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Gilmer senior Emma Callihan shoots a jump shot last Tuesday and scored 20 points versus White County and 20 more three days later versus Lumpkin.

Gilmer senior Emma Callihan shoots a jump shot last Tuesday and scored 20 points versus White County and 20 more three days later versus Lumpkin.

Gilmer Lady Cats drop games to Warriors, Indians

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats endured their first losses versus region opponents last week. GHS hosted the White County Warriors Tuesday and had trouble getting shots to fall in a 66-49 loss. Gilmer was in Lumpkin County Friday, and the No. 2 ranked Indians downed the Cats, 67-46.
Pictured are the seventh-grade CCMS Lady Cats following their championship win last Friday.

Pictured are the seventh-grade CCMS Lady Cats following their championship win last Friday.

7th grade Cats rule league tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Clear Creek seventh-grade Lady Cats brought home some basketball hardware last week. CCMS played in the Mountain League tournament in Jasper and posted a 3-0 record to walk away as champions. The Cats met Lumpkin County and topped the Indians 43-41 for the title.
Above are Gilmer High wrestlers, coaches and managers following the Bobcats’ area duals championship last Friday at North Murray High School.

Above are Gilmer High wrestlers, coaches and managers following the Bobcats’ area duals championship last Friday at North Murray High School.

Bobcats roll through area for title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Another area duals wrestling tournament ended with the Gilmer High School Bobcats as the top team. GHS was at North Murray High last Friday for the Area 6-3A event, and the Bobcats posted a 3-0 record for yet another title.
Coach Paul Standard

Coach Paul Standard

Standard named new GHS football head coach

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
58 applicants. One interview. One new head football coach. The Gilmer County School System announced last Wednesday that Paul Standard would be the next man to lead the Gilmer High Bobcats. Standard, 58, has 20 seasons of head coaching experience and arrives in Ellijay from St. Pius X.
Above are the Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame’s 2021 inductees Wes Tankersley, Joe K. McCutchen Jr. and Larry Bryant.

Above are the Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame’s 2021 inductees Wes Tankersley, Joe K. McCutchen Jr. and Larry Bryant.

Tankersley, McCutchen, Bryant join hall

News Staff
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame inducted three new members ahead of the Gilmer High Bobcats’ basketball game last Friday. This year’s class included former GHS athlete Wes Tankersley and support personnel Larry Bryant and Joe K. McCutchen Jr.
Lady Cats Beth Burnette (11) and Elly Callihan (1) apply defensive pressure, which has been a hallmark of Gilmer’s success this season.

Lady Cats Beth Burnette (11) and Elly Callihan (1) apply defensive pressure, which has been a hallmark of Gilmer’s success this season.

GHS Lady Cats remain undefeated vs. region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Gilmer High Lady Cats improved to 5-0 versus region opponents last week. GHS traveled to Cherokee Bluff Tuesday, and the Bears put up a fight, though the Cats came out on top at the end, 53-47. Gilmer hit the road again Saturday.
Eighth-grade Bobcat Haden West looks for room to maneuver between two defenders after collecting a defensive rebound.

Eighth-grade Bobcat Haden West looks for room to maneuver between two defenders after collecting a defensive rebound.

Clear Creek Bobcats snatch four more wins on hardwood

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Clear Creek Bobcats closed out their regular season on the basketball court last week. Versus Lumpkin County  Monday, the seventh-grade Bobcats won 43-39, while the eighth graders claimed a 36-35 win.  Three days later against Pickens, CCMS seventh graders downed their rival 51-45 in overtime.
Braden Jenkins drives for two points and scored 14 in Gilmer’s win over West Hall last Friday.

Braden Jenkins drives for two points and scored 14 in Gilmer’s win over West Hall last Friday.

GHS Bobcats defeat West Hall for region triumph

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Gilmer High returned to the basketball court for three region games last week. The Bobcats traveled to Cherokee Bluff Tuesday and a slow second quarter resulted in a 74-36 loss to the Bears. GHS was at home Friday and defeated the West Hall Spartans, 75-61.
CCMS eighth grader Grace Bramlett (in white) battles for a rebound.

CCMS eighth grader Grace Bramlett (in white) battles for a rebound.

CCMS Lady Cats topple Lumpkin County Indians

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Clear Creek Lady Cats were in action last week against the Lumpkin County Indians. The seventh-grade Cats secured a 34-29 win Monday with a strong second half. Clear Creek eighth graders did the opposite and jumped ahead early on their way to a 38-21 win.