Gilmer Sends Ten Wrestlers To State
GHS Wrestling, TeamFYNSports February 10, 2025
From Head Coach Josh Ghobadpoor:
Gilmer has 10 State Qualifiers that have punched their ticket to the State Championships next week! 9 of those wrestlers will head there for the 1st time. Congratulations to all of them and let’s keep grinding! #GilmerWrestling
106lbs – Deyson Lopez: 6th
113lbs – Daniel Escobar: 3rd
120lbs – Manny Velasquez: 5th
132lbs – Adolfo Bautista: 7th
138lbs – Braelyn Nelson: 2nd
144lbs – Domingo Velasquez: 5th
150lbs – Harrison Chester: 4th
157lbs – Dawson Richard: 5th
175lbs – Jovani Raymundo: 8th
285lbs – Denny Ramirez: 4th
NINETEEN! Gilmer Bobcats Win 19th State Wrestling Championship, Lady Cats Tie For Second
GHS Wrestling, TeamFYNSports February 20, 2023
Photos courtesy of Amber Cloy Photography
Macon County, GA- Over the weekend, high school wrestlers from all over the state of Georgia gathered at the Macon Centreplex in Macon, Georgia to compete in the Georgia High School Association Traditional State Wrestling championships. As always Gilmer had a slew of wrestlers that advanced to the state meet, as they bussed down 7 men and 5 women to their respective State Finals.
Before we get into the individual results, here’s what Head Men’s Coach Joshua Ghobadpoor had to say about his guys:
“STATE CHAMPIONS!!! We never lost faith, we never gave up, and we did it together as a TEAM and a FAMILY. What an unbelievable accomplishment for this team, these wrestlers, and these coaches. This is for all the ones we love and the support they give us no matter what happens. I personally would like to dedicate it to my boys Reacher and Rocky. Now 19x State Wrestling Champions your Gilmer Bobcats!”
While the men’s team won their 19th state championship, the women’s team did an outstanding job coming in tied for second as they had 4 of their 5 wrestlers standing on the podium at the end of the tournament, including State Champion Taylor Schiesser!
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Here are some highlights from their historic season:
Men’s State Placers
106lb: Juan Rafael, State Champ (Back-to-Back State Champion, 42-3 record)
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113lb: Leonardo Domingo, 3rd Place (31-8 record)
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120lb: Carson Farist, State Runner-up (3x State Finalist as a Junior, 41-6 record)
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132lb: Bregan Berry, 3rd Place, 36-6
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190lb: Diego Jacinto, State Champ (4x State Placer, 3x State Finalist, 42-3 record)
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Women’s State Placers
110lb: Sarai Solis, 5th Place (33-12 record)
125lb: Leticia Tercero, 4th place (43-10 record)
140lb: Linda Tercero, 6th Place (31-11 record)
190lb: Taylor Schiesser, State Champ (47-1 record)
Gilmer Wins 17th straight Area Traditional Championship
TeamFYNSports February 9, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats Wrestling team showed up and showed out last weekend.
Out of the 14 weight classes, 12 took home first place and the other 2 finished in second!
An incredible weekend for the Gilmer Bobcats! Just to top it off, they won the Area Traditional Title for the 17th year in a row! Unheard of!
All Gilmer Wrestlers are competing in the state championship this week.
Here are the results from the past weekends matches:
106 – Carson Farist: 1st
113 – Arturo Gonzalez: 1st
120 – Walter Lopez: 1st
126 – Kellen Watts: 1st
132 – Gaspar Perez: 2nd
138 – Ronald Pierce: 1st
145 – Brock Sumner: 1st
152 – Diego Jacinto: 1st
160 – Abel Jacinto: 1st
170 – Miguel Jacinto: 1st
182 – Daniel Reynoso: 1st
195 – Owen Moss: 2nd
220 – Dylan Galloway: 1st
285 – Tony Olea: 1st
Look for updates on all of these guys listed above as they try to win state in their individual weight classes this week in Macon!
