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Chattanooga’s Robin Kilbe (left) and Tina Tanco (above) of Gwinnett mix it up during Saturday’s doubles matches.

Chattanooga’s Robin Kilbe (left) and Tina Tanco (above) of Gwinnett mix it up during Saturday’s doubles matches.

Mountain Mayhem raises nearly $8.5K for CASA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
It was a big week in Ellijay for the fastest growing recreational sport in the country. The Mountain Mayhem Pickleball Tournament was held last Friday and Saturday at Bill Keener Courts, and 280 players were in attendance.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

GHS summer camps underway

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Gilmer High’s youth summer camps began this week with girls basketball, football and soccer. Cheerleading camp will be June 9-12 at the Clear Creek Middle School’s gym from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to girls who are entering pre-K through sixth grade.
Joining head coach Chad Miller last week are players who tried out for Gilmer High’s flag football team. The season will begin in October.

Joining head coach Chad Miller last week are players who tried out for Gilmer High’s flag football team. The season will begin in October.

Inaugural GHS flag football team set

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Girls flag football is the fastest growing sport in the Georgia High School Association, and Gilmer High will take the field this fall. The sport was first sanctioned and offered by the GHSA in 2020.
Gilmer High’s Hayden Berry, second from left, will attend Brewton-Parker College and play baseball for the Barons. He is joined by mom Monica Berry, brother Bregan Berry and dad Brent Berry. Standing from left are, sister Garrett Berry and grandparents Janie and Emmett Farist.

Gilmer High’s Hayden Berry, second from left, will attend Brewton-Parker College and play baseball for the Barons. He is joined by mom Monica Berry, brother Bregan Berry and dad Brent Berry. Standing from left are, sister Garrett Berry and grandparents Janie and Emmett Farist.

Berry ready for baseball at Brewton-Parker College

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

GHS summer youth camps on tap next

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Summer vacation is right around the corner for the county’s students, and Gilmer High School will hold its annual slate of youth sports camps beginning next month. Girls basketball camp will be June 2-4 at the GHS gym from 10 a.m. to noon.
Gilmer High held its annual seniors versus juniors flag football game May 14. The seniors added two scores in the second half, which included a touchdown pass from quarterback Caylee Elrod to receiver Julibelle Queen (14) for a 19-6 victory.

Gilmer High held its annual seniors versus juniors flag football game May 14. The seniors added two scores in the second half, which included a touchdown pass from quarterback Caylee Elrod to receiver Julibelle Queen (14) for a 19-6 victory.

Gilmer seniors win annual flag football game, 19-6

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Gilmer’s Hunter Britain (5) uses a stiff arm to get around the corner on the final day of spring practice.

Gilmer’s Hunter Britain (5) uses a stiff arm to get around the corner on the final day of spring practice.

Spring concludes for Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Gilmer High football wrapped up the beginning stage of the 2025 season. Spring practice ended last Wednesday with 82 players on the roster, which include 37 rising freshmen. Head coach Paul Standard said he was “pleased” with the Bobcats’ efforts.
Gilmer High sophomore Noah Wright carded a four-over par 76 and was the low medalist at the Area 4-3A Championships.

Gilmer High sophomore Noah Wright carded a four-over par 76 and was the low medalist at the Area 4-3A Championships.

Wright is area’s best

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Gilmer sophomore Noah Wright is the area’s No. 1 golfer. GHS attended the 10-team Area 4-3A Championships at Heron Bag Golf Course April 28. Wright was the low medalist with a career best four-over par 76.