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Union County’s Eli Peugh (left) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Gilmer’s Will Kiker. The play occurred with 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s game.

Union County’s Eli Peugh (left) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Gilmer’s Will Kiker. The play occurred with 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s game.

Union hangs on to defeat Bobcats, 7-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
The Gilmer Bobcats’ shortened football season even ended a day early. The game versus Union County was moved to last Thursday because of a referee shortage, and GHS hosted the Panthers for a nonregion matchup to complete its nine-game season.
Gilmer Lady Cats Hope Colwell (4) and Emma Callihan (24) try to slow Lark Reece in transition during the Purple and White game. The trio will all receive significant varsity minutes this season.

Gilmer Lady Cats Hope Colwell (4) and Emma Callihan (24) try to slow Lark Reece in transition during the Purple and White game. The trio will all receive significant varsity minutes this season.

GHS Lady Cats ready for return to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats return another veteran group of players to the basketball court. Most of the players who will take the court for the Cats are either returning starters to multiple-year letter winners.
Bobcats Lewis Mulkey (in white) and Gavin Berger (black) go at it in the post, and both return to Gilmer’s varsity roster this season.

Bobcats Lewis Mulkey (in white) and Gavin Berger (black) go at it in the post, and both return to Gilmer’s varsity roster this season.

Gilmer Bobcats return experienced squad

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
Summer is normally the time basketball teams start to focus on the year ahead. COVID-19 practice restrictions made the task nearly impossible this year. Teams were limited to a few weeks of conditioning with minimal preparation spent using basketballs and running scrimmages.
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Clear Creek Lady Cats ruin rival Rebels

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
Clear Creek Middle School’s basketball teams hit the court for rivalry games against the Fannin County Rebels last Monday. The Lady Cats both came out ahead on the day. The seventh graders downed FCMS 39-38 while the eighth-grade Cats won, 41-22.
Team Cartecay riders prepare for their warmup ahead of the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League’s Peach State Championships Nov. 9.

Team Cartecay riders prepare for their warmup ahead of the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League’s Peach State Championships Nov. 9.

Team Cartecay bike squads cap their season

News Staff
Monday, November 23, 2020
The Team Cartecay Bike Squads rolled into Milledgeville Nov. 9 for the Peach State Championships held at the Bartram Trail System.
Pictured are Gilmer’s 11-under football players and cheerleaders with their coaches following the Bobcats’ 53-27 championship victory over Chestatee.

Pictured are Gilmer’s 11-under football players and cheerleaders with their coaches following the Bobcats’ 53-27 championship victory over Chestatee.

11U Cats rout War Eagles for title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The 11-under Gilmer Bobcats took the football field for a final time and walked away as the winners once again. Gilmer traveled to Chestatee last Saturday for the Mountain Athletic Conference’s “Super Bowl” and ran all over the War Eagles on their home field.
Lucy Ray scores two points in the post for Purple during last week’s scrimmage.

Lucy Ray scores two points in the post for Purple during last week’s scrimmage.

Lady Cats hold annual scrimmage

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Lady Cats held their Purple and White basketball scrimmages prior to the Bobcats last week.  The Purple Lady Cats built a healthy lead after the first quarter. However, lineups were shuffled for the fourth and the Lady Cat starters took the court as the White squad.
White’s Cooper Bozzo draws a foul against Black’s Britt Taylor during last Tuesday’s basketball scrimmage.

White’s Cooper Bozzo draws a foul against Black’s Britt Taylor during last Tuesday’s basketball scrimmage.

Bobcats take court without 3 starters

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Gilmer High Bobcats took the court after the Lady Cats to showcase some of what is in store for the upcoming basketball season. The scrimmage included Black versus White teams rather than a Purple squad.