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Pictured are Gilmer Swim Team members at last week’s Class C state meet in Fort Oglethorpe.

Pictured are Gilmer Swim Team members at last week’s Class C state meet in Fort Oglethorpe.

Gilmer swimmers earn 10 medals at state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Local swimmers put a cap on the 2021 summer season. The Gilmer Swim Team made its way to Fort Oglethorpe’s Gilbert-Stephenson Park last Friday and Saturday for the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s Class C state meet.
Isabella Chastain delivers a pitch and will take the field for the Gordon State College Highlanders next season.

Isabella Chastain delivers a pitch and will take the field for the Gordon State College Highlanders next season.

Chastain set to pitch for Gordon State

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Isabella Chastain will remain in state at the next level when she takes the softball field for the Gordon State College Highlanders. Chastain is a 2021 Gilmer High graduate and capped her Lady Cat career with plenty of accolades.
Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders gather for a photo after last month’s choreography camp.

Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders gather for a photo after last month’s choreography camp.

Gilmer cheer back in gym

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Gilmer High School cheerleaders have been back in the gym following a competition season that was prolonged by three months because of COVID-19. Head coach Naomi Esparza and staff used March as brief a recovery period and they started offseason conditioning and weight training in April.
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.