Gilmer Buckeyes vs Navasota Rattlers for the 3A Div. II State Championship!

[defense51]

Good luck to both teams tonight!

[1971Coogs]

I don't know that I have ever seen a game this big discussed on this board with so little smack talk or bravado. I think the class of these two programs and mutual respect has contributed to this. The Gilmer fans are classy people who have confidence in the team they support. After the last meeting between these teams, I watched a large group of fans from Gilmer that came to the end of the stand at Lufkin and gave the Navasota team a loud ovation as they left the field. Our town and our kids remember that. That is what high school football should be about.excellent post

[poisoned10]

Someone from Navasota came up to me and my family while we were eating hot dogs in the parking lot and asked us if we had anyone that could slow down their high powered offense.

I replied with, "Nope. We're just here to see the stadium. We have no chance of holding y'all. Congrats on being State Champs this year."

That old man is going to be real sad when Gilmer gets at that ass!

GO BUCKEYES!!!


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[whitelightning5]

Someone from Navasota came up to me and my family while we were eating hot dogs in the parking lot and asked us if we had anyone that could slow down their high powered offense.

I replied with, "Nope. We're just here to see the stadium. We have no chance of holding y'all. Congrats on being State Champs this year."

That old man is going to be real sad when Gilmer gets at that ass!

GO BUCKEYES!!!


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That is crap. I do know that a bunch of the fans are not like that though. Don't let one bad apple sour the mood. You guys are already winning the uniform battle....lol.

[poisoned10]

That is crap. I do know that a bunch of the fans are not like that though. Don't let one bad apple sour the mood. You guys are already winning the uniform battle....lol.

Nothing sour here towards Navasota as a whole. Just maybe that one guy.


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[whitelightning5]

Nothing sour here towards Navasota as a whole. Just maybe that one guy.


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Did you remove his BLUE and WHITE goggles, so he could see clearly?

[poisoned10]

Did you remove his BLUE and WHITE goggles, so he could see clearly?

Nope. Just let him believe his team was unstoppable.


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[whitelightning5]

nope. Just let him believe his team was unstoppable.


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it's about to go down.......

[speedbump]

I've waited until the last minute so I wouldn't spoil it for the folks going to the game.

Navasota 38 Gilmer 17

[83Indian]

Both teams first posession results in no points. I think the Gilmer QB is going to have to run a lot today to be successful.

[83Indian]

two posessions. No points.

[83Indian]

Gilmer drives inside 20 and gets the field goal.

Gilmer 3
Navasota 0

Navasota has looked pretty shakey the first two offensive posessions

[Ville]

My question is what weight conditioning program do they have don't look very muscled up overall. Some of the Gilmer kids skin and bones.

[Dub-C]

He gone

[83Indian]

Two short screen passes goes for 75 yards.

Navasota 7
Gilmer 3

[whitelightning5]

Two short screen passes goes for 75 yards.

Navasota 7
Gilmer 3

They will screen you to death....

[Dub-C]

How is a 3 man front with the nose guard playing contain whipping Gilmer oline?

[83Indian]

3 and out for Gilmer

Sota ball deep in Gilmer territory

Gilmer needs a stop here

[Ville]

Navasota way better shape much stronger.

[Ville]

How is a 3 man front with the nose guard playing contain whipping Gilmer oline?

it's obvious they don't live in the weight room.

[Dub-C]

it's obvious they don't live in the weight room.

You'd think there is strength in numbers.

[83Indian]

Gilmer QB is going to have to become a run threat. He had a couple of open lanes on that last posession where he could have got some yards. However only rushing three for sota may make that problematic. Better get that running game going.

[83Indian]

Sota 13
Gilmer 3


Blocked PAT

[Spanish Camp]

Lee fedora seems to be an excellent coach and a decent guy. Looks like a poor example and poor representation of Navasota ISD's stance on tobacco use during school functions.

C'MON Man!!! You can't go 3 hours without a dip (knowing you are on TV??

[Dub-C]

#33 is a man child

[toddg]

Someone from Navasota came up to me and my family while we were eating hot dogs in the parking lot and asked us if we had anyone that could slow down their high powered offense.

I replied with, "Nope. We're just here to see the stadium. We have no chance of holding y'all. Congrats on being State Champs this year."

That old man is going to be real sad when Gilmer gets at that ass

GO BUCKEYES!!!


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It's 2nd qtr...when is Gilmer going to start getting after their ass?

[83Indian]

Another punt for Gilmer.

Navasota defense looking good.

[YTBulldogs]

Navasota looks too fast for Gilmer.

[Saggy Aggie]

I've been saying since the Coldspring game that this is Navasota's year...

[Dub-C]

He gone

[Tejastrue]

Rattlers look like a college team.

[Ville]

Navasota going to beat that a$$ looks like

[83Indian]

Gilmer gets caught on the blitz with a draw play for a long TD

Sota 20
Gilmer 3

Gilmer needs to put together a drive to get back in this

[YTBulldogs]

East Bernard would give them a better game I think. You right Saggy, Rattlers look damn nasty.

