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Chapel Hill 33, Gilmer 29
By Elwyn Henderson The 0-1 Gilmer Buckeyes, ranked #5 in Class 4A DII after last week’s 22-15 loss to the Pine Tree Pirates, hit the road to Tyler for their first road game of the season, taking on the #3 Class 4A DI Chapel Hill Bulldogs who blasted Jasper on the road 56-20 in Week…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: A Fever for Caitlin Clark
By Jim “Pappy” Moore America has a Fever for the number one women’s basketball player in the world – Caitlin Clark. The twenty-two-year old rookie in the WNBA has proved she is as outstanding as her record breaking play in college and in the WNBA. She has put the Indiana Fever on the map. She…
Read MoreJOE DODD: Gilmer v. Chapel Hill Game Info & Notes
Gilmer v. Chapel Hill Game Info & Notes September 6- @ Tyler Chapel Hill Stadium: Bulldog Stadium Stadium Capacity: 4,774 Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Blue, Gold & White District: 9-4A DI Enrollment: 1,048 Head Coach: Jeff Riordan (6th season, 47-23 at Chapel Hill; 114-40 overall) Formation: Multiple Spread Defensive Formation: Multiple Tyler Chapel Hill Bulldogs 2023…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 20.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 54.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Taiwan – Our Ally, Our Friend
By Jim “Pappy” Moore The American Little League baseball Championship team just defeated the Taiwan team to win the Little League World Championship Series this past week. It is a momentous win for the American team. Taiwan loves baseball and it has been a powerhouse in Little League Baseball for over fifty years. Many of…
Read MoreVideo: Highlights – Pine Tree Pirates @ Gilmer Buckeyes – Aug 30, 2024
Pine Tree 22, Gilmer 15
By Elwyn Henderson The Gilmer Buckeyes began the defense of their 2023 Class 4A DII State Championship at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer last Friday night, taking on the Class 4A DI Pine Tree Pirates. When the clock reached zeros in the fourth quarter the Bucks got shocked, dropping the game 22-15. Gilmer received…
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JOE DODD: Gilmer v. Pine Tree Game Info & Notes
August 30, 2024 August 30- Longview Pine Tree Mascot: Pirates Colors: Blue, Gold & White District: 9-4A DI Enrollment: 1,256.5 Head Coach: Jason Bachman (3rd season, 8-13; 3rd season, 8-13 overall) Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple Pine Tree Pirates 2023 Season Summary Record: 6-5, 4-2 in District; 5A DII bi-district finalist Returning Lettermen: 19 Returning…
Read MoreTicket information for Friday night’s game
Tickets are now available to purchase online for our home game against Pine Tree this Friday. Go to gilmerisd.org and scroll down to “Box Office”. General Admission tickets are $8. Student tickets are available until noon on Friday for $5. Tickets will be sold at the gate (cash only) for $8. No student tickets will…
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