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From left are Clear Creek runners Jackson Towns and Lakelyn Garret. They were the first Bobcat and Lady Cat, respectively, to finish their races last Thursday. (Contributed)

From left are Clear Creek runners Jackson Towns and Lakelyn Garret. They were the first Bobcat and Lady Cat, respectively, to finish their races last Thursday. (Contributed)

Clear Creek XC continues season at Meek’s Park

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School ran its latest two-mile race at Meek’s Park. The CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trip to Union County last Thursday and placed fifth and sixth in their respective standings. The top five Bobcats included Jackson Towns (6th, 12:57.18), Cole Jones (13th, 13:35.
Seventh graders Kylan Merrell (35), Gunner Banks (43) and Jordan Wheeler team up to make a tackle to hold White County short of a first down in the fourth quarter last Wednesday.

Seventh graders Kylan Merrell (35), Gunner Banks (43) and Jordan Wheeler team up to make a tackle to hold White County short of a first down in the fourth quarter last Wednesday.

CCMS 7th graders blank White, 8-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Clear Creek was back on its home field for league football games. The eighth graders were up first, and all of the Bobcats’ points came in the opening half and they needed just five plays to do it.
Gilmer senior defensive lineman Jack Puckett (71) takes down a Panther running back for a loss last Friday at Union County as teammate Robert Pim (40) closes in to assist.

Gilmer senior defensive lineman Jack Puckett (71) takes down a Panther running back for a loss last Friday at Union County as teammate Robert Pim (40) closes in to assist.

Bobcats upend Panthers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Gilmer High School Bobcats hit the road once again and were in the end zone four times only 14 minutes into the game. GHS put Union County on the ropes last Friday and turned three first half turnovers into 21 points.
Senior Lily Fortune tracks down a fly ball and has provided a dependable glove in center field when not on the mound.

Senior Lily Fortune tracks down a fly ball and has provided a dependable glove in center field when not on the mound.

Lady Cats take down Colts, Tigers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gilmer High softball added two more wins to its tally. GHS was at home for two games to start the week. Coahulla Creek was in Ellijay last Monday, and the Cats unleashed their bats early. GHS scored a run in each of the first four innings, and their defense took care of the rest in a 7-0 win.
Gilmer freshman Ella Schwartz makes her way to the finish line last Saturday at the Pickens Preview. (Contributed photo)

Gilmer freshman Ella Schwartz makes her way to the finish line last Saturday at the Pickens Preview. (Contributed photo)

GHS XC returns to ‘Preview’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gilmer High runners made the short trip to Jasper for their latest cross-country meet. The annual Pickens Preview was held at Roper Park, and many of the teams hailed from metro Atlanta. The GHS Lady Cats tallied 359 points to place 13th out of 20 girls teams.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

Lady Cat volleyball ready for region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gilmer High volleyball was in White County for another nonregion match. The Lady Cats made the trip last Thursday to take on the Warriors. The best out of five sets was used to declare a winner, and White came out on top, 3-1.
Clear Creek cross-country runners join coaches Adam Palmer and Paige Johnstone following the War Eagle Invitational. (Contributed photo)

Clear Creek cross-country runners join coaches Adam Palmer and Paige Johnstone following the War Eagle Invitational. (Contributed photo)

CCMS XC opens season in Gainesville

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School kicked off its cross-country season at the War Eagle Invitational.  The 2-mile races were held Aug. 16 in Gainesville, and the Lady Cats placed fourth out of six teams, while the Bobcats were fifth in a boys field of seven. Karenza Mathis (17:20.
Clear Creek Middle School volleyball team

Clear Creek Middle School volleyball team

CCMS volleyball is undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School volleyball is off to a 6-0 start to the season. Joining coaches Aylah Wright and Hannah Stewart are players, front row, Ashlyn Harris, Madi Farist and Bella Allen. Back row are, Samantha Baugh, Braylee Taylor, Molly Hicks, Rhyanna Harmening and Mallory Jones.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Rec Football Round Up

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gilmer rec football players were on their home turf for five games. Union County was in town last Saturday, and three Bobcat teams earned wins. The fourth grade Cats slipped past the Panthers, 6-0, while Gilmer’s fifth graders won, 12-6.
Junior Peyton Chancey leaves two Rebels in his wake as he breaks a third tackle on this way to 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns last Friday at Fannin County.

Junior Peyton Chancey leaves two Rebels in his wake as he breaks a third tackle on this way to 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns last Friday at Fannin County.

Chancey, Bobcats run over Rebels

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats rolled into Blue Ridge with a rushing attack that could not be stopped. GHS faced rival Fannin County last Friday, and junior Bobcat fullback Peyton Chancey delivered punishing runs into the heart of Rebels’ defense.