“Cats” Can’t Clinch Region Reign: But Bobcats Bound for State Host First First Round Game
Team FYN Sports February 21, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats basketball team had one of its most successful seasons ever, and Gilmer was looking to add that elusive Region Championship to the accomplishments this team had achieved this year. While the “Cats” did not clinch the crown, Gilmer’s second place finish garnered a first ever home State playoff game in Gilmer. (more…)
“Cats” Not Weak During Make Up Week
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 11, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats boys’ basketball team had a game filled week that couldn’t have gone much better. It contained a win over rival Pickens, a win on “Senior Night” over Cedartown, and a win in one of the most bizarre games ever seen against Dalton. (more…)
“Cats” Have Tough “Knight”
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 14, 2014
Friday night saw the Gilmer Bobcats take on the River Ridge Knights in Woodstock. It was a night to forget for both the junior varsity and varsity, as neither was able to come away with a win. The JV had a tough time getting anything going, losing 61-26. The varsity team had a much better game but still fell 58-48. (more…)
Calhoun Causes “Cats” First Fall
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 24, 2013
The Gilmer Bobcats basketball team traveled to North Murray to take part in the Mistletoe Madness tournament. It was a trip that saw the Bobcats lose its first game of the year, in a below average game against Calhoun. Days two and three were much better though, as Gilmer got back to its winning ways. (more…)
Bobcats Clip War Eagles’ Wings: Comeback on Catamounts
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 17, 2013
It was another successful week for the Gilmer High School Bobcats basketball team as the guys stayed unbeaten on the year. Tuesday evening saw the Bobcats face the Chestatee War Eagles. The Bobcats clipped the War Eagles’ wings with ease and walked away with the win, 82-60. Friday night, Gilmer faced their toughest competition of the year in the Dalton Catamounts. In a thriller, the “Cats” overcame a nine point deficit to win the game 82-73. (more…)
Joe Bob Charles Sets Record, Bobcats Stay Undefeated
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 9, 2013
The Gilmer Bobcats basketball team looked to stay undefeated on the young season as Gilmer played back-to-back days this past weekend. On Friday night, the “Cats” beat Fannin County 72-41 in a game where history was made. Saturday saw Gilmer take on a tougher Murray County squad, but they still managed a 63-48 victory. (more…)
Gilmer Waxes Warriors
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 6, 2013
Tuesday December 3rd, marked the first time the Gilmer basketball teams saw any game action since the Tip-Off Tournament during Thanksgiving week. Gilmer welcomed Gordon Central to town, and after the junior varsity squads won with ease, the Lady Bobcats clawed the Lady Warriors 53-28, while the Bobcats’ boys waxed the Warriors 87-63. (more…)
From Bobcat to Mountain Lion: Charles is Collegiate “Cat”
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 3, 2013
Gilmer High School stand-out senior basketball player, Joe Bob Charles, has recently signed a scholarship to compete collegiately at Young Harris next fall. He spoke with FYN about the excitement of playing on the next level. (more…)
Bobcat Boys Bring Third Straight Title from Tip-Off Tournament
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 3, 2013
Led by the point scoring duo of Joe Bob Charles and Wheeler Lancey, the Gilmer High School Bobcats boys’ basketball team won its third straight Tip-Off Tournament title, going undefeated in the process. The tournament, featuring three schools from North Georgia, Gilmer, Pickens High School, and Fannin County High School, the host this year, and Copper Basin of Tennessee. (more…)
Lady “Cats’” Coach, Herb Horton, Hangs Up Whistle
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports March 5, 2013
For 24 years the Gilmer High School Lady Bobcats basketball team has heralded Herb Horton as its leader. The 2012-13’ season was his last, as Horton has decided to hang up the whistle and retire from coaching high school basketball. (more…)
“Cats” Closed Out by Columbia
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 26, 2013
The Gilmer High School Bobcats basketball team traveled to Decatur to take on the Columbia Eagles, the three time defending state champions in a first round matchup of the state playoffs. Despite an early lead and three three’s from Wheeler Lancey the “Cats” got scratched from the playoffs 60-36. (more…)
“Cats” Catch Crown in Own Cradle: Gilmer Wins ETC Tip-Off Tournament
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 26, 2012
The Gilmer High School Lady Bobcats and Bobcats basketball teams both placed first in the annual ETC Tip-Off Tournament. The round robin style tournament features boys and girls’ basketball games played between Copper Basin, Fannin County, Pickens, and Gilmer High Schools. Gilmer was the host school of this year’s tournament. (more…)
GHS Alumni Basketball Game
Announcements, Community, Team FYN Sports June 27, 2012
The Gilmer High School Annual Alumni basketball game will take place Friday June 29th, with the Lady Bobcats game beginning at 6pm and the boys’ game following.
Gilmer High School Youth Bobcats Basketball Camp
Team FYN Sports May 23, 2012
The Gilmer High School Bobcats basketball team will be holding its annual youth camp for boys aged 6-14. The camp dates are June 25-28, from 8:30am-12pm. The camp cost is $55.00 per camper if registered before June 18th, $60.00 after June 18th.
Buccaneers Beat Both Bobcats’ Basketball Teams
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 11, 2012
The Gilmer High School Lady Bobcats and Bobcats basketball teams hosted the Lady Buccaneers and Buccaneers of Allatoona High School. The home teams went 0-2 as Allatoona’s ladies won 48-41, and the boys’ team won going away 68-29. (more…)