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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Waddell Wins All-American Status
Team FYN Sports July 21, 2015
Gilmer High School State Champion wrestler, Matthew Waddell, recently made All-American Status when he placed eighth out of 64 wrestlers at the 170 pounds weight class at the Junior Nationals Tournament in North Dakota. Waddell competed in the 17-19 age bracket at only 17 years old. After winning Gold and Bronze in Freestyle and Greco Roman at the Cadet Pan Am Games last month, Waddell, became the first Cadet or Junior All-American in Gilmer High School History.
Gilmer Swim Team Finishes with 12 Finalists
Team FYN Sports July 21, 2015
The Gilmer County Swim Team traveled to Tifton Georgia to take part in the Rec State Swim Meet. 12 out of the 18 swimmers that qualified for the state meet made the finals, guaranteeing a top eight/medal placing.
Grace Pleasant placed the highest with a third place finish in the Girls 13-14 100 yard Freestyle, she also placed eight in Girls 13-14 50 yard Freestyle. The boys’ 9-10 4 X 100 Freestyle Relay team of Ian Berry, Law Lykins, Larz Fowler, and Kevin Willis was the highest placing relay team with a fourth place finish. Lykins also earned an individual medal with an eight place finish in the Boys 9-10 25 yard Freestyle.
Rowe Fowler placed fifth in the Girls 13-14 50 Yard Freestyle.
The Girls’ 11-12 4 X 200 Medley Relay team of Olivia Lykins, Cadence Mohon, Aniston Fowler, and Samantha Evans placed fifth. James Maxwell placed sixth in the Boys 15-18 50 yard Fly.
Lelia Farist placed seventh in the Girls 15-18 100 yard freestyle. Olvia Lykins earned a seventh place finish in the Girls 11-12 50 yard Backstroke. Ian Berry also earned a seventh place medal in the Boys 9-10 25 yard Freestyle as well as an eighth place finish in the Boys 9-10 50 yard Freestyle.
Head coach, Larry Lykin, had this to say about his team’s performance.
“The state meet in Tifton was hot, but we had great swims from all who attended. Almost everyone posted best times at the meet and of the 18 swimmers we took to the meet, 12 made the finals. Our highest individual place was 3rd and our highest relay place was 4th.”
Parks and Rec Partners With GHS
Team FYN Sports July 15, 2015
Gilmer County Parks and Recreation director spearheaded a proposal to integrate the parks and recreation department sports teams with the Gilmer High School sports teams and coaches to create feeder programs for the Bobcats sports teams.
White sat down with Team FYN Sports to discuss implementing the new football feeder program and learning new GHS head football coach, Zach Grage’s, offense and defense.
White also spoke about the youth baseball program recently partaking in the state tournament.
See the full interview below.
Sellers Signs With Navy
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports June 29, 2015
Team FYN Sports has learned that Gilmer High School offensive lineman, Garrett Sellers, has signed a scholarship offer from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Sellers reportedly committed to Navy while on an official visit at the Academy. The senior center, is expected to play the same position for the Mid Shipmen Sellers and his family are currently still in Maryland, Team FYN Sports will have more updates at a later date.
GHS Bobcats Baseball Youth Camp
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports June 16, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team, led by new head coach, Jeff Thurmond, held its annual youth camp for future Bobcats. Thurmond spoke about taking over the program, his young campers, and competing in a tough Region 7-AAAA. (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…)
Gilmer Parks and Rec Introduces Archery Team
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports May 22, 2015
The Gilmer County Parks and Rec Department has recently instituted a new Archery Team. Assistant Sports Coordinator, Jeremy Sellers, spoke to FYN Sports about the new team and inception. (more…)
GMS School Dazes
Community, Featured Stories May 19, 2015
Gilmer Middle School’s Computer Literacy class, taught by Rob McCart, was given a final project. The result was the video below, “School Dazes.” (more…)
Bailey Charles Charges Forth to Oglethorpe
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports May 15, 2015
Gilmer High School Lady Cat basketball player and 2015 senior class salutatorian signed a scholarship to play for Oglethorpe University. Charles the 2014-15 7-AAAA Region Player of the Year, was named All-Region three times in basketball and one time in softball. Charles plans to study bio-mechanical engineering while playing for the Stormy Petrels. (more…)
GHS Track Sectionals Update
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports May 4, 2015
The GHS Track team competed in the Sectionals Meet with a chance to move on to the State meet. Two Lady Cats qualified for the State Meet. Karla Cantrell qualified in the 300 Meter Hurdles and Lauren Bentley qualified in the High Jump. Two Bobcats qualified as well, both Austin Chastain and Brian Mulkey qualified for the State Meet in the pole vault.
Gilmer Goes Scoreless: Bobcats Beaten 11-0
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 21, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team hosted the Pickens Dragons, falling 11-0 despite five strike outs from starting pitcher Mayson Carver. (more…)
GHS Lady Cats Basketball Banquet
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 16, 2015
The Gilmer High School Lady Cats basketball team held its annual end of the year banquet to honor seniors and superlatives. The 2014-15 team, tied the record for number of wins and made the Sweet 16 of the State Playoffs. (more…)
Bobcats Beat Cartersville’s “Canes”
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 13, 2015
The Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team avenged an early season 10-0 loss at the hands of the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes with a 3-1 home victory. (more…)
GHS Track Senior Night
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 6, 2015
Gilmer High School’s Bobcat track teams recently honored the 2015 senior track members in a brief ceremony held between rain showers. Lady Cats, Sarina May, Meghan Flowers and Autumn Banks were acknowledged along with Bobcats Bryson Mulkey, Austin Chastain, Brad Curtis, Jared Heaton and Jesse Lefford. (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…)