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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.
Josh Ghobadpoor (left) will enter his fourth season as Gilmer High’s head wrestling coach.

Josh Ghobadpoor (left) will enter his fourth season as Gilmer High’s head wrestling coach.

Changes coming to high school wrestling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The upcoming high school wrestling season will look different in more ways than one for Georgia’s smaller schools. The Georgia High School Association reorganized the end-of-the year dual tournaments, which will alter who Gilmer High School faces and how it qualifies for state.
Recent Gilmer High School honor graduate Luke Morgan will attend Ferrum College in Virginia to play football for the Panthers.

Recent Gilmer High School honor graduate Luke Morgan will attend Ferrum College in Virginia to play football for the Panthers.

Morgan will make his way to Ferrum College

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Luke Morgan has traded the purple and white colors of Gilmer High for the black and gold of the Ferrum College (Va.) Panthers. Morgan, a 2020 GHS honor graduate, accepted a scholarship to play football at Ferrum. He also considered The University of the South in Tenn.