Football Recap: Gilmer Takes a Loss + How To Watch

Gilmer and Athens squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Gilmer had to settle for second. They took a 57-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hornets.

Solomon Jackson

Receiving Yards

10/17/25 @ Van	209
11/14/25 @ Athens	128
10/31/25 @ Spring Hill	122
09/19/25 vs Lindale	108
09/26/25 vs Brenham	104

Despite the loss, Gilmer still got an impressive performance from Zade Taylor, who rushed for 113 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.7% of his passes. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played. 128 of Taylor's passing yards were hauled in by Solomon Jackson, who also brought in three receiving touchdowns.

David Richardson had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 passes, while also rushing for 57 yards and one score for Athens. That's the most passing yards Richardson has posted since back in August. Emanuel Moore was Richardson's top target, picking up 130 receiving yards and one TD.

Gilmer's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Athens, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.

Gilmer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Athens, they will challenge Krum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.