By Joe Dodd
November 11- Rusk @ Tyler
Stadium: Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium Capacity: 10,566
Home Team: Gilmer
Rusk
Mascot: Eagles
Colors: Red & Black
District: 8-4A DII
Enrollment: 594
Head Coach: Thomas Sitton (3rd season, 20-13 at school, 76-54 overall)
Offensive Formation: Spread
Defensive Formation: Odd
Rusk Eagles 2022 Season Results
Date Opponent Result 08/26/22 @ Fairfield (4-6) won: 35-3 09/02/22 Crockett (4-6) won: 53-21 09/09/22 Athens (3-7) won: 45-42 09/16/22 @ Alvarado (5-5) lost: 21-31 09/23/22 OPEN
09/30/22 Center* (7-3) won: 40-35 10/07/22 @ Van* (6-4) lost: 19-28 10/14/22 Carthage* (10-0) lost: 0-49
10/21/22 @ Bullard* (3-7) won: 47-35 10/27/22 Brownsboro* (2-8) won: 48-23 11/03/22 @ Canton* (4-6) lost: 34-35 Overall Record: 6-4
2022 Rusk Statistics
TEAM OFFENSE
Passing: 145 of 229 2,312 yards 231.2 ypg 27 TD’s 5 INT’s Rushing: 277 carries 1,893 yards 189.3 ypg 18 TD’s Total 4,205 yards 420.5 ypg 45 TD’s
Rusk Players to Watch:
#14 QB/DB Aiden McCown, Sr. 6’1”, 175, 4.6 (Holds an offer from UTSA. 145 of 229 passing for 2,312 yards, 27 touchdowns and 5 INT’s and 94 carries for 780 yards, 11 TD’S rushing. Averages 309.2 total yards per game)
#4 RB/DB Spencer Barnett, So. 5’9”, 180 (130 carries for 833 yards, 5 TD’S)
#2 WR/DB Brailen Trawick, Sr. 6’1”, 160, 4.6. (53 receptions for 1,047 yards, 19 TD’S)
#13 WR/DB Elijah Ward, Sr. 6'0 165, 4.5 (43 receptions for 788 yards, 6 TD’S)
#34 DL David Kennedy, Sr. 6’0”, 200, 4.8 (42 tackles, 6 sacks, 10 QB Pressures and 1 fumble recovery)
#6 WR/LB Chad McCuin, So. 6’1”, 170 (77 tackles, 4 passes defended)
#12 LB Jermichael Sturns, So. 5’11”, 190 (68 tackles, 5 QB Pressures, 3 forced fumbles)
GILMER
Mascot: Buckeyes
Colors: Black & Orange
District: 7-4A DII
Enrollment: 783
Head Coach: Alan Metzel (3rd season, 37-4 at Gilmer; 37-4 overall) Offensive Formation: Spread
Defensive Formation: Odd
Gilmer Buckeyes 2022 Season Results
Date Opponent Result 08/26/22 @ Chapel Hill (6-2) won: 51-27 09/02/22 Kilgore (7-2) won: 40-26 09/09/22 Paris (1-7) won: 50-7 09/16/22 @ Lindale (5-4) won: 31-23 09/23/22 Open
09/30/22 Open
10/7/22 @ Texarkana Pleasant Grove* (6-2) won: 35-14 10/14/22 Texarkana Liberty-Eylau* (5-3) won: 59-20 10/21/22 @ Paris North Lamar* (3-5) won: 42-6 10/28/22 Longview Spring Hill* (1-8) won: 54-0 11/03/2022@ Pittsburg* (2-8) won: 44-14 Overall Record: 9-0
Gilmer Players to Watch:
#14 WR/CB Rohan Fluellen, Sr., 6’0”, 182, 4.4 (Committed to TCU. 2021 TSWA Class 4A 1st team All-State DB. 2022 stats: in 7 games Fluellen has 30 catches, 433 yards, 4 TD’s; 2 interceptions; 7 total TD’s)
#9 RB/LB Ashton Haynes, Sr., 5’10”, 178, 4.5 (2021 TSWA Class 4A 1st team All-State APB. 2022 stats: in 8 games Haynes has 79 carries, 673 yards, 12 TD’s; 9 catches for 99 yards, 3 TD’s)
#44 TE/DT Braelyn Ward, Sr., 5’11”, 310 (2022 stats:78 tackles, 12 quarterback pressures, 17 tackles for loss)
#5 DL/FB Seth Jordan, Sr., 6’0”, 200 (2022 stats:84 tackles, 15 quarterback pressures, 17 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries)
#3 LB/FB Omero Orona, Sr., 5’10”, 170, 4.6 (2022 stats:73 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 Int.)
#1 WR/DB Tyson Wilson, Sr., 5’9”, 160, 4.6 (2022 stats:44 tackles, 4 pass break-ups, 2 Int.)
