Waddell Pins Scholarship to Oklahoma

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Matthew Waddell, a local Gilmer High School Student, has officially received a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma.

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Signing with the University, Waddell was joined by coaches Walt Monroe, Bo Dorsey, Sam Snider, Doug Haynes, Joshua Snider, Casey Wingard, aand Greg Wingo as well as his parents Mark and Lisa Waddell.

Waddell takes a lot with him to join Oklahoma as he is a two-time Georgia State Champion, Junior Nationals All-American, he placed third at the 2016 NHSCA Junior Nationals, and was a sixth-place finisher at the 2016 Super 32 Challenge.

All-American Interview

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Gilmer High School rising junior Bobcat wrestler, Matthew Waddell, recently attended the Cadet Junior Nationals Greco and Freestyle Wrestling Tournaments in Fargo North Dakota, where he cemented his All-American Status with an Eighth Place finish in Greco.  He recently talked with FYN Sports about his experience and expectations for the Bobcats 2015 season.

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Waddell Finishes Freestyle 2-2

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Gilmer High School state champion wrestler and newly crowned Cadet All-American, Matthew Waddell has ended his journey in Fargo North Dakota at the Junior Nationals.  After placing eighth at 170 in Greco Roman, Waddell finished the Freestyle competition 2-2.  Waddell competed against 69 other wrestlers in Freestyle.

Waddell ended the first day of Freestyle, 2-1, in need of four more victories to secure a placing; however, the young phenom fell and is headed back to Ellijay in preparation for the upcoming school season.

 

Waddell’s mother, Lisa, posted this message to and about her son on the Gilmer Wrestling Facebook Page,

 

“Thanks to all who prayed and supported Matthew this summer. He is out of the freestyle competition with a 2-2 record. He had a great summer and is further down the road toward reaching his goals than he was when he began. He may not know it but he will be taking a break from wrestling when he arrives back to Ellijay.

That being said we are looking forward to another great season pursuing 2 more state titles for Gilmer county. All of these young men work hard, most people don’t have any idea how hard they do work and my hat is off to them and all of our coaches. The families and these wrestlers are beyond blessed to be in Ellijay as BOBCATS.”

Waddell’s placement in the Greco Roman Tournament cementing his Cadet Junior National All-American, the first in GHS history.

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Bobcat Beasts On National Stage

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Gilmer High School rising junior wrestler, Matthew Waddell, posted a 13-4 overall record at the Junior National Duals held in Oklahoma this past week. Wrestling for Team Georgia he finished 6-2 in Greco and 7-2 in Freestyle. If all goes well obtaining a passport, he will be leaving Tuesday for Mexico to wrestle with Team USA in the FILA Cadet Pan Am Games. (more…)

2015 GHS Wrestling Banquet

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team held its annual end of the year banquet to honor seniors and superlatives. The 2015 senior class, consisted of two members, Jamie Lopez and Will Gudger, who were members of the second consecutive senior class to win seven out the possible eight state championships in their careers. The 2014-15 Bobcats finished the season with a 44-7 record, 10 State place winners, four State Champions and two team championships, sweeping the Duals and Traditional Tournaments. The banquet concluded with awards being doled out and head coach, Sam Snider, being honored for his 500 plus wins and 14th and 15th State Championships, by his son, assistant coach, Josh Snider. (more…)

Bobcats Best in Area for 11th Straight Time

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team won its 11th straight Area Traditional Tournament, winning at Ridgeland High School with 272 points. The Bobcats had 12 wrestlers make the finals, and all 14 wrestlers qualify for the Sectionals Tournament. Northwest Whitfield was second with 225 points and Heritage was third with 147. (more…)

Gilmer Wins Burnt Mountain Classic

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The Gilmer High School wrestling team recently competed at the Burnt Mountain Classic, winning the tournament with 217 team points. Matthew Waddell, who placed first at 170, was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Heavyweights. (more…)