[whitelightning5]

Well your bet, would be waisted, like your zig, where you shoulda zagged in other words, with the likes of Atlanta, Gladewater, Daingerfield, Liberty Eylau, Tatum, Chapel Hill, Henderson, Kilgore, Jacksonville, Carthage, Gilmer faces very fast teams nearly every Friday night and the Buckeyes, currnetly own the district 100 meters crown, in the coveted 16 3a District of Doom last year, he is soph., runningback for the Buckeyes #21 Chris Boyd! He is one of 4 rb's that have good track speed, all run down hill very well and are hard to bring down! Speed is abundant in the Pineywoods of East Texas!

I'm right here GTown. What are your takes on Navasota's speed?

[Saggy Aggie]

And navasota's starting rb isn't playing...

[83Indian]

Gilmer not giving the running game a chance. Getting manhandled on pass rush.

Another punt.

Sota ball on 26

[99IHSMustang]

Rattlers look like a college team.

I was able to catch Katy play last week against Steele. Kathy looked like a JUCO team.

[83Indian]

Sota running game making big plays.

Sota ball deep in Gilmer territory.

About to get ugly

[vtskneb]

Um damn Gilmer.

[YTBulldogs]

Think I heard it said in the Daingerfield game broadcast, if Gilmer (which appears like they will) get's beat, it will be something like 10 years since R1 has not won a state title. Sure somebody here know's the exact last time R1 was shut out of a title.

[hollywood]

Kinda reminds me of the the Sville/Kilgore or Sville/El Campo game. Offense too much early on.

Don't count out Gilmer. They've been here before. But it's going to take some adjustments

[83Indian]

Close call on the TD catch but no instant replay. Ball hit the ground IMO.

Missed pat

Sota 26
Gilmer 3

[Roughneck93]

Only thing going wrong for Navasota is their FG kicking.

[YTBulldogs]

Kinda reminds me of the the Sville/Kilgore or Sville/El Campo game. Offense too much early on.

Don't count out Gilmer. They've been here before. But it's going to take some adjustments

Gilmer don't have the speed to comeback IMO. Rattlers DL too quick and all over the QB before he can scan the field to do anything.

[poisoned10]

It's 2nd qtr...when is Gilmer going to start getting after their ass?

Hopefully soon.


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[vtskneb]

Think I heard it said in the Daingerfield game broadcast, if Gilmer (which appears like they will) get's beat, it will be something like 10 years since R1 has not won a state title. Sure somebody here know's the exact last time R1 was shut out of a title.

Stephenville is region 1.

[YTBulldogs]

Stephenville is region 1.
Sure are. These announcers have made several booboo's. Maybe they said NE Texas? Sorry SV. Love to see SV/Navasota matchup.

[Roughneck93]

Sure are. These announcers have made several booboo's. Maybe they said NE Texas? Sorry SV. Love to see SV/Navasota matchup.

Yeah they said East Texas.

[vtskneb]

Sure are. These announcers have made several booboo's. Maybe they said NE Texas? Sorry SV. Love to see SV/Navasota matchup.

No worries. That second statement can't be right either with all the metroplex teams that have had success over just the last 15 years.

[BwdLion73]

Close call on the TD catch but no instant replay. Ball hit the ground IMO.

Missed pat

Sota 26
Gilmer 3

Gilmers broadcast crew said it was a catch.

[vtskneb]

Gilmer looks like a sandlot team and Sota looks like they are actually coached.

[83Indian]

Sota dominates 1st half

Sota 26
Gilmer 3

Gilmer needs some adjustments for the 2nd half.

[83Indian]

Sota dominates 1st half

Sota 26
Gilmer 3

Gilmer needs some adjustments for the 2nd half.

[83Indian]

Gilmers broadcast crew said it was a catch.

TV review of Fox Southwest showed the play several times. It was close. Ball sure did move when he hit. Probably would not have mattered anyway.

[OldBison75]

Game is a long way from being over. Navasota needs to take the second half kickoff and get a score. I hoped that the Rattler defense would step up to the challenge and they have so far. They get tougher as the game goes on. Great coaching and great conditioning.

[Deuce]

#32 for Sota is a beast!

[poisoned10]

Navasota is spanking us all over the field.

They have completely dominated us in every aspect.

If Gilmer doesn't come out on fire to start the 3rd, it could get even uglier than it is.


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[83Indian]

Gilmer looks like a sandlot team and Sota looks like they are actually coached.

Gilmer does not look very patient. They need to mix run and pass. Gilmer is going to have to drive the ball. Going to be very hard to get a big play on this defense. A power run offense like El Campo would do better against Sota. La Marque ran the ball well against Sota.

[vtskneb]

Gilmer does not look very patient. They need to mix run and pass. Gilmer is going to have to drive the ball. Going to be very hard to get a big play on this defense. A power run offense like El Campo would do better against Sota. La Marque ran the ball well against Sota.
The don't look very disciplined to me. Gilmer looks like watching FWISD team play.

[OldBison75]

The LaMarque QB ran well against Navasota. The rest of the running game was not consistent but had a few good gains.

