La Vega deliberately lost to Lorena in the final regular season game of 2008 so it could go into Division I and not have to play Gilmer in Area.
That would never happen now. There is no reason not to play Gilmer anymore. Most are looking forward to it these days. The dynasty is finally over.
And it is NOT due to the talent well running dry. Everybody has opinions about what happened and how to fix it. A quarter century of good football burning down in one season...SMH
"Kaizen"
".......offense wins games, but DEFENSE wins championships!"
P.R.I.D.E.
Gilmer Buckeyes -State Champions:
2004 3A - Division II
2009 3A - Division I
2014 4A - Division II
2023 4A - Division II