Bobcats Retain Area Duals Title: Snider One Away from 500 Club

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team hosted the 2015 Area 7-AAAA Duals Tournament. The Bobcats the defending AAAA Duals and Traditional Champions, looked to defend the Area Tournament Championship as well as secure a place in the State Duals Tournament. The top two teams from each Area attend the State Tournament. Gilmer successfully navigated the tournament unscathed, defending the Area Championship with a 69-11 Finals win over Northwest Whitfield. The win was the 499th of head coach, Sam Snider’s, career and cemented a number one seed at the State Tournament. The Bobcats also secured the number one overall seed in AAAA. (more…)

Bobcats Put Paws on Five Places

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team recently competed in an individual tournament at Archer High School. The tournament featured 39 teams with eight defending state championship teams, including the hosting Tigers who like the Bobcats swept both the Duals and Traditional championships in AAAAAA as Gilmer did in AAAA. The Bobcats placed fourth overall with five place winners. (more…)

2014 Gilmer High School Wrestling Banquet

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats Wrestling team held its annual end of the year banquet to honor seniors and superlatives. The 2014 GHS class won seven of a possible eight state titles, with one runner up finish. The 2013-14 season saw the Bobcats win its 12th and 13th state titles, in both the Duals and Traditional Tournaments. Head coach, Sam Snider, spoke repeatedly of the uncanniness of the Bobcats’ dominance, as he reminded those in attendance that, “that just doesn’t happen.” (more…)

“Cats” Claim 13th

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team won its 13th state championship since 2005 with a dominate performance at the State Traditional Tournament held at West Laurens High School in Dexter Ga. The Bobcats finished with four individual champions, five finalists and eight place winners. The “Cats” claimed the title with 191, besting rivals Cass and Alexander who finished second and third by 31 and 47 points respectively. (more…)

“Cats” Claim Dirty Dozen

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team can claim 12 “Cats” going to the State Traditional Tournament, which decides the state champions for each weight class. The “Cats” took 13 wrestlers to the Sectionals Tournament, which decides participation and seeding in the State Tournament. The top eight place winners at Sectionals move on to the State Tournament. The “Cats” had 12 wrestlers make the top eight, and one ninth place finish, which is the first alternate if an injury happens. (more…)

“Cats” Crash Cass’ Company

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team traveled to Cass High School to take part in the Area 8-AAAA Traditional Tournament, the first step in making the State Traditional Tournament, which decided the state champion for each individual weight class. The Bobcats won the tournament with 276.5 points, and more importantly will take 12 wrestlers to the Sectionals Tournament, with a chance to move on to the State Traditional Tournament, where GHS will be looking for a its 13th wrestling state championship. (more…)

Bobcats Beast at Burnt Mountain Classic: “Cats” Clobber with 284.5 Points in Pickens

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The Gimer High School Bobcats wrestling team caught fire at the Burnt Mountain Classic, held at the home of the Dragons of Pickens High School. Gilmer took first place with 284.5 points, North Forsyth finished second with 187.5. The “Cats” clobbered the competition with 13, out of a possible 14 weight classes, wrestlers placing, and nine of them finishing first. Out of the 13 place winners, 12 won the last match of the day. (more…)

Dropped Elbow Drops Cass: “Cats” Cash in for 12th State Title

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team secured its 12th state title, winning the AAAA State Duals Tournament with a breathtaking 31-30 win over the Cass Colonels. It was the second time in as many weeks that the “Cats” and Colonels clashed, the Bobcats beat Cass 36-18 in the Area Duals Finals. The incredibly close win came after the two teams tied, 30-30, after all final match tally. Gilmer was awarded the Dual and subsequently the State Title due to a Cass wrestler elbowing Matthew Waddell during the 170lbs match. (more…)

Bobcats Bound for State: “Cats” Out Class Cass

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team is headed to the State Duals Tournament after the “Cats” claimed another Area Duals championship. The “Cats” clashed with the Cass Colonels in the Area 8-AAAA Finals, winning 36-18. (more…)

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