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By JOE DODD December 2-Argyle @ Corsicana STADIUM: Tiger Stadium, Corsicana, TX STADIUM CAPACITY: 10,001 STADIUM SURFACE: Field Turf STADIUM ADDRESS: 3701 W Hwy 22 Corsicana, TX 75110 Mascot: Eagles Colors: Red/Black/White District: 9-3A Enrollment: 611 Head Coach: Todd Rogers (9th season, 87-27, 87-27 overall) Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Harp Defensive Coordinator: Greg Mouser Offensive Formation: Spread Defensive Formation: 50 Returning Starters: 6 Offense/7 Defense Series History Argyle leads 1-0 Last Meeting: Argyle 41 Gilmer 14 (2010) Argyle Historical Stats, Records, and Program Information YEAR W-L-T COACH 2002 1-9-0 Unknown 2003 5-5-0 Todd Rodgers 2004 10-3-0 Todd Rodgers 2005 11-4-0 Todd Rodgers 2006 7-4-0 Todd Rodgers 2007 10-3-0 Todd Rodgers 2008 7-5-0 Todd Rodgers 2009 12-1-0 Todd Rodgers 2010 13-1-0 Todd Rodgers ...

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From The Gilmer Mirror: THE GILMER BUCKEYES overcame a determined Van Alstyne Panther team at City Bank Stadium in Forney last Friday night by the score of 46-14 to earn a Class 3A Division II Quarterfinal berth Friday night in Corsicana. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes overcome Panthers to set up rematch with Argyle From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Van Alstyne Panthers vs Gilmer Buckeyes From the Herald Democrat: Panthers close season From the Longview News-Journal: Traylor passes Gilmer over Van Alstyne From ETFinalScore.com: Gilmer wins, 46-14, on to quarters From KETK Tyler: John Tyler, Chapel Hill, Henderson and Gilmer all win From the Denton Record Chronicle: Argyle wins in double OT From the Argyle Athletics Booster Club: Argyle digs deep to defeat Carthage 35-34 in double OT

THE GILMER BUCKEYES are now the fifth Gilmer team since 2003 to get off to a 12-0 start. Two of the previous four won state championships. These Buckeyes, in spite of and also no doubt because of the adversity they have experienced, very much want to become the third GHS team to get championship rings. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes head west to play Van Alstyne in Forney Friday night From the Herald-Democrat: Gilmer a task for Van Alstyne defense From KTEN Sherman-Denison: The Boys of Fall Part II

Van Alstyne Panthers (9-3) vs Gilmer Buckeyes (12-0) Friday, Nov. 25 7 p.m. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - 7 p m kickoff Friday night for regional playoff game in Forney View Larger Map

By JOE DODD November 25-Van Alstyne @ Forney STADIUM: City Bank Stadium; Forney, Texas STADIUM CAPACITY: 12,000 STADIUM SURFACE: Tiger Turf STADIUM ADDRESS: 800 Hwy 741 South Forney, TX 75126 MASCOT: Panthers SCHOOL COLORS: Blue & White DISTRICT: 10-3A ENROLLMENT: 439 Head Football Coach: Mikeal Miller 3rd season at Van Alstyne Record at Van Alstyne: 27-7 Overall Record: 27-7 Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Westerberg Defensive Coordinator: Jason Meskimen Returning Starters: 6 Offense/3 Defense Series History This is the first meeting between the schools Historical Stats, Records, and Program Information VAN ALSTYNE YEAR W-L-T 2000 7-3-0 2001 12-3-0 2002 4-6-0 2003 4-6-0 2004 7-4-0 2005 6-5-0 2006 2-8-0 2007 2-8-0 2008 7-4-0 2009 10-1-0 ...

From The Gilmer Mirror: LAST WEDNESDAY when Buckeye Booster Club members met at Gilmer Country Club for Lunch with the Coach, Jeff Traylor told those assembled when summing up the second round playoff game with Van last Friday night, “It is going to be a war.” Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Gilmer wins offensive shootout over Van From the Van Banner: Gilmer Halts Van In Area Round, 57-40 From the Longview News-Journal: Gilmer battles past Van in offensive gridiron slugfest From ETFinalScore.com: Gilmer rolls Van, stays alive From KETK Tyler: Gilmer gets win over Van From KYTX Tyler: ETFinalScore.com Football Show Playoffs Round 2 From KLTV Tyler: Red Zone (last game in segment) From KTBS Shreveport: Gilmer vs. Van From KTAL Shreveport: Van-Gilmer Football Playoff Highlights s From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Gilmer Buckeyes vs Van Vandals

Mirror Photo / Mary Laschinger Kirby THE GILMER BUCKEYES celebrate after their bi-district win last Friday night over Atlanta in Longview. Luke Turner holds the latest memento for Gilmer's trophy case. MOST TEAMS who play the Gilmer Buckeyes come to realize pretty quickly that they are not just facing 11 players out on the football field. They must also contend with one of the loudest, most passionate and, especially come playoff time, best-traveling fan bases around. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes hope to continue playoff momentum against Van Friday night

Tickets for the Class 3A Division II Area Round game between The Gilmer Buckeyes and The Van Vandals will be available beginning Tuesday, November 15th at 8:00 a.m. at the GISD administration building at 500 S Trinity Street. Tickets will be available through Thursday, November 17th. All tickets, both student and adult, will be $5.00 and all tickets at the gate will $7.00. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 Friday, November 18th at Lobo Stadium in Longview. The Buckeyes will be the “visiting” team.

