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Gilmer’s Sarah Dale recorded three hits and scored two runs in the Lady Cats’ first round series versus Heritage last Wednesday.

Gilmer’s Sarah Dale recorded three hits and scored two runs in the Lady Cats’ first round series versus Heritage last Wednesday.

Heritage knocks Lady Cats out of state tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were on the road to begin the softball state tournament, and a familiar foe ended their season. GHS entered the Class 3A tournament seeded No. 20 and faced No. 13 Heritage last Wednesday.
Gilmer High School freshman Roxy McVey digs up a serve and will be one of six returning starters for the Cats next season.

Gilmer High School freshman Roxy McVey digs up a serve and will be one of six returning starters for the Cats next season.

GHS volleyball eliminated by Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats put up a fight in their state tournament return. GHS kicked off the Class 3A volleyball state tournament last Wednesday in LaFayette. Gilmer entered the event seeded No. 25, while the Ramblers occupied the No. 8 seed.
Gilmer’s Carissa McCollum (21) makes a tackle. The Cats return home Thursday to host Rome and Dawson County.

Gilmer’s Carissa McCollum (21) makes a tackle. The Cats return home Thursday to host Rome and Dawson County.

Generals blank GHS Lady Cats, 12-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats played their first away flag football game and came home with a defeat. GHS made its way to Heritage last Thursday, and the Cats struggled to find offensive consistency against the Generals. HHS took a touchdown lead into the half and added one more for a 12-0 victory.
Douglas Callihan forces a fumble with his sack

Douglas Callihan forces a fumble with his sack

Bobcats sack Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Bobcats were constantly in LaFayette’s backfield and continually delivered hard hits on its quarterback. Gilmer High hosted LHS for homecoming last Friday, and the black-clad Bobcats put on a show for their fans.
Gilmer senior pitcher Lily Fortune and the Lady Cats qualified for the Class 3A state softball tournament. GHS will make its way to Heritage today for games at 4 and 6 p.m.

Gilmer senior pitcher Lily Fortune and the Lady Cats qualified for the Class 3A state softball tournament. GHS will make its way to Heritage today for games at 4 and 6 p.m.

Gilmer shuts out Dalton Academy

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats were back on their home field for another flag football victory. GHS hosted Dalton Academy and Fannin County last Thursday, and the former was up first. Gilmer’s Maggie Thompson (2) breaks up a pass versus Dalton Academy last Thursday.
Gilmer’s Adleigh Sutton hits at the net, and the Lady Cats begin the state volleyball playoffs today at LaFayette at 5 p.m.

Gilmer’s Adleigh Sutton hits at the net, and the Lady Cats begin the state volleyball playoffs today at LaFayette at 5 p.m.

GHS volleyball qualifies for state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats have snapped their state volleyball tournament drought. The Cats learned of their postseason fate last week, and have been awarded the No. 25 seed in the Class 3A field of 32 teams. This marks Gilmer’s first state berth since the 2018 season.
From left, Gilmer High defenders Robert Pim (40), Kevin Olea (77), McCoy Sutton (12), Bo Cronic (17) and Landon Hamby (24) corral a Heritage running back last Friday.

From left, Gilmer High defenders Robert Pim (40), Kevin Olea (77), McCoy Sutton (12), Bo Cronic (17) and Landon Hamby (24) corral a Heritage running back last Friday.

Bobcats fade in fourth to Generals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
For three quarters, it was anybody’s ball game. But in the fourth, the visiting Gilmer Bobcats began to fade last Friday, and the Heritage Generals put the game away.
Gilmer’s Mia Henson makes solid contact and recorded three hits and drove in a pair of runs in the Lady Cats’ games last week versus Ridgeland.

Gilmer’s Mia Henson makes solid contact and recorded three hits and drove in a pair of runs in the Lady Cats’ games last week versus Ridgeland.

GHS softball wins 2 heading to region tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Three straight one-run region softball games were played, and the Lady Cats claimed two victories. Adding to the intrigue was the fact that each game needed a rally in the final inning to secure a win. Gilmer High started the final week of the regular season last Monday at Northwest Whitfield.
Gilmer High’s Gimena Domingo-Tercero makes a tackle last Thursday versus Ringgold. She scored three total touchdowns on the day, which included a pick six against Creekview.

Gilmer High’s Gimena Domingo-Tercero makes a tackle last Thursday versus Ringgold. She scored three total touchdowns on the day, which included a pick six against Creekview.

Gilmer wins inaugural flag football game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The first flag football game in Gilmer High history ended in a win for the Lady Cats. GHS hosted Ringgold and Creekview to kick start its inaugural season last Thursday, and the game against the former came down to the wire.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

McDaniel talks title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Head coach Tina McDaniel had plenty of praise for the Lady Cats. Clear Creek softball captured their second consecutive Mountain League championship Sept. 29. CCMS topped rival Pickens in the title game 5-4 after trailing 4-0 at the conclusion of the second inning.