[83Indian]

The don't look very disciplined to me. Gilmer looks like watching FWISD team play.

Goods teams like Sota and Ville can make you look bad. Gilmer needs to adjust with some more play action with the QB option to run. Defensively they need to stop blizting and just play regular defense. I expect Gilmer will play better the second half.

[poisoned10]

I expect a much better Gilmer team in the 2nd half as well. I know they have what it takes to come back and win. I just hope they come out and prove it.

GO BUCKEYES!


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[zebrablue2]

Men playing boys to this point!!!

[OldBison75]

Goods teams like Sota and Ville can make you look bad. Gilmer needs to adjust with some more play action with the QB option to run. Defensively they need to stop blizting and just play regular defense. I expect Gilmer will play better the second half.

I agree with what they need to do in the second half. However, if the Navasota defense plays like they have so far, it will be tough to come back. Navasota defense has shown a great killer instinct all year.

[YTBulldogs]

Hard to make adjustments when you don't have matching speed. They are all over the QB when he drops back. Maybe try running right at the Rattlers? Gilmer can't contain the WR's either.

[BwdLion73]

Gilmer -24 yards rushing ?? first half.

[Manso/V8]

Close call on the TD catch but no instant replay. Ball hit the ground IMO.

Missed pat

Sota 26
Gilmer 3

The ref was right there with a better view than the cameras.

[Manso/V8]

Rattlers look like a college team.

That depends on who they are playing.....

[83Indian]

Wow. Gilmer gets onside kick to start second half.

[Roughneck93]

Wow, what play to open the second half.

[OldBison75]

That depends on who they are playing.....

I agree, they are a good high school team. Not a college team.

[Deuce]

Gilmer has to get running game going. Passing game has not looked good

[83Indian]

Gilmer QB doing what it takes to move the ball. Bucks need a score right here.

[OldBison75]

Just imagine if Creeks was not out after the broken leg---he was also our best cornerback.

[hollywood]

Gilmer's O-line is smallish and can not protect Qb. Gilmer has to get some kind of ground game to open up pass.

[83Indian]

Wow. Thats a killer. Sota holds Gilmer on their own 3 yard line and fumbles into the end zone.

Sota ball on 20

[BwdLion73]

Just imagine if Creeks was not out after the broken leg---he was also our best cornerback.

:thinking: lots of time used...no points.

[83Indian]

Baker injured on the keeper. This could be huge if Baker is out.

[OldBison75]

Backup is a much better runner. Not a bad passer but not as strong of an arm. You won't see a huge production difference--just different styles. BACK-UP has gotten a bunch of reps this year.

[Roughneck93]

Collins is a beast.

[Manso/V8]

Wow. Thats a killer. Sota holds Gilmer on their own 3 yard line and fumbles into the end zone.

Sota ball on 20

The Rattler D can really stiffen in a goal line stance. Bellville turned the ball over on downs at about the 1" line after having 1st and goal.
Ouch, it still hurts to talk about it!

[hollywood]

Expected more out of Gilmer's offense after what they did to Graham.

[hollywood]

Goes to show you how important a big solid O-line and D-line is huge is the success of an offense and defense!

[Deuce]

I would pay $100 for a ticket to watch Ville/Navasota matchup!

[Manso/V8]

Expected more out of Gilmer's offense after what they did to Graham.

The Rattler DL is fierce, their LB core is the best in 3a, and they have crazy burst in the secondary.
Just one of the many reasons they are the #1 ranked team.

[OldBison75]

I damn sure could not pick a winner, but would love to see it.

[pirate4state]

Navsota is just too good. Making a good Gilmer team look silly

[scrub c]

Gilmer outclassed in this matchup...
Navasota is on another level.

[hollywood]

Gilmer is good. O-line isn't big enough to stop a good D-line.

[hollywood]

Gilmer outclassed in this matchup...
Navasota is on another level.

Yep. Scary part is Gilmer is young! :eek:

[hollywood]

Stephenville/Navasota would have been a great match up! Stephenville's offense is on another level than Gilmer's... no question.

[hollywood]

Navasota deserves the #1 ranking going undefeated and in control to win the SC in Div II.

[OldBison75]

For a Rattler fan in North Dakota, that could not make the game, this makes the snow much more tolerable. Thanks to KWBC for your coverage all year.

[Weebe]

Navasota deserves the #1 ranking going undefeated and in control to win the SC in Div II.

Class post Hollywood.

[83Indian]

Well this one got uglier than anyone would have thought. Give Credit to Bellville and La Marque for playing the rattlers tough.

Congrats Sota on starting the season #1 and going the distance. Very impressive team.

Congrats Gilmer. You were still better than most everyone else this year and earned your chance in the big game.

[Roughneck93]

Congrats Snakes!

Great season Buckeyes!

[OldBison75]

Navasota deserves the #1 ranking going undefeated and in control to win the SC in Div II.

We will never know how a Stephenville vs Navasota match would come out, but there is no doubt they are the two best teams in 3A.

[hollywood]

Congrats Navasota! Y'all earned everything you achieved this season. Creeks' unfortunate accident yesterday only strengthened the Rattler nation. Congrats to all! Navasota is a great TEAM!

