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Gilmer senior Manny Velasquez scores a takedown versus Pickens last Saturday.

Gilmer senior Manny Velasquez scores a takedown versus Pickens last Saturday.

GHS wrestling starts season 3-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Gilmer High wrestlers hit the road to begin the season. The GHS Bobcats made the short trip south to Pickens last Saturday and posted a 3-1 record in four duals.
Junior Jace Sanderson battles for a rebound and was voted to the all-region first team last season.

Junior Jace Sanderson battles for a rebound and was voted to the all-region first team last season.

Lady Cats have high expectations

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats returned to the state basketball tournament last season, and they are looking for more success this go-around. David Dowse enters his second year as the Cats’ head coach, and last season’s 16 victories and state berth were the program’s most and first since 2021.
From left, Mia Crump grabs a rebound, Neeyah McDaniel shoots a baseline jumper.

From left, Mia Crump grabs a rebound, Neeyah McDaniel shoots a baseline jumper.

CCMS Lady Cats have perfect week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It was a clean sweep for the Clear Creek Lady Cats on the basketball court. CCMS faced Pickens and Dawson last week, and the former was up first. The seventh graders won 30-26, while the eighth-grade Cats came out on top, 39-27. Versus Dawson, both were landslide wins for the Cats.
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Lady Cat Tercero takes 1st

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats claimed two medal spots and included a tournament champion at their latest wrestling event. GHS attended the Campbell Lady Spartan Invitational last Saturday. Abelinda Tercero (135 pounds) rolled through her bracket for first place.
University of Georgia freshman Jackson McVey drives to the basket during a practice drill. The Bulldogs started their season last week and are 3-0. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

University of Georgia freshman Jackson McVey drives to the basket during a practice drill. The Bulldogs started their season last week and are 3-0. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

McVey settles in at UGA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ellijay’s Jackson McVey has begun the next chapter of his basketball saga. He started at Gilmer High where he helped the Bobcats to its only region championship and three trips to the state tournament while hauling in a trove of school records.
Gilmer sophomore Daniel Escobar (left) fends off a shot and is the Bobcats’ top returning state placer from last year.

Gilmer sophomore Daniel Escobar (left) fends off a shot and is the Bobcats’ top returning state placer from last year.

‘Continuation of dynasty’ goal for Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Caleb Waddell era of Gilmer High School wrestling is underway. Gilmer is set to open its season this week, and preparations have been long in the making. The 19-time state champion Bobcats placed in the top six at state duals a season ago as they greatly surpassed expectations.
Jayla Walker was one of four seniors who ran for the Lady Cats at last Saturday’s state meet.

Jayla Walker was one of four seniors who ran for the Lady Cats at last Saturday’s state meet.

Lady Cat XC finishes 15th at state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Gilmer High cross-country ended its season as the 15th best team in the state. Joining head coach Tommy Jones at the state meet from left are GHS cross-country runners Jennifer Garcia, Liz Gonzalez, Estephany Becerra, Jayla Walker, Lauren Smith, Salma Gonzalez and Allison  Hernandez.
Abelinda Tercero is moments away from a pin at last Tuesday’s intrasquad match and she placed fourth at state last season.

Abelinda Tercero is moments away from a pin at last Tuesday’s intrasquad match and she placed fourth at state last season.

Fundamentals key for Lady Cat wrestling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Gilmer High girls wrestling program has continually been near the top of the sport. GHS graduated 18 wrestlers combined over the past two seasons, and this year head coach Stacy Galloway has stressed fundamentals and growth with a young roster.
Clear Creek basketball continued its season last Thursday. From left, Lance West fires a three pointer, Braylee Taylor snatches a rebound.

Clear Creek basketball continued its season last Thursday. From left, Lance West fires a three pointer, Braylee Taylor snatches a rebound.

CCMS Bobcats pounce on Lumpkin Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School took on Lumpkin County for some Mountain League basketball action. The Bobcats made the trip last Thursday and earned a pair of wins. The seventh graders pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back in a 44-20 victory.