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Gilmer’s Jace Sanderson drives to the basket versus Heritage last Friday and led the Lady Cats with 22 points.

Gilmer’s Jace Sanderson drives to the basket versus Heritage last Friday and led the Lady Cats with 22 points.

No. 7 Lady Cats defend home turf vs. Generals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats are on a five-game winning streak and sit atop the region. The Cats hosted region opponent Heritage (13-4) last Friday. The top-10 ranked Generals suffered the same fate as every opponent in the GHS gym this season, as the Cats earned a 55-46 victory.
Bobcat Keegen Bryant dices through the lane for a reverse layup and two points against Heritage.

Bobcat Keegen Bryant dices through the lane for a reverse layup and two points against Heritage.

Bobcats fade in loss to Heritage

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats returned to the basketball court in 2026 and dropped a pair of games. The Cats took on Class 6A Forsyth Central (10-6) last Tuesday. The Bulldogs’ quick start put GHS down early and at the half. Central’s 28 points in the third paved the way for its 75-40 victory.
Above are Gilmer’s wrestlers and coaches last Saturday following the Bobcats’ Region 7-3A duals championship. It was their second in a row and 13th over the past 14 seasons. (Contributed photo)

Above are Gilmer’s wrestlers and coaches last Saturday following the Bobcats’ Region 7-3A duals championship. It was their second in a row and 13th over the past 14 seasons. (Contributed photo)

GHS rolls to region championship

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats have proven once again they are the region’s top dual team. Gilmer was in Fort Oglethorpe last Saturday for the Region 7-3A duals tournament, and the Bobcats were hardly challenged.
Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after finishing second at the Area 6-3A duals last Friday. They will square off against Putnam County in the state duals preliminaries this week. (Contributed photo)

Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after finishing second at the Area 6-3A duals last Friday. They will square off against Putnam County in the state duals preliminaries this week. (Contributed photo)

State prelims up next for Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats have successfully completed the first stage of the state wrestling qualifying process. GHS traveled to Lumpkin County last Saturday for the Area 6-3A duals and posted a 1-1 record to continue its season.
Gilmer High School junior Adolfo Bautista works on scoring near-fall points and has helped the Bobcats achieve a 19-1 dual record this season.

Gilmer High School junior Adolfo Bautista works on scoring near-fall points and has helped the Bobcats achieve a 19-1 dual record this season.

Bobcats set for region duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats are gearing up for the Region 7-3A duals tournament. GHS was scheduled to wrestle in events ahead of both Christmas and New Year’s Day, but only the former came to fruition. In what was originally scheduled to be a 10-team dual tournament at White County High School Dec.
Gilmer’s Lucy Ann McArthur takes her opponent down and placed third at last Saturday’s Gilmer Bobcat Bash.

Gilmer’s Lucy Ann McArthur takes her opponent down and placed third at last Saturday’s Gilmer Bobcat Bash.

Lady Cats host third annual ‘Bash’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
It was a day for all Lady Cat wrestlers at the Gilmer Bobcat Bash. The annual event drew 26 teams to the Noah Harris Wrestling Center last Saturday, and the varsity Lady Cats placed fourth. Carrollton claimed the team title, Cedartown was the runner-up and Central Carroll claimed third.
The Lady Cats’ defensive play has been a hallmark of the team this season as displayed by Mak Taylor (10), Jace Sanderson (33) and Bree Burnette (14) at the Piedmont Holiday Classic.

The Lady Cats’ defensive play has been a hallmark of the team this season as displayed by Mak Taylor (10), Jace Sanderson (33) and Bree Burnette (14) at the Piedmont Holiday Classic.

Cats bounce Fannin County, win tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats avenged a previous loss and won a tournament championship in the process. Fannin County, which entered the week 11-1 overall and ranked No. 5 in Class A, was in town last Monday for the finale of the Piedmont Holiday Classic, and the Cats were up for the challenge.
Gilmer High School senior Denny Ramirez was the heavyweight champion at the annual Coal Mountain Classic.

Gilmer High School senior Denny Ramirez was the heavyweight champion at the annual Coal Mountain Classic.

GHS finishes 2nd at annual ‘Classic’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Gilmer Bobcat wrestlers turned in another runner-up tournament performance. The annual Coal Mountain Classic at North Forsyth High School drew 15 teams Dec. 19-20. GHS placed second by half of a point to Richmond Hill, and 12 Bobcats reached the medal stand.
Bobcat junior Preston McVey scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Gilmer’s rivalry matchup against Fannin County last Monday.

Bobcat junior Preston McVey scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Gilmer’s rivalry matchup against Fannin County last Monday.

Rebels hold on vs. GHS Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats tangled with an old rival for the championship. GHS hosted the undefeated Fannin County Rebels last Monday to close out the Piedmont Holiday Classic, and the Cats nearly pulled off the upset. FCHS jumped to an early lead, which Gilmer cut into over the next two quarters.