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Clear Creek’s seventh-grade Lady Cats defeated Dawson County in the Mountain League basketball tournament before a semifinal loss to Pickens.

Clear Creek’s seventh-grade Lady Cats defeated Dawson County in the Mountain League basketball tournament before a semifinal loss to Pickens.

Seventh-grade Lady Cats’ season ends in semifinals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
An overtime win in the Mountain League basketball tournament allowed the seventh-grade Lady Cats to extend their basketball season. Clear Creek Middle School met the Dawson County Tigers in the opening round last Tuesday and CCMS came away with a 46-45 win.
Above are members of the eighth-grade Clear Creek Lady Cats’ basketball team following their Mountain League tournament game versus Pickens.

Above are members of the eighth-grade Clear Creek Lady Cats’ basketball team following their Mountain League tournament game versus Pickens.

Pickens ousts 8th grade Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Clear Creek Lady Cats met the Pickens Dragonettes in the opening round of the eighth grade Mountain League basketball tournament last week. CCMS was the lower seed, and the two met at Union County Middle School.
Clear Creek’s Jacob Becerra pushes the ball up court and scored 13 points in the Bobcats’ league tournament win over Fannin County.

Clear Creek’s Jacob Becerra pushes the ball up court and scored 13 points in the Bobcats’ league tournament win over Fannin County.

Dragons eliminate 8th grade Bobcats from league tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The eighth-grade Bobcats at Clear Creek Middle School had their basketball season cut short in the semifinals of the Mountain League tournament. CCMS entered the event as a No. 4 seed and topped the No. 5 seeded Fannin County Rebels in the first round, 43-27.
Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers and coaches following the Bobcats’ second-place finish in the Class 4A state duals.

Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers and coaches following the Bobcats’ second-place finish in the Class 4A state duals.

Bobcats’ state bid ends in 2nd

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Gilmer High School Bobcats have advanced to the duals state finals in 11 straight seasons. The first seven resulted in state championships for GHS, and over the last four, the Bobcats have settled for second place.
Lady Cat Elly Callihan tracks down a rebound and was Gilmer’s top scorer versus Heritage (17 points) and Ridgeland (27) last week.

Lady Cat Elly Callihan tracks down a rebound and was Gilmer’s top scorer versus Heritage (17 points) and Ridgeland (27) last week.

GHS Lady Cats hand out two more region defeats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Gilmer High’s unblemished region record continued last week as two more teams fell to the Lady Cats. GHS was on the road Tuesday at Heritage and buried the Generals early to come away with a 49-32 victory.
Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers, coaches and managers after the Bobcats’ region duals wrestling championship last Saturday. GHS defeated Northwest Whitfield in the finals, 30-25.

Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers, coaches and managers after the Bobcats’ region duals wrestling championship last Saturday. GHS defeated Northwest Whitfield in the finals, 30-25.

Bobcats make it 8 in a row

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
For the eighth consecutive season, the Gilmer High Bobcats are region dual champions. Gilmer hosted the seven-team wrestling event last Saturday, which also served as a qualifier for this week’s state duals tournament.
Gilmer junior Brady Sanford scored 20 points in the Bobcats’ 65-45 victory over Southeast Whitfield last Tuesday.

Gilmer junior Brady Sanford scored 20 points in the Bobcats’ 65-45 victory over Southeast Whitfield last Tuesday.

GHS pounds Southeast Raiders, 65-45

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Gilmer Bobcats took care of business against the Southeast Whitfield Raiders for a region basketball victory. The Bobcats made the road trip last Tuesday for their only game of the week.