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Gilmer athletes resume summer conditioning

High school athletes around the state were able to experience a bit of normalcy last week. For the first time since classes dismissed March 13 because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, players and coaches were able to meet in an official capacity on school grounds.
John Gaines will take the mat for the Truett McConnell University Bears next season.

John Gaines will take the mat for the Truett McConnell University Bears next season.

Gaines set to wrestle for Truett McConnell Bears

John Gaines will make the short trek to Cleveland this fall to continue his athletic and academic exploits. The 2020 Gilmer High School graduate fielded three scholarship offers. Gaines selected Truett McConnell University over Brewton Parker University and the University of the Ozarks (Ark.
Pictured above are half cages in the new weight room located at the Larry Walker Education Center.

Pictured above are half cages in the new weight room located at the Larry Walker Education Center.

New weight room ready for June conditioning

Gilmer County athletes had a little more space to work with when summer conditioning began Monday. The former Gilmer High School Marching Band equipment room at the Larry Walker Education Center was renovated and converted into a weight room.
Gilmer High School honor graduate Emily Dale will continue her athletic and academic endeavors at Emmanuel College.

Gilmer High School honor graduate Emily Dale will continue her athletic and academic endeavors at Emmanuel College.

Dale set to become an Emmanuel College Lion

Gilmer High honor graduate Emily Dale helped the Lady Cats return to the state softball tournament as a senior, and next spring she will take the field for the Emmanuel College Lions.
Gilmer High head football coach Kevin Saunders addresses Bobcat players after their final game of last season.

Gilmer High head football coach Kevin Saunders addresses Bobcat players after their final game of last season.

GHS football goes ‘virtual’

If not for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Gilmer High School would be in the midst of its second week of spring football practice. Under normal circumstances, fans in purple and white would gather at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium Friday for the Bobcats’ annual scrimmage.