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Maddox Brumfield (12) of the first-grade Bobcats finds some running room and scored two touchdowns in Gilmer’s 26-0 win over Fannin last Saturday.

Maddox Brumfield (12) of the first-grade Bobcats finds some running room and scored two touchdowns in Gilmer’s 26-0 win over Fannin last Saturday.

Rec Football Round Up

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Gilmer rec football players were in Fannin County for week two of the season. The Bobcats and host Rebels each won three games on the day, which started with Gilmer victories in the first (26-0) and second grade (14-6) games. The Cats also came out on top in the fifth-grade contest, 13-6.
Top row from left, are eighth grader Michael Bushey and seventh grader Peyton Chancey, who were Clear Creek’s football players of the week versus Dawson County in week one. Bottom row, are eighth grader Riley Duggan and seventh grader Douglas Callihan, CCMS players of the week versus Pickens.

Top row from left, are eighth grader Michael Bushey and seventh grader Peyton Chancey, who were Clear Creek’s football players of the week versus Dawson County in week one. Bottom row, are eighth grader Riley Duggan and seventh grader Douglas Callihan, CCMS players of the week versus Pickens.

Busy week for Clear Creek

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Clear Creek Middle School volleyball entered its league tournament as the three seed last Saturday and came away with a runner-up placement. CCMS met Dawson County in the opening round and split the first two sets before the Cats claimed the deciding set for the win.
Gilmer senior hitter Elly Callihan (7) plays a ball at the net as teammates, from left, Anneliese Vaughn and Taylor McCormick get in position.

Gilmer senior hitter Elly Callihan (7) plays a ball at the net as teammates, from left, Anneliese Vaughn and Taylor McCormick get in position.

Gilmer High Lady Cats sink Vikings, 2-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were on the volleyball court last week for four matches, which included two versus area opponents. Those area matchups took place Tuesday when GHS made its way to North Hall and defeated the East Hall Vikings 2-1 while dropping its match against the host Trojans, 2-0.
Gilmer High senior halfback Kobe Stonecipher makes his way around the left edge versus East Jackson last Friday. He finished the game with 196 rushing yards and four touchdowns, which included a kickoff return for a score.

Gilmer High senior halfback Kobe Stonecipher makes his way around the left edge versus East Jackson last Friday. He finished the game with 196 rushing yards and four touchdowns, which included a kickoff return for a score.

Bobcats win thriller over East Jackson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Just when it appeared their hopes were dashed, the Gilmer High Bobcats came back. GHS hosted the East Jackson Eagles last Friday in a football game that saw eight lead changes and four touchdowns scored in the final quarter.
Gilmer High setter Adrian Thompson keeps a rally alive for the Lady Cats during a home match.

Gilmer High setter Adrian Thompson keeps a rally alive for the Lady Cats during a home match.

GHS volleyball faces two rivals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Lady Cats met a pair of old rivals when they faced the Pickens Dragonettes and host Fannin County on the volleyball court last Thursday.
Clear Creek seventh grader Douglas Callihan meets a Pickens receiver across the middle last Thursday. Callihan scored two rushing touchdowns, had a touchdown reception and added a 70-yard kickoff return for six more points.

Clear Creek seventh grader Douglas Callihan meets a Pickens receiver across the middle last Thursday. Callihan scored two rushing touchdowns, had a touchdown reception and added a 70-yard kickoff return for six more points.

7th grade Cats wreck Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The battle of Clear Creek and Pickens middle school football broke out last Thursday. CCMS hosted the visiting Dragons, and each school came away with a decisive victory. Clear Creek’s eighth graders trailed PCMS throughout, and Bobcat turnovers turned into Dragons touchdowns in the second half.
Gilmer High School senior second baseman Carly Chadwick fields a ground ball for the Lady Cats.

Gilmer High School senior second baseman Carly Chadwick fields a ground ball for the Lady Cats.

Gilmer High softball drops three region games

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were saddled with a pair of region losses last week. The Cats were in North Hall Thursday, and the Trojans mounted a last-inning comeback for a 5-4 victory. Gilmer was missing three starters and multiple backups versus Dawson Saturday.
Bobcat Lance West (22) tackles a Dawson County running back as teammates Colton Purdy (7) and Jack Eller (55) assist last Saturday.

Bobcat Lance West (22) tackles a Dawson County running back as teammates Colton Purdy (7) and Jack Eller (55) assist last Saturday.

Rec football season opens vs. Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats opened their rec football seasons at home last Saturday versus Dawson County. Teams are divided by grades this season rather than ages, and Gilmer’s second graders won 18-14, while the fifth-grade Bobcats came out on top, 19-0.
Gilmer High safety Will Kiker (10) and cornerback Kyle Cowart (15) break up a pass in the first half versus Murray County last Friday.

Gilmer High safety Will Kiker (10) and cornerback Kyle Cowart (15) break up a pass in the first half versus Murray County last Friday.

Bobcats power through Murray, 34-21

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats took care of business against the Murray County Indians last Friday. GHS controlled the pace of the game with its deliberate rushing attack while the defense held Murray scoreless in the first half.
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7th grade Cats trounce Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Clear Creek Middle School hit the road for its football opener. The Bobcats were hosted by the Dawson County Tigers and each team earned a victory. The eighth-grade was up first, and DCMS connected on a long pass in the second half and held on for a 7-0 win.