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Gilmer High School alum Sara Mosley launches the ball into orbit for the University of Georgia during her freshman season earlier this spring.

Gilmer High School alum Sara Mosley launches the ball into orbit for the University of Georgia during her freshman season earlier this spring.

Mosley impresses in 1st season at UGA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sara Mosley takes in the scenes from the dugout during her freshman season. Sara Mosley became an instant sensation for the University of Georgia. The 2019 Gilmer High graduate started all 28 of the Lady Dawgs’ softball games and proved to be one of their most potent offensive weapons.
'Don’t take these days for granted because it only comes once and you can’t go back, so enjoy every moment while you can. Work hard and always appreciate everything because once it’s taken away from you it leaves you broken.’ Catarina Tercero-Rafael

'Don’t take these days for granted because it only comes once and you can’t go back, so enjoy every moment while you can. Work hard and always appreciate everything because once it’s taken away from you it leaves you broken.’ Catarina Tercero-Rafael

Senior GHS athletes sound off on the end of athletic careers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The spring sports season went from suspended to canceled indefinitely. Each of Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive orders to keep Georgia public schools closed because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic made the wait for spring sports that much longer until time finally ran out.
Matthew Waddell wrestles for the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga and was recognized for having one of the top “breakout” seasons among all NCAA Division I wrestlers. (Photo Courtesy Dale Rutemeyer - UTC Athletics)

Matthew Waddell wrestles for the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga and was recognized for having one of the top “breakout” seasons among all NCAA Division I wrestlers. (Photo Courtesy Dale Rutemeyer - UTC Athletics)

Gilmer’s Waddell has ‘breakout’ season on mat

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Matthew Waddell’s season on the wrestling mat drew national attention. The 2017 Gilmer High School alum completed his sophomore season last month for the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga Mocs.  Waddell posted a 22-9 record while notching wins against nationally ranked opponents.
Spring sports canceled

Spring sports canceled

Spring sports canceled

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The fate of the spring sports season was sealed last Wednesday. Gov. Brian Kemp ordered the closure of all K-12 public schools for the remainder of the academic year because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The order put an end to all home runs, goals and postseason aspirations for athletes.
Gilmer High alum Brooks Rosser pitches for Truett McConnell University and earned a win against No. 1 Tennessee Wesleyan Feb. 29.

Gilmer High alum Brooks Rosser pitches for Truett McConnell University and earned a win against No. 1 Tennessee Wesleyan Feb. 29.

Rosser, Bears win big

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Gilmer High alum Brooks Rosser helped the Truett McConnell University Bears notch a pivotal victory in the school’s annals. Prior to the season’s cancellation because of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, TMU hosted Tennessee Wesleyan University for a three-game series Feb. 28-29.
Joining 8-under all-star basketball coaches Ashley Phillips and Brady West and fans are the Class C state champion Gilmer Lady Cats. Front row, from left are Kensie Farmer and Ally Phillips. Back row, are Roxy McVey, Brenlee Daniel, Halle Mae West, Alayna Martin, Kensey Pritchett, Lola Howard, Rose Everett and Mattie Jones.

Joining 8-under all-star basketball coaches Ashley Phillips and Brady West and fans are the Class C state champion Gilmer Lady Cats. Front row, from left are Kensie Farmer and Ally Phillips. Back row, are Roxy McVey, Brenlee Daniel, Halle Mae West, Alayna Martin, Kensey Pritchett, Lola Howard, Rose Everett and Mattie Jones.

8U Lady Cats capture basketball state title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The 8-under Gilmer Lady Cat all-stars roared their way to a basketball state championship. The Cats’ tenacious defense and quickness allowed them to smoother teams as its offense hummed.
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GHS tennis continues unbeaten season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Rainy conditions limited the Gilmer High tennis team to one match last week. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats traveled to Pickens High Monday and downed their southern rival. It was the second time the teams had met this season, except this time it counted toward region standings.