Great season Gilmer! Going to be another good season next year with that young team.

[hollywood]

We will never know how a Stephenville vs Navasota match would come out, but there is no doubt they are the two best teams in 3A.

Very well stated Oldbison75. Enjoyed watching the very talented 2012 Rattlers tonight!

[Sville]

Sitting at Cowboys Stadium and congrats to Navasota on the Ship. That was the best 3A defense I has seen all year. #68 was unblockable tonight! The whole front 7, #32, #33 were just as impressive. What a dominate performance!

[OldBison75]

Sitting at Cowboys Stadium and congrats to Navasota on the Ship. That was the best 3A defense I has seen all year. #68 was unblockable tonight! The whole front 7, #32, #33 were just as impressive. What a dominate performance!

Thank you sir for the compliments. As prolific as the offense was all year, the defense carried this team and gave the ball to the offense so many times in great field position.

[toddg]

coach Shipley did an outstanding job doing the color on the fox broadcast!!

[NastySlot]

Congrats to the Rattlers and the Navasota community. This old former Rattler teacher and coach is very proud of all of you. Was awesome to see former students coaching on the sideline and the sons of former players and students playing . Also very happy for coach Soltis he s been there along time. Congrats to the staff Great Job.

[Saggy Aggie]

Been saying it all year...

Congrats to Gilmer on a great year.

Special congratulations to Navasota and all their fans. Been a long time coming. You guys deserve this one. Congratulations.

[OldBison75]

Congrats to the Rattlers and the Navasota community. This old former Rattler teacher and coach is very proud of all of you. Was awesome to see former students coaching on the sideline and the sons of former players and students playing . Also very happy for coach Soltis he s been there along time. Congrats to the staff Great Job.

Yes sir Nasty, Coach Soltis has been there and working hard for so many years and on so many staffs. He is a class act all the way and I am proud to call him a friend. Thanks to you for all your support all year and for many years. We miss you in Navasota too.

[Roughneck93]

Boxscore from chron.com...

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2012&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=164989&TeamID=169&SearchType=Teams

[lbjacj]

Boxscore from chron.com...

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2012&tpl=Boxscore&Sport=1&ID=164989&TeamID=169&SearchType=Teams

Now that is domination! I thought Navasota would win but not like that! Great performance by the best team 3A has seen in a while! Congrats Rattlers!!! :clap:

[Ville]

Now that is domination! I thought Navasota would win but not like that! Great performance by the best team 3A has seen in a while! Congrats Rattlers!!! :clap:


Gilmer better get in the weight room.
I picked the 2 CHAMPIONS FOR WHAT'S THAT WORTH.

Stephenville Champs
Navasota Champs

I'm glad we didn't play each other this year to be honest. Don't know who would win but it wouldn't have been easy for either if these 2 CHAMPIONS. What's up 3A Least Texas

[defense51]

Congrats to the state champion Navasota Rattlers, and to Gilmer for a great season.

[lbjacj]

More stats!

http://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/state-football/boxscores/Navasota_vs_Gilmer.pdf

[vtskneb]

Congrats Navasota! You are champions!

[Lion70]

Friday December 21, 2012 4:00pmScoreboard 1 2 3 4 Total
Navasota 7 19 7 6 39
Gilmer 3 0 0 0 3

Live statistics and play-by-play for this game are considered unofficial and are subject to change.
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BoxscorePlay-By-PlayGame Story
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
GI FG 4:33 Pablin Olivares 29-yard field goal
NV TD 2:46 Austin Collins 51-yard pass from Kadarius Baker (Michel Martinez kick)
Second Quarter
NV TD 11:55 Kadarius Baker 2-yard run (kick blocked)
NV TD 6:42 Derrion Randle 52-yard run (Michel Martinez kick)
NV TD 3:35 Austin Collins 4-yard pass from Kadarius Baker (kick failed)
Third Quarter
NV TD 4:01 Austin Collins 82-yard run (Michel Martinez kick)
Fourth Quarter
NV TD 4:39 Howard Horn 13-yard run (kick failed)
Team stats
Navasota Gilmer
Total yards 405 162
First downs 15 12
Rushes/Yds 31/245 41/83
Average rush 7.9 2.02
Comp-Att-Int 10-16-0 6-26-1
Pass yards 160 79
Comp pct 62.5 23.08
Punts 3 6
Punting Yards 102 234
Punting Average 34 39
Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-2
Penalties-yards 3-20 3-30



Navasota Passing
Name Comp Att Pct Yds TD INT
Kadarius Baker 10 15 66.67 160 2 0
Austin Collins 0 1 0 0 0 0

Navasota Rushing
Name Att Yds Yds/Att TD
Austin Collins 4 96 24.00 1
Derrion Randle 12 75 6.25 1
Howard Horn 12 68 5.67 1
Kadarius Baker 3 6 2.00 1

Navasota Receiving
Name Rec Yds Yds/Catch TD
Solomon McGinty 5 65 13.0 0
Austin Collins 3 64 21.3 2
Howard Horn 1 24 24.0 0
Terrance Creeks 1 7 7.0 0


