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Gilmer’s Bree Burnette shoots a three pointer in the Piedmont Holiday Classic and scored 10 points versus Copper Basin.

Gilmer’s Bree Burnette shoots a three pointer in the Piedmont Holiday Classic and scored 10 points versus Copper Basin.

Lady Cats earn spot in title game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats will meet Fannin County to decide the Piedmont Holiday Classic championship. GHS is hosting the four-team event and snagged two wins to begin the tournament. The Cats faced Copper Basin last Friday, and the Cougars led for most of the game.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Clear Creek eyes MS state duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Clear Creek wrestlers proved they are still one of the top teams in the Mountain League. CCMS hosted the annual league tournament Dec. 12-13, and duals were held on the first night. The Bobcats finished as runners-up before winning the traditional championship the following day.
Above are seventh-grade Clear Creek Middle School basketball players and coaches following the Mountain League championship game versus the Dawson County Tigers. (Contributed photo)

Above are seventh-grade Clear Creek Middle School basketball players and coaches following the Mountain League championship game versus the Dawson County Tigers. (Contributed photo)

Dawson rallies in second half versus Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School wrapped up the basketball season at the Mountain League tournament. The seventh-grade Bobcats made it to the title game against the Dawson County Tigers last Wednesday.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

Lady Cats take 6th

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Lady Cats had three wrestlers place on the day with two reaching the finals at the Lady Panther Invitational. Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero (135 pounds) and Erika Tercero (235) were runners-up for the Cats. Salma Gonzalez was third in the 110-pound division.
Chelsey Griggs shoots a baseline jump shot versus Calhoun, and she scored 25 points and collected 11 rebounds the following day against Fannin County.

Chelsey Griggs shoots a baseline jump shot versus Calhoun, and she scored 25 points and collected 11 rebounds the following day against Fannin County.

Lady Cats roll to 3-0 in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats remain unbeaten in region play. GHS made the trek to Ridgeland last Tuesday and delivered the previously undefeated Panthers a 46-36 loss. Gilmer was at home three days later to host Calhoun (1-4), and the Yellow Jackets were outclassed from the start.
Bobcat Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown versus his Union County opponent last Wednesday. He went on to secure a pin for his 100th career win as a GHS wrestler.

Bobcat Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown versus his Union County opponent last Wednesday. He went on to secure a pin for his 100th career win as a GHS wrestler.

Cats still kings of Hwy. 515

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats maintained their spot above all local wrestling teams. GHS was at Union County High School last Wednesday for the annual Hwy. 515 Classic. The host Panthers and Gilmer were joined by Pickens and Fannin County, and the Bobcats won both matches to defend and retain their crown.
Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero prepares to score near fall points last Wednesday and took first place at last Saturday’s GWCA Girls Invitational.

Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero prepares to score near fall points last Wednesday and took first place at last Saturday’s GWCA Girls Invitational.

Tercero wins title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Lady Cats were on the road for another challenging wrestling event. GHS made its way to Jefferson last Saturday for the annual GWCA Girl’s Invitational. Sixteen teams were in attendance, and the Cats placed ninth with 90 points.
Above are Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers and coaches following the Mountain League Tournament. CCMS won the traditional portion of the event and finished second in duals. A full recap will appear in a future edition of the Times-Courier. (Contributed photo)

Above are Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers and coaches following the Mountain League Tournament. CCMS won the traditional portion of the event and finished second in duals. A full recap will appear in a future edition of the Times-Courier. (Contributed photo)

Clear Creek claims traditional wrestling league championship

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Gilmer’s Noah Rice is fouled in transition in the Bobcats’ game last Friday versus Calhoun.

Gilmer’s Noah Rice is fouled in transition in the Bobcats’ game last Friday versus Calhoun.

Bobcats still looking for consistency

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats continued region basketball action and endured a pair of losses. Gilmer was at Ridgeland last Tuesday, and the Panthers erased the Bobcats’ early lead and won the game at the final buzzer, 63-61. An athletic Calhoun squad was at the GHS gym Friday.
From left, Mason Cardd looks for an open teammate, Alex Raper shoots in the lane.

From left, Mason Cardd looks for an open teammate, Alex Raper shoots in the lane.

CCMS basketball ends regular season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School closed out the basketball regular season last week against league opponents Lumpkin County and Pickens   Lady Cats Dec. 8  vs. Lumpkin Co. 1 2 3 4 F 7th 6 12 1 3 22 LC 10 5 8 8 31 CCMS scoring: Shay Vick (11). Mia Crump (4). Kynlie Smith (3).