The last time Highway 271 rivals Gladewater and Gilmer met was in the third round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs in 2014 on the day after Thanksgiving.
What transpired that night at Longview's Lobo Stadium will forever be a part of East Texas lore, as Gilmer scored with nine seconds remaining for a thrilling 41-35 victory in front of an overflow crowd estimated at 15,000 fans...