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⚔️ Playoff Preview: Gilmer Buckeyes vs. Athens Hornets

The Gilmer Buckeyes (4-6, 3-2 District 7-4A DII) are set to begin their 25th consecutive playoff run against the Athens Hornets (8-2, 4-1 District 8-4A DII) in the UIL 4A Division II Region II Bi-District Round. This matchup pits the third seed from District 7 against the second seed from District 8.   Game Details  …

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Key decision leads Vercillo and Frost to Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship win

Tony Vercillo and Darren Frost have won the 2025 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter with a three-day total of 41 pounds, 1 ounce. Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. Nov. 9, 2025 Key decision leads Vercillo and Frost to Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship win PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Calling an audible at the line of scrimmage yielded the…

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Fothergill and Jordan remain atop Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship

Easton Fothergill and Clark Jordan Jr. maintain the lead on Day 2 of the 2025 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter with a two-fish total of 33 pounds, 11 ounces. Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S. Nov. 8, 2025 Fothergill and Jordan remain atop Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Early productivity played a key role…

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Gilmer 50, North Lamar 7

By Elwyn Henderson       The Gilmer Buckeyes successfully closed out their 2025 regular season on Senior Night at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer Friday night with a 50-7 plastering of the winless North Lamar Panthers in a District 7-4A DII contest. The win pushes Gilmer to 4-6 on the season and 3-2 in district…

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Stacked field ensures high competition for Redfish Cup Championship

  Port Aransas, Texas, will host the 2025 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Nov. 7-9. Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S. Nov. 4, 2025   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ryan Rickard has faced stiff competition before, but he’s anticipating a top-tier shootout when the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter returns to Port Aransas, Texas.…

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Cowboys fall to Arizona

By Elwyn Henderson The 3-4-1 Dallas Cowboys returned to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Monday night fresh off their blowout loss to the Denver Broncos eight days earlier to entertain the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. Arizona came into the game with a 2-5 season record and came into the game with starting quarterback Kyler…

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