The Gilmer Buckeyes are going to the state semifinals in Class 3A for the fifth time in school history after coming back from a 31-14 deficit to beat the Henderson Lions 41-34 at Lobo Stadium in Longview Friday night before a capacity crowd.
Read more: Gilmer 41, Henderson 34
Gilmer (13-1) will now play the Graham Steers (13-1), 40-35 winners over the Gatesville Hornets Friday night in Stephenville. That game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night, Dec. 14, at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield. Gilmer will be the visiting team.
See description of stadium from TexasBob.com below:
 Update Stadium Listing |
| Address: | 3700 East Broad St -- Mansfield, Texas 76063 | Map Link | |
| Owner: | Mansfield ISD | Track: | No |
| County: | Tarrant | Soccer: | Yes |
| Capacity: | 11134 | Video Scoreboard: | Yes |
| Stadium Type: | High School | Playing Surface | Artificial |
| Year Opened: | 2006 | Turf Type: | Prestige XT Evolution Turf |
| Resource: | Webpage | Wheelchair Access: | Excellent |
| Home Team(s): | Legacy Broncos, Mansfield Tigers, Summit Jaguars, Timberview Wolves, | ||
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| Named for former Superintendent Vernon Newsom. | |||
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