2015 GHS Wrestling Banquet

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team held its annual end of the year banquet to honor seniors and superlatives. The 2015 senior class, consisted of two members, Jamie Lopez and Will Gudger, who were members of the second consecutive senior class to win seven out the possible eight state championships in their careers. The 2014-15 Bobcats finished the season with a 44-7 record, 10 State place winners, four State Champions and two team championships, sweeping the Duals and Traditional Tournaments. The banquet concluded with awards being doled out and head coach, Sam Snider, being honored for his 500 plus wins and 14th and 15th State Championships, by his son, assistant coach, Josh Snider. (more…)

Bobcats Best in Area for 11th Straight Time

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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

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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…)

2014 Gilmer High School Wrestling Banquet

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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

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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

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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

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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…)

Dropped Elbow Drops Cass: “Cats” Cash in for 12th State Title

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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

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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…)

Bobcats Bring Back 3rd from the Bayou

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The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling team traveled to Baton Rouge Louisiana to take part in the Deep South Bayou Duals. The Bobcats brought back a third place finishing, out of 40 top teams from across the country, with an 8-1 record in the tournament. Gilmer’s lone loss came at the hands of Jesuit (38-25). (more…)

Bobcats Barely Bested: Place 2nd at Etowah Duals

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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…)

Bobcats Barely Bested: Place 2nd at Etowah Duals

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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…)

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