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The Georgia Kids State Championship was held last weekend, and four Gilmer Bobcat Club wrestlers earned medals in the “little kids” division. From left, are state champions Isaiah Goodwin and Parker Settel, fifth-place finisher Keigan Brookshire and third-place finisher Dawson Duncan.

The Georgia Kids State Championship was held last weekend, and four Gilmer Bobcat Club wrestlers earned medals in the “little kids” division. From left, are state champions Isaiah Goodwin and Parker Settel, fifth-place finisher Keigan Brookshire and third-place finisher Dawson Duncan.

Goodwin, Settel win wrestling state titles

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Six Gilmer youth wrestlers placed at the Kids State  Tournament, and two returned home as state champions. Members of the Gilmer Bobcat Wrestling Club attended the event in Perry last Saturday and Sunday. The “big kids” portion was held Saturday for 14- and 12-under aged wrestlers.
Ayden Fountain clears 5’ 2” in the high jump during last Thursday’s home track meet against Southeast Whitfield and Union County.

Ayden Fountain clears 5’ 2” in the high jump during last Thursday’s home track meet against Southeast Whitfield and Union County.

Gilmer High School track and field season underway

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Lady Cat senior Jalynn Ledford finished ninth in the shot put at last Saturday’s Cartersville Purple Hurricane Invitational. The Cartersville Purple Hurricane Invitational drew 13 track and field teams last Saturday.
Lady Cat Naomi Coombs fires a shot at the far post for her first goal of the week versus North Murray last Wednesday.

Lady Cat Naomi Coombs fires a shot at the far post for her first goal of the week versus North Murray last Wednesday.

Coombs nets six goals in two soccer matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were able to take the field for a home soccer match and made the most of it. While it was still cold and rainy last Wednesday, it was a departure from torrential downpours that had forced so many cancellations. GHS hosted North Murray and scored early and often.
Gilmer’s Tyler Jack (center) jostles for position against North Murray last Wednesday. He scored a goal two days later versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

Gilmer’s Tyler Jack (center) jostles for position against North Murray last Wednesday. He scored a goal two days later versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

Gilmer High Bobcats notch first win of soccer season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Gilmer High Bobcats split their nonregion soccer matches last week. GHS welcomed North Murray to town Wednesday, and the Mountaineers netted a goal in the opening half and two more in the second for a 3-0 victory.  The Bobcats were on the road two days later at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.
Bobcat senior Tyler Wright puts the ball in play and had a hit in Gilmer’s last game versus Darlington.

Bobcat senior Tyler Wright puts the ball in play and had a hit in Gilmer’s last game versus Darlington.

GHS baseball set for Region 6-4A schedule

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Gilmer High baseball dropped a pair of nonregion games ahead of its Region 6-4A schedule. The Bobcats were at home Tuesday and hosted the Coosa Eagles, who scored early and took advantage of GHS errors en route to a 5-0 win.
Gilmer’s Elly Callihan tallies one of her four blocks as she rejects Luella’s Keely Brown last Wednesday as teammates Jalynn Ledford and Emma Callihan (24) help defend the post.

Gilmer’s Elly Callihan tallies one of her four blocks as she rejects Luella’s Keely Brown last Wednesday as teammates Jalynn Ledford and Emma Callihan (24) help defend the post.

Luella Lions roar past Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Gilmer’s Hope Colwell drives to the basket. The Gilmer High Lady Cats faced one of Class 4A’s top teams in the second round of the state basketball tournament. GHS drew the Luella High Lions (24-5) in the round of 16 last Wednesday, and the No. 3 ranked team proved to be a formidable opponent.
The Bobcat bench looks on during a Gilmer at-bat earlier this season. The GHS varsity has posted a 2-4 record and has three more games scheduled for this week.

The Bobcat bench looks on during a Gilmer at-bat earlier this season. The GHS varsity has posted a 2-4 record and has three more games scheduled for this week.

Bobcats head south to defeat Long County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Gilmer High Bobcats took the field for a home baseball game before making their way to coastal Georgia for a pair of Saturday games. The Cats were defeated by Union County and Fitzgerald while topping Long County. Union made short work of the Bobcats Wednesday.
From left, are Gilmer youth wrestlers Isaiah Goodwin, Keigan Brookshire and Parker Settel. Goodwin and Brookshire both finished first in their weight class at last weekend’s tournament in Trion. Goodwin and Settel also won a champion’s belt for points accumulated based on their finishes at six tournaments during the USA Wrestling season.

From left, are Gilmer youth wrestlers Isaiah Goodwin, Keigan Brookshire and Parker Settel. Goodwin and Brookshire both finished first in their weight class at last weekend’s tournament in Trion. Goodwin and Settel also won a champion’s belt for points accumulated based on their finishes at six tournaments during the USA Wrestling season.

Gilmer wrestlers earn belts ahead of state tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Two Gilmer youth wrestlers earned their champion’s belt last weekend. The Gilmer Bobcat Wrestling Club attended the Trion Mat Dog Battle for the Belt Tournament, which concluded the belt series held during the USA Wrestling season.
Caleb Waddell 170-pound state champion

Caleb Waddell 170-pound state champion

Waddell makes it two in a row

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
He made it look easy. Gilmer’s Caleb Waddell mowed through the competition of Class 4A’s 170-pound weight class. The Bobcat senior captain pinned his way to the finals at the traditional state wrestling tournament and dominated his opponent when he got there.