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Gilmer High School senior Hope Colwell drives to the basket for two points with less than a minute to play in last Tuesday’s region championship against the Lumpkin County Indians.

Gilmer High School senior Hope Colwell drives to the basket for two points with less than a minute to play in last Tuesday’s region championship against the Lumpkin County Indians.

GHS Lady Cats are region runners-up once again

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
For the second season in a row, the Gilmer High Lady Cats finished as region runners-up. GHS traveled to Lumpkin County last Tuesday to take on the No. 2 ranked Indians for the title.  Following a sluggish start, Gilmer came alive in the second half thanks to turnovers with its full-court press.
Robbie Bills/Sports Editor Bobcat first baseman Jess Buckner records an out and is one of three seniors and returning starters on this season’s Gilmer High School baseball team.

Robbie Bills/Sports Editor Bobcat first baseman Jess Buckner records an out and is one of three seniors and returning starters on this season’s Gilmer High School baseball team.

GHS baseball retools pitching staff in 2021

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Gilmer High baseball is back on the diamond after only playing 13 games a season ago. The Bobcats posted a 3-10 record and return three varsity starters in 2021. Not only was Gilmer’s season cut short last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic also interfered with the Bobcats’ seasonal preparations.
Above are Gilmer High cheerleaders prior to last Tuesday’s state competition in Macon.

Above are Gilmer High cheerleaders prior to last Tuesday’s state competition in Macon.

Gilmer High cheer finishes 16th in Class 3A

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Gilmer High was one of 32 teams in attendance at last week’s state cheerleading competition. The event was held at the Macon Coliseum Tuesday, and GHS scored 60 points to finish in the middle of the pack in 16th.
Carson Farist 106-pound state champion

Carson Farist 106-pound state champion

Freshman Farist finishes first

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
One of the most storied wrestling dynasties in Georgia has achieved another program first. At last week’s Class 3A traditional state tournament, Gilmer High freshman Carson Farist completed his undefeated season with a state title.
Emma Callihan shoots a three pointer and scored 31 points versus Cherokee Bluff last Thursday before tallying 24 more against White County two days later.

Emma Callihan shoots a three pointer and scored 31 points versus Cherokee Bluff last Thursday before tallying 24 more against White County two days later.

Gilmer High Lady Cats return to region title game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are heading back to the state basketball tournament. GHS secured its state spot after earning a pair of wins in last week’s Region 7-3A tournament. The No. 3 seeded Cats hosted the No. 6 seeded Cherokee Bluff Bears Thursday and won easily, 67-40.  The Cats faced No.
Gilmer senior Braden Jenkins eyes the basket as teammate Lewis Mulkey (20) gets in position to rebound. Jenkins scored 19 points, and Mulkey pulled down 10 rebounds in the Bobcats’ win over West Hall last Tuesday.

Gilmer senior Braden Jenkins eyes the basket as teammate Lewis Mulkey (20) gets in position to rebound. Jenkins scored 19 points, and Mulkey pulled down 10 rebounds in the Bobcats’ win over West Hall last Tuesday.

GHS Bobcats’ season ends

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats entered last week’s Region 7-3A basketball tournament as the No. 6 seed. GHS hosted the No. 7 seeded West Hall Spartans to kick off the event Tuesday. Even though GHS was without one of its top scorers Cade Carter, the Bobcats had one of their top offensive performances.
Gilmer won its 17th consecutive traditional area championship last Saturday at home. The state tournament will get under way Wednesday and wrap up Thursday night.

Gilmer won its 17th consecutive traditional area championship last Saturday at home. The state tournament will get under way Wednesday and wrap up Thursday night.

Gilmer qualifies 14 wrestlers for state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
All 14 of Gilmer High School’s wrestlers qualified for the traditional state tournament. They punched their tickets to state last Saturday at the Area 6-3A tournament. GHS hosted the event and welcomed North Murray, Murray County and Dawson County high schools.
Lady Cat senior Emma Deyton drives to the basket for two points versus Cherokee Bluff.

Lady Cat senior Emma Deyton drives to the basket for two points versus Cherokee Bluff.

GHS Lady Cats post 15-5 regular season mark

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Gilmer Lady Cats were on the court for three region basketball games last week. GHS traveled to North Hall Tuesday and defeated the Trojans 48-38 on their home court. The following night Gilmer hosted the No. 2 ranked Lumpkin County Indians and lost, 70-60.
Gilmer High cheerleaders perform at last week’s region competition where they placed second to advance to next Tuesday’s state finals.

Gilmer High cheerleaders perform at last week’s region competition where they placed second to advance to next Tuesday’s state finals.

GHS cheerleaders return to state finals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Gilmer High School cheerleaders are heading back to the state finals. GHS qualified for the event at last Saturday’s region competition, which also served as sectionals.
Brady Sanford drives for two points and scored 11 versus North Hall last Tuesday.

Brady Sanford drives for two points and scored 11 versus North Hall last Tuesday.

Bobcats finish 6th, host West Hall next

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Gilmer High Bobcats have secured their seed ahead of the region basketball tournament. GHS closed out the regular season last Tuesday versus the North Hall Trojans before hosting the Cherokee Bluff Bears Friday.