Gilmer tennis tops Dawson

The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats notched region wins on the tennis court last week.

Gilmer met the Dawson County Tigers on the road Thursday, and the Bobcats won 4-1 as the Lady Cats secured a 3-2 victory.

Image removed.The Bobcats picked up three wins on the singles court led by No. 1 Brett Becker’s commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory. Teammates Kaden Reece (6-3, 6-4) and Bryson Sisson (6-1, 6-3) came out on top in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively.

The top doubles team of Isaac Bradshaw and Law Lykins dropped their second set 6-2 but won the first and third by respective scores of 7-5, 6-4.

After earning a 6-4 victory in the opening set, No. 2 doubles Gavin Berger and  Ethan Cole lost consecutive sets 6-4, 6-3.

For the Lady Cats, No. 2 single Beth Burnette (6-0, 6-1) and No. 3 Morgan White (6-4, 6-4) both won. The No. 2 tandem of Ellie Teague and Jenna Cole won their doubles match 6-2, 6-2.

Dawson garnered a win on the top singles court over Hope Colwell (7-5, 6-4). The No. 1 doubles team of Hannah Walker and  Jessica Futch won their second set 6-4 but lost the first and third by the same margin.

The Bobcats have an overall record of 3-2 and the Lady Cats are 2-3. GHS will recognize its seniors Wednesday.