February 16th, 2019 had the Gilmer Parks and Recreation host the district championship at the Gilmer Middle School gym in Ellijay, GA. At the end of the day, one local 12U boy’s team did something special.
Coach Patrick McVey and his Bobcat team started the tournament facing off on the court against their neighbors just south on Hwy 515. The Pickens Dragons started strong with an 11-2 run but Gilmer fought back and took a comeback win 62-41. Ethan McCollum led his team with 17 points followed closely by Ryder Wofford with 14 points, Jacob Bacera with 13, and Jackson McVey with 12 in the big win.
This big win took them to the semi-final game where the played against LaFayette. This game wasn’t the challenge seen in game one as the Bobcats won easily 79-24. Ryder Wofford put on a show with 24 points to lead his team in the victory. Other Bobcats adding their name to the list of scorers were Jacob Bacera with 10 points, Cooper Farmer(9), Jackson McVey and Boston Teague(8 points each), and Ethan McCullom had 7 points and earn the trip to the Championship game.
The Gilmer 12U team coached by Patrick Mcvey took an early lead over a good Trion team. This lead would hold throughout the game without being challenged. With two seconds on the final quarter clock and a 2 point margin in favor of Gilmer at 51-49, Trion put up a shot for the tie to send the game into overtime fell short closing out the game and crowning the 12U Gilmer boys the District Class C Champions. This tournament win moves Coach McVey and his team on to the State Tournament. McVey led the scoring for the Bobcats with 17 points. Jacob Bacera was right behind McVey with 14. Ryder Wofford had 8 and Boston Teague finished with 7 points.
The Park and Recreation State Tournament will be held at the Gilmer High School gym starting March 1st and running through March 2, 2019. Coach Patrick McVey and his 12U Champions will take the floor with Union County on Friday the 1st at 5:00 pm.
Pictured below:(L-R) Curtis Schneider, Ethan McCollum, Jacob Bacera, Ryder Wofford and Asst. Coach Shaun Wofford, Cooper farmer, SiblingRoxy McVey, Head Coach Patrick McVey, Boston Teague, Jackson McVey, Asst. Coach Bobby Teague, and Will Capstick
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