Bailey Teague is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Cats
GHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports December 6, 2019
Bailey Teague is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Cats!
Teague, a senior, scored a game-high 21 points in a narrow, 61-59 loss at Murphy on Thursday, Dec. 5, from the point guard position.
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Teague was second on the team with nine points in a big Region 6-4A victory against Southeast Whitfield County. The Lady Cats (4-2, 1-0) won the game 57-41, with Teague handling the distribution responsibilities from the point.
For her efforts this week, Bailey Teague is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Cats!
TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week: Brady Sanford, No. 5 junior
GHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports November 30, 2019
After his performance in three games during the past week, Brady Sanford is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
The 6-foot-4 junior guard averaged nearly 17 points per game during the three-game stretch, including leading the team in the team’s two victories.
Sanford scored just 10 points in Gilmer’s loss to Pickens on Nov. 23, but rebounded quickly to score a game-high 17 twice in wins against Hiwassee Dam on Nov. 25 and Fannin Co. on Nov. 26 to lead the team to a second-place finish in the annual Thanksgiving tournament in Blue Ridge.
Sanford his four 3-pointers in the Bobcats’ victory over the area-rival Rebels in the second-place game.
For his efforts, Sanford is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
To read about Gilmer’s three games during the past week, click here.
TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week: Elly Callihan, No. 1 for the Lady Bobcats
GHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports November 30, 2019
After a great performance in a three-day Thanksgiving tournament in Blue Ridge, sophomore Elly Callihan has been selected as the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Bobcats!
Callihan averaged nearly 17 points per game as Gilmer took down Pickens (71-53) and Hiwassee Dam (41-35) and lost a narrow, 40-39 game to Fannin Co. to finish in second place.
In the Nov. 23 game against Pickens, Callihan had a game-high 24 points as the Lady Bobcats took down their area-rival.
On Nov. 25 against Hiwassee Dam, Callihan was second on the team with 11 points in the nail-biting win.
In the championship game Nov. 26 against the host Lady Rebels, Callihan had a game high 15 points in the one-point loss.
For her efforts, Callihan is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Lady Bobcats!
To read about how the Gilmer girls played this past week, click here.
Cade Carter is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Bobcats
GHS Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports December 6, 2019
Cade Carter is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
Carter put forth incredible effort last week, pulling down double-digit rebounds and scoring double-digits points in two wins for Gilmer.
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Carter scored 16 points as the Bobcats took down Region 6-4A opponent Southeast Whitfield Co. 68-55 in Ellijay.
Carter followed that with 14 points and double-digit rebounds in a big, non-conference win at Murphy on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Murphy.
Carter came to play over the week on defense, providing great inside presence for the Bobcats in the two wins. The sophomore is off to a strong start as the strongest post player for Gilmer, which is 5-1 overall this season.
For his efforts, Carter is the TeamFYNSports Writer’s Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
Luke Wimpey is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
Player Of The Week December 22, 2019
Luke Wimpey is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
Wimpey, a guard, was a steady factor for Gilmer (5-5, 2-3 Region 6-4A) during three tough losses this past week.
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Wimpey scored eight points in a three-points loss to rival Pickens, 59-56, in Ellijay.
Against LaFayette on Friday, Dec. 20, Wimpey scored 11 points, including three made 3-pointers, as the Bobcats fell 70-56 in Ellijay.
In Blairsville on Saturady, Dec. 21, Wimpey hit a pair of shots from beyond-the-arc to account for six points as Gilmer lost 73-43.
For his efforts, Wimpey is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Bobcats!
Emma Callihan is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady ‘Cats!
Lady 'Cats Basketball, Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports December 22, 2019
Emma Callihan is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady ‘Cats!
Callihan, a junior guard, made her presence known on the scoreboard and on defense during the past week as Gilmer (8-3, 5-0 Region 6-4A) earned two region wins and lost a tough non-conference game on the road.
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Callihan scored 18 points as the Lady ‘Cats completely dominated rival and region-foe Pickens 94-67 in Ellijay.
Against Layfayette on Friday, also in Ellijay, Callihan was a key figure in the Lady ‘Cats suffocating defense while also scoring eight points in a 71-44 Gilmer victory.
Callihan finished the week by scoring 12 points in a narrow, 54-52 loss to Union Co. on Saturday, in Blairsville.
