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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.
Gilmer senior tennis player Issac Bradshaw (above) helped earn a doubles victory versus White County last Tuesday and Beth Burnette (below) did the same for the Lady Cats on the No. 2 singles court.

Gilmer senior tennis player Issac Bradshaw (above) helped earn a doubles victory versus White County last Tuesday and Beth Burnette (below) did the same for the Lady Cats on the No. 2 singles court.

GHS Bobcat tennis improves to 5-1 vs. region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Gilmer High tennis took to the court for two more region matches last week. The Bobcats improved to 4-1 in region play with wins against White County (5-0) and Lumpkin County (3-2).
Lady Cat Reagan Boling (left) placed second in the long jump at the Dalton Rotary Invitational last Saturday while Luke Bryant (right) was 12th in the shot put.

Lady Cat Reagan Boling (left) placed second in the long jump at the Dalton Rotary Invitational last Saturday while Luke Bryant (right) was 12th in the shot put.

Gilmer track runs at Dalton Rotary

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Gilmer High track and field attended the always competitive Ronnie McClurg Dalton Rotary Invitational Saturday. The annual event attracted 10 schools, and the GHS Lady Cats finished sixth with 58 points. The Bobcats topped out at 27 points to place ninth on the boys side.
Gilmer Bobcats & Lady Cats

Gilmer Bobcats & Lady Cats

GHS Lady Cat golfers best NMHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Gilmer golfers were in Chatsworth last Monday to face a pair of local foes. Murray County and North Murray high schools squared off against Gilmer Monday at Spring Lakes Golf Course before the week’s rain showers arrived.  The GHS Lady Cats were the top girls team with a three-person score of 154.
Gilmer Lady Cat Anna Byrd (11) gets in position to gain possession and has been a versatile player for GHS this season playing multiple positions on the field.

Gilmer Lady Cat Anna Byrd (11) gets in position to gain possession and has been a versatile player for GHS this season playing multiple positions on the field.

Gilmer soccer drops overtime battle

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Gilmer Lady Cats suffered a pair of soccer losses last week. GHS was at home Monday against the North Murray Mountaineers. The marathon game resulted with a needed overtime and penalty kicks and NMHS earned the win.
Pictured are Gilmer High’s No. 1 singles Lady Cat Hope Colwell (above) and Bobcat Brett Becker (below) last week. Both won their matches versus Pickens Tuesday before earning victories over their West Hall opponents Friday.

Pictured are Gilmer High’s No. 1 singles Lady Cat Hope Colwell (above) and Bobcat Brett Becker (below) last week. Both won their matches versus Pickens Tuesday before earning victories over their West Hall opponents Friday.

GHS tennis serves loss to Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats rolled to rivalry and region tennis victories last week. GHS traveled to Pickens Tuesday and the Bobcats earned a 5-0 win while the Lady Cats came out on top, 4-1. At West Hall Friday, both Gilmer squads won without losing a set.
Gilmer’s Gabi Sanchez (24) gets his head on the ball after a corner kick, which was quickly met by a knee last Tuesday versus Trion. He later scored Gilmer’s first goal and netted two more against Lumpkin Friday.

Gilmer’s Gabi Sanchez (24) gets his head on the ball after a corner kick, which was quickly met by a knee last Tuesday versus Trion. He later scored Gilmer’s first goal and netted two more against Lumpkin Friday.

Bobcat soccer wins two more games

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats picked up two more soccer wins last week. GHS hosted the Trion Bulldogs for a nonregion match Tuesday before the Lumpkin County Indians came to town Friday. Gilmer disposed of Trion (3-2) and toppled Lumpkin (4-1) for a region win to improve to 3-1 on the season.
Gilmer Bobcat Colton Nunn hits a single in the fourth inning versus Pickens last Friday.

Gilmer Bobcat Colton Nunn hits a single in the fourth inning versus Pickens last Friday.

Fannin, Pickens take down Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Gilmer High baseball met a pair of old rivals last week and came up just short. The GHS Bobcats traveled to Fannin County Tuesday and the Rebels claimed a low-scoring victory, 1-0. FCHS brought its bats to Ellijay the next day and topped GHS, 13-3.