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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.
Lady Cat Emma Callihan (24) scored 24 points in Gilmer’s 65-56 win over Stephens County.

Lady Cat Emma Callihan (24) scored 24 points in Gilmer’s 65-56 win over Stephens County.

Gilmer High Lady Cats advance to 2nd round

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are back in the second round of the Class 4A basketball state tournament. GHS punched its second round ticket last Friday when the Cats hosted the No. 9 ranked Stephens County Indians.  Gilmer built a first-quarter lead before Stephens slipped ahead at the half.
Bobcat Jess Buckner was the winning pitcher in game one of Monday’s doubleheader against Lumpkin County.

Bobcat Jess Buckner was the winning pitcher in game one of Monday’s doubleheader against Lumpkin County.

Gilmer baseball splits doubleheader vs. Lumpkin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
After some soggy weather to start the season, the Gilmer High Bobcats were able to take the field for three games over a four-day span. GHS hosted the Lumpkin County Indians Monday for a doubleheader. The Bobcats struck for four runs in the third inning of game one and came away with a 4-1 victory.
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Youth Wrestling Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The Gilmer Bobcat Wrestling Club made its way to the Georgia Novice Championships last Sunday. The event is specifically designed for first- and second-year wrestlers to face opponents of similar skill levels. Gilmer entered wrestlers of multiple ages and 14-under grapplers won their division.
The Gilmer High Lady Cats gather around their runner-up trophy after Monday night’s loss to Northwest Whitfield in the Region 6-4A championship. Front row, from left are Jasmine Staley, Hope Colwell and Beth Burnette. Back row, are Jalynn Ledford, Bailey Teague, Lark Reece, Emma Deyton, Anne Elise Williams, Elly Callihan and Emma Callihan.

The Gilmer High Lady Cats gather around their runner-up trophy after Monday night’s loss to Northwest Whitfield in the Region 6-4A championship. Front row, from left are Jasmine Staley, Hope Colwell and Beth Burnette. Back row, are Jalynn Ledford, Bailey Teague, Lark Reece, Emma Deyton, Anne Elise Williams, Elly Callihan and Emma Callihan.

GHS Lady Cats settle for second in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were the region’s top team all season until Monday night. GHS sat atop the standings and secured the No. 1 seed entering the Region 6-4A basketball tournament. The Cats met the Northwest Whitfield Bruins for the region championship, and Gilmer settled for second place.
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GHS baseball resets roster

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Gilmer High School returns to the baseball diamond in 2020 with a new batch of varsity starters. GHS graduated seven seniors off last year’s team that finished the season with a 10-14 record.