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Gilmer’s Spencer Merritt collides with White County’s catcher last Friday as he attempts to steal home on a wild pitch.

Gilmer’s Spencer Merritt collides with White County’s catcher last Friday as he attempts to steal home on a wild pitch.

GHS Bobcats get region baseball win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Gilmer High baseball continued region play last week and were able to get back into the win column. GHS faced the White County Warriors for a three-game series over the course of the week. Game one was at home Monday and GHS fell, 15-2.
Lady Cat senior Olivia Lykins gains possession inside the box versus West Hall last Friday and scored two goals in Gilmer’s victory.

Lady Cat senior Olivia Lykins gains possession inside the box versus West Hall last Friday and scored two goals in Gilmer’s victory.

Lady Cats’ soccer mauls Spartans, 6-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Gilmer Lady Cats were constantly on the attack and were rewarded with six goals. GHS hosted the West Hall Spartans last Friday for a one-sided soccer match. The Lady Cats blasted 36 shots on the night and were in control from the start for a 6-0 win.
Gilmer’s Camden Lyles (15) closes down on the ball and forces a pass against West Hall last Friday. He scored a goal for the Bobcats in the first half.

Gilmer’s Camden Lyles (15) closes down on the ball and forces a pass against West Hall last Friday. He scored a goal for the Bobcats in the first half.

Bobcats drop region match to West Hall

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats squared off against the West Hall Spartans last week ahead of spring break. The Bobcats hosted the region soccer match Friday and were able to garner a one-goal lead at halftime.
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GHS faces local golf rivals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Seasonal rains have made the Gilmer High  golf season sloppy and uncertain. Matches and practices have continually been canceled or postponed, but the Bobcats and Lady Cats were able to take on a pair of rivals over the past two weeks.
Gilmer’s newly crowned All-American wrestlers Dylan Galloway (above) and Tony Olea (below). The duo competed in the Nuway Nationals Winter Throne, and Galloway placed third in the 220-pound weight division and Olea was the runner-up at 285.

Gilmer’s newly crowned All-American wrestlers Dylan Galloway (above) and Tony Olea (below). The duo competed in the Nuway Nationals Winter Throne, and Galloway placed third in the 220-pound weight division and Olea was the runner-up at 285.

Olea, Galloway become All-Americans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A pair of Gilmer High School junior wrestlers have been named All-Americans. Heavyweight Tony Olea and 220-pounder Dylan Galloway earned the distinction at the Nuway Nationals Winter Throne in Myrtle Beach, S.C., March 6.
Gilmer High senior shortstop Jess Buckner waits for the throw at second base and accounted for five of Gilmer’s nine hits last week.

Gilmer High senior shortstop Jess Buckner waits for the throw at second base and accounted for five of Gilmer’s nine hits last week.

West Hall holds GHS Bobcats’ bats in check

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats’ offense was held in check last week and the West Hall Spartans did enough to earn three wins on the diamond. The Bobcats were limited to nine hits over the course of the three-game series.
Gilmer Lady Cat defender Cadence Smith (2) jostles to get the ball away from an opposing forward.

Gilmer Lady Cat defender Cadence Smith (2) jostles to get the ball away from an opposing forward.

Gilmer Cats fall to Bears, 5-2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Gilmer Lady Cats continued their region soccer slate last week versus the Cherokee Bluff Bears. GHS made the trip to CBHS Wednesday, and a strong second half allowed the hometown Bears to come away with a win.
Gilmer High senior forward Tyler Jack (28) tries to win possession from a defender for the Bobcats.

Gilmer High senior forward Tyler Jack (28) tries to win possession from a defender for the Bobcats.

Cherokee Bluff too much for GHS Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Gilmer Bobcat soccer hit the road last Wednesday and ran into a ravenous bunch of Cherokee Bluff Bears. CBHS built a three-goal lead by halftime and netted five more in the second half to claim a 9-1 victory over Gilmer. “They were very good and had a strong squad.
Bobcat Julien Withrow races downfield versus North Hall last Friday and scored two goals on the week.

Bobcat Julien Withrow races downfield versus North Hall last Friday and scored two goals on the week.

GHS wins two more, earns No. 9 ranking

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats picked up two more soccer victories and are now ranked in the top 10. GHS hosted North Murray last Monday and downed the Mountaineers, 2-1. The Bobcats returned to region action on the road Friday versus the North Hall Trojans.
Gilmer senior catcher Gabe Wolfson blocks a wild pitch and had two hits, knocked in a run and scored another versus Union last week.

Gilmer senior catcher Gabe Wolfson blocks a wild pitch and had two hits, knocked in a run and scored another versus Union last week.

Union defeats Gilmer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Gilmer Bobcats were set to play a pair of nonregion baseball games last week but heavy rains cut that in half. GHS hosted Union County Monday, and a five-run third inning put the Panthers ahead, and they held off the Bobcats over the reminder of the game for an 8-5 victory.