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CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats earn four wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School was on the basketball court for its second week of league action and earned four wins. CCMS faced a pair of Hwy. 515 foes in Union and Fannin counties.  The Lady Cats were home last Monday against Union, and the seventh-grade Lady Cats lost, 33-26.
Gilmer’s Douglas Callihan (3) and Denny Ramirez (62) team up to make a tackle versus Adairsville as David Bright (42) closes in to assist.

Gilmer’s Douglas Callihan (3) and Denny Ramirez (62) team up to make a tackle versus Adairsville as David Bright (42) closes in to assist.

Bobcats claw to 28-21 win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer kept its playoff hopes alive as senior football players were sent off in style. GHS hosted the Adairsville Tigers last Friday, and the hometown Bobcats led early but had to fight back late. Possessions were at a premium as the Cats’ rushing attack made sure the clock kept ticking away.
Gilmer’s Jocelyn McCollum (right) applies defensive pressure to break up a pass versus Dawson County last Thursday.

Gilmer’s Jocelyn McCollum (right) applies defensive pressure to break up a pass versus Dawson County last Thursday.

Cats ruin Rome

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer High flag football has continued to gel and show improvement in its inaugural season. GHS celebrated its senior players last Thursday as the Rome Wolves and Dawson County Tigers were in town for games.
From left are Gilmer Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia and Bobcat Leeland Dantin. They were both in attendance for last Tuesday’s Five Fast Break Challenge.

From left are Gilmer Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia and Bobcat Leeland Dantin. They were both in attendance for last Tuesday’s Five Fast Break Challenge.

After 4 week hiatus, GHS XC runs again

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer High returned to the trail for the Five Fast Break Challenge. The annual 5K cross-country race drew 18 teams to Ringgold last Tuesday, and the GHS Lady Cats finished ninth with 225 points. The Bobcats faced 22 teams and landed in 10th place with 297.
Above are Clear Creek Middle School Lady Cat seventh- and eighth-grade basketball players. CCMS plays on Mondays and Thursdays with the Bobcats and Lady Cats alternate home and away.

Above are Clear Creek Middle School Lady Cat seventh- and eighth-grade basketball players. CCMS plays on Mondays and Thursdays with the Bobcats and Lady Cats alternate home and away.

CCMS opens season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School is off and running with the 2025-26 basketball season. The CCMS Lady Cats were at home last Tuesday versus Dawson County, and the seventh graders lost 26-23 while the eighth grade won handily, 59-14. The Bobcats were on the road, and were defeated 40-29 and 45-20.
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Team Cartecay nabs 3rd at Yunah Reserve

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer Cartecay youth mountain bike team took third place for the day, and ended up taking home the top third spot in the 2025 Eastern Division Conference Series Championship of Georgia Cycling Association – Northside Hospital Race Series.
Gilmer High quarterback A.J. Callihan (7) rolls out and scans the field versus Calhoun last Friday. He threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns, which included a 22-yard touchdown to fellow sophomore McCoy Sutton (12, below).

Gilmer High quarterback A.J. Callihan (7) rolls out and scans the field versus Calhoun last Friday. He threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns, which included a 22-yard touchdown to fellow sophomore McCoy Sutton (12, below).

No. 3 Jackets put game away late

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gilmer ran into one of the best teams in the state and did not back down. The GHS Bobcats were in Calhoun last Friday to take on the defending state champions, the No. 3 ranked Yellow Jackets.
Gilmer’s Sarah Dale recorded three hits and scored two runs in the Lady Cats’ first round series versus Heritage last Wednesday.

Gilmer’s Sarah Dale recorded three hits and scored two runs in the Lady Cats’ first round series versus Heritage last Wednesday.

Heritage knocks Lady Cats out of state tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were on the road to begin the softball state tournament, and a familiar foe ended their season. GHS entered the Class 3A tournament seeded No. 20 and faced No. 13 Heritage last Wednesday.
Gilmer High School freshman Roxy McVey digs up a serve and will be one of six returning starters for the Cats next season.

Gilmer High School freshman Roxy McVey digs up a serve and will be one of six returning starters for the Cats next season.

GHS volleyball eliminated by Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats put up a fight in their state tournament return. GHS kicked off the Class 3A volleyball state tournament last Wednesday in LaFayette. Gilmer entered the event seeded No. 25, while the Ramblers occupied the No. 8 seed.
Gilmer’s Carissa McCollum (21) makes a tackle. The Cats return home Thursday to host Rome and Dawson County.

Gilmer’s Carissa McCollum (21) makes a tackle. The Cats return home Thursday to host Rome and Dawson County.

Generals blank GHS Lady Cats, 12-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats played their first away flag football game and came home with a defeat. GHS made its way to Heritage last Thursday, and the Cats struggled to find offensive consistency against the Generals. HHS took a touchdown lead into the half and added one more for a 12-0 victory.