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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.
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.