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Gilmer High senior shortstop Taylor Elliott makes the tag at second base for an out after receiving the throw from catcher Maddie Wright last Thursday. Elliott totaled five hits and knocked in five runs last week.

Gilmer High senior shortstop Taylor Elliott makes the tag at second base for an out after receiving the throw from catcher Maddie Wright last Thursday. Elliott totaled five hits and knocked in five runs last week.

GHS Lady Cats pick up pair of region wins versus West Hall

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are back at full strength and back in the win column. GHS took the field last Monday with their regular starting lineup in tact for the first time since the first game of the season. The Cats traveled to West Hall and delivered losses of 15-2 and 8-0 to the Spartans.
Gilmer High School senior hitter Kadie Weaver (12) tips the ball over the net last Tuesday against the Cherokee Bluff Bears.

Gilmer High School senior hitter Kadie Weaver (12) tips the ball over the net last Tuesday against the Cherokee Bluff Bears.

GHS Lady Cat volleyball topples Sprayberry, 2-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Gilmer High was busy on the volleyball court last week with 10 matches over a five-day span. The Cats made their way to Cobb County Saturday, Aug. 28, for the Georgia Challenge Tournament and faced larger schools from Class 6A and 7A. GHS earned one win on the day while losing four.
Gilmer fullback Brock Titus bulls his way through Ringgold’s secondary last Friday, and he finished the game with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

Gilmer fullback Brock Titus bulls his way through Ringgold’s secondary last Friday, and he finished the game with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

Gilmer Bobcats unable to tame Tigers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats ran into an experienced Ringgold Tigers squad to start the season. The Tigers were bigger and faster than the Bobcats, and a pair of GHS turnovers spotted RHS two touchdowns.
All-region catcher Maddie Wright returned to the lineup for Gilmer High last week. Over a five-game span, she collected five hits, scored six runs, knocked in five more and stole three bases.

All-region catcher Maddie Wright returned to the lineup for Gilmer High last week. Over a five-game span, she collected five hits, scored six runs, knocked in five more and stole three bases.

GHS Lady Cats back at full strength

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Gilmer High was back on the softball diamond and finally got back to full strength Monday. They were still short-handed when they played a trio of region opponents last week and suffered three losses.
Clear Creek pitcher Jaylee McDaniel recorded nine strikeouts versus Dawson County.

Clear Creek pitcher Jaylee McDaniel recorded nine strikeouts versus Dawson County.

CCMS volleyball, softball continue

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Clear Creek Middle School has continued its fall sports season as weather and quarantines have allowed. Softball is currently 0-2, and the Lady Cats were run ruled in three innings by Pickens before an 8-3 loss to Dawson County. Versus Dawson, CCMS found itself down 5-0 in the fourth inning.
Gilmer High cross-country runners Helana Garland (left) and Melvin Oxlaj (right) compete at last Saturday’s Pickens Preview.

Gilmer High cross-country runners Helana Garland (left) and Melvin Oxlaj (right) compete at last Saturday’s Pickens Preview.

Gilmer runners hit the trail to start XC season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Gilmer High cross-country runners opened their season with a pair of meets last week. GHS made its way to the Run For the Hills 5K in Union County Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Pickens Preview. The Bobcats finished fourth out of five teams with 80 points at Meeks Park Thursday.
Libby Pike digs a ball during the Mountain Madness Opener. (Contributed photos by Greg Withrow)

Libby Pike digs a ball during the Mountain Madness Opener. (Contributed photos by Greg Withrow)

Gilmer tops Fannin, later quarantined

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
After opening the volleyball seasons last Monday, Gilmer High varsity players are now in quarantine. They are set to return to practice this week and will be required to wear masks. Before they were sidelined, the Lady Cats traveled to Dawson County for the Mountain Madness Opener.
Gilmer High School freshman shortstop Sierra Williams fields a ground ball for the Lady Cats.

Gilmer High School freshman shortstop Sierra Williams fields a ground ball for the Lady Cats.

Rocky week for GHS Cats on diamond

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are still searching for their first softball victory. GHS wrapped up a tournament in Dalton last Saturday and posted a 0-3 record at the event. The Cats began the tournament Friday and narrowly lost to the Ridgeland Panthers, 2-1.
Gilmer quarterback Seth Darling lowers his shoulder to gain some extra yardage at the end of a run versus Fannin County last Friday.

Gilmer quarterback Seth Darling lowers his shoulder to gain some extra yardage at the end of a run versus Fannin County last Friday.

2021 GHS Bobcats unveiled vs. Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Gilmer High hosted Fannin County on the gridiron last Friday, but the outcome cannot be found in any record book. While the rivals normally meet during the regular season, this year’s matchup was preseason scrimmage.