Bobcats Take Tough Loss In Region Tournament

Tuesday night of last week had the #2 seeded Bobcats facing the #7 seeded Ridgeland Panthers in a first-round game in the 6-4A post-season tournament.

The Bobcats played a hard-fought game all night but at the end of four periods of play, they found themselves at the end of a really good season.  The Ridgeland Panthers had for players in double figures including their big inside threat Fred Norman who had 20 points on the night.  The Panthers jumped out to an early 13-6 lead and never looked back.  Gilmer had no answer to the Ridgeland attack until the third period.  Coach Hice call for and implemented the man press which allowed the Cats to fight back late and tie the score only to see their opponents take the final lead of the night on free throws to seal the 57-53 win to end the run for the Bobcats.

Tripp Pierce led the scoring for Gilmer on the night with 16 points.  David Smith and Carter Hice had 9 points and 8 points respectively in the tough loss.  Several seniors have played their last game as a Bobcat and the emotion showed on their faces. The Bobcats had a banner year and though the season came crashing to an unexpected halt, Coach Hice and his team will bounce back next season.