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Gilmer Survives Season Opener + Holds Off Atlanta, 47-41
ATLANTA – The Gilmer Buckeyes fought off a late rally from Atlanta, earning a 47-41 win in both teams’ season opener Friday night.
Gilmer (1-0) squandered a big first-half lead but led by just six points at halftime, and after going up 47-21 at the end of the third quarter, had to hold on after the Rabbits’ three-touchdown fourth.
Bran Webb ran for three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes.
Both teams return to action next Friday night.
Gilmer plays host to Van, while Atlanta travels to Gladewater.
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