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From left are Gilmer’s Hunter Britain and Peyton Chancey, who rushed for 154 and 88 yards, respectively, last Friday versus Ridgeland. Chancey leads GHS with 1,035 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season.

From left are Gilmer’s Hunter Britain and Peyton Chancey, who rushed for 154 and 88 yards, respectively, last Friday versus Ridgeland. Chancey leads GHS with 1,035 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season.

Bobcats seal playoff fate

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Gilmer is back in the state football playoffs. The Bobcats secured their spot among the best 32 teams in Class 3A when they went on the road last Friday and demolished the Ridgeland Panthers. The victory also marked the 200th of head coach Paul Standard’s career.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

GHS softball recognized by Region 7-3A

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were well represented on the all-region softball honor roll. Four Lady Cats were selected to the All-Region 7-3A first team and included seniors Lily Fortune and Phoenix Addie, junior Sarah Dale and freshman Braley Stewart.
From left are GHS Lady Cat cross-country runners Ella Schwartz, Estephany Becerra, Liz Gonzalez, Allison Hernandez, Jennifer Garcia, Salma Gonzalez, Lauren Smith and Jayla Walker.

From left are GHS Lady Cat cross-country runners Ella Schwartz, Estephany Becerra, Liz Gonzalez, Allison Hernandez, Jennifer Garcia, Salma Gonzalez, Lauren Smith and Jayla Walker.

Lady Cat XC returns to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Gilmer High is set for a return to the Class 3A cross-country championships. GHS was at Heritage High School last Saturday, and the sectional meet welcomed teams from four regions. The Lady Cats (268 points) placed 10th to qualify for state, and they were the No. 1 team from Region 7-3A.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats earn four wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School was on the basketball court for its second week of league action and earned four wins. CCMS faced a pair of Hwy. 515 foes in Union and Fannin counties.  The Lady Cats were home last Monday against Union, and the seventh-grade Lady Cats lost, 33-26.
Gilmer’s Douglas Callihan (3) and Denny Ramirez (62) team up to make a tackle versus Adairsville as David Bright (42) closes in to assist.

Gilmer’s Douglas Callihan (3) and Denny Ramirez (62) team up to make a tackle versus Adairsville as David Bright (42) closes in to assist.

Bobcats claw to 28-21 win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer kept its playoff hopes alive as senior football players were sent off in style. GHS hosted the Adairsville Tigers last Friday, and the hometown Bobcats led early but had to fight back late. Possessions were at a premium as the Cats’ rushing attack made sure the clock kept ticking away.
Gilmer’s Jocelyn McCollum (right) applies defensive pressure to break up a pass versus Dawson County last Thursday.

Gilmer’s Jocelyn McCollum (right) applies defensive pressure to break up a pass versus Dawson County last Thursday.

Cats ruin Rome

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer High flag football has continued to gel and show improvement in its inaugural season. GHS celebrated its senior players last Thursday as the Rome Wolves and Dawson County Tigers were in town for games.
From left are Gilmer Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia and Bobcat Leeland Dantin. They were both in attendance for last Tuesday’s Five Fast Break Challenge.

From left are Gilmer Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia and Bobcat Leeland Dantin. They were both in attendance for last Tuesday’s Five Fast Break Challenge.

After 4 week hiatus, GHS XC runs again

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer High returned to the trail for the Five Fast Break Challenge. The annual 5K cross-country race drew 18 teams to Ringgold last Tuesday, and the GHS Lady Cats finished ninth with 225 points. The Bobcats faced 22 teams and landed in 10th place with 297.
Above are Clear Creek Middle School Lady Cat seventh- and eighth-grade basketball players. CCMS plays on Mondays and Thursdays with the Bobcats and Lady Cats alternate home and away.

Above are Clear Creek Middle School Lady Cat seventh- and eighth-grade basketball players. CCMS plays on Mondays and Thursdays with the Bobcats and Lady Cats alternate home and away.

CCMS opens season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School is off and running with the 2025-26 basketball season. The CCMS Lady Cats were at home last Tuesday versus Dawson County, and the seventh graders lost 26-23 while the eighth grade won handily, 59-14. The Bobcats were on the road, and were defeated 40-29 and 45-20.
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Team Cartecay nabs 3rd at Yunah Reserve

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gilmer Cartecay youth mountain bike team took third place for the day, and ended up taking home the top third spot in the 2025 Eastern Division Conference Series Championship of Georgia Cycling Association – Northside Hospital Race Series.
Gilmer High quarterback A.J. Callihan (7) rolls out and scans the field versus Calhoun last Friday. He threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns, which included a 22-yard touchdown to fellow sophomore McCoy Sutton (12, below).

Gilmer High quarterback A.J. Callihan (7) rolls out and scans the field versus Calhoun last Friday. He threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns, which included a 22-yard touchdown to fellow sophomore McCoy Sutton (12, below).

No. 3 Jackets put game away late

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gilmer ran into one of the best teams in the state and did not back down. The GHS Bobcats were in Calhoun last Friday to take on the defending state champions, the No. 3 ranked Yellow Jackets.