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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.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

GHS swim continues season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Gilmer High swimmers were back in the pool last Thursday in Calhoun. The event attracted eight teams in the girls division and seven in the boys. The Bobcats finished fourth with 120 points while the Lady Cats placed fifth with 74.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Team Cartecay mountain bikers race in Watkinsville

News Staff
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The bike trails at Heritage Park in Watkinsville more closely resemble Gilmer County terrain than any other of the Georgia League mountain bike race venues, which is to say the trails are technical, steep, and fast.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Friday GHS Bobcat game canceled

News Staff
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Gilmer High's football game Friday vs. White County has been canceled. Multiple GHS players were possibly exposed to COVID-19, according to athletic director Matt Johnson. There are no plans to reschedule. At this time, Gilmer will still take the field Nov.
Gilmer’s Tyler Gatlin wraps up West Hall’s Josiah Henriques as Will Bradburn (52) and Seth Darling (8) assist last Friday.

Gilmer’s Tyler Gatlin wraps up West Hall’s Josiah Henriques as Will Bradburn (52) and Seth Darling (8) assist last Friday.

West Hall Spartans conquer Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Gilmer Bobcats’ playoff hopes were all but dashed last Friday. GHS traveled to meet the West Hall Spartans and the Bobcats were tasked with trying to slow a well-balanced attack. West Hall found success through the air but kept GHS honest with a pair of capable running backs.
Bobcat Brock Sumner (right) goes in for a shot versus William Francisco during last Saturday’s Purple and White Classic.

Bobcat Brock Sumner (right) goes in for a shot versus William Francisco during last Saturday’s Purple and White Classic.

White tops Purple in 3rd annual ‘Classic’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Gilmer High wrestling held its annual Purple and White Classic last Saturday. The event also serves as alumni night as past wrestlers get a glimpse of the latest crop of Bobcats set to take the mat. The dual included 14 bouts with GHS wrestlers split evenly.