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The Gilmer Bobcats finished third at the Area 7 tournament at Field's Ferry Golf Course to qualify for state. GHS posted a team score of 318 behind Calhoun (316) and Northwest Whitfield (311). The Lady Cats placed fourth in the girls standings with a 191, missing state by five strokes. Above from left are Bobcats A.J. Callihan, Silas West, Chris Gaddis, Nick Wright, Noah Wright and Saywer Gaddis.

The Gilmer Bobcats finished third at the Area 7 tournament at Field's Ferry Golf Course to qualify for state. GHS posted a team score of 318 behind Calhoun (316) and Northwest Whitfield (311). The Lady Cats placed fourth in the girls standings with a 191, missing state by five strokes. Above from left are Bobcats A.J. Callihan, Silas West, Chris Gaddis, Nick Wright, Noah Wright and Saywer Gaddis.

Gilmer High golfers qualify for state

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Monday, May 11, 2026
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Thurman assesses baseball season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, May 11, 2026
When the Gilmer Bobcats earned a berth into the baseball state playoffs, they made program history.The Cats’ trip to the postseason marked their third in a row, which established a program standard.“That was a broad goal that we had going into this season,” said head coach Jeff Thurman.
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Gilmer High track primed for state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, May 11, 2026
Three Gilmer High track and field athletes have punched their ticket to the state meet.GHS was in Jefferson last Saturday for sectionals. Lady Cat Lilyan Cook turned in Gilmer’s best performance on the day with her second-place throw in the discus (120’ 3”).
Bobcat Keby Puac heads a ball away to clear a corner kick versus Southeast Whitfield last Tuesday.

Bobcat Keby Puac heads a ball away to clear a corner kick versus Southeast Whitfield last Tuesday.

Raiders comeback vs. Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats did not shy away from their opponent following the conclusion of region soccer play, and they nearly pulled off the upset. GHS was on the field at home last Tuesday to host Southeast Whitfield (11-4), the No. 14 ranked team in Class 5A.
Clay Crump

Clay Crump

Gilmer basketball hires new head coach

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Clay Crump has been tabbed to lead Gilmer High School’s boys basketball program. GHS announced the hire in an April 3 press release and noted Crump “brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record of success and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court.
Gilmer’s Mel Mosley makes good contact and recorded four hits and drove in two runs last Friday versus Calhoun.

Gilmer’s Mel Mosley makes good contact and recorded four hits and drove in two runs last Friday versus Calhoun.

Calhoun wins wild series

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Gilmer and Calhoun baseball series included just about every scenario. First came a blowout, followed by a low-scoring affair ahead of the series finale that included 27 total runs and 30 hits. Unfortunately for the GHS Bobcats, they were on the losing side each time.
Pictured are NGCA archers and coaches following the Knights’ state championship. (Contributed)

Pictured are NGCA archers and coaches following the Knights’ state championship. (Contributed)

NGCA claims archery state title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The North Georgia Christian Academy Knights  are middle school archery state champions. The Knights attended the Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS) State Championship March 14 at Georgia Southern University.
Gilmer’s Jennifer Garcia (left) won the 1,600 and 3,200 meters last week at Calhoun while Dawson Richard (right) placed second in the discus.

Gilmer’s Jennifer Garcia (left) won the 1,600 and 3,200 meters last week at Calhoun while Dawson Richard (right) placed second in the discus.

GHS track runs at Calhoun

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gilmer High was in Calhoun for its latest track and field meet. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats squared off against the host Yellow Jackets, Coahulla Creek, Sonoraville, Northwest Whitfield and Southeast Whitfield last Tuesday.
Gilmer goalkeeper Mattie Jones (97) prepares to make a save versus Dalton.

Gilmer goalkeeper Mattie Jones (97) prepares to make a save versus Dalton.

Catamounts claw GHS Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats were on the field for a nonregion soccer match ahead of spring break. GHS hosted Dalton (11-4) last Tuesday, and the Catamounts controlled the action and scoreboard. DHS scored a pair of goals in the first half and racked up five more in the second for a 7-0 victory.