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Gilmer High senior Dominic Tarantino intercepts a White County pass in the second quarter of last Friday’s game.

Gilmer High senior Dominic Tarantino intercepts a White County pass in the second quarter of last Friday’s game.

Warriors down Cats in final region game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The White County Warriors had enough playmakers in the right positions to run away from the Gilmer High Bobcats. The Warriors jumped ahead early and built a solid four-score edge by the half.
Gilmer High senior Carson Purvis and junior Madison Stanley were the top Bobcat and Lady Cat runners at last week’s region meet.

Gilmer High senior Carson Purvis and junior Madison Stanley were the top Bobcat and Lady Cat runners at last week’s region meet.

GHS Bobcats, Lady Cats wrap XC season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Gilmer High cross-country season came to an end last week. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats traveled to Unicoi State Park Wednesday for the Region 7-3A Championships. A top-four team placement or a top-six individual finish was needed to qualify for state.
Macy Hamby

Macy Hamby

Hamby commits to App. St.

News Staff
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Gilmer High junior softball player Macy Hamby verbally committed to play at Appalachian State University Oct. 21. The all-region infielder is a three-year varsity starter for the Lady Cats.
Gilmer’s fifth-grade football players swarm to make a tackle during their last home game and will take the field for the playoffs Nov. 13.

Gilmer’s fifth-grade football players swarm to make a tackle during their last home game and will take the field for the playoffs Nov. 13.

Rec Football Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The fifth-grade Gilmer Bobcats will continue their football season in the playoffs. Gilmer ended the regular season last Saturday in Lumpkin County and pounded the Indians for a 32-6 victory. The fourth-grade Cats trounced Lumpkin, 26-0.
Gilmer High junior halfback Will Kiker makes his way through a mass of humanity last Friday against West Hall. Kiker rushed for 102 yards and scored a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Bobcats’ 26-21 victory.

Gilmer High junior halfback Will Kiker makes his way through a mass of humanity last Friday against West Hall. Kiker rushed for 102 yards and scored a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Bobcats’ 26-21 victory.

Gilmer Bobcats outlast Spartans, 26-21

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Spartans’ Hail Mary prayer at the end of the game last Friday appeared to be answered. A final heave into the end zone as time expired was tipped by a Gilmer High Bobcat before the ball fell into the hands of a West Hall receiver.
GHS coach Naomi Esparza joins cheerleaders after their third-place finish last Saturday.

GHS coach Naomi Esparza joins cheerleaders after their third-place finish last Saturday.

Injuries, illness continue to hamper Gilmer cheer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The competition cheer season continued last Saturday in Dawson County, and Gilmer High was forced to hobble through another event. GHS has been hit hard by seasonal illness and injuries, and their lineup needed more adjustments.
Colton Copeland makes a stop in the backfield during the third-grade game.

Colton Copeland makes a stop in the backfield during the third-grade game.

Three Gilmer rec football teams earn wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Gilmer rec football hosted six games at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Saturday. Three different opponents made the trip, and Gilmer’s teams combined to post a 3-3 record. Fifth-grader Cal Morrison (6) recovers a fumble to dash Pickens’ comeback hopes.
Gilmer fullback Brock Titus looks for running room versus North Hall last Friday as he gets blocks from Dominic Tarantino (9) and Wyatt Ledford (79).

Gilmer fullback Brock Titus looks for running room versus North Hall last Friday as he gets blocks from Dominic Tarantino (9) and Wyatt Ledford (79).

GHS Cats unable to contain Trojan attack

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Gilmer High ran into another one of the region’s top teams last Friday night. The GHS Bobcats made the trip to face the North Hall Trojans for their fourth region matchup of the season. Gilmer found itself down immediately as the Trojans’ powerful ground game produced quick touchdowns.
Clear Creek seventh-grade quarterback Jace McCollum scans the field for an open receiver behind the block of halfback Douglas Callihan.

Clear Creek seventh-grade quarterback Jace McCollum scans the field for an open receiver behind the block of halfback Douglas Callihan.

CCMS 7th grade in championship game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The seventh-grade Bobcats punched their ticket to the Mountain Athletic Conference’s championship game. Clear Creek hosted the Fannin County Rebels last Wednesday in the semifinals, and the one-sided game ended with the Bobcats coming out on top, 38-0. “Fannin played pretty tough.
From left, are Gilmer runners Kamryn Baxter and John Keener, who both hit the trail at last Tuesday’s Mountain Invitational.

From left, are Gilmer runners Kamryn Baxter and John Keener, who both hit the trail at last Tuesday’s Mountain Invitational.

GHS races in crowded field at Mountain Inv.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Gilmer High made the trek to Helen last Tuesday for the Mountain Invitational. The annual 5K race attracted 20 varsity teams, and the Bobcats finished 12th with 283 points. The GHS Lady Cats secured a 16th place finish with 377. Gilmer’s Zachary Bobak placed 24th in 18:57.70 and was the No.