Waddell Finishes Freestyle 2-2
Team FYN Sports July 24, 2015
Gilmer High School state champion wrestler and newly crowned Cadet All-American, Matthew Waddell has ended his journey in Fargo North Dakota at the Junior Nationals. After placing eighth at 170 in Greco Roman, Waddell finished the Freestyle competition 2-2. Waddell competed against 69 other wrestlers in Freestyle.
Waddell ended the first day of Freestyle, 2-1, in need of four more victories to secure a placing; however, the young phenom fell and is headed back to Ellijay in preparation for the upcoming school season.
Waddell’s mother, Lisa, posted this message to and about her son on the Gilmer Wrestling Facebook Page,
“Thanks to all who prayed and supported Matthew this summer. He is out of the freestyle competition with a 2-2 record. He had a great summer and is further down the road toward reaching his goals than he was when he began. He may not know it but he will be taking a break from wrestling when he arrives back to Ellijay.
That being said we are looking forward to another great season pursuing 2 more state titles for Gilmer county. All of these young men work hard, most people don’t have any idea how hard they do work and my hat is off to them and all of our coaches. The families and these wrestlers are beyond blessed to be in Ellijay as BOBCATS.”
Waddell’s placement in the Greco Roman Tournament cementing his Cadet Junior National All-American, the first in GHS history.
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Bobcat Beasts On National Stage
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports June 29, 2015
Gilmer High School rising junior wrestler, Matthew Waddell, posted a 13-4 overall record at the Junior National Duals held in Oklahoma this past week. Wrestling for Team Georgia he finished 6-2 in Greco and 7-2 in Freestyle. If all goes well obtaining a passport, he will be leaving Tuesday for Mexico to wrestle with Team USA in the FILA Cadet Pan Am Games. (more…)
2015 GHS Gramby Camp
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports June 3, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling program hosted its annual Gramby middle school and high school wrestlers interested in learning and or improving the Gramby technique so prevalent throughout the Gilmer wrestling program. Head coach, Sam Snider, spoke about the camp itself, the experience he has shared and garnered through other head coaches in attendance, as well as the expectations for the upcoming Bobcats’ season and where the “Cats” compare on the national level. The full interview can viewed below. (more…)
Sam Snider Banner Dedication
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 3, 2015
Gilmer High School head wrestling coach, Sam Snider, along with his 2014-15 team, was honored with a banner placed on the Noah Harris Center during a brief ceremony at the school. Principal, Eric McFee emceed the ceremony that saw administrators, students, and the band recognized Snider’s 500+ wins, 15 state Championships and 26 individual champions. The ceremony as well as an interview with Snider can be both viewed below. (more…)
Seabolt Soars at Nationals Becomes Bobcats 1st National Champion
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 2, 2015
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14 Bobcats Bound for State
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team fresh off an 11th straight Area Traditional Tournament championship, competed in the Sectionals Tournament for a chance to compete in the State Tournament. The Bobcats took all 14 wrestlers to Sectionals and ended the tournament with all 14 wrestlers making through to the State Traditional Tournament. (more…)
Bobcats Best in Area for 11th Straight Time
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 2, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team won its 11th straight Area Traditional Tournament, winning at Ridgeland High School with 272 points. The Bobcats had 12 wrestlers make the finals, and all 14 wrestlers qualify for the Sectionals Tournament. Northwest Whitfield was second with 225 points and Heritage was third with 147. (more…)
Bobcats Beat Back Competition Win 14th State Championship Title
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 22, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team recently completed a sweep of the State Duals Tournament in route to 14th State Championship. The “Cats” clobbered the competition winning by a combined 151 points in the tournament for an average margin of victory of 38. The Finals featured an Area 7-AAAA Duals Finals rematch, as Gilmer again faced Northwest Whitfield, bashing the Bruins 52-13. (more…)
Bobcats Retain Area Duals Title: Snider One Away from 500 Club
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 13, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team hosted the 2015 Area 7-AAAA Duals Tournament. The Bobcats the defending AAAA Duals and Traditional Champions, looked to defend the Area Tournament Championship as well as secure a place in the State Duals Tournament. The top two teams from each Area attend the State Tournament. Gilmer successfully navigated the tournament unscathed, defending the Area Championship with a 69-11 Finals win over Northwest Whitfield. The win was the 499th of head coach, Sam Snider’s, career and cemented a number one seed at the State Tournament. The Bobcats also secured the number one overall seed in AAAA. (more…)
Exclusive Sam Snider Interview Before Area 7-AAAA Duals Tournament
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 9, 2015
Gilmer High School Bobcats head wrestling coach, Sam Snider, discussed the 2015 team and its chances of defending the AAAA State Duals and Traditionals Championships. Snider spoke of bout the challenges of a young team, the Bobcats have two seniors this year, and the upcoming. Area 7-AAAA Duals Tournament. (more…)
Bobcats Put Paws on Five Places
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 5, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team recently competed in an individual tournament at Archer High School. The tournament featured 39 teams with eight defending state championship teams, including the hosting Tigers who like the Bobcats swept both the Duals and Traditional championships in AAAAAA as Gilmer did in AAAA. The Bobcats placed fourth overall with five place winners. (more…)
Seniors Honored on Senior Night
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 18, 2014
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Gilmer High School Wrestling Update
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 2, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team most recently competed at the Etowah Duals, finishing second after a third place finish at the Allatoona Duals, in both tournaments the Bobcats suffered one loss, to Woodland High School, only the first and second time Gilmer has succumbed to Woodland in during head coach, Sam Snider’s, tenor. The Junior Varsity team won the Etowah Duals going 5-1 on the day and finishing with a 60-15 win in the finals. (more…)
2014 Gilmer High School Wrestling Banquet
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 29, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats Wrestling team held its annual end of the year banquet to honor seniors and superlatives. The 2014 GHS class won seven of a possible eight state titles, with one runner up finish. The 2013-14 season saw the Bobcats win its 12th and 13th state titles, in both the Duals and Traditional Tournaments. Head coach, Sam Snider, spoke repeatedly of the uncanniness of the Bobcats’ dominance, as he reminded those in attendance that, “that just doesn’t happen.” (more…)
“Cats” Claim 13th
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 27, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team won its 13th state championship since 2005 with a dominate performance at the State Traditional Tournament held at West Laurens High School in Dexter Ga. The Bobcats finished with four individual champions, five finalists and eight place winners. The “Cats” claimed the title with 191, besting rivals Cass and Alexander who finished second and third by 31 and 47 points respectively. (more…)
“Cats” Claim Dirty Dozen
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 12, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team can claim 12 “Cats” going to the State Traditional Tournament, which decides the state champions for each weight class. The “Cats” took 13 wrestlers to the Sectionals Tournament, which decides participation and seeding in the State Tournament. The top eight place winners at Sectionals move on to the State Tournament. The “Cats” had 12 wrestlers make the top eight, and one ninth place finish, which is the first alternate if an injury happens. (more…)