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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.
The Clear Creek Bobcats gather around their third-place trophy from the Georgia Middle School State Duals last Saturday in Hall County.

The Clear Creek Bobcats gather around their third-place trophy from the Georgia Middle School State Duals last Saturday in Hall County.

CCMS takes 3rd at state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Clear Creek Bobcats are the third best wrestling team in Georgia. CCMS attended the Middle School State Duals last Saturday in Hall County and posted a 4-1 record. After losing in the third round, the Bobcats won both matches in the consolation bracket for third place.
Above are Gilmer High School Bobcat and Lady Cat swimmers following last Saturday’s Northwest Georgia Swim and Dive Championships.

Above are Gilmer High School Bobcat and Lady Cat swimmers following last Saturday’s Northwest Georgia Swim and Dive Championships.

Gilmer High swimmers eye final meet before state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Northwest Georgia Swim and Dive Championships attracted 22 teams to the Calhoun Aquatic Center. The event was held last Saturday, and Gilmer High School swimmers combined  for 11 finals finishes high enough to score team points.
Lady Cat Beth Burnette (11) pokes the ball loose in the last round of the Carpet Capital Christmas Classic.

Lady Cat Beth Burnette (11) pokes the ball loose in the last round of the Carpet Capital Christmas Classic.

Lady Cats take sole position of 1st place

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Gilmer Lady Cats are in the driver’s seat of Region 6-4A. GHS completed the first half of its region basketball schedule last Friday with a 49-38 road win over the Northwest Whitfield Bruins. “We’re at the top of the region right now at 6-0,” coach Susan Nunn said.
Gilmer’s Carson Bentley takes his opponent to the mat and placed third in the 113-pound weight class at the Murray County Invitational.

Gilmer’s Carson Bentley takes his opponent to the mat and placed third in the 113-pound weight class at the Murray County Invitational.

GHS Bobcats cruise to weekend tourney title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Gilmer High School wrestlers finished first in their final tournament before this week’s region duals. GHS traveled to Murray County High School Saturday for a traditional tournament and nearly lapped the field. Gilmer had four champions and won the 16-team event with 261 points.
Bobcat sophomore Lewis Mulkey scores two of his team-high 18 points against Fannin County last Saturday.

Bobcat sophomore Lewis Mulkey scores two of his team-high 18 points against Fannin County last Saturday.

Gilmer Bobcats foil Fannin County, 70-52

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Gilmer High School Bobcats completed their busy week on the basketball court with a victory last Saturday. GHS played its fourth game in eight days and came away with a victory over the Fannin County Rebels, 70-52.
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Waddell takes 4th at ‘Scuffle’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The University of Tennessee — Chattanooga’s Matthew Waddell landed on the medal stand at the 17th annual Southern Scuffle. Waddell posted a 4-2 record and placed fourth at the event, which is touts itself as “the top in-season collegiate wrestling tournament in the nation.” It was held Jan.