TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The Gilmer defense came up big when they needed to, and the Buckeyes brought home the 4A D2 State Championship. Bellville would strike first this afternoon following a 66-yard TD run by Sam Hranicky, and the Brahmas took an early 7-0 lead with 8:06 left in the first quarter. Gilmer would strike back though. The Buckeyes QB Caden Tennison would find his receiver, Brendan Webb, for the 8-yard TD pass, and the Buckeyes tied it up at seven apiece with 5:15 left in the first quarter. Following a fumble recovery by the Buckeyes, Gilmer’s Tennison punches it in from two yards out and the Buckeyes jumped out to a 14-7 lead with 1:08 remaining in the quarter. Bellville would respond. The Brahmas QB Zach Leuschner hits a 72-yard TD pass to DD Murray for six. The extra point was blocked, and Gilmer held a 14-13 lead…
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