Gilmer Passing
Name Comp Att Pct Yds TD INT
Tanner Barr 5 23 21.74 68 0 1
Chase Tate 1 3 33.33 11 0 0

Gilmer Rushing
Name Att Yds Yds/Att TD
Tanner Barr 16 21 1.31 0
DeVondrick Dixon 2 20 10.00 0
Jamel Jackson 7 18 2.57 0
Kris Boyd 9 12 1.33 0

Gilmer Receiving
Name Rec Yds Yds/Catch TD
Jaidon Parrish 4 56 14.0 0
Kris Boyd 1 21 21.0 0
Trey Washington 1 2 2.0

[GR FAN]

Gilmer better get in the weight room.
I picked the 2 CHAMPIONS FOR WHAT'S THAT WORTH.

Stephenville Champs
Navasota Champs

I'm glad we didn't play each other this year to be honest. Don't know who would win but it wouldn't have been easy for either if these 2 CHAMPIONS. What's up 3A Least Texas

Might not have been so evident today after Navasota took it to Gilmer, but after watching Gilmer dismantle Graham, Sville would have its hands full with Gilmer. If anybody has seen them all play, you might want to steer clear of a Sville vs Navasota discussion.

[vtskneb]

Might not have been so evident today after Navasota took it to Gilmer, but after watching Gilmer dismantle Graham, Sville would have its hands full with Gilmer. If anybody has seen them all play, you might want to steer clear of a Sville vs Navasota discussion.

I will take your opinion for what it is worth.

[hollywood]

Navasota is the Div II champs! Stephenville is the Div I champs.

Bob Shipley said it himself, it would have been a great game.

Tyler Jones an company would have a field day with the Rattler defense. Navasota would have had a field day with the Jacket defense.

Probably would have been a shoot out.

The difference would have been the battle in the trenches. Navasota and Stepehnville not only had the best 2 teams in 3A, but both O-lines and D-lines were the best IMO. It's what allows both teams' play makers to do what they do, make plays.

[hollywood]

Might not have been so evident today after Navasota took it to Gilmer, but after watching Gilmer dismantle Graham, Sville would have its hands full with Gilmer. If anybody has seen them all play, you might want to steer clear of a Sville vs Navasota discussion.

Graham was a good 3A team.

[Ville]

Might not have been so evident today after Navasota took it to Gilmer, but after watching Gilmer dismantle Graham, Sville would have its hands full with Gilmer. If anybody has seen them all play, you might want to steer clear of a Sville vs Navasota discussion.

Lol that's funny

[OldBison75]

The playoffs are what they are. I, for one, am so proud of the Rattlers, but I refuse to get into what if's. I will repeat, there are two state champs, and in my mind they are the best two teams in 3A without a doubt. Would i love to see them play each other, yes, but because I believe it would be an unforgettable game, not because I think one needs to prove something to the other.

[Tejastrue]

Very impressed with the Rattlers. Best team in 3A this year! Just hated to hear about the young man injured and pray for a speedy and full recovery. The way the team pulled together in the midst of adversity was equally impressive. Hats off to Navasota and congrats on the SC title.

[whitelightning5]

Very impressed with the Rattlers. Best team in 3A this year! Just hated to hear about the young man injured and pray for a speedy and full recovery. The way the team pulled together in the midst of adversity was equally impressive. Hats off to Navasota and congrats on the SC title.

Where is GTown? I came here for my credit. I told you this was probably one of the fastest teams you had played all year. I try not to lie.....lol.

[poisoned10]

Congrats to Navasota on winning your first state championship! It sucks it had to happen against us, but it is what it is.

You guys just completely dominated us in every aspect of the game, except maybe punting and kick returns. You were, by far the better team.

Again, congrats on the dominating performance.

To the Gilmer players, to say we are extremely proud of you would be an understatement. You guys accomplished so much when everyone expected so little. I know it stings to not finish the season with a win. Only 1 team can finish that way and unfortunately it wasn't our year. You guys have absolutely no reason to hang your heads. Congrats on a fantastic season and thank you for this wonderful journey!


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[Tejastrue]

Where is GTown? I came here for my credit. I told you this was probably one of the fastest teams you had played all year. I try not to lie.....lol.

Uh.. what??

[toddg]

Congrats to Navasota on winning your first state championship! It sucks it had to happen against us, but it is what it is.

You guys just completely dominated us in every aspect of the game, except maybe punting and kick returns. You were, by far the better team.

Again, congrats on the dominating performance.

To the Gilmer players, to say we are extremely proud of you would be an understatement. You guys accomplished so much when everyone expected so little. I know it stings to not finish the season with a win. Only 1 team can finish that way and unfortunately it wasn't our year. You guys have absolutely no reason to hang your heads. Congrats on a fantastic season and thank you for this wonderful journey!


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i think Navasota has a state championship in 1941..i could be wrong, maybe oldbison knows...oh well..congrats Rattlers on being d2 state champs!!

