Football Preview: Gilmer Buckeyes vs. Spring Hill Panthers
Gilmer has gone 8-0 against Spring Hill recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Gilmer Buckeyes will host the Spring Hill Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Gilmer is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.8 points per game this season.
Gilmer had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Pleasant Grove put an end to it on Friday. Gilmer took a hard 27-10 fall against Pleasant Grove. The Buckeyes' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Brendan Webb put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. He is becoming a predictor of Gilmer's success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is 4-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Spring Hill, as they earned their first road win of the season. They enjoyed a cozy 41-27 victory over North Lamar on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for Spring Hill as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Among those leading the charge was Travis Allen, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Those 148 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Coleman Stout, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Spring Hill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Lamar only rushed for 91.
Gilmer's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Spring Hill, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Gilmer has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Spring Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 234.6. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Gilmer against Spring Hill when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 59-13 win. Will Gilmer repeat their success, or does Spring Hill have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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