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Lady Cat Tercero takes 1st

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats claimed two medal spots and included a tournament champion at their latest wrestling event. GHS attended the Campbell Lady Spartan Invitational last Saturday. Abelinda Tercero (135 pounds) rolled through her bracket for first place.
University of Georgia freshman Jackson McVey drives to the basket during a practice drill. The Bulldogs started their season last week and are 3-0. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

University of Georgia freshman Jackson McVey drives to the basket during a practice drill. The Bulldogs started their season last week and are 3-0. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

McVey settles in at UGA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ellijay’s Jackson McVey has begun the next chapter of his basketball saga. He started at Gilmer High where he helped the Bobcats to its only region championship and three trips to the state tournament while hauling in a trove of school records.
Gilmer sophomore Daniel Escobar (left) fends off a shot and is the Bobcats’ top returning state placer from last year.

Gilmer sophomore Daniel Escobar (left) fends off a shot and is the Bobcats’ top returning state placer from last year.

‘Continuation of dynasty’ goal for Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Caleb Waddell era of Gilmer High School wrestling is underway. Gilmer is set to open its season this week, and preparations have been long in the making. The 19-time state champion Bobcats placed in the top six at state duals a season ago as they greatly surpassed expectations.
Jayla Walker was one of four seniors who ran for the Lady Cats at last Saturday’s state meet.

Jayla Walker was one of four seniors who ran for the Lady Cats at last Saturday’s state meet.

Lady Cat XC finishes 15th at state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Gilmer High cross-country ended its season as the 15th best team in the state. Joining head coach Tommy Jones at the state meet from left are GHS cross-country runners Jennifer Garcia, Liz Gonzalez, Estephany Becerra, Jayla Walker, Lauren Smith, Salma Gonzalez and Allison  Hernandez.
Abelinda Tercero is moments away from a pin at last Tuesday’s intrasquad match and she placed fourth at state last season.

Abelinda Tercero is moments away from a pin at last Tuesday’s intrasquad match and she placed fourth at state last season.

Fundamentals key for Lady Cat wrestling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Gilmer High girls wrestling program has continually been near the top of the sport. GHS graduated 18 wrestlers combined over the past two seasons, and this year head coach Stacy Galloway has stressed fundamentals and growth with a young roster.
Clear Creek basketball continued its season last Thursday. From left, Lance West fires a three pointer, Braylee Taylor snatches a rebound.

Clear Creek basketball continued its season last Thursday. From left, Lance West fires a three pointer, Braylee Taylor snatches a rebound.

CCMS Bobcats pounce on Lumpkin Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School took on Lumpkin County for some Mountain League basketball action. The Bobcats made the trip last Thursday and earned a pair of wins. The seventh graders pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back in a 44-20 victory.
From left are Gilmer’s Hunter Britain and Peyton Chancey, who rushed for 154 and 88 yards, respectively, last Friday versus Ridgeland. Chancey leads GHS with 1,035 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season.

From left are Gilmer’s Hunter Britain and Peyton Chancey, who rushed for 154 and 88 yards, respectively, last Friday versus Ridgeland. Chancey leads GHS with 1,035 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season.

Bobcats seal playoff fate

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Gilmer is back in the state football playoffs. The Bobcats secured their spot among the best 32 teams in Class 3A when they went on the road last Friday and demolished the Ridgeland Panthers. The victory also marked the 200th of head coach Paul Standard’s career.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

GHS softball recognized by Region 7-3A

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were well represented on the all-region softball honor roll. Four Lady Cats were selected to the All-Region 7-3A first team and included seniors Lily Fortune and Phoenix Addie, junior Sarah Dale and freshman Braley Stewart.
From left are GHS Lady Cat cross-country runners Ella Schwartz, Estephany Becerra, Liz Gonzalez, Allison Hernandez, Jennifer Garcia, Salma Gonzalez, Lauren Smith and Jayla Walker.

From left are GHS Lady Cat cross-country runners Ella Schwartz, Estephany Becerra, Liz Gonzalez, Allison Hernandez, Jennifer Garcia, Salma Gonzalez, Lauren Smith and Jayla Walker.

Lady Cat XC returns to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Gilmer High is set for a return to the Class 3A cross-country championships. GHS was at Heritage High School last Saturday, and the sectional meet welcomed teams from four regions. The Lady Cats (268 points) placed 10th to qualify for state, and they were the No. 1 team from Region 7-3A.