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Ellijay’s Will Kiker sprints back on a kickoff return during Georgia Tech’s rivalry matchup against the University of Georgia last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Billy Sisson)

Ellijay’s Will Kiker sprints back on a kickoff return during Georgia Tech’s rivalry matchup against the University of Georgia last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Billy Sisson)

Kiker takes the field for Georgia Tech

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket during the Lady Cats’ 56-53 victory over Union County.

Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket during the Lady Cats’ 56-53 victory over Union County.

Cats outlast Union

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were in Union County to deliver a defeat to the Panthers. GHS played the nonregion game last Tuesday, and the Cats’ sloppy play nearly cost them. Neither team took care of the ball particularly well, but Gilmer did just enough for a 56-53 victory.
Gilmer’s Alyssa Hughes (15) blocks for Lady Cat quarterback Mattie Jones.

Gilmer’s Alyssa Hughes (15) blocks for Lady Cat quarterback Mattie Jones.

GHS wraps up flag football season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Gilmer flag football wrapped up its inaugural season with two more league matchups. Gilmer’s Mary Grace Jones makes a tackle. GHS was in Fannin County last Thursday and also faced Dawson County. The host Rebels won 27-7 in the nightcap, while Dawson secured a 25-6 victory.
Gilmer Bobcat Rylee Fountain swims the butterfly during the 200-yard individual medley.

Gilmer Bobcat Rylee Fountain swims the butterfly during the 200-yard individual medley.

Gilmer swimmers strive for state qualifying times

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Gilmer High swimmers got in the holiday spirit at Cherokee County’s Gobble Invite. The eight-team meet was held Nov. 15, and the GHS Lady Cats placed fifth (42 points) and the Bobcats landed in eighth (nine). The Lady Cats competed in five relays.
Gilmer sophomore Andrew Chastain blocks a shot versus Union County last Tuesday.

Gilmer sophomore Andrew Chastain blocks a shot versus Union County last Tuesday.

Gilmer basketball learning on the fly

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Bobcats hit the road once again for a pair of nonregion games. Gilmer was in Union County last Tuesday, and the Panthers ran away with a 82-47 win. GHS traveled to Murray County Thursday and the Indians overtook the Bobcats in the second quarter.
Khloe Thompson pushes the ball up the floor, Michael Sapp grabs a rebound.

Khloe Thompson pushes the ball up the floor, Michael Sapp grabs a rebound.

Clear Creek basketball takes on Warriors, Panthers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Clear Creek was on the court against White and Union Counties.   Shay Vick gets ready to score in transition.  Lady Cats Nov. 17  vs. White Co. 1 2 3 4 F 7th 4 2 10 4 20 WC 10 19 9 6 44 CCMS scoring: Shay Vick (7). Blair Whitaker (6). Braylee Taylor (4). Kynlie Smith (3).
Gilmer’s Robert Pim (40) and Douglas Callihan (3) tackle Douglass’ Janarius Gooden in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs last Friday.

Gilmer’s Robert Pim (40) and Douglas Callihan (3) tackle Douglass’ Janarius Gooden in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs last Friday.

Astros survive Bobcats, 19-15

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats were defeated for the final time, and they did not go quietly. GHS began the Class 3A state football playoffs as the No. 22 seed and hit the road to take on No. 11 Fredrick Douglass High School (8-3) in Atlanta.
Three-year starter, 1,000 point scorer and first-team all-region guard Keegen Bryant returns for his senior season.

Three-year starter, 1,000 point scorer and first-team all-region guard Keegen Bryant returns for his senior season.

Gilmer basketball readies with Glaze

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It has been a whirlwind preseason for the Gilmer Bobcats. Sean Glaze enters his first season as the Bobcats head coach, and his short time with the program was recently cut back even more. Glaze took over for Jordan Hice, who resigned at the end of June as the program’s all-time wins leader.