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From left, Gilmer’s Dylan Byrd competes in the 3,200-meter run and Jocelyn Birko throws the discus at last Thursday’s home meet. Both finished first in their respective event.

From left, Gilmer’s Dylan Byrd competes in the 3,200-meter run and Jocelyn Birko throws the discus at last Thursday’s home meet. Both finished first in their respective event.

Track season opens with battle of Hwy. 515

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The high school track season got under way at home for Gilmer High School. GHS hosted Hwy. 515 foes Union, Fannin and Pickens high schools last Thursday. The hometown Lady Cats landed in second in the girls standings while the Bobcats placed fourth.
Gilmer junior Reagan Boling makes one of 12 saves versus the White County Warriors last Wednesday.

Gilmer junior Reagan Boling makes one of 12 saves versus the White County Warriors last Wednesday.

GHS Lady Cats fall to No. 2 ranked Warriors

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were tasked with playing the No. 2 ranked team in Class 3A to begin region play. GHS hosted the White County Warriors last Wednesday and were on the defensive for most of the night.
Gilmer High junior Payton Woodring attended the GHSA state swim meet Feb. 2 at Georgia Tech. She placed second in both the 200- freestyle and 100-yard backstroke in Class 3A.

Gilmer High junior Payton Woodring attended the GHSA state swim meet Feb. 2 at Georgia Tech. She placed second in both the 200- freestyle and 100-yard backstroke in Class 3A.

Gilmer’s Woodring places 2nd at state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Gilmer High junior Payton Woodring returned home from the state swim meet with two medals. Woodring attended the event Feb. 2 at Georgia Tech and competed in Class 3A. In both the 200- freestyle and 100-yard backstroke, she was narrowly defeated by  Westminster swimmers.
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.