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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.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

GHS youth summer camps begin in June

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 21, 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 senior captain Jorge Flores scores the Bobcats’ goal on a penalty kick versus Northwest Whitfield in the Elite Eight of the state soccer playoffs last Tuesday.

Gilmer senior captain Jorge Flores scores the Bobcats’ goal on a penalty kick versus Northwest Whitfield in the Elite Eight of the state soccer playoffs last Tuesday.

Bruins strike early, hold off Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Six red cards were issued in a testy Elite Eight soccer matchup between region rivals. No. 16 Gilmer High traveled to No. 8 Northwest Whitfield last Tuesday for the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state playoffs, and the visiting Bobcats were behind early.
Drew Gaddy

Drew Gaddy

Gaddy is new wrestling director

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Drew Gaddy is the new overseer of Gilmer County wrestling. Gaddy, 34, was named wrestling director and will be involved with the sport at all levels. He is finishing his 12th year in education and fourth in Gilmer. Along with wife Haley, they have two children.
Gilmer senior captain Sophia Lykins gains possession for the Lady Cats and helped them achieve their best season to date.

Gilmer senior captain Sophia Lykins gains possession for the Lady Cats and helped them achieve their best season to date.

Kersh, Bears too much for GHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Gilmer High Lady Cats historic soccer season came to a close. GHS was in Hall County last Monday to take on the No. 13 Cherokee Bluff Bears, and the home team had goals to spare.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Bobcats garner all-region honors

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats were well represented on All-Region 7-3A baseball teams. Landing on the first team was the GHS senior trio of right fielder Noah Gutillo, shortstop Eli Cooper and pitcher C.J. Hatchett, as well as sophomore outfielder Peyton Chancey.
Lilyan Cook

Lilyan Cook

Cook takes 8th at state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Gilmer High sophomore Lilyan Cook (above) placed eighth in the discus at the GHSA’s Class 3A Track and Field Championships in Albany last week. Jenifer Garcia finished the mile in 6:04.26 for 13th. She completed the 3,200 meters in 13:16.33 for 11th while Jayla Walker was 15th at 14:16.52.
Clear Creek offensive coordinator Taylor Johnstone (right) points to offer an optimal running path midplay at last Friday’s final spring practice.

Clear Creek offensive coordinator Taylor Johnstone (right) points to offer an optimal running path midplay at last Friday’s final spring practice.

Roster expands for CCMS football

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School was on the football field for two weeks of spring practice. The Bobcats wrapped up the yearly proceedings last Friday, and numbers are on the rise for this fall’s seventh- and eighth-grade teams.