Cameron Perry Update
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 24, 2015
Cameron Perry started a new chapter in his wrestling career last fall as a freshman at UVA. He chose to take this as his redshirt year, so he has been limited to Open tournaments. At his first tournament as a college wrestler, he finished in fifth place at the Hokie Open at Virginia Tech. He struggled through several minor injuries after that, and did not place at any other tournaments. (more…)
2014 GHS Signing Day
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports May 6, 2014
The Gilmer High School 2014 senior class had seven Bobcats sign scholarships to compete on the collegiate level: Tyler Bertolini, Joe Bob Charles, Austin Cole, Johnie Flakes, Manny Lopez, Tucker Plouffe, and Cameron Perry. (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…)
“Cats” Crash Cass’ Company
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 5, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team traveled to Cass High School to take part in the Area 8-AAAA Traditional Tournament, the first step in making the State Traditional Tournament, which decided the state champion for each individual weight class. The Bobcats won the tournament with 276.5 points, and more importantly will take 12 wrestlers to the Sectionals Tournament, with a chance to move on to the State Traditional Tournament, where GHS will be looking for a its 13th wrestling state championship. (more…)
Bobcats Beast at Burnt Mountain Classic: “Cats” Clobber with 284.5 Points in Pickens
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 28, 2014
The Gimer High School Bobcats wrestling team caught fire at the Burnt Mountain Classic, held at the home of the Dragons of Pickens High School. Gilmer took first place with 284.5 points, North Forsyth finished second with 187.5. The “Cats” clobbered the competition with 13, out of a possible 14 weight classes, wrestlers placing, and nine of them finishing first. Out of the 13 place winners, 12 won the last match of the day. (more…)
Dropped Elbow Drops Cass: “Cats” Cash in for 12th State Title
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 13, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team secured its 12th state title, winning the AAAA State Duals Tournament with a breathtaking 31-30 win over the Cass Colonels. It was the second time in as many weeks that the “Cats” and Colonels clashed, the Bobcats beat Cass 36-18 in the Area Duals Finals. The incredibly close win came after the two teams tied, 30-30, after all final match tally. Gilmer was awarded the Dual and subsequently the State Title due to a Cass wrestler elbowing Matthew Waddell during the 170lbs match. (more…)
Bobcats Bound for State: “Cats” Out Class Cass
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 7, 2014
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team is headed to the State Duals Tournament after the “Cats” claimed another Area Duals championship. The “Cats” clashed with the Cass Colonels in the Area 8-AAAA Finals, winning 36-18. (more…)
“Senior Night” Success: Gilmer Goes 3-0
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 20, 2013
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team held its annual “Senior Night” celebration to honor 11 graduating seniors from the 2013-14 team. The ceremony took place during a home quad duals that saw the Bobcats sweep: The Fannin County High School Rebels (78-0); the White County Warriors (70-6) and the Sonoraville Phoenix (75-3). The wins come off the back of a rough weekend showing at the Cleveland Duals in Tennessee. The Bobcats lost to both Baylor (Tn.) (34-22) and Pope (Ga.) (28-35), but beat Roswell (Ga.) (42-20). (more…)
“Cats” Crush Competition: Rule 1st Home Duals
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 12, 2013
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team, fresh off a second place finish in the prestigious Lake Norman Duals tournament, hosted the first home duals meet of the season, going 3-0 in the process. The Bobcats pummeled the Panthers of Union County 84-0, before blasting the Bruins of Northwest Whitfield 52-21, then thrashed the Trojans of North Hall 50-24. (more…)
Bobcats Barely Bested: Place 2nd at Etowah Duals
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 27, 2013
For the second duals tournament in a row, the Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling program had a second place finish by the varsity team and first place finish by the junior varsity team. The team traveled to Woodstock, to take part in the Etowah Duals. Gilmer remained undefeated before falling in the finals to North Forsyth 34-30. Gilmer led 30-28 going into the last match before a North Forsyth pin won the match, dual and tournament. (more…)
Cavaliers Capture Cam’s Signature
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 13, 2013
Gilmer High School senior wrestler, and two time state champion, Cameron Perry, signed a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Virginia. Perry, who is both proficient in Greco-Roman as well as freestyle, spoke briefly to FYN about continuing his wrestling career at UVA. Gilmer head wrestling coach, Sam Snider, also spoke about Perry’s development and future career at the collegiate level. (more…)
Cameron Cavalier About UVA
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports October 30, 2013
Gilmer High School two time state champion, Cameron Perry, will continue his wrestling as a University of Virginia Cavalier. Perry, a senior at GHS, will attempt to win his third individual state title with the Bobcats this year before attending UVA. (more…)
“Cats” Clawing Mats on National and International Stage
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports July 16, 2013
Local Gilmer County wrestlers, Cameron Perry, and Lucas Patterson have been making a name for themselves both nationally and internationally. Perry recently competed in the Pan American Junior Freestyle Championships in Chile. Patterson has been competing at the Cadet Nationals in North Dakota. (more…)
