Gilmer’s 16.4 points allowed per game is the 13th best in 4A-II
Van’s 21.3 points allowed per game is the 23rd best in 4A-II
Gilmer's 31.8 points differential per game is the 7th best in 4A-II
Van's 22.4 points differential per game is the 16th best in 4A-II
Gilmer’s offense has turned the ball over 15 times (4 Interceptions and 11 fumbles)
Gilmer’s defense has forced 32 turnovers (19 Interceptions and 13 fumbles)
Gilmer has a +17 turnover ratio for the season
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 275.1 total yards offense per game
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 103.8 rushing yards per game
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 171.3 passing yards per game
Gilmer’s defense has 35 sacks (2.9 per game average)
Gilmer's opponents have converted 51 of 147 3rd downs (35%)
Gilmer's opponents have converted 13 of 43 4th downs (30%)
HISTORICAL NOTES
This is Gilmer’s 108th season to play football
Gilmer has never had a winless season
Gilmer's 720 wins are the 15th most in Texas high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer’s 26 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 252-46 since 2000 (85%)
Did you know?
Gilmer forfeited the 1942 Regional Championship to Van due to the Buckeyes not being able to field a team as a result of numerous injuries. The Buckeyes finished the season 6-1, outscoring their 6 opponents 193-7
Van High School is 26.8 driving miles from Rose Stadium in Tyler
Gilmer High School is 38.4 driving miles from Rose Stadium in Tyler
The 31 points Caddo Mills scored against Gilmer last week broke a 6 game streak where the Buckeyes had not allowed more than 15 points in a game
Van’s 2020 season ended in the second round of the playoffs against Caddo Mills in a game where the Vandals recovered 4 onside kicks in the third quarter to trim a 36-0 deficit to 36-20 before losing 43-27
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
Since 2000, Gilmer is 216-12 (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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