#22 RB/CB Will Henderson, Jr., 5’10”, 168, 4.4 (Holds an offer from UTSA. Finished 2nd in 100 meters at 4A State Championships as sophomore. His time of 10.42 is the 6th fastest 100 meters time among sophomores in the USA. 2022 stats: 85 carries, 783 yards, 12 touchdowns)
#0 RB/LB Aron Bell, Jr., 6’1”, 250, 4.6 (Transfer from Harmony. 2021 9-3A Division II All-District First Team Defense, Honorable Mention All-East Texas LB. 2022 stats:62 tackles, 5 quarterback pressures, 10 tackles for loss)
#7 WR/DB Ta’Erik Tate, Jr., 6’0”, 177, 4.4 (2022 stats: in 6 games Tate has 11 catches for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns, 1 interception)
#75 OL/DL Lucas Cano, So., 6’2”, 270, 5.4 (Has started 18 games as a freshman and sophomore. Holds an offer from UTSA)
#11 QB Cadon Tennison, So., 5’11”, 170, 4.5 (Holds an offer from UTSA. 2022 stats: 100 of 155 (65%) passing for 1,410 yards, 14 touchdowns and 8 interceptions; 54 carries, 273 yards, 4 touchdowns)
Rusk Historical Stats, Records, and Program Information (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
YEAR W-L-T COACH
2010 (3-7) Ted Patton
2011 (4-8) Ted Patton
2012 (5-5) Ted Patton
2013 (2-8) Ted Patton
2014 (4-6) Ted Patton
2015 (2-8) Ted Patton
2016 (4-7) Jowell Hancock
2017 (9-3) Jowell Hancock
2018 (5-7) Jowell Hancock
2019 (3-8) Jowell Hancock
2020 (5-6) Thomas Sitton
2021 (9-3) Thomas Sitton
2021 (6-4) Thomas Sitton
BY DECADES W- L- T
1920-29: (31-25-4)
1930-39: (42-42-6)
1940-49: (18-53-3)
1950-59: (52-41-7)
1960-69: (59-39-3)
1970-79: (41-49-9)
1980-89: (55-44-1)
1990-99: (59-49-1)
2000-09: (59-50-0)
2010-19: (41-67-0)
2020-29: (20-13-0)
TOTAL: (477-472-34)
Undefeated Seasons: 0
Winless Seasons: 2 (1945, 1978)
Last District Championship: 2018
Last Playoff Appearance: 2021
Playoff Record: 12-24-0
SERIES HISTORY
First meeting: 1929 at Jacksonville, Gilmer 39 Rusk 0 in a Bi-District playoff game
Last meeting: 1991 at Rusk. Gilmer won 35-7 as Buckeyes QB Tony Darden threw 3 touchdown passes to Moto Haynes, Kenneth Lewis and Brandon Williams. Red Jones and Jamerson Easley added rushing touchdowns as Gilmer had 509 total yards against the Eagles.
Series Record: Gilmer leads 4-2-1
All-Time Scores
39 - 1929 - 0
22 - 1960* - 0
8 - 1961* - 8
6 - 1962* - 33
0 - 1963* - 22
41 - 1990* - 9
35 - 1991* - 7
STREAKS
Gilmer has a 2 game winning streak over Rusk (Last loss: 0-22, 1963)
Gilmer has a 9 game winning streak (last loss: 7-31 to China Spring, 12/17/2021)
Gilmer has a 16 game winning streak at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium (last loss: 58-61 to Canton, 2005)
Gilmer has a 15 game winning streak in first round playoff games (last loss: 36-39 to Liberty-Eylau in 2006)
Gilmer has a 58 consecutive games scoring streak (last shutout was 14-0 to Pleasant Grove in 2018)
GAME NOTES
Gilmer is ranked 2nd in the Associated Press Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Class 4A-II poll and ranked 3rd in the Class 4A-II Pigskinprep.com power rankings
Rusk is ranked 31st in the Class 4A-II Pigskinprep.com power rankings
Gilmer is a 34 points favorite over Rusk according to PigskinPrep.com which predicts a 40-6 victory for the Buckeyes
PLAYOFF NOTES
This is Gilmer’s 43rd appearance in the playoffs
This is Gilmer’s 22nd consecutive year in the playoffs
This will be Gilmer’s 127th playoff game in school history
Gilmer is 93-32-1 in playoff games all time (74%)
Gilmer is 65-18 in playoff games since 2001 (78%)
Gilmer is 35-6-1 in first round playoff games all-time (83%) Gilmer is 18-3 in first round playoff games since 2001 (86%)
Gilmer's 93 playoff wins are the 12th most in Texas 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 12 of the past 19 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 2021-lost to state champion China Springs in 4A DII State Championship
SEASON NOTES
Gilmer’s non-district schedule consisted of four Class 4A DI teams all ranked in the Top 19 in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine’s pre-season poll
Gilmer’s first 5 games of the season were against teams ranked in the Top 19 in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine’s pre-season poll
Gilmer’s schedule is the 7th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Rusk's schedule is the 26th toughest in Class 4A-II according to PigskinPrep.com
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 427 total yards per game
Gilmer's 475 offensive plays consist of 157 passing attempts (33%) and 318 rushing attempts (67%)
