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

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

Swim season ‘kicks off’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The swim season got underway at the Cherokee Summer League Kick Off. The four-team event was held last Thursday at the Cherokee Aquatic Center, and the Gilmer Swim Team placed second in both the boys and girls standings.
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’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.

GHS summer camps continue for county’s youth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Gilmer High’s youth summer camps continued this week with cheerleading. Baseball camp will be June 18-20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilmer Baseball Field located on the GHS campus. The camp is open to boys entering first through eighth grade and the cost is $60.
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.

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.

Berry’s trip from Bobcat to Baron

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Hayden Berry is not quite ready to hang up his baseball spikes. Berry is a 2025 Gilmer High honor graduate, and his next destination is Brewton-Parker College. Outside of the classroom, he will continue his maturation as a pitcher for the Barons.
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