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Senior Lady Cat Tori Hughes (1) returns the ball to the infield as she is backed up by teammate Jacie Bennett.

Senior Lady Cat Tori Hughes (1) returns the ball to the infield as she is backed up by teammate Jacie Bennett.

GHS Lady Cats bury Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Gilmer High came away with a lopsided softball victory on a night when it honored its senior players. The Lady Cats hosted the West Hall Spartans last Thursday, and patience at the plate led to Gilmer batters drawing 11 walks.
From left, are Gilmer High cross-country runners Carson Purvis and Laney Hensley at last Saturday’s Warpath Invitational.

From left, are Gilmer High cross-country runners Carson Purvis and Laney Hensley at last Saturday’s Warpath Invitational.

GHS cross-country on the Warpath in Canton

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats were back on the cross-country trail following a short break. The third race of the season took GHS to Canton for Cherokee High’s Warpath Invitational. The field was made up of 25 teams and included many who are perennial powers at the state level.
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JV Cats outlast Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The Gilmer High junior varsity Bobcats hit the football field last Thursday while the varsity Bobcats enjoyed a bye week. The younger Cats hosted the Fannin County Rebels and jumped to a quick lead in the first half before Fannin was able to even the score in the third quarter.
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.