Sports

Gilmer’s Senior Yenifer Lopez (left) netted four goals against Bainbridge in the second round last Thursday.

Gilmer’s Senior Yenifer Lopez (left) netted four goals against Bainbridge in the second round last Thursday.

Bainbridge gets no mercy

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Gilmer High Lady Cats continued to venture into uncharted soccer territory and thrived. Angelica Castaneda scored three goals The No. 21 seeded Cats were in Bainbridge last Thursday for a Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 5 Bearcats.
Quarterback Bo Cronic pitches to wingback Douglas Callihan as head coach Paul Standard intently observes.

Quarterback Bo Cronic pitches to wingback Douglas Callihan as head coach Paul Standard intently observes.

86 players out for GHS spring football

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Gilmer High School’s spring football practice opened last Tuesday and continued Monday (above). Eighty-six Bobcats are on the roster, and practice wraps up May 14.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

State meet next for GHS track

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Three Gilmer High Lady Cats are set to continue their seasons at the state meet. GHS was in Fort Valley last Saturday for Class 3A sectionals. Four regions were in attendance, and a top-eight placement was needed to advance to state.
The Gilmer High Lady Cats got the ‘W’ when they to ran roughshod over Peach County in the first round of the Class 3A state soccer playoffs.

The Gilmer High Lady Cats got the ‘W’ when they to ran roughshod over Peach County in the first round of the Class 3A state soccer playoffs.

Lady Cats crush Peach Co., 7-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats laid the Trojans to waste and a 90-minute weather delay was not near enough to save them. GHS was in Peach County (15-3) to begin the Class 3A state soccer playoffs last Thursday, and the Lady Cats played well above their No. 21 seed. The host Trojans, seeded No.
Josh Ghobadpoor celebrates Gilmer clinching the Class 3A traditional state championship in 2022.

Josh Ghobadpoor celebrates Gilmer clinching the Class 3A traditional state championship in 2022.

Ghobad goes back home

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Wrestling coach Josh Ghobadpoor is heading back to a familiar place. Ghobadpoor spent eight seasons in the Gilmer High Bobcats’ corner while compiling a 205-45 dual record and leading the program to its 18th and 19th state championships.
Gilmer senior Liam Engel conrols the ball and scored three goals in the Bobcats’ first round win over Cairo.

Gilmer senior Liam Engel conrols the ball and scored three goals in the Bobcats’ first round win over Cairo.

Bobcats shut down Cairo

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gilmer High soccer punched its ticket to the second round with a sound victory over Cairo. The GHS Bobcats hosted the Syrupmakers last Friday to begin the Class 3A state playoffs, and it was not a sweet trip for the visitors. GHS controlled the pace of the match and were continually on the attack.
Gilmer’s Blake Grizzle got the Bobcats’ lone hit versus LaGrange in game one of the baseball state playoffs.

Gilmer’s Blake Grizzle got the Bobcats’ lone hit versus LaGrange in game one of the baseball state playoffs.

Grangers beat Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats were in LaGrange to begin the baseball state playoffs and returned home with a pair of losses. The doubleheader to start the best of three series was held last Friday, and the hometown Grangers had their offense in order.
Gilmer senior Lyla Engle earned a 6-2, 6-3 win in the first round of the region tournament.

Gilmer senior Lyla Engle earned a 6-2, 6-3 win in the first round of the region tournament.

Adairsville tennis eliminates GHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gilmer High tennis ended its season at the region tournament. The Bobcats and Lady Cats both faced Adairsville and endured first-round losses. The Lady Cats earned one win but fell as a team, 3-1. The Bobcats were downed, 4-0. Senior Lyla Engel notched Gilmer’s win in the No. 2 singles spot.
Lady Cat senior Amayah Jones won the Region 7-3A shot put with a throw of 33’ 11 1/2”.

Lady Cat senior Amayah Jones won the Region 7-3A shot put with a throw of 33’ 11 1/2”.

Sectionals next for Bobcat, Lady Cat track and field

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gilmer High track and field qualified for sectional in 18 events. The initial stage of the state qualifying process took place last Monday and Tuesday at the Region 7-3A Championships in Calhoun. Athletes needed to finish in the top four of their respective event to keep their seasons going.
Gilmer’s Angel Garcia (22) nutmegs a Mountaineer to get loose in the midfield versus North Murray last Thursday.

Gilmer’s Angel Garcia (22) nutmegs a Mountaineer to get loose in the midfield versus North Murray last Thursday.

GHS earns state playoff home match

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats are set to host their first-ever state playoff soccer match. Gilmer secured the home match by picking up two more wins in the final week of the season. GHS hosted Ringgold last Monday and netted five first-half goals to send the Tigers reeling.