Gilmer (Texas) at Kilgore (Texas)
Bryan Restine and Gilmer will look to shove their way to a District 16-3A title.
Photo by Bruce Crockett
Gilmer takes the No. 1 ranking in both the Class 3A state media and MaxPreps computer rankings on the road Friday night when it meets up with third-ranked Kilgore. The winner will claim the undisputed championship of District 16-3A and build momentum for the state playoffs that begin next week. The challenge for Kilgore (8-0) is clearly to find a way of stemming Gilmer's offensive tide. The Buckeyes (9-0) have scored a whopping 60 points per game this season.
Just the facts: Gilmer has more than 5,300 yards of total offense through nine games. Quarterback
Tanner Barr had a hand in more than half of those numbers. The senior has 2,349 passing and 373 rushing yards with 30 total touchdowns. … This will be only the fourth meeting between these schools in the last 10 seasons. Gilmer won the two most recent matchups, including a 20-14 triumph last season.
Mitch Stephens: Gilmer 45, Kilgore 42
Kevin Askeland: Gilmer 54, Kilgore 48
Jamie DeMoney: Gilmer 42, Kilgore 34
Stephen Spiewak: Gilmer 38, Kilgore 17
Leland Gordon: Gilmer 37, Kilgore 29
Colin Ward-Henninger: Gilmer 56, Kilgore 35