[poisoned10]

i think Navasota has a state championship in 1941..i could be wrong, maybe oldbison knows...oh well..congrats Rattlers on being d2 state champs!!

Oh, ok. I thought I had read somewhere that they haven't win one yet. I could be wrong tho.


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[OldBison75]

Navasota has never won a football state championship before tonight. They have only played in the SC one time in 1988.
They do have a 35-0 season SC in Basketball though.

[bobcat1]

Congrats to Navasota! They were awesome. I can't imagine how good they would have been with their injured running back in this game. All I can say is WOW! 2 is a stud for a sophomore. 68 is back next year too.

Congrats to Gilmer on a fine season and making it to the big game with all their youth.

[Ville]

Gilmer better get in the weight room or Stephenville will break them in half if we ever play. Looked like they haven't ever seen a weight… no wonder they say East Texas speed what else you gonna say? Wow just wow

[jacket98,99]

Gilmer better get in the weight room or Stephenville will break them in half if we ever play. Looked like they haven't ever seen a weight… no wonder they say East Texas speed what else you gonna say? Wow just wow

Congrats to Gilmer on a great season. Obviously the Gilmer kids work hard or they wouldn't have had the success they did. Some people just don't get that.

[OldBison75]

Congrats to Navasota! They were awesome. I can't imagine how good they would have been with their injured running back in this game. All I can say is WOW! 2 is a stud for a sophomore. 68 is back next year too.

Congrats to Gilmer on a fine season and making it to the big game with all their youth.

#2 is a senior. Also, imagine the number one RB was also the starting cornerback on defense too. He was the best one on one cover guy in our district.

We are losing the QB,RB,both starting WR's. However, there are some pretty darn good ones coming back. #5 that played running back tonight is a sophmore.

[movethechain]

Congratulations Navasota. A very dominating performance. Game ball to #68, the best defensive player I have seen all year. That guy was in the Gilmer backfield all night long and when not there he was making tackles left and right. Never gave the Buckeyes a chance to get any momentum and took it to us from the opening kickoff to the final second. Navasota, you all have a class program and a great fan base.

To the Buckeye players, you far, far exceeded our expectations from the beginning of the year and even at the end of the regular season going into the playoffs. Your never say die play and great work ethic has made everyone in Gilmer proud and we really had a fun ride together this year.

Looking forward already to next year and seeing more great 3A football matchups.

Again, congrats to the Rattlers !!!

[OldBison75]

To the Buckeye players, you far, far exceeded our expectations from the beginning of the year and even at the end of the regular season going into the playoffs. Your never say die play and great work ethic has made everyone in Gilmer proud and we really had a fun ride together this year.

Looking forward already to next year and seeing more great 3A football matchups.

Again, congrats to the Rattlers !!!

AMEN!!! The Buckeyes were not on very many peoples radar most of the year but kept finding ways to win. That is not only a tribute to the team, but the coaching staff, tradition, and every fan. I fully expect them to play in the SC game next year.

[GR FAN]

"Bob Shipley said it himself, it would have been a great game."

"Tyler Jones an company would have a field day with the Rattler defense. Navasota would have had a field day with the Jacket defense."

"Probably would have been a shoot out."

Ohhhhh!!! Bob Shipley even said it would be a great game. Didn't know that, silly me, then I retract my statement. Didn't know Bob had already voiced his non-biased opinion. Really Hollywood, get real. Did you expect anything different during a televised game. Bob does a great job but wth does his opinion matter, I am guessing he probably picked Bwood 2010 to win it all also. If you watched the game you are kidding yourself to think anyone would run all over that Navasota team on that stage. Wish there was a "+1" then mid 3rd qtr we could see what Navasota has coming up next year.

[bobcat1]

#2 is a senior. Also, imagine the number one RB was also the starting cornerback on defense too. He was the best one on one cover guy in our district.

We are losing the QB,RB,both starting WR's. However, there are some pretty darn good ones coming back. #5 that played running back tonight is a sophmore.#5 is correct. I must have hit the wrong key.

[gameface]

Great job Navasota! Congratulations on your 1st Football State Victory! Your #8 was out but #2 & #68 said game on. Proud of you Rattlers!

[lostaussie]

Wow! That's about all I can say. Y'all kicked our tail in every facet of the game and made us like it. Congrats on a great season to the rattlers and RATTLER NATION.You guys were awesome. I am no good at posting pics but I texted 44 a couple. Maybe she can post later. Enjoy and again,a big CONGRATS from the Buckeyes.We will be back. Count on it

[Old Green]

Congrats to the Rattlers on their 1st SC. Great season Gilmer.

[zebrablue2]

Way to go SNAKES, STATE CHAMPS!!!:clap:

[Ville]

Congrats to Gilmer on a great season. Obviously the Gilmer kids work hard or they wouldn't have had the success they did. Some people just don't get that.

I agree. Im just saying they didnt seem to be near as physical or as big. The kids looked thin and I guess they count on EAST TEXAS SPEED. Looks like to me they need to put on 10 or 20 pounds of muscle.

Congrats Navasota you made my prediction come true. What ya get for picking the D1 and D2 winner?

