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Gilmer HIgh School senior Makenzie Taylor had a hit, RBI and scored a run for the Lady Cats versus White County.

Gilmer HIgh School senior Makenzie Taylor had a hit, RBI and scored a run for the Lady Cats versus White County.

Gilmer softball maintains top spot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Gilmer High took the softball field for four more region games as they sit atop the standings. The GHS Lady Cats hosted White County last Thursday and secured a 4-3 win. They made the long trip to Cherokee Bluff the following day and destroyed the Bears, 22-2.
Gilmer’s Naomi Coombs (left) and fellow senior John Nix (right) run at last week’s North Georgia Championship. Coombs placed second in the girls 5K and Nix was ninth in the boys race.

Gilmer’s Naomi Coombs (left) and fellow senior John Nix (right) run at last week’s North Georgia Championship. Coombs placed second in the girls 5K and Nix was ninth in the boys race.

GHS Lady Cats claim XC championship

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats ruled the trail at Clear Creek Middle School. The North Georgia Cross-Country Championship was held last Tuesday, and the GHS Lady Cats took first while the Bobcats placed second in the boys 5K.
Lady Cats Elly Callihan (7) and Emma Deyton (right) were two of Gilmer’s top hitters last week.

Lady Cats Elly Callihan (7) and Emma Deyton (right) were two of Gilmer’s top hitters last week.

GHS Lady Cats snag 4 wins in final week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Gilmer Lady Cats’ final week of the regular season concluded with two region and two nonregion volleyball wins. GHS was at West Hall last Tuesday for region matches and downed the Spartans and Flowery Branch Falcons in two sets.
Clear Creek Middle School’s Talyn Curtis tries to get loose around the corner for the eighth-grade Bobcats.

Clear Creek Middle School’s Talyn Curtis tries to get loose around the corner for the eighth-grade Bobcats.

Dawson edges Clear Creek 8th grade, 7-6

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Possessions were scarce in last Thursday’s eighth-grade football game between Clear Creek and Dawson County. The CCMS Bobcats hosted the visiting Tigers and rushing attacks dominated the day.
Bobcat sophomore Hunter Watkins (3) was Gilmer’s top offensive weapon versus White County last Thursday.

Bobcat sophomore Hunter Watkins (3) was Gilmer’s top offensive weapon versus White County last Thursday.

White Co. scores late TD to top JV Bobcats, 14-12

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The White County Warriors did just enough to escape Ellijay with a junior varsity football win over the Gilmer Bobcats. GHS hosted WCHS last Thursday and while the Bobcats won the turnover battle, they fell short on the scoreboard. Gilmer led by six at the half.
Clear Creek Bobcat cross-country runners placed third at last week’s North Georgia Championship.

Clear Creek Bobcat cross-country runners placed third at last week’s North Georgia Championship.

Clear Creek hosts annual XC championship race

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
A day before the high school race, Clear Creek hosted the North Georgia Middle School Championship. The 3.2K cross-country course slinks around the CCMS campus and up and down its hills, and Fannin County finished atop the boys and girls standings.
Gilmer rushed for 420 yards against East Jackson last Friday. Kobe Stonecipher led the way with 288.

Gilmer rushed for 420 yards against East Jackson last Friday. Kobe Stonecipher led the way with 288.

Bobcats run away from Eagles, 28-19

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Gilmer Bobcat turnovers and penalties allowed East Jackson to stay in the game. GHS traveled to EJHS last Friday and the Eagles still had a chance in the fourth quarter. The Bobcats responded with three touchdowns over their last four possessions to put the game away for a 28-19 victory.
Gilmer senior Jasmine Staley had two hits in the Lady Cats’ Monday victory against North Hall.

Gilmer senior Jasmine Staley had two hits in the Lady Cats’ Monday victory against North Hall.

GHS Lady Cats suffer 1st region setback of season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats endured their first region loss of the season. Gilmer hosted Lumpkin County last Tuesday, and the visiting Indians had just enough at the end. LCHS broke the tie in the top of the seventh and Gilmer’s comeback fell just short in a 6-5 defeat.
Senior Hope Colwell serves for GHS and had five aces versus Dawson County last Tuesday.

Senior Hope Colwell serves for GHS and had five aces versus Dawson County last Tuesday.

GHS splits region volleyball matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats came away with another winning week on the volleyball court. The Cats were in Dawsonville last Tuesday and secured a win over the hometown Tigers while dropping its match against the North Hall Trojans.