Gilmer Wrestling: 3A GHSA State Duals Runner-Ups
TeamFYNSports February 1, 2021
The historic Gilmer wrestling program advanced to the GHSA Duals State Championship for the 12th year in a row this past weekend.
In the Elite 8, they beat Morgan County 50-24, and in the Final Four they got the best of Rockmart 46-21.
They faced off against North Hall in the State Finals, but unfortunately lost 37-27. 
The following won their State Championship match against North Hall:
106lb- Win by Forfeit
113lb- Win by Points
160lb- Win by Points
182lb- Win by Points
220lb- Win by Pin
285lb- Win by Pin
We want to congratulate the Gilmer Bobcats wrestling team as a whole on yet again another great season. They fell short this year of a State Duals Championship, but they are preparing now to wrestle this weekend at traditional Areas. The following Wednesday will be the State Finals.
We expect a lot of Bobacats to punch their ticket to the State Finals this weekend at Areas!
Bobcats Battle at Bucs Place: Place Second at Allatoona Duals
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 27, 2013
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team traveled to Allatoona High School for the Allatoona Duals Tournament. With a depleted roster, due to several starters being slowed by injury or not participating so close to the end of the Bobcats’ football season, the “Cats” still claimed second place in the tournament, falling to Archer, in the finals. The junior varsity wrestling team was able to take first place, beating Archer in the finals. (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…)
Bobcats Bring Back 11th Title
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 20, 2013
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team won its 11th state championship in Macon this past weekend, when the “Cats” claimed the State Traditional Title. The “Cats” captured the Duals title earlier this year. The Cats finished with 182.50 points, 21.50 more than second place Carrollton, and with 9 place winners, five finalists, and two champions, Cameron Perry (126) and Johnie Flakes (138). (more…)
Bobcats Bring 11 to State
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 11, 2013
The Gilmer High School Wrestling Team took 11 wrestlers to the Sectional tournament held at Pickens High School this past weekend. Only the top eight place winners from each weight class can compete in the State Traditional Tournament. (more…)
Bobcats’ Beasts’ Wall Stands Tall
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports February 11, 2013
The Gilmer High School wrestling team honored its state champions and place winners with a new wall plaque in the Noah Harris Center, dedicated during the Area 7-AAAA tournament held at GHS this past weekend. (more…)
“Cats” Claim Area Title with Back to Back to Back Bobcats’ Blowouts
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports January 7, 2013
The Gilmer High School wrestling team, the defending state AAAA Duals champion, began the postseason quest of the title defense with a 3-0 showing at the 7-AAAA Area Duals Tournament, held at Cedartown High School. (more…)
BobCat Wrestlers Finish Second in Christmas Classic
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 24, 2012
The Gilmer bobcats made their annual Christmas break trip to Pigeon Forge, the last big tournament before their march to the regional championship for duals and state championship January 11 and 12. (more…)
JV Bobcats Win Big at Winder-Barrow
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 21, 2012
The Gilmer High School junior varsity wrestling team attended Winder Barrow wrestling tournament. Out of the 11 Bobcats on the mats, eight placed. The Bobcats placed first over all. (more…)
No Match For Cats! Gilmer Tops Pickens, Gordon Lee, Flowery Branch
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 12, 2012
The Bobcats weren’t very “generous” hosts to their visitors, giving up only a total of 51 points in their duals against Pickens, Gordon Lee and Flowery Branch. (more…)
Blue Demons Defeated by Bobcats: “Cats” Clinch at Lake Norman
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 3, 2012
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team traveled to Lake Norman North Carolina to take part in the Lake Norman Duals Tournament. The Bobcats placed first in the tournament with a 40-28 victory over Pinecrest. (more…)
Snider Breaks Down Bobcats
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 28, 2012
Gilmer High School wrestling head coach, Sam Snider breaks down the Bobcats’ holiday week tournament results. (more…)