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Gilmer’s Deyson Lopez (right) placed sixth at last Saturday’s Panther Invitational in Jackson County.

Gilmer’s Deyson Lopez (right) placed sixth at last Saturday’s Panther Invitational in Jackson County.

Ramirez wins Panther title

Gilmer returned to one of the state’s toughest regular-season wrestling tournaments and finished third. The Bobcats were at Jackson County High School last Saturday for the annual Panther Invitational.
Gilmer’s Paula Robertson passes the ball inside versus Adairsville last Friday and finished with seven points, six assists and six rebounds.

Gilmer’s Paula Robertson passes the ball inside versus Adairsville last Friday and finished with seven points, six assists and six rebounds.

Lady Cats snap four-game losing streak

The Gilmer Lady Cats ended their four-game skid with a pair of victories. GHS was on its home court last Tuesday for a nonregion game against Union County. It was the teams’ second meeting of the season, and just like the first, a last-second shot could have altered the outcome.
Preston McVey goes to work in the post versus Adairsville, and he scored 16 points to go with 11 rebounds.

Preston McVey goes to work in the post versus Adairsville, and he scored 16 points to go with 11 rebounds.

Bobcats cruise by Adairsville

The Gilmer Bobcats began region play with a solid basketball victory. GHS was in Adairsville last Friday to take on the winless Tigers. Gilmer led comfortably throughout and entered the fourth quarter with a 29-point lead.
Above are Gilmer High School Lady Cat wrestlers following their third-place finish at last Saturday’s home tournament.

Above are Gilmer High School Lady Cat wrestlers following their third-place finish at last Saturday’s home tournament.

Lady Cats grapple way to 3rd place

Lady Cat wrestlers played host and claimed third place. The Gilmer Girls Holiday Duals had some of the best teams in Georgia in attendance last Saturday at the Noah Harris Wrestling Center. GHS took the mat six times and won four matches.
Eighth-grader Maylee Bramlett plays stingy defense.

Eighth-grader Maylee Bramlett plays stingy defense.

CCMS Lady Cats fall to Fannin

Clear Creek met an old rival on the basketball court. Clear Creek’s Blair Whitaker draws a crowd before shooting a close-range jumper. The CCMS Lady Cats hosted Fannin County last Monday, and the Lady Rebels notched two wins.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer Sports HoF set for induction

The Gilmer Sport Hall of Fame will induct three new members in its latest class.  This year’s honorees include former athletes Joey Robinson (class of 2005) and Josh Hensley (2005). Also entering the hall of fame under the “support” category is longtime newspaperman Mark Millican.
Gilmer’s Eddie Alonzo controls his opponent and helped the Bobcats win 10 straight matches over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Gilmer’s Eddie Alonzo controls his opponent and helped the Bobcats win 10 straight matches over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Bobcats win 10 matches

The Gilmer Bobcats were on the mat for 10 matches and won them all. GHS was at Murray County High School for the Todd Granger Duals Nov. 22, and the Bobcats posted a 5-0 record. They made their way to Cobb County for the Etowah Duals last Tuesday and won five more.
Bobcat seniors Alex Miltiades (1) and Keegen Bryant (0) defend on a fast break. Bryant was named to the all-tournament team for his performance over a three-game span at North Forsyth.

Bobcat seniors Alex Miltiades (1) and Keegen Bryant (0) defend on a fast break. Bryant was named to the all-tournament team for his performance over a three-game span at North Forsyth.

GHS outlasts Wesleyan, 47-36

Gilmer snagged a win over Thanksgiving break as they continue to learn and implement coach Sean Glaze’s system. The Bobcats attended North Forsyth’s holiday tournament and met the host Raiders Saturday, Nov. 22. Turnovers hurt Gilmer and NFHS took advantage for a 59-37 win.
Above, Gilmer’s Mak Taylor and below, Jace Sanderson, versus Pickens last Tuesday. Both were named to the all-tournament team following the game.

Above, Gilmer’s Mak Taylor and below, Jace Sanderson, versus Pickens last Tuesday. Both were named to the all-tournament team following the game.

Region play on tap for GHS Lady Cats

The Gilmer Lady Cats stayed close to home for their round of non-region games. GHS took on a pair of larger schools at Pickens, and Woodstock was up first on Nov. 22. Gilmer led by 10 at the half, but WHS came back in the third and fourth quarters to force overtime, where the Wolverines won, 48-47.
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Contributed photo

Undefeated Bobcats outscore opponents, 118-5

The UFA Mountains 14-under Bobcats finished the regular season undefeated, outscoring teams from Dawson, Union and Pickens counties. They capped off the fall season as UFA Rec Rocks Tournament champions and were 4-0 against teams from the metro Atlanta area.