[defense51]

What ya get for picking the D1 and D2 winner?

I have a couple of extra Purple Reign t-shirts, if ya want one.:D

[lostaussie]

I agree. Im just saying they didnt seem to be near as physical or as big. The kids looked thin and I guess they count on EAST TEXAS SPEED. Looks like to me they need to put on 10 or 20 pounds of muscle.

Congrats Navasota you made my prediction come true. What ya get for picking the D1 and D2 winner?really, 4 state championship games in 8 years. We don't need YOU to tell us how to get it done. You know nothing about us.get over yourself and go beat your chest on stephenville thread. This one belongs to Navasota. And yea .......I know.........every towns got one. Jeez

[adoptedbuckeye]

A big congratulations to Navasota for dominating and truly being the best team in the state. I had really hoped Gilmer could at least hang in there but the Rattlers did a really good job of taking the life out of us.

I want to bring up something I have noticed in EVERY championship game so far; the officiating in my opinion has been horrible. They are letting way too many kids get hit late and helmet to helmet without calling anything. I have seen several out of bounds tackles go unnoticed by the officials, and someone is going to get injured if this practice continues. Did anyone see the Lancaster touchdown get denied toward the end when the receiver's foot was clearly in the endzone? That would have at least given them a chance to tie it up given an onside attempt. I know this one didn't change the outcome, but Navasota was given a touchdown where the ball clearly hit the ground and bounced up for the receiver to cradle it, and there were many no-calls in that game for both sides that I felt should have been called. I understand they want to let the kids play, but letting so many personal fouls go unflagged is going to get someone hurt.

[lbjacj]

A big congratulations to Navasota for dominating and truly being the best team in the state. I had really hoped Gilmer could at least hang in there but the Rattlers did a really good job of taking the life out of us.

I want to bring up something I have noticed in EVERY championship game so far; the officiating in my opinion has been horrible. They are letting way too many kids get hit late and helmet to helmet without calling anything. I have seen several out of bounds tackles go unnoticed by the officials, and someone is going to get injured if this practice continues. Did anyone see the Lancaster touchdown get denied toward the end when the receiver's foot was clearly in the endzone? That would have at least given them a chance to tie it up given an onside attempt. I know this one didn't change the outcome, but Navasota was given a touchdown where the ball clearly hit the ground and bounced up for the receiver to cradle it, and there were many no-calls in that game for both sides that I felt should have been called. I understand they want to let the kids play, but letting so many personal fouls go unflagged is going to get someone hurt.

Officials tend to let the players play in these SC games. I like it as a fan! Not so much if it is my team taking the hits.

[Ville]

really, 4 state championship games in 8 years. We don't need YOU to tell us how to get it done. You know nothing about us.get over yourself and go beat your chest on stephenville thread. This one belongs to Navasota. And yea .......I know.........every towns got one. Jeez


That's funny

[Inmateboss]

Might not have been so evident today after Navasota took it to Gilmer, but after watching Gilmer dismantle Graham, Sville would have its hands full with Gilmer. If anybody has seen them all play, you might want to steer clear of a Sville vs Navasota discussion.

After watching all the games, I feel it safe to say Sville could handle Gilmer!!!
Congrats to the Rattlers great game tons of talent!!! Congrats to Gilmer on a good run!!!


Expect to win, Play to win!!! Go Graham Steers
Go # 5

[regaleagle]

It's obvious Navasota had all the ingredients this season to beat all comers. Even without their main rb, they had plenty of depth when needed. Whether or not Stephenville or Navasota was the best team in 3A this year is only conjecture since they didn't meet. A DI meeting would have been great.....thanx Taylor, LOL. Congrats goes out to both teams on a stellar season. Stephenville's hiccup early in my mind means Navasota is #1. They did not lose and had a perfect season. They won every game convincingly against some very formidable competition. I think the Stephenville posters will have to agree that Navasota has earned that distinction....tops in 3A this year.

[buckeyebob]

i think Navasota has a state championship in 1941..i could be wrong, maybe oldbison knows...oh well..congrats Rattlers on being d2 state champs!!

1941 they were Regional Champs...2A Wichita Falls 13, Temple 0 State Champs (not real sure what that really meant)...they were also Regional in 1936.
1951 started the playoffs as we know it...1A Giddings beat Newcastle 25-14

[buckeyebob]

Congratulations Navasota. A very dominating performance. Game ball to #68, the best defensive player I have seen all year. That guy was in the Gilmer backfield all night long and when not there he was making tackles left and right. Never gave the Buckeyes a chance to get any momentum and took it to us from the opening kickoff to the final second. Navasota, you all have a class program and a great fan base.

To the Buckeye players, you far, far exceeded our expectations from the beginning of the year and even at the end of the regular season going into the playoffs. Your never say die play and great work ethic has made everyone in Gilmer proud and we really had a fun ride together this year.

Looking forward already to next year and seeing more great 3A football matchups.

Again, congrats to the Rattlers !!!

