The Gilmer Buckeyes clinched a berth in the Class 3A playoffs for the 12th consecutive year with a road win over the very tenacious Bullard Panthers Friday night.
The Buckeyes return home to face the undefeated Kilgore Bulldogs on Friday, Nov. 9, in a game that will decide who will be champion of the District of Doom - District 16-3A.
Both teams are 5-0 in district. Gilmer is 8-1 overall and Kilgore is 8-0.