Gilmer Tennis Wraps Up Season with Senior Night Vs White
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 7, 2014
The Gilmer High School Tennis team completed the regular season with a home match with the White County Warriors. GHS split the series with the Lady “Cats” crushing the Lady Warriors 4-1, while the Bobcats fell 3-2. (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…)
Bobcats Bring Back 3rd from the Bayou
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 30, 2013
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…)
“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…)
“Cats” Clutch Victories
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports April 12, 2013
The Gilmer High School tennis teams faced Fannin’s Rebels, then later in the week faced off with Murray. The Lady “Cats” swept the Lady Rebels of Fannin while the boys posted a win over Murray. (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…)
“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…)