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Gilmer senior linebackers Kyle Allison (2) and Braden Jenkins (16) rally to tackle Dawson County’s Isaiah Grindle last Friday.

Gilmer senior linebackers Kyle Allison (2) and Braden Jenkins (16) rally to tackle Dawson County’s Isaiah Grindle last Friday.

Tigers mangle Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Gilmer found little room to run while Dawson County attacked through the air. DCHS hosted the Bobcats last Friday, and the hometown Tigers’ fast-paced offense roared up and down the field. Dawson jumped ahead early and the Bobcats’ offense never got going as Gilmer was defeated, 35-0.
Gilmer’s Taylor Elliott gets a lead at second base last Tuesday and had two hits including a home run versus Ringgold.

Gilmer’s Taylor Elliott gets a lead at second base last Tuesday and had two hits including a home run versus Ringgold.

GHS Cats knocked out of state softball tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats’ softball season ended two weeks after winning a region title. GHS was a No. 1 seed and hosted the No. 4 seeded Ringgold Tigers last week to start the Class 3A state tournament. The best-of-three series began with a doubleheader Tuesday and GHS lost game one, 6-3.
Heath Hice (55) and the 10-under Bobcats defeated Chestatee last Saturday and will take on Union County this Saturday.

Heath Hice (55) and the 10-under Bobcats defeated Chestatee last Saturday and will take on Union County this Saturday.

Rec Football Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Gilmer rec football teams continued their seasons at home last Saturday. The 6-under Bobcats and 9U both faced Lumpkin County and lost by respective scores of 32-0 and 39-0. Gilmer’s 7U met Chestatee and fell to the War Eagles, 20-0.
Team Cartecay riders line up to start the race at Dauset Trails.

Team Cartecay riders line up to start the race at Dauset Trails.

Team Cartecay retains standing

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Storms and falling leaves led to slick race conditions for Team Cartecay riders, having the effect of playing chutes and ladders with wet bike tires on roots at the Dauset Trails Sunday, Oct. 11.
GHS senior fullback Ashton White runs between and then away from two Lumpkin defenders for a 69-yard touchdown last Friday.

GHS senior fullback Ashton White runs between and then away from two Lumpkin defenders for a 69-yard touchdown last Friday.

GHS Bobcats thump Lumpkin, 62-7

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Lumpkin County won the opening coin toss and not much else. The Gilmer High Bobcats hosted the Indians for homecoming last Friday and put the game away immediately. GHS scored touchdowns on all seven of its offensive possessions in the first half and added two more scores defensively.
Clear Creek eighth grader Wyatt Stokes makes a tackle for a loss against Lumpkin County last Thursday.

Clear Creek eighth grader Wyatt Stokes makes a tackle for a loss against Lumpkin County last Thursday.

Clear Creek Bobcats close out season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Clear Creek closed out its football season last Thursday in Dahlonega. The CCMS Bobcats met the hometown Lumpkin County Indians and the eighth-grade teams took the field first. LCMS scored touchdowns on its final two drives of the first half and CCMS drew within a score  in the third quarter.
Lady Cat Taylor McCormick (34) had seven kills for Gilmer High last week.

Lady Cat Taylor McCormick (34) had seven kills for Gilmer High last week.

Gilmer High volleyball bounced from tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Gilmer’s volleyball season ended sooner than expected. The GHS Lady Cats entered last week’s region tournament as the No. 4 seed but were unable to claim one of four state tournament spots. Gilmer met the No. 5 seeded Lumpkin County Indians in the opening round and were defeated, 2-0.
Gilmer High coaches Amanda Mullis and Ashley Waters and players celebrate the Cats’ region championship following their 3-1 win over Dawson County last Tuesday.

Gilmer High coaches Amanda Mullis and Ashley Waters and players celebrate the Cats’ region championship following their 3-1 win over Dawson County last Tuesday.

REGION CHAMPS!

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Senior Isabella Chastain tossed a gem as the Gilmer High Lady Cats won their first-ever fastpitch softball region championship. Chastain struck out all but three batters last Tuesday as she fanned 18.
Gilmer safeties Hunter Watkins (7) and Spenser Smith (6) bring down Cherokee Bluff’s Charles Tolbert last Friday.

Gilmer safeties Hunter Watkins (7) and Spenser Smith (6) bring down Cherokee Bluff’s Charles Tolbert last Friday.

Bears beat Gilmer High Bobcats, 21-6

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Gilmer Bobcats deployed a ball control attack and were still in the football game late in the second half. GHS made its way to Cherokee Bluff High School last Friday to meet the undefeated Bears for a rainy Region 7-3A opener.
Lady Cat senior Emma Callihan had 25 assists last week versus Chestatee.

Lady Cat senior Emma Callihan had 25 assists last week versus Chestatee.

GHS Cats set for region volleyball tournament

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Gilmer High took the court for a final volleyball tune-up before this week’s region tournament. The GHS Cats traveled to Chestatee last Tuesday to take on the War Eagles. After dropping a match to Chestatee 2-1 earlier this season, Gilmer notched a 3-0 victory.