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Above are Gilmer High School Lady Cat wrestlers following their third-place finish at last Saturday’s home tournament.

Above are Gilmer High School Lady Cat wrestlers following their third-place finish at last Saturday’s home tournament.

Lady Cats grapple way to 3rd place

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Lady Cat wrestlers played host and claimed third place. The Gilmer Girls Holiday Duals had some of the best teams in Georgia in attendance last Saturday at the Noah Harris Wrestling Center. GHS took the mat six times and won four matches.
Eighth-grader Maylee Bramlett plays stingy defense.

Eighth-grader Maylee Bramlett plays stingy defense.

CCMS Lady Cats fall to Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Clear Creek met an old rival on the basketball court. Clear Creek’s Blair Whitaker draws a crowd before shooting a close-range jumper. The CCMS Lady Cats hosted Fannin County last Monday, and the Lady Rebels notched two wins.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer Sports HoF set for induction

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Gilmer Sport Hall of Fame will induct three new members in its latest class.  This year’s honorees include former athletes Joey Robinson (class of 2005) and Josh Hensley (2005). Also entering the hall of fame under the “support” category is longtime newspaperman Mark Millican.
Gilmer’s Eddie Alonzo controls his opponent and helped the Bobcats win 10 straight matches over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Gilmer’s Eddie Alonzo controls his opponent and helped the Bobcats win 10 straight matches over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Bobcats win 10 matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats were on the mat for 10 matches and won them all. GHS was at Murray County High School for the Todd Granger Duals Nov. 22, and the Bobcats posted a 5-0 record. They made their way to Cobb County for the Etowah Duals last Tuesday and won five more.
Bobcat seniors Alex Miltiades (1) and Keegen Bryant (0) defend on a fast break. Bryant was named to the all-tournament team for his performance over a three-game span at North Forsyth.

Bobcat seniors Alex Miltiades (1) and Keegen Bryant (0) defend on a fast break. Bryant was named to the all-tournament team for his performance over a three-game span at North Forsyth.

GHS outlasts Wesleyan, 47-36

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Gilmer snagged a win over Thanksgiving break as they continue to learn and implement coach Sean Glaze’s system. The Bobcats attended North Forsyth’s holiday tournament and met the host Raiders Saturday, Nov. 22. Turnovers hurt Gilmer and NFHS took advantage for a 59-37 win.
Above, Gilmer’s Mak Taylor and below, Jace Sanderson, versus Pickens last Tuesday. Both were named to the all-tournament team following the game.

Above, Gilmer’s Mak Taylor and below, Jace Sanderson, versus Pickens last Tuesday. Both were named to the all-tournament team following the game.

Region play on tap for GHS Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats stayed close to home for their round of non-region games. GHS took on a pair of larger schools at Pickens, and Woodstock was up first on Nov. 22. Gilmer led by 10 at the half, but WHS came back in the third and fourth quarters to force overtime, where the Wolverines won, 48-47.
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Contributed photo

Undefeated Bobcats outscore opponents, 118-5

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The UFA Mountains 14-under Bobcats finished the regular season undefeated, outscoring teams from Dawson, Union and Pickens counties. They capped off the fall season as UFA Rec Rocks Tournament champions and were 4-0 against teams from the metro Atlanta area.
Ellijay’s Will Kiker sprints back on a kickoff return during Georgia Tech’s rivalry matchup against the University of Georgia last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Billy Sisson)

Ellijay’s Will Kiker sprints back on a kickoff return during Georgia Tech’s rivalry matchup against the University of Georgia last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Billy Sisson)

Kiker takes the field for Georgia Tech

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket during the Lady Cats’ 56-53 victory over Union County.

Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket during the Lady Cats’ 56-53 victory over Union County.

Cats outlast Union

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were in Union County to deliver a defeat to the Panthers. GHS played the nonregion game last Tuesday, and the Cats’ sloppy play nearly cost them. Neither team took care of the ball particularly well, but Gilmer did just enough for a 56-53 victory.