Two Gilmer County athletes the coaches called “the hardest working guys we had on the football field” have signed letters of intent for the future college careers.
Russell Cochran, a team captain, has signed with Faulkner University. Cochran held 158 carries for 778 yards. He also rushed for over 1,600 yards as a Junior and holds two all region Running Back positions.
Thaddeus Bowers, also a team captain, has signed with Reinhardt University. Bowers played three positions as a senior. He collected 25 catches for 344 yards as a receiver, threw for over 500 yards and rushed for 328 yards as a quarterback, and pushed 23 tackles on defense and returned kicks. He also pulled all region position as both a Junior and Senior.
Both considered true leaders by their teammates and coaches, Athletic Director Rodney Thurman said he was “extremely proud of these two for choosing to continue their playing careers as well as attending great academic institutions.”
As the playoffs for football in the state of Georgia wind down, The individual regions select their All-Region Teams. This season, 13 GHS varsity football players were recognized on either the 1st Team, 2nd Team, or Honorable Mention.
2 Bobcats made it on to the 1st Team Offense. They are:
Jr. Levi Seabolt- OL
Sr. Thaddeus Bowers- ATH
2 Bobcats were selected to the 1st Team Defense:
Sr. Lucas Bramlett- DL
Sr. Noble Zuschlag- LB
2 Bobcats were named to the 2nd Team Offense:
Sr. Russell Cochran- RB
Sr. Alix Lopez- K
Sr. Kell Kiker (DB) was named to the 2nd Team Defense
6 Bobcats were selected as Honorable Mention. They include:
Jr. Kameron Engler- LB
Jr. Austin Lacy- DL
So. Dillan Ledford- P
Jr. Griffin Cagle- WR
Sr. Jake Parker- TE
Sr. Shane Bowman- DL
Congrats to these players on this achievement.
Scratching and clawing, the Gilmer High School Bobcats football team brought the regular season down to 22 seconds before securing a AAAA playoff spot. The Gilmer Bobcats won friday night against the Heritage Generals 27-20. A playoff spot was on the line for both teams and the Generals did not go easy without a fight. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team traveled to region rival Pickens High School Dragons. Both teams entered the game with identical one loss Region 7-AAAA and overall records, with Gilmer owning a five game winning streak. The streak came to a close as the Bobcats fell 42-19. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team hosted the Lafayette Ramblers on “Senior Night.” The Ramblers entered the game 2-6 on the season and 0-4 in Region 7-AAAA. Conversely the home team was 6-1 and 3-1. The “Cats” cruised to victory, lambasting Lafayette 62-27, largely on the legs of Russell Cochran who rushed for a school record 319 yards and five touchdowns. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team traveled to Southeast Whitfield High School to take on the Raiders; however, it was the Bobcats who pillaged and plundered, as Gilmer got a 28-7 road victory. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team traveled the long road to Ridgeland High School for a region battle with the Panthers. The Bobcats came into the game 0-1 in Region 7-AAAA and 3-1 on the year, with the Panthers having the identical overall record but inverse region record. Both teams would leave the game 1-1 as Gilmer got the 21-7 road win. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team hosted the Murphy (NC) Bulldogs on homecoming night. The “Cats” clobbered the Bulldogs 49-10 in front of packed raucous Huff Mosley Stadium. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team officially opened the season hosting long-time rival, the Rebels of Fannin County High School. The Bobcats did not a miss a beat, coming in on the heels of last year’s state tournament berth, as the Bobcats beat the Rebels soundly, giving up only one score in a 41-7 sound victory. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team hosted the Tigers of Ringgold for a preseason scrimmage. The scrimmage consisted of a first half that featured each team running 10 play drives before switching, and a second half that saw a timed third quarter scrimmage between the varsity squads and a fourth quarter reserved for reserves and young players. (more…)
“Wrap up!” and “Block, please!” were the common phrases coming from the sidelines during Gilmer High School’s second round football playoff match-up against Marist. Missed tackles, missed blocks, and false starts plagued the “Cats” throughout the game and made the 38-0 Marist win, more lopsided than it actually was. (more…)
It was Gilmer High School’s first home playoff football game since 1997 as the Bobcats played host to the Tigers of Troup County. Troup was coming in with a record of 6-4 to face a resilient Bobcat squad who posted an 8-2 record on the year. Despite being 14-point underdogs, the Bobcats stepped up with big plays and a stingy defense that held its ground, giving Gilmer the 26-22 victory in the first round of the GHSA playoffs. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team traveled to Cedartown for their biggest game of the year. As highlighted in last week’s article, not only were the “Cats” preparing to battle for the sub-region championship, but the “Cats” also prepared to face Nick Chubb, the #1 running back in the state of Georgia, despite Chubb gaining 219 yards on the ground and four rushing touchdowns, the “Cats” claimed the championship with a 38-35 win after Manny Lopez connected on a 37 yard game winning field goal with seconds left in the game.
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In a game that the Bobcats slipped up in last year, Gilmer High School’s football team looked to not repeat history this time around as the “Cats” faced the Knights of River Ridge on Senior Night. Gilmer was coming off one of the most exciting games of the year, beating rival Pickens in dominating fashion and wanted to continue that momentum into this game. Gilmer would overcome a sluggish start and poured on the points in the second half, taking the win 37-13. (more…)
On a chilly Friday night in North Georgia, the Gilmer High School Bobcats football team hosted the region rival Pickens High School Dragons. Gilmer, coming off of a win against Cass, was looking to win its sixth game of the year. Pickens was coming off of a loss to Cedartown, and hoped to get back on track with a win against the “Cats.” In a game that was close throughout, the Dragons faltered down the stretch allowing the Bobcats to pull away, 17-0, for the fifth straight win against the Dragons. (more…)
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team held their annual Purple & White scrimmage game on Friday, giving the 2013 edition of the Bobcats the chance to hit the gridiron in front of the fans for the first time. (more…)