Bobcats are back-to-back Class 3A state champions

From left, are Gilmer’s state champions. Juan Rafael celebrates his second straight title, Taylor Schiesser falls to her knees after her championship triumph, and Diego Jacinto flexes for the crowd following his sudden victory in overtime. Rafael and Jacinto are seniors and finished the season with respective records of 45-3 and 42-3. Schiesser posted a 47-1 record on the season and secured four wins over nationally-ranked opponents.