GHS Bobcats attend 1st tourney of wrestling season

Gilmer High began its tournament slate last Saturday at Allatoona High School at the Blackbeard Duals.

The event’s eight teams were split into pools of four. GHS defeated Allatoona (62-15), Veterans (60-13) and Valdosta (42-41) to begin the event.

Versus Valdosta, GHS jumped to a 30-0 lead before inserting some younger wrestlers and backups who gave up bonus points, according to coach Josh Ghobadpoor.

Once seeded, the Bobcats led Lumpkin County 38-0 en route to a 60-15 victory. In the finals, Gilmer lost to Alexander, 40-31.

GHS started the season Nov. 23 at Etowah High School. The Bobcats defeated the host Eagles 45-18 and Kennesaw Mountain, 66-6.