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GHS swim opens season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Gilmer High swimmers began their season last Friday and already have state qualifying times in tow. The Swim for a Cause event was held at the Cherokee Aquatic Center. The GHS Bobcats finished second out of five teams in the boys standings and the Lady Cats placed third out of six.
Pictured are Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders. Front row, from left are Lily Penland, Bella Zagarola, Emma Abernathy, Keelie Cantrell and Karla Orduna. Back row are Emily Schoen, Heather Craig, Rachel Andrew, Ashton Griggs, Dixie Williams, Emma Reece, Lucy Thurman, Lily Thurman and coach Naomi Esparza.

Pictured are Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders. Front row, from left are Lily Penland, Bella Zagarola, Emma Abernathy, Keelie Cantrell and Karla Orduna. Back row are Emily Schoen, Heather Craig, Rachel Andrew, Ashton Griggs, Dixie Williams, Emma Reece, Lucy Thurman, Lily Thurman and coach Naomi Esparza.

Gilmer High cheer returns veteran squad

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic left its mark on all fall sports, and even pushed cheerleading into the winter season. Gilmer High School competition cheerleaders endured all of the practice restrictions that other athletes faced, which included limited interactions and small work out groups.
Clear Creek’s seventh-grade team deploys a zone defense versus Union County. Bubba Callihan (21) guards the perimeter and is backed up by teammates (from left) Peyton Chancey, Keegan Bryant, Chase Little and Boston Teague.

Clear Creek’s seventh-grade team deploys a zone defense versus Union County. Bubba Callihan (21) guards the perimeter and is backed up by teammates (from left) Peyton Chancey, Keegan Bryant, Chase Little and Boston Teague.

Clear Creek Bobcats take down Union County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Clear Creek opened its basketball season last Thursday against league foe Union County. The CCMS Bobcats were at home while the Lady Cats hit the road to face the Panthers in Blairsville. For the eighth-grade Bobcats, it was a rematch of last season’s league championship.
The 11-under Bobcats rally to make a tackle against Dawson County and will face Chestatee Saturday for the championship.

The 11-under Bobcats rally to make a tackle against Dawson County and will face Chestatee Saturday for the championship.

11U Cats set to play for title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The 11-under Gilmer Bobcats are title game bound. Gilmer notched a 33-6 victory over the Dawson County Tigers last Saturday in the semifinals of the Mountain Athletic Conference to improve to 7-0 on the season.
From left, are former coaches Bo Dorsey and Walt Monroe. The duo has 36 combined years of coaching middle school wrestling in Gilmer County and stepped away from the sport at the conclusion of last season.

From left, are former coaches Bo Dorsey and Walt Monroe. The duo has 36 combined years of coaching middle school wrestling in Gilmer County and stepped away from the sport at the conclusion of last season.

Monroe, Dorsey era comes to an end

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Two pillars of Gilmer County’s storied wrestling heritage have left the program. Walt Monroe and Bo Dorsey coached at the middle school level for a combined 36 years as they helped prepare and mold dozens of elite wrestlers.
Gilmer quarterback Seth Darling launches the ball down field against North Hall last Friday. Darling completed five passes for 167 yards and a touchdown.

Gilmer quarterback Seth Darling launches the ball down field against North Hall last Friday. Darling completed five passes for 167 yards and a touchdown.

Bobcats unable to contain Trojan rushing attack

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
It was the battle of wing-T offenses when Gilmer and North Hall met last Friday. The GHS Bobcats hosted the Trojans, and the region matchup had playoff implications as both are looking to advance to the postseason.
Peyton Chancey (18) makes a tackle for an 8-yard loss versus Dawson County last Saturday. Offensively, he had a 57-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

Peyton Chancey (18) makes a tackle for an 8-yard loss versus Dawson County last Saturday. Offensively, he had a 57-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

Gilmer’s 11U still unbeaten

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Three Gilmer rec football teams will continue their seasons in the playoffs. The regular season concluded last Saturday, and the 11-under Bobcats remain undefeated at 6-0. Their latest win came against the Dawson County Tigers, 37-0.
Lady Cat Helena Garland and Bobcat Dylan Byrd run at last week’s region meet held at Unicoi State Park. The Lady Cats finished sixth in the girls 5K while the Bobcats were fifth in the boys race.

Lady Cat Helena Garland and Bobcat Dylan Byrd run at last week’s region meet held at Unicoi State Park. The Lady Cats finished sixth in the girls 5K while the Bobcats were fifth in the boys race.

GHS XC season ends at region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Gilmer High School cross-country runners saw their season come to a close. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made their way to Unicoi State Park last Wednesday for the muddy Region 7-3A Championships, and a top-four placement was needed to advance to the state meet.
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May returns to coach Gilmer High swimming

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Following a one-year hiatus, Mary-Melissa May is back as Gilmer High School’s swimming coach. May has been with the program since its inception aside from last season. Hope George led the team last year but has since moved on to another school system.
GHS coach Kevin Saunders discusses the finer points of officiating with the head referee last Friday.

GHS coach Kevin Saunders discusses the finer points of officiating with the head referee last Friday.

Gilmer High files grievance with GHSA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Gilmer High has submitted an “unsatisfactory officiating report” to the Georgia High School Association following last Friday’s football game against the North Hall Trojans.