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Gilmer senior Jasmine Staley had three hits and two RBI in last Thursday’s 13-10 win versus Pickens.

Gilmer senior Jasmine Staley had three hits and two RBI in last Thursday’s 13-10 win versus Pickens.

Gilmer, Pickens split rivalry softball series

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Gilmer and Pickens met last week on the softball field under different circumstances. While the rivalry still thrives, the GHS Lady Cats and Dragonettes are no longer region opponents after the former dropped down to Class 3A.
Sophomore Madison Stanley and junior Carson Purvis are two of Gilmer High’s top returning cross-country runners this season.

Sophomore Madison Stanley and junior Carson Purvis are two of Gilmer High’s top returning cross-country runners this season.

GHS cross-country has tough path back to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Gilmer High School cross-country will have to be at its best to keep its postseason streaks alive. A drop to Class 3A brings a new region and its members are no strangers to success.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer wins two volleyball matches in first week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Gilmer High began its volleyball season last week with three matches.  The Cats were in Blue Ridge Wednesday to take on Fannin County and handed the Rebels a 3-0 defeat. Gilmer made the trip to Christian Heritage the following day to face the host Lions and Heritage Generals.
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Gilmer High runs at inaugural Pickens Peek

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
GHS began the season last Saturday at the Pickens Peek in Jasper. The meet is typically called the Pickens Preview and hosts over 30 teams. This season the name was changed and the field was reduced to eight because of COVID-19 (coronavirus) precautions.
Pitcher Isabella Chastain is one of four seniors on Gilmer High’s team this season.

Pitcher Isabella Chastain is one of four seniors on Gilmer High’s team this season.

Gilmer softball aims for a return to state tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Gilmer High School softball’s preseason had more than one twist and turn as the Lady Cats navigated their way. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced all teams to alter seasonal preparations to ensure they were creating the safest environment for players and coaches.
Gilmer High sophomore Maddie Wright slides safely home to give the Lady Cats the lead against Sonoraville last Saturday.

Gilmer High sophomore Maddie Wright slides safely home to give the Lady Cats the lead against Sonoraville last Saturday.

GHS Lady Cats take season opener, 3-2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats opened their softball season last Saturday with a 3-2 home victory over Sonoraville. Isabella Chastain earned the complete game victory and allowed just four hits, no earned runs and fanned seven Phoenix batters.
Gilmer High football players continued to work on fundamentals at Monday’s practice. Coach Jeff Thurman makes sure quarterback Spenser Smith and wingback Kobe Stonecipher are using proper technique and following the right track in the backfield as they run through plays.

Gilmer High football players continued to work on fundamentals at Monday’s practice. Coach Jeff Thurman makes sure quarterback Spenser Smith and wingback Kobe Stonecipher are using proper technique and following the right track in the backfield as they run through plays.

GHSA scraps preseason football scrimmages

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Georgia High School Association continues to make alterations to the football season amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The GHSA announced last week that member schools will no longer be permitted to participate in preseason scrimmages.
Gilmer running backs work on hand offs and ball handling during a conditioning session earlier this summer.

Gilmer running backs work on hand offs and ball handling during a conditioning session earlier this summer.

Saunders pleased with Bobcats’ progression so far

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Georgia high school football teams were permitted to wear both shoulder pads and helmets at practice starting Aug. 1. The Bobcats were set to ramp up their practice routine Monday with the rest of the state before the threat of thunderstorms forced head coach Kevin Saunders to cancel.
Above is 2020 Gilmer High School honor graduate Caleb Waddell en route to his second high school state championship.

Above is 2020 Gilmer High School honor graduate Caleb Waddell en route to his second high school state championship.

All-American Waddell joins UTC Mocs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
All-American and two-time wrestling state champion Caleb Waddell will make the short trip north to attend the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga. He is a 2020 Gilmer High School honor graduate and will wrestle for the Mocs alongside his best friend and brother, Matthew.