Gilmer averages 161 yards per game passing (38%) and 266 yards per game rushing (62%)
Gilmer’s offense is averaging 8.1 yards per play
Gilmer has rushing touchdowns by 8 different players
Gilmer has receiving touchdowns by 6 different players
Gilmer's 45.11 points per game is the 9th best in 4A-II
Gilmer's 15.2 points allowed per game is the 10th best in 4A-II Gilmer's 29.9 margin of victory per game is the 7th best in 4A-II Gilmer’s offense has 9 turnovers (8 Interceptions, 1 fumble) Gilmer’s defense has forced 21 turnovers (10 Interceptions and 11 fumbles) Gilmer has a +12 turnover ratio for the season
Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 211.5 yards total offense per game Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 130.4 yards rushing per game Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 81.1 yards passing per game Gilmer’s defense has 15 sacks (1.7 per game average)
Gilmer's opponents have converted 35 of 111 3rd downs (32%) Gilmer's opponents have converted 5 of 16 4th downs (31%)
HISTORICAL NOTES
This is Gilmer’s 109th season to play football
Gilmer has never had a winless season
Gilmer's 733 wins are the 12th 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 39 district championships are tied for the 9th most in Texas high school football history (Source: www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer has recorded 16 undefeated regular seasons, tied for 7th most in Texas high school football history
(Source:www.TexasHighSchoolFootballHistory.com)
Gilmer is 264-47 since 2000 (85%)
Gilmer is 200-29 in regular season games since 2000 (87%)
3 weeks ago against Paris North Lamar, Gilmer Senior WR Rohan Fluellen became just the 19th player in Gilmer history to reach 3,000 total offensive yards in a career
2 weeks ago against Longview Spring Hill, Gilmer Senior RB Ashton Haynes became just the 20th player in Gilmer history to reach 3,000 total offensive yards in a career
Gilmer Senior WR Rohan Fluellen’s 184 career catches are the most in school history
184 2020-2022 Rohan Fluellen
161 2011-2014 Chase Tate
137 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
128 2015-2017 Red Jones II
119 2005-2006 Curtis Brown
112 2005-2007 Lamar Harris
111 2010-2011 Darrion Pollard
109 2014-2016 LaMarcus Morton
Gilmer Senior WR Rohan Fluellen’s 2,817 career receiving yards are the most in school history. He is only the 5th player in school history with 2,000 receiving yards in a career.
2,817 2020-2022 Rohan Fluellen
2,363 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
2,183 2004-2006 Curtis Brown
2,108 2014-2016 LaMarcus Morton
2,072 2011-2014 Chase Tate
Gilmer Senior WR Rohan Fluellen’s 22 career touchdown receptions are tied for the 4th most in school history. Fluellen needs 1 touchdown reception to pass Lamar Harris and tie LaMarcus Morton for 3rd most in school history
27 2018-2020 Dylan Fluellen
25 2004-2006 Curtis Brown
23 2014-2016 LaMarcus Morton
22 2005-2007 Lamar Harris
22 2020-2022 Rohan Fluellen
Gilmer Senior RB Ashton Haynes’ 41 career rushing touchdowns is the 4th most in school history. Haynes needs 5 rushing touchdowns to pass Justin Johnson for 3rd most in school history
60 2012-2014 Kris Boyd
55 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
45 2004-2007 Justin Johnson
41 2020-2022 Ashton Haynes
Gilmer Senior RB Ashton Haynes’ 47 career offensive touchdowns is the 5th most in school history. Haynes needs 2 offensive touchdowns to pass Luke Turner for 4th most in school history
75 2012-2014 Kris Boyd
55 2006-2009 Darian Godfrey
54 2004-2007 Justin Johnson
48 2008-2011 Luke Turner
47 2020-2022 Ashton Haynes
Gilmer Senior RB Ashton Haynes needs 81 rushing yards for 7th most career rushing yards in school history
4,060 2004-2007 Justin Johnson
3,541 2011-2014 Kris Boyd
3,300 1982-1984 Tommy Palmer
3,033 1989-1991 Red Jones
2,876 1959-1960 Pete Hermann
2,726 2002-2003 Andrew Hines
2,619 1919-1921 Stephens
2,539 2020-2022 Ashton Haynes
Did you know?
As head coach at Tyler Chapel Hill from 2009-2016, Thomas Sinton was 0-3 in games against the Buckeyes
2009 Gilmer 45 Tyler Chapel Hill 7
2012 Gilmer 50 Tyler Chapel Hill 28
2013 Gilmer 56 Tyler Chapel Hill 28
Since 2000, Gilmer is 227-12 (95%) when scoring 30 or more points in a game. When scoring less than 30 points in a game; Gilmer is 38-34 (53%)
Since 1980, the Buckeyes have lost only 15 games when scoring at least 30 points
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