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Clear Creek meets old rivals on basketball court

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Clear Creek Middle School began its basketball season last week with games against Fannin County and Pickens. The seventh-grade Bobcats were victorious in both games and downed Fannin, 46-27, and Pickens, 56-26. The eighth graders defeated Fannin, 48-34, but fell to Pickens, 55-10.
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CCMS wrestling off and winning

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers were on the mat to begin the season at Chestatee Middle School Nov. 2. The traditional event saw CCMS walk away with 12 champions. The Bobcats were at home three days later for a dual versus the Union County Panthers. CCMS won 10 of 16 bouts for a 54-36 victory.
From left, Gilmer High defenders Kyle Allison (2), Cameron Weaver (90) and Donnie Ledford (4) corral Ridgeland’s Terrance Roberts last Friday. The Bobcat trio combined for 31 total tackles.

From left, Gilmer High defenders Kyle Allison (2), Cameron Weaver (90) and Donnie Ledford (4) corral Ridgeland’s Terrance Roberts last Friday. The Bobcat trio combined for 31 total tackles.

Panthers score 24 unanswered points to snatch win

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
For nearly three quarters, it seemed like it was going to be Gilmer’s night. The Bobcats hosted Ridgeland for senior night last Friday, and the explosive Panthers were held in check for much of the game.
From left, are Bobcat Austin Long and Lady Cat Helana Garland. They were Gilmer’s top cross-country runners at the Class 4A state meet last Friday.

From left, are Bobcat Austin Long and Lady Cat Helana Garland. They were Gilmer’s top cross-country runners at the Class 4A state meet last Friday.

Gilmer battles course, cold temps at state XC meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Gilmer High cross-country runners made their way to Carrollton last Friday for the Class 4A state meet. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats both competed in a field of 32 teams and turned in respective placements of 23rd and 24th. “We did pretty good,” coach Tommy Jones said of their performances.
Bobcat defender Peyton Chancey (18) intercepts a pass late in the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s 10-under semifinals against the Union County Panthers.

Bobcat defender Peyton Chancey (18) intercepts a pass late in the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s 10-under semifinals against the Union County Panthers.

10U Bobcats advance to title game

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Three Gilmer teams hit the gridiron for the Mountain Football League’s semifinals, and one will play for a title this week. Last Saturday’s semifinals were held at Fannin  County and Gilmer high schools.
Gilmer cheerleaders take the floor for a final time before Saturday’s region competition.

Gilmer cheerleaders take the floor for a final time before Saturday’s region competition.

Gilmer High cheer takes 1st ahead of region competition

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders turned in their best performance of the season. GHS traveled to Dawson County High School last Saturday and finished atop the Class 4A standings. Gilmer scored 69.
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats both finished second at last week’s Region 6-4A Cross-Country Championships. Back row, from left are Bobcats Dylan Byrd, Carson Purvis, Austin Long, Jon Nix, Nate Mooney, Jakob Dobbs and Ricky Ambrosio-Perez. Front row, are Lady Cats Laney Hensley, Mallory Henson, Anna Byrd, Naomi Coombs, Madison Stanley, Helana Garland and Ashley Spagnola. The Bobcats and Lady Cats will make their way to Carrollton Friday for the Class 4A state meet.

The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats both finished second at last week’s Region 6-4A Cross-Country Championships. Back row, from left are Bobcats Dylan Byrd, Carson Purvis, Austin Long, Jon Nix, Nate Mooney, Jakob Dobbs and Ricky Ambrosio-Perez. Front row, are Lady Cats Laney Hensley, Mallory Henson, Anna Byrd, Naomi Coombs, Madison Stanley, Helana Garland and Ashley Spagnola. The Bobcats and Lady Cats will make their way to Carrollton Friday for the Class 4A state meet.

GHS cross-country runs back to state

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats have made a habit of qualifying for the state cross-country meet, and both will be in attendance again this season.
Gilmer’s Braden Jenkins (16) brings down Bruin quarterback Owen Brooker for a splash landing last Friday.

Gilmer’s Braden Jenkins (16) brings down Bruin quarterback Owen Brooker for a splash landing last Friday.

Gilmer High Bobcats bogged in 6-0 loss to Northwest

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Last Friday’s rain showers turned Northwest Whitfield’s football field into a sprawling morass. The Bruins hosted the Gilmer High Bobcats for a game that pitted two teams against each other who are battling for a state playoff spot.
Freshman Skylar Ramey navigates to a fifth-place finish at Heritage Park in Watkinsville.

Freshman Skylar Ramey navigates to a fifth-place finish at Heritage Park in Watkinsville.

Mountain bike team readies for state race

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A fine and steady rain soaked the Watkinsville area Saturday, Oct. 19, forcing the Georgia League to creatively combine two scheduled days of racing into one, with 983 student athletes across 65 teams, taking to the trails in an extraordinary demonstration of cooperation and shared purpose.
Gilmer freshman Mason Smith (17) rushed for a touchdown against Southeast Whitfield last Thursday and hauled in a 35-yard pass to set up another.

Gilmer freshman Mason Smith (17) rushed for a touchdown against Southeast Whitfield last Thursday and hauled in a 35-yard pass to set up another.

Junior varsity Bobcats win season finale

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
For the second time this season, the Gilmer High junior varsity Bobcats defeated the Southeast Whitfield Raiders. The two squared off at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Thursday for the Bobcats’ season finale, and the hometown fans were not disappointed.