Gilmer and Chestatee, The Game of the Week!!

Homecoming,

oh what a night this was. After a awful day of rain and fog , it ceased long enough for a wonderful night of football. Our GAME OF THE WEEK that featured the under appreciated Gilmer team against a Chestatee War Eagle team that has something to prove. The weather did keep many people away, but Gilmer, with only a handful of fans almost pulled a monumental upset, but Lane Vasser from Chestatee was not going to be denied, not on this foggy and rainy night.

How did Chestatee win?

I'm glad you asked, here's why.......

1.) Trick or Treat everyone. Lance Vasser was used in many different ways on friday night. He didn't line up in the backfield for a carry. He was used as a wide reciever, blocker and a tight end. He didn't have many touches, but to me he seemed more of a distraction than anything. He only had a couple of catches, but he did catch what would be the deciding touchdown in the 4th quarter. It looked like the War Eagles were going to run, then they ran Vasser out for a pass and he was wide open for the score. Here is a quote from the Gainesville Times about Vasser from his Coach, "Lane has grown so much in the past six months, he's been so unselfish and team-oriented. He deserved that (touchdown) play because of that."

2.) Running Backs Will Fuller and Jo Jo Sweet plus QB Ethan Souther rushed 40 times for 229 yds with a game high 87 yds from Fuller.

3.) Defense bent, but didn't break!!! The War Eagle D allowed some big plays on friday, but held strong with two key interceptions and a 4th down play in the 1st quarter that could have resulted in points for Gilmer.

Key players of the game: Lane Vasser, and the running attack of Chestatee Jo Jo Sweet, Will Fuller and QB Ethan Souther.

How did Gilmer disappear in the fog on friday night?

Here's why...................

1.) Gilmer played 4 quarters, but turned the ball over when they had opportunities to score. They had two passes picked off and they were stopped by Lane Vasser on a fourth down play.

2.) You da man Ethan!!!! Ethan Watkins had 10 carries for 150 yds and a td. Had a 65 yd. run and a 66yd. td run in the 1st quarter. He even had an interception and made several plays on defense. He seemed to be playing by himself at times.

3.) The underrated Gilmer Defense played well and had an interception of their own. They came to play and played well, but their offense just wouldn't give them a chance. They made several stands deep in their own territory in this game but I don't care who you are if your defense stays on the field as long as they did in the 4th quarter you wouldn't be able to stop anyone either.

There is only one person that deserves the key player of the game for Gilmer and it is Evan Watkins. He was da man, but he didn't have a very good supporting cast.