For her efforts, Callihan is the TeamFYNSports Player of the Week for the Lady ‘Cats!
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week(9)
Team FYN Sports February 12, 2019
The week 9 Player of the Week for the Gilmer Bobcats chosen by Team FYN Sports is Sophomore Carson Pierce.
Carson is ready to play when his number is called. Coming off the bench, he averages a little under 3 points per game but more importantly the hustle and drive Carson brings to the floor is setting him up for his Junior and senior years as a Bobcat.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week(10)
Team FYN Sports February 12, 2019
The final Player of the Week recipient for the Gilmer Bobcats week 10 is Tripp Pierce.
Tripp has been a standout for the team all year as a senior. His leadership and consistent play throughout the 2018-2019 season has been a major role in the Bobcats excellent season.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week-Lady Cats
Team FYN Sports February 12, 2019
The Team FYN Sports Player of the Week for the Gilmer Lady Cats is Jasmine Staley.
Staley is a dual sport athlete who is dedicated to giving her all both on the softball field and the basketball court. Her role on the team in coming off the bench is to rest the starters. Do not let her minimal minutes fool you. Staley isn’t afraid to shoot from beyond the arc and blast a 3 pointer. Throughout the season, Jasmine has helped the Lady Cats make it through region and earn a spot in the State Playoffs.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week-Lady Cats
Team FYN Sports February 12, 2019
The Team FYN Sports Lady Cat Player of the Week for week 9 is Emma Callihan.
As one of three Callihans on the Lady Cats team, Emma separates herself from the others by bringing her own style of play to the floor. She can drive the lane for a hard-fought layup or take the mid-range shot from anywhere around the basket. In the home game vs. Heritage, Callihan scored 20 points for her highest point total on the season.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week-Lady Cats(8)
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The Team FYN Sports Player of the Week for week 8 of the Lady Cats season is Jalynn Ledford.
Jalynn is a junior and plays Center for Coach Nunn. Ledford plays a tight defense and has the skills underneath to be a powerful presence in the paint. Though she doesn’t carry high numbers in scoring, Ledford is someone you like to have on your team to help keep the opponent from making the easy baskets on the inside.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week(#7)
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The Player of the week for the Gilmer Bobcats is Luke Wimpy.
Luke is finishing his junior year as a member of the Gilmer Bobcats. As he prepares to step into his senior shoes next year, his leadership of the team will come to fruition. Luke clocks several good minutes of playing time each game to assist his teammates. With several graduating this year, Wimpy’s role will definitely grow more important as next season begins.
Team FYN Sports Player of the week-Lady Cats(6)
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The week 6 Player of the Week for the Gilmer Lady Cats is Beth Burnette.
Wearing #11, Burnette is yet another sophomore Lady Cat that gets quality minutes on the court in relief of the starting five. She takes advantage of every minute that Coach Nunn sends her in the game. Beth Burnette will have a different job description with the 2019-2020 season as her leadership comes into place.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The Week 5 Team FYN Sports Player of the Week for the Gilmer Bobcats is Coady Cobb.
Coady brings his A-game each and every time he takes the floor. Cobb is outstanding on the defensive side in keeping the pressure on his opponent and forcing them to take low percentage shots. The offensive side of the game has Cobb scoring close to 10 points per game on average.
Great Season Coady! Congratulations on being chosen the Player of the Week.
Team FYN Sports Player of the Week
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The Team FYN Sports Player of the Week for the Gilmer Bobcats in week four of the 2018-2019 is Senior David Smith.
David comes out every game and plays hard. He will definitely fire up the fans as he drives in for a layup. Smith is a power player that can also bring the finesse and shoot the long shots from behind the 3-point line. With the attitude that Smith brings to the court, the Bobcats will have some big shoes to fill next season.
Team FYN Sports Lady Cats Player of the Week(#7)
Player Of The Week, Team FYN Sports February 10, 2019
The week 7 Player of the Week chosen by Team FYN Sports Elly Callihan.
Elly Callihan comes of the bench for the Gilmer Lady Cats and plays well enough to start as a freshman. Her fierce ability to post up under the basket as well as her height gives Callihan an edge in rebounding. Elly has valuable minutes and contributes at every opportunity given.
As one of three Callihans on the team, Elly is leaving her mark on Lady Cats basketball an