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Gilmer sophomore Peyton Chancey (18) slides safely home on a passed ball last Friday against Ridgeland. He ended the series with four hits and drove in eight runs.

Gilmer sophomore Peyton Chancey (18) slides safely home on a passed ball last Friday against Ridgeland. He ended the series with four hits and drove in eight runs.

Gilmer baseball slides into postseason

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gilmer High baseball solidified its postseason position with a sweep of the Ridgeland Panthers. It took the Panthers until game three to cross home plate. GHS doubled Ridgeland’s hits in game one and only needed five innings for a 13-0 win.
Lady Cat senior Sophia Lykins (8) tracks the ball down before sending it to Gilmer’s attackers.

Lady Cat senior Sophia Lykins (8) tracks the ball down before sending it to Gilmer’s attackers.

Lady Cats set for away state match

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats closed out the regular season with two more soccer victories. GHS was at home last Monday and Thursday to take on Ringgold and North Murray. Against the former, the Cats took a two-goal lead into the half and held the Tigers in check over the final 40 minutes for a 2-0 victory.
From left are GHS track seniors Harrison Chester, Aliza Chastain, Kenzie Sewell, Charles Norman, Alyson Guidry and Amayah Jones.

From left are GHS track seniors Harrison Chester, Aliza Chastain, Kenzie Sewell, Charles Norman, Alyson Guidry and Amayah Jones.

GHS track set for state qualifying

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gilmer High wrapped up the regular season with a track meet in Forsyth County. There were five girls teams and the GHS Lady Cats secured a runner-up finish with  80 points while the Bobcats were last among the four boys teams.
Hayden Berry connects for a three-run home run against Murray County last Tuesday.

Hayden Berry connects for a three-run home run against Murray County last Tuesday.

Bobcats crush Murray, Towns

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Gilmer High baseball notched four wins while outscoring opponents 47-5. The Bobcats took a break from their region schedule for a pair of double headers against Murray and Towns counties. Murray was up first last Tuesday, and GHS celebrated its seniors with two decisive wins.
Gilmer’s Eder Martinez (left) earned a win against White County, and Bree Burnette (right) joined doubles partner Chelsey Griggs for a two-set win over Adairsville.

Gilmer’s Eder Martinez (left) earned a win against White County, and Bree Burnette (right) joined doubles partner Chelsey Griggs for a two-set win over Adairsville.

Bobcat tennis wins 2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats snagged two tennis wins to close out the regular season. GHS hosted Adairsville April 1 and White County was in town the following day. The Bobcats took both matches by a 3-2 margin while the Lady Cats endured losses of 4-1.
Clear Creek soccer players celebrate their Mountain League championship after defeating Union County, 2-1.

Clear Creek soccer players celebrate their Mountain League championship after defeating Union County, 2-1.

Clear Creek soccer remains league’s best

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School soccer retained its crown as kings of the Mountain League. The Bobcats claimed the league championship March 26 with a 2-1 victory over Union County.
Gilmer senior C.J. Hatchett was the winning pitcher in game two versus Calhoun last Thursday. He tossed five innings and gave up an earned run in the 3-1 victory.

Gilmer senior C.J. Hatchett was the winning pitcher in game two versus Calhoun last Thursday. He tossed five innings and gave up an earned run in the 3-1 victory.

Cats take sting out of Yellow Jackets

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats claimed their second region baseball series of the season. The Cats took on Calhoun last week, and the Yellow Jackets dropped the first two games. The Cats hit the road Tuesday, and their bats were booming. GHS mashed three home runs and came away with an 8-5 win.
The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats

The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats

Clear Creek Bobcats capture Mountain League soccer championship

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats won the Mountain League soccer title March 26 with a 2-1 victory over Union County. CCMS earned its title shot by defeating Pickens in the semifinals, 4-0. The Cats posted a 7-0-1 record on the season while outscoring opponents, 34-3.
Gilmer High junior Gimena Domingo-Tercero (9) and freshman Joei Marshall (4) had stellar performances last Tuesday against Chestatee. Domingo-Tercero scored four goals, and Marshall provided three assists and scored the Cats’ 10th goal of the match.

Gilmer High junior Gimena Domingo-Tercero (9) and freshman Joei Marshall (4) had stellar performances last Tuesday against Chestatee. Domingo-Tercero scored four goals, and Marshall provided three assists and scored the Cats’ 10th goal of the match.

GHS Lady Cats rout Chestatee, 10-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Gilmer High Lady Cats dismantled Chestatee. GHS hosted the War Eagles last Tuesday for a nonregion soccer showdown, and Chestatee was outclassed immediately. Lady Cats were constantly left unmarked and when CHS managed to keep track of them, Gilmer’s skill and speed were put on display.
From left, Silas West, Halle West, Leila Kate Wimpey, Laney Martin and Emmalyn Brandon. 

From left, Silas West, Halle West, Leila Kate Wimpey, Laney Martin and Emmalyn Brandon. 

CCMS golfers excel

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Clear Creek eighth-grade golfer Silas West (left) tied for the low medalist score with a 46 at the Mountain League Tournament held at Whitepath Golf Course. At right are the league runners-up Lady Cat team of Halle West, Leila Kate Wimpey, Laney Martin and Emmalyn Brandon.