Gilmer managed to slip by Kilgore the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Buckeyes were beaten by the Bulldogs 66-6 on Friday. The Buckeyes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.

Tayveon Horne
| 09/12/25 @ Kilgore | 146 |
| 09/05/25 vs Chapel Hill | 101 |
| 08/29/25 @ Pine Tree | 151 |
Despite the loss, Gilmer saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tayveon Horne rushed for 146 yards and one score while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Horne is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 101 every time he's taken the field this season.
Gilmer now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Kilgore, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Coming up, Gilmer will be playing at home against Lindale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kilgore, they will head out on the road to face off against Pleasant Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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