From The Gilmer Mirror: THE GILMER BUCKEYES successfully opened the 2011 postseason playoff campaign with a convincing 48-14 victory over the Atlanta Rabbits Friday night at Lobo Stadium in Longview, moving their season record to 11-0. Atlanta ends their season at 5-6, and now heads to play round ball. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes blast Rabbits From the Longview News-Journal: Gilmer Buckeyes bury Rabbits, 48-14 From ETFinalScore.com: Gilmer cruises past Atlanta, 48-14 From TheOldCoach.com: Gilmer running game proves too much for Atlanta From KYTX Tyler: HS Football Playoffs Round 1 Highlights, Scores, and Interviews (Gilmer game is at 4:30 mark and includes an interview with Nick Richardson) From KETK Tyler: Gilmer wins big over Atlanta From KTBS Shreveport: Gilmer vs. Atlanta - Video From KTAL Shreveport: Atlanta-Gilmer Football Playoff Highlights From KLTV Tyler: Red Zone - Part 1 (Gilmer game is the third one covered in this segment) From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Gilmer ...

THE GILMER BUCKEYES began the season in Atlanta on Thursday night, Aug. 25. They came away with a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Rabbits, but many observers of that game noted how improved the Rabbits were and are not surprised they have earned a rematch. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Rematch with Rabbits on agenda for Buckeyes Friday night in Longview

ADAM WITCHER, one of the anchors of the Gilmer Buckeyes' Black Flag Defense, talks with one of his fans after the game. From The Gilmer Mirror: THE GILMER BUCKEYES locked up the full District of Doom District 16-3A Championship in Pittsburg Friday night with a hard-fought 14-6 victory. The win gives the Bucks a perfect 10-0 season record and 5-0 district record Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes outlast Pittsburg From ETFinalScore.com: Gilmer holds off Pirates, 14-6 From the Longview News-Journal: Around East Texas: Gilmer, Jefferson earn victories, more From KLTV Tyler: Red Zone (about two-thirds of the way into this segment) From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Gilmer Buckeyes at Pittsburg Pirates

TRAY WEBB was one of the key players for the Buckeyes in the victory over Henderson last week. He blocked a field goal and made a couple of huge catches on fourth down as well. District 16-3A Game Five: Friday, November 4 Gilmer Buckeyes vs. Pittsburg Pirates Pirate Stadium, Pittsburg, 7:30 p.m. SOME TEAMS “rest their starters” once they clinch playoff berths. The Gilmer Buckeyes got in the playoffs for the 11th consecutive year last Friday night with a 35-20 win over the Henderson Lions here and also laid claim to the District 16-3A championship, their 10th in the last 11 seasons. However, the Gilmer Buckeyes can’t afford to take the foot off the accelerator, according to Coach Jeff Traylor Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes can t afford to coast into playoffs will shoot for another perfect 10 0 regular season From the Longview News-Journal: Gilmer football player applies science of defense

From ETFinalScore.com: Gilmer beats Henderson, takes 16-3A title Stark: Gilmer goes all out for Luke Turner From The Gilmer Mirror: THE GILMER BUCKEYES overcame a 14-0 deficit Friday night at Buckeye Stadium, scored 35 unanswered points before a final Henderson tally, and defeated the Lions 35-20 to claim the 2011 District 16-3A championship. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes win District of Doom with 35 20 triumph over Henderson From the Longview News-Journal: Gilmer Buckeyes clinch playoff spot with victory over Henderson From the Henderson Daily News: Turnovers, blocked FG too much for Lions to overcome From KYTX Tyler: Video (includes interview with Jordan Traylor) From KTBS Shreveport: Gilmer vs. Henderson - Video From KETK Tyler: Gilmer Beats Henderson and More Highlights From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Henderson Lions at Gilmer Buckeyes View directly on YouTube at this YouTube Channel .

EVEN THOUGH the Gilmer Buckeyes have not even clinched a playoff berth yet out of the “District of Doom,” the undefeated and state-ranked team controls its own destiny and can win its 10th district championship in the last 11 seasons with a win over the Henderson Lions here Friday night. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes can claim Distric 16 3A title with win over Henderson From KGASRadio Carthage: Video: Carthage vs Henderson 2011 FULL

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in support of Mrs. Carrie Henry (wife of Gilmer coach Lonnie Henry) and all who are fighting and surviving against this disease, those in attendance at Friday night’s game between the Gilmer Buckeyes and the Henderson Lions at Buckeye Stadium are encouraged to wear pink. Also, the Gilmer High School Pep Rally Friday afternoon will have a “Pink Out” theme with the GHS Cheerleaders Booster Club selling “Pink Out” T-shirts. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The Pep Rally begins at 3:15 p.m. at the GHS Gym. There will also be a “Pass the Helmet” going on at the game Friday night to benefit Mrs. Henry.

From The Gilmer Mirror: THE GILMER BUCKEYES, playing their first full game without injured starting quarterback Luke Turner, proved they are still a power to be reckoned with as they blasted the Spring Hill Panthers 43-7 in their sixth road game out of eight games played this season. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Buckeyes cruise to 43 7 victory over Panthers From the Longview News-Journal: Traylor leads Gilmer to 43-7 victory over Spring Hill From ETFinalScore.com: Traylor, Gilmer rout Spring Hill From KETKnbc Tyler: Gilmer trounces Spring Hill From The Gilmer Mirror: Video: Gilmer Buckeyes at Spring Hill Panthers

WHEN WRITTEN in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters (pronounced wei-chi). One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Crisis or opportunity Buckeyes hope to roll on with Traylor at QB From BuckeyesFootball.mobi: The Jeff Traylor Show

From KLTV Tyler: Gilmer loses starting quarterback From KETK Tyler: Gilmer loses starting quarterback