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The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats celebrate their Mountain League soccer championship last Monday.

The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats celebrate their Mountain League soccer championship last Monday.

CCMS Bobcats win league soccer title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Clear Creek Bobcats are Mountain League soccer champions. CCMS won the title last Monday on the road versus the Lumpkin County Indians. The score was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation and overtime, and CCMS earned a 3-1 edge in penalty kicks to claim the championship.
From left, are Bobcat tennis players Isaac Bradshaw, Law Lykins, Ethan Cole, Brett Becker, Bryson Sisson, Kaden Reece and Gavin Berger after their runner-up finish at the region tennis tournament last week.

From left, are Bobcat tennis players Isaac Bradshaw, Law Lykins, Ethan Cole, Brett Becker, Bryson Sisson, Kaden Reece and Gavin Berger after their runner-up finish at the region tennis tournament last week.

GHS tennis state bound

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Gilmer High tennis is on its way back to the state tournament. While the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted their regular destination last year, the season was played as planned in 2021.
Gilmer High siblings Cole Ellis (below), Logan Ellis (above) and Sierra Ellis (bottom). At last Tuesday’s home meet, Logan darts out of the blocks in the 100-meter dash as coach Josh Snider looks on, Logan throws the discus, and Sierra hits the midway point of the girls 100-meter dash. The senior trio all placed at last Friday’s Mt. Yonah Invitational as Cole was sixth in the 100, Logan finished second in the discus and Sierra was seventh in the 100.

Gilmer High siblings Cole Ellis (below), Logan Ellis (above) and Sierra Ellis (bottom). At last Tuesday’s home meet, Logan darts out of the blocks in the 100-meter dash as coach Josh Snider looks on, Logan throws the discus, and Sierra hits the midway point of the girls 100-meter dash. The senior trio all placed at last Friday’s Mt. Yonah Invitational as Cole was sixth in the 100, Logan finished second in the discus and Sierra was seventh in the 100.

Gilmer track and field back on invitational circuit

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Gilmer High track and field athletes were in Cleveland last Friday. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trek to   White County’s Mt. Yonah Invitational, and six other teams joined them. The host Warriors were the top boys and girls teams at the event with room to spare.
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.