Gilmer wrestler Taylor Schiesser has another trophy to add to her shelf in 2024, this time coming from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization.

The basic requirements for being awarded the FCA Wrestler of The Year are:

1. The wrestler is a senior in high school, who plans to further their education. (Please note that the scholarship is paid directly to the institution of higher learning at which the wrestler matriculates in the fall of 2023.)
2. The wrestler is a committed Christian who has maintained a consistent Christian witness to their teammates.
3. The wrestler maintains at least a 2.5 GPA.  (The better the GPA, the better is his / her chance of winning the award.)
4. The wrestler is a varsity wrestler.  (They do not have to be a state champion, just someone who has worked hard, and been a solid contributor to their program over the years.)

The selection committee for FCA Wrestler of The Year is composed of FCA Wrestling-Georgia Board members and other persons of influence in the Georgia wrestling community.

In winning the award, Schiesser was also granted a $1,000 scholarship to help further her education.

5 months post knee surgery, Taylor Schiesser finished her senior season as a Gilmer Bobcat as the 235lb State Runner-up with a 15-2 record. Schiesser’s second-place finish at the GHSA State Championship was her fourth time placing at State, making her the only 4 time state placer in Gilmer Women’s Wrestling history.