Ellijay’s Elly Callihan is set to enter her senior year at Berry College. She earned a spot in the starting lineup as a freshman and has remained there since while being recognized by the Southern Athletic Association at the conclusion of each season.

Gilmer High quarterback Bo Cronic passes after rolling to his left at Tuesday’s practice.

Gilmer’s Asher Faulk swims the backstroke at last Thursday’s home meet.

Gilmer Bobcats

Fifty-five young Bobcats were in attendance for Gilmer High’s youth football camp that focused on proper technique and the game’s basics such as passing, running, tackling and kicking.

Joining Vito Molfetto (second from right) are local golfers Reece Hyatt, Halle West and Silas West, who recently teed off at the Optimist International Junior Golf Qualifier, held at Cartersville Country Club on behalf of the Gilmer County Optimist Club.

Gilmer High honor graduate Maddie Usry keeps a rally alive during her senior season with the Lady Cats.

Gilmer swimmers hit the pool for warmups last Thursday at the Cherokee Aquatic Center.

Gilmer High’s youth summer camps began last week with girls basketball (above) and boys and girls soccer (below). Basketball camp drew 30 participants while 87 showed up for soccer as both camps focused on fundamentals.

Gilmer High honor graduate Hayden Berry started every game for the Bobcats as an upperclassman. He helped lead the program to first-ever back-to-back state playoff appearances.