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Ellijay’s Payton Woodring dives into the pool for the backstroke during her junior season at the University of Cincinnati.

Ellijay’s Payton Woodring dives into the pool for the backstroke during her junior season at the University of Cincinnati.

Woodring ready to leave lasting legacy

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Payton Woodring has continued to improve during her time at the University of Cincinnati and aims to end her swimming career on a high note. Woodring is a 2022 Gilmer High graduate and was a standout on the swim team during her time as a Lady Cat.
Gilmer High School senior Hunter Britain makes his way around the corner for a first down last Friday at Sequoyah.

Gilmer High School senior Hunter Britain makes his way around the corner for a first down last Friday at Sequoyah.

GHS looks to fix scrimmage mistakes

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Ball security and missed tackles plagued the Gilmer Bobcats in their football scrimmage. GHS was in Canton last Friday to take on Class 5A Sequoyah, and the hometown Chiefs used their size and depth to their advantage.
Gilmer’s Esther Bowman gains control of her opponent during last season’s Purple versus White Alumni Night.

Gilmer’s Esther Bowman gains control of her opponent during last season’s Purple versus White Alumni Night.

Bowman to join Andrew’s 1st womens wrestling team

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Esther Bowman is set to apply what she learned at Gilmer High when she wrestles at Andrew College. Bowman is a 2025 GHS graduate and also considered Brewton-Parker College and Lindsey Wilson University in Kentucky.
Georgia Tech’s Will Kiker lines up on the kickoff return team in the final week of the regular season last year versus the University of Georgia. (Contributed Photo by Joseph Sisson)

Georgia Tech’s Will Kiker lines up on the kickoff return team in the final week of the regular season last year versus the University of Georgia. (Contributed Photo by Joseph Sisson)

Kiker begins RS. So. season at Georgia Tech

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
When Georgia Tech rolls into Boulder, Colo., to begin the college football season, Ellijay’s Will Kiker will be on the Yellow Jackets’ sideline once again. Kiker is a 2023 Gilmer High graduate and is set to enter his third year in Atlanta.
Sean Glaze was hired to be the Gilmer High School boys basketball head coach last Thursday and is set to meet the team today. (Contributed Photo)

Sean Glaze was hired to be the Gilmer High School boys basketball head coach last Thursday and is set to meet the team today. (Contributed Photo)

Glaze tabbed to lead GHS boys basketball

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Veteran coach and educator Sean Glaze has been hired to lead the Gilmer High School boys basketball program. He was approved by the Gilmer County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday.
Fifty players were in attendance for the annual GHS youth softball camp. The fundamental camp experienced an influx of participants this summer as it typically drew around 35 players in previous years. (Contributed Photo)

Fifty players were in attendance for the annual GHS youth softball camp. The fundamental camp experienced an influx of participants this summer as it typically drew around 35 players in previous years. (Contributed Photo)

GHS softball marks the end of summer youth camps

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Gilmer captain Sophia Lykins lines up a shot during her senior season. She assisted 24 goals and scored six more to earn first-team all-region honors while helping the Lady Cats reach the Elite Eight of the Class 3A state playoffs.

Gilmer captain Sophia Lykins lines up a shot during her senior season. She assisted 24 goals and scored six more to earn first-team all-region honors while helping the Lady Cats reach the Elite Eight of the Class 3A state playoffs.

Lykins walks on at St. Edward’s

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Sophia Lykins was a major component of the most successful soccer season at Gilmer High School. Lykins is a 2025 GHS honor graduate, and the Lady Cats enjoyed a trip to the state playoffs last season.
Rising GHS sophomore A.J. Callihan passes down field earlier in the summer. Callihan and senior Bo Cronic have taken the majority of varsity snaps at quarterback during the preseason.

Rising GHS sophomore A.J. Callihan passes down field earlier in the summer. Callihan and senior Bo Cronic have taken the majority of varsity snaps at quarterback during the preseason.

Bobcats 9 days out from scrimmage

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The fall sports season is right around the corner, and the Gilmer High Bobcats will be in Cherokee County for its preseason football scrimmage. The Cats have continued to do much of the same since the Times-Courier last spoke to head coach Paul Standard four weeks ago.