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Gilmer sophomore running back Kobe Stonecipher (1) makes a defender miss as he gets blocks from senior linemen Luke Morgan (61) and Jace McClure (77). Stonecipher rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown on 23 attempts versus Heritage last Friday.

Gilmer sophomore running back Kobe Stonecipher (1) makes a defender miss as he gets blocks from senior linemen Luke Morgan (61) and Jace McClure (77). Stonecipher rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown on 23 attempts versus Heritage last Friday.

Generals pass their way past Bobcats

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Heritage Generals marched into Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Friday with a potent passing attack. While Gilmer High came out ahead on the stat sheet, it was quarterback  Nick Hanson’s accuracy and the Generals’ big-play ability that allowed them to come out ahead on the scoreboard.
Gilmer senior Josie Reece (22) sets the ball for teammate Elly Callihan at the Lady Cats’ final home match.

Gilmer senior Josie Reece (22) sets the ball for teammate Elly Callihan at the Lady Cats’ final home match.

Gilmer High volleyball season ends at Region 6-4A tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The Gilmer Lady Cats entered the Region 6-4A volleyball tournament with their season on the line. GHS was the No. 5 seed and faced the No. 2 seeded LaFayette Ramblers in the first round and lost in straight sets.
From left, are Gilmer High running backs Andrew Gooch, Kobe Stonecipher, Ashton White and Gray McClure during last Friday’s victory over Southeast Whitfield. The quartet combined for 49 rushes for 288 yards.

From left, are Gilmer High running backs Andrew Gooch, Kobe Stonecipher, Ashton White and Gray McClure during last Friday’s victory over Southeast Whitfield. The quartet combined for 49 rushes for 288 yards.

GHS Bobcats nab elusive region win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
For the first time since the 2015 season, the Gilmer High Bobcats have won a Region 6-4A football game. GHS hit the road last Friday to take on Southeast Whitfield and the Raiders celebrated homecoming. Despite the festive atmosphere at halftime, it was the Bobcats who reveled in victory.
Gilmer left fielder Jacie Bennett makes a diving catch during game two of last Tuesday’s doubleheader against Madison County.

Gilmer left fielder Jacie Bennett makes a diving catch during game two of last Tuesday’s doubleheader against Madison County.

Madison Co. ousts Lady Cats from state tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The Gilmer High Lady Cats’ return to the Class 4A state softball tournament pitted them against the No. 8 ranked Madison County Red Raiders. GHS made the 100-plus mile trek last Tuesday for a doubleheader to begin the best-of-three series.
Gilmer’s 8U defenders rally to make a tackle and will travel to White County Saturday to play the Warriors.

Gilmer’s 8U defenders rally to make a tackle and will travel to White County Saturday to play the Warriors.

Rec football has winning week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Gilmer rec football teams earned three wins last Saturday in week six of the Mountain Football League. The 6-under Bobcats snatched their first victory of the season by beating Dawson County, 14-6. The 9U’s game against the East Hall Vikings needed overtime where the Bobcats won, 34-28.
Gilmer High School softball players gather to celebrate their berth into the Class 4A state tournament after defeating Pickens last Monday. It will be the Lady Cats’ first trip to state since the 2015 season.

Gilmer High School softball players gather to celebrate their berth into the Class 4A state tournament after defeating Pickens last Monday. It will be the Lady Cats’ first trip to state since the 2015 season.

Back at state, Cats draw No. 8 Madison

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Pickens Dragonettes stood in their way, but only momentarily. The Gilmer High Lady Cats met their archrival at home last Monday to begin the Region 6-4A softball tournament. The winner of the best-of-three series advanced to the state tournament, and the Cats defended their turf.
Gilmer’s Beth Burnette (13) goes up for a block during last Thursday’s match against White County.

Gilmer’s Beth Burnette (13) goes up for a block during last Thursday’s match against White County.

Region tournament next for Gilmer Lady Cats

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Gilmer High Lady Cats spent the final week of the regular season on their home court and posted a 2-2 record. Gilmer’s volleyball slate included a pair of region matches last Tuesday against the Southeast Whitfield Raiders and Ridgeland Panthers.
Gilmer High School cross-country runners Madison Stanley (left) and Dylan Byrd (right) were top-five finishers for the Lady Cats and Bobcats at last Thursday’s Mountain Invitational.

Gilmer High School cross-country runners Madison Stanley (left) and Dylan Byrd (right) were top-five finishers for the Lady Cats and Bobcats at last Thursday’s Mountain Invitational.

Gilmer runs final race before region meet

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Mountain Invitational in Helen drew plenty of runners as the high school cross-country season reaches its homestretch. Gilmer High School made the trip, and the Bobcats squared off against 31 schools while the Lady Cats met 27.
Above are Gilmer High School cheerleaders following their second-place performance Sept. 28.

Above are Gilmer High School cheerleaders following their second-place performance Sept. 28.

GHS cheer opens 2019 season at Coahulla Creek

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Gilmer High cheerleaders began their competitive season Sept. 28 at Coahulla Creek High School. Three teams competed in the Class 4A division, and Ridgeland placed first, GHS took second and Northwest Whitfield was third. Gilmer took the floor with a younger team compared to years past.