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Gilmer High’s Cade Carter makes a move in the post and scored 23 points in the Bobcats’ win over East Forsyth. Below, are Gilmer High senior basketball players Lewis Mulkey, Mark Tyson, Ethan Banks and Britt Taylor during last Saturday’s victory over Fannin County.

Gilmer High’s Cade Carter makes a move in the post and scored 23 points in the Bobcats’ win over East Forsyth. Below, are Gilmer High senior basketball players Lewis Mulkey, Mark Tyson, Ethan Banks and Britt Taylor during last Saturday’s victory over Fannin County.

Gilmer High Bobcats improve to 12-4 with 54-48 win over Rebels

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Gilmer Bobcats met a pair of region foes and an old rival last week. Lewis Mulkey GHS hosted East Forsyth Tuesday and held off the Broncos late for a 67-66 win. The Cats struggled mightily Friday at North Hall where the Trojans rolled to victory, 76-30.
Gilmer High seniors Lark Reece (left) passes into the post, and Elly Callihan (right) shoots a three pointer versus Fannin last Saturday.

Gilmer High seniors Lark Reece (left) passes into the post, and Elly Callihan (right) shoots a three pointer versus Fannin last Saturday.

Lady Cats fall to No. 2 ranked Fannin County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Gilmer Lady Cats returned to the court for three more basketball games last week. The Cats hosted East Forsyth Tuesday, and the Broncos pulled away from GHS in the second half for a 53-35 win.
Gilmer High senior Domingo Escobar takes down his Etowah opponent during the Bobcat Duals last Thursday.

Gilmer High senior Domingo Escobar takes down his Etowah opponent during the Bobcat Duals last Thursday.

Wrestlers return to mat, win tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After being sidelined for a week and a half, Gilmer wrestling was back on the mat. GHS welcomed four teams to its home gym last Thursday for the annual Bobcats Duals.
Lady Cat Aliza Chastain drives to the basket and scored 14 points in Gilmer’s victory over Trion last Thursday.

Lady Cat Aliza Chastain drives to the basket and scored 14 points in Gilmer’s victory over Trion last Thursday.

Gilmer Lady Cats claw Ramblers, Bulldogs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
While most of their classmates enjoyed a holiday break, the Gilmer High Lady Cats continued their basketball season. The Cats made the 90-plus minute drive to Gordon Lee High School for a Christmas tournament last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and came away with two wins.
Gilmer senior Ethan Banks (23) led the Bobcats with 14 points versus Lassiter and Pickens in last week’s Christmas tournament.

Gilmer senior Ethan Banks (23) led the Bobcats with 14 points versus Lassiter and Pickens in last week’s Christmas tournament.

GHS Bobcats conquer Lassiter Trojans, 58-51

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Seasonal illnesses continued to wreak havoc on Gilmer High athletics. The Bobcat basketball team was tasked with a return to the court for three consecutive games while multiple players were still recuperating. GHS made its way south for Pickens’ Christmas tournament Dec. 28-30.
Above are Gilmer High’s Rocket League team members Ethan Hahling, Dax Roberts, Canyon Adams, Austin Long, Holden Vines, Jackson Fountain and Jaycin Merrell.

Above are Gilmer High’s Rocket League team members Ethan Hahling, Dax Roberts, Canyon Adams, Austin Long, Holden Vines, Jackson Fountain and Jaycin Merrell.

GHS Rocket League places top four out of 207 teams

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Gilmer High’s Rocket League team proved to be one of the state’s best for the second time this year. The Georgia High School Association’s E-sports seasons are held in spring and fall of each calendar year.
Photo Courtesy of 247 Frames Photography Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers placed third in the Mountain League’s dual tournament and fourth in the traditional portion of the event Dec. 17-18.

Photo Courtesy of 247 Frames Photography Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers placed third in the Mountain League’s dual tournament and fourth in the traditional portion of the event Dec. 17-18.

CCMS grapplers claim 3rd, 4th at league tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Clear Creek wrestlers were on the mat Dec. 17-18 as local schools decided who was the top Mountain League team. The two-day event in Dahlonega started with duals Friday. The top-four league teams were in attendance, and CCMS posted a 1-1 record to finish third.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Athletic regions finalized for next 2 years

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
After the Georgia High School Association’s reclassification process, Gilmer High’s “new” region looks much like it has over the previous two academic years. The GHSA’s two-month process began with placing schools in athletic regions based on enrollment and location.