Same here...could not have stated better

[lostaussie]

Ok. So thinking back over the game and trying to find a few bright spots.............was that not the sweetest onside kick you have ever seen to start the second half:D

[ccmom]

Ok. So thinking back over the game and trying to find a few bright spots.............was that not the sweetest onside kick you have ever seen to start the second half:D

Haha actually it really was pretty awesome!

[OldBison75]

Aussie, that onsides kick was pretty cool. Execution was perfect.

[toddg]

the Navasota coach looked more affable than the Gilmer coach...matter of fact, the Stephenville coach is affable too....hmmm...maybe this was the year of the "affable" coach!!

[Inmateboss]

Ok. So thinking back over the game and trying to find a few bright spots.............was that not the sweetest onside kick you have ever seen to start the second half:D

That was awesome!!! That's one of those things that if it works it your the hero, if not your the zero!!


Expect to win, Play to win!!! Go Graham Steers
Go # 5

[toddg]

That was awesome!!! That's one of those things that if it works it your the hero, if not your the zero!!


Expect to win, Play to win!!! Go Graham Steers
Go # 5

My Hero, Zero..You're such a funny little Hero, But until you came along, we counted on our fingers and toes! Now you're here to stay, but nobody really knows....How wonderful you are, Why, you could never reach a star Without you, Zero, my Hero, how wonderful you are..

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/13991/my-hero-zero.jpg (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

[buckeyebob]

Ok. So thinking back over the game and trying to find a few bright spots.............was that not the sweetest onside kick you have ever seen to start the second half:
Absolutley!! It was well done & executed...shame we missed the TD...Still proud of the Bux.

[lostaussie]

Game on again tomorrow (Christmas Day) at 3 for anyone interested.

[Pawdaddy]

Let me get my kudos in for the Rattlers. Absolutely the best team on the field Friday. No excuses. No bad calls going the other way could have made the difference in this game. I have not seen the Stephenvilles or La Marques or many of the other teams that fell before Friday or were in D1. But, I have a hard time believing any of them would have the game to stay with Navasota. A great team! A great year! A great Champion! Congratulations from from this Buckeye fan!

[striker]

Let me get my kudos in for the Rattlers. Absolutely the best team on the field Friday. No excuses. No bad calls going the other way could have made the difference in this game. I have not seen the Stephenvilles or La Marques or many of the other teams that fell before Friday or were in D1. But, I have a hard time believing any of them would have the game to stay with Navasota. A great team! A great year! A great Champion! Congratulations from from this Buckeye fan!

Thanks Pawdaddy and Gilmer Buckeyes. You all have a great young team there and great fan base. We look forward to meeting up with you all again. This Rattler team was something special, they're some great kids on and off the field. We are very proud of them and happy for all of RattlerNation.

[garciap77]

Congrats RattlerNation!!!! Great season Buckeyes!!!

[waterboy]

Sorry it took so long, but better late than never. Congratulations to the Navasota Rattlers, the Class 3A Division II State Champions! Has a nice "ring" to it, doesn't it? I have NO DOUBT who the best 3A team in the state is. It was one of those days where the Rattlers were NOT going to lose, and it didn't matter who they were playing. That's a special group of young men who rallied around a teammate, and got it done. Y'all dominated us in every aspect of the game (except maybe the kicking game, lol:D). That first state championship is always SWEET!

As for my young Buckeyes: thank you for the ride. I never "expected" what y'all did this year. Y'all perservered, overcame adversity, worked extremely hard at getting better, and proved you could play with anybody in the state. Yes, Navasota was better on this day, and y'all lost to a better team, but having played them will make your will even stronger. I am extremely proud of y'all, and want to thank y'all for the ride. There is absolutely NOTHING to hang your head about. Now that you know you can get there by playing one game at a time, now you will know what it will take to finish. GO GET 'EM NEXT YEAR!

I fully expect the Buckeyes to be back in the championship game in 2013.

[OldBison75]

Waterboy, thanks for the great words. That game was special for the Rattlers and they were not to be denied. However, the Buckeyes have some real talent on the team and are so young. They will be a force next year. No matter what happened last week, you have a group of young men that proved each week that they had the drive and determination to compliment the talent. They went farther than anyone could have hoped coming into the season. I, like you, expect the Buckeyes to challenge strongly for the title again next year. Great kids, great coaching staff, and some of the classiest fans in 3A football.

[poisoned10]

I'm ready for next season already. I don't like a loss hanging around for this long.

[waterboy]

I'm ready for next season already. I don't like a loss hanging around for this long.

No kidding! We don't lose often, and DEFINITELY don't get beat like that but once in a blue moon. We DEFINITELY don't like a loss to linger like that!

[buckeyebob]

No kidding! We don't lose often, and DEFINITELY don't get beat like that but once in a blue moon. We DEFINITELY don't like a loss to linger like that!

and that's the truth...7 on 7 is not far off.

[Manso/V8]

I'm ready for next season already. I don't like a loss hanging around for this long.

Sure, but there is only one team in each bracket that ends the season with a win.
I know a whole bunch of Bellville Brahmas that would have preferred to lose to Navasota at JerryWorld instead of in Waller, TX the week before!
Gilmer will have a great season next year.