Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gladewater couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 55-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grandview Zebras on Friday. Despite 242 more yards than the Zebras, the Bears couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Gladewater lost, don't look at Carsin Cooper. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries.

Bears
| 11/21/25 vs Grandview | 42-55 |
| 11/14/25 @ Mount Vernon | 56-22 |
| 11/07/25 vs White Oak | 42-20 |
| 10/31/25 @ Atlanta | 34-18 |
| 10/17/25 vs Tatum | 33-6 |
Gladewater moved to 10-2 with that defeat, which also ended their eight-game winning streak. As for Grandview, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-2.
Gladewater does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grandview, they will host Commerce at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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