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Above are Gilmer High’s wrestlers and coaches at the conclusion of the Disney Duals held in Orlando.

Above are Gilmer High’s wrestlers and coaches at the conclusion of the Disney Duals held in Orlando.

Disney Duals mark end of summer wrestling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats capped their summer wrestling schedule with a trip to the Disney Duals. Gilmer made its way to Orlando for the heralded three-day event June 25-27. GHS took the mat for 11 duals and came away with a 6-5 record after a difficult opening day.
Above are President Volunteer Service Award Gold Medallion Recipients Louisa Alonso and Lorenzo Alonso.

Above are President Volunteer Service Award Gold Medallion Recipients Louisa Alonso and Lorenzo Alonso.

Team Cartecay biking volunteers recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
It takes hearts of service to make the Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team a success. While Team Cartecay has earned success racing, it has also been fostering a heart for championing service to the community.
Emily Hancock clears a hurdle during her senior season at Gilmer High and will soon make her way to Marietta to join the track team at Life University.

Emily Hancock clears a hurdle during her senior season at Gilmer High and will soon make her way to Marietta to join the track team at Life University.

Gilmer’s Hancock hurdles to Life Univ.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Emily Hancock will suit up for the Life University Running Eagles next track season. The 2021 Gilmer High honor graduate ran hurdles, pole vaulted and was a member of the record setting 4x400 relay team during her time as a Lady Cat.
Gilmer swimmer Alyson Guidry at last Saturday’s district swim meet in Calhoun.

Gilmer swimmer Alyson Guidry at last Saturday’s district swim meet in Calhoun.

All 8 Gilmer swimmers heading to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
All eight Gilmer Swim Team members who attended district will continue their seasons at the state meet. The Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s District 5 meet was held last Saturday at the Calhoun Aquatic Center and four teams were in attendance.
Gilmer High School’s Lark Reece (10) and Elly Callihan (1) are the program’s rising seniors with the most varsity experience.

Gilmer High School’s Lark Reece (10) and Elly Callihan (1) are the program’s rising seniors with the most varsity experience.

Pivotal summer for Lady Cats on hardwood

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Head coach Susan Nunn and staff spent the summer bringing everyone up to speed. The Lady Cats graduated four starters off last season’s basketball team that played for a region championship and advanced to the Sweet 16. Gilmer hit the court June 7, the earliest date allowed by the GHSA.
Gilmer football head coach Paul Standard (left) looks on as quarterback Seth Darling passes downfield versus Fellowship Christian last Thursday.

Gilmer football head coach Paul Standard (left) looks on as quarterback Seth Darling passes downfield versus Fellowship Christian last Thursday.

Gilmer hosts 7-on-7 passing

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats have entered the third week of their voluntary summer football schedule. First-year GHS head coach Paul Standard and his eight assistants — five of which who are new to the program — have put the Bobcats through their paces as they prepare for the fast-approaching season.
Eric Tedders

Eric Tedders

Tedders back on Lady Cats’ bench

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Eric Tedders has returned as softball head coach of the Gilmer High School Lady Cats. Tedders, who just wrapped up his 15th year as an educator, previously held the head coaching position for five seasons from 2007 through 2011.
Bobcat Owen Moss is one of Gilmer High School’s rising seniors who has fared well in early summer exhibition matches.

Bobcat Owen Moss is one of Gilmer High School’s rising seniors who has fared well in early summer exhibition matches.

GHS wrestling gears up for Disney Duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Gilmer High wrestling is one of eight athletic programs at the school taking advantage of the summer months. The GHS Bobcats began their voluntary summer training June 7 and it will conclude June 27 with a trip to Orlando, Fla., for the Disney Duals.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Sports Shorts

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Gilmer High School’s youth summer camp season began this month. Two sports remain, and football camp will be held July 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. The cost is $50 and includes a camp T-shirt.