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Gilmer senior shortstop Eli Cooper makes a backhanded stop last Friday versus Heritage.

Gilmer senior shortstop Eli Cooper makes a backhanded stop last Friday versus Heritage.

GHS Bobcats drop opening region series

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Gilmer High opened its region baseball schedule and found itself on the losing end. The GHS Bobcats squared off against Heritage last week, and the Generals hosted game one Wednesday. Both teams battled the cold temperatures, and the Generals persevered, 12-0.
Coach Walt Monroe and Gilmer wrestlers, J.J. McArthur, Caleb Gaspar, Asher Kleczka, Jake Watson, Tryton Haley, Rony Morales, Rudy Morales, Jasper Barr, Parker Settel

Coach Walt Monroe and Gilmer wrestlers, J.J. McArthur, Caleb Gaspar, Asher Kleczka, Jake Watson, Tryton Haley, Rony Morales, Rudy Morales, Jasper Barr, Parker Settel

Gilmer youth wrestlers shine at state tourneys

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Local youth wrestlers wrapped up state tournaments and were well represented on the medal stand. The first USA Wrestling titles were decided Feb. 22 at the Georgia Kids State Championships and Beginner’s Bash in Perry.
Gilmer singles Madison Bradshaw (above) and Alex Miltiades (below) both earned wins versus Ridgeland Monday.

Gilmer singles Madison Bradshaw (above) and Alex Miltiades (below) both earned wins versus Ridgeland Monday.

GHS Cats tame RHS Panthers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Gilmer High met rival Fannin County for a nonregion tennis tangle. Alex Miltiades GHS made the trip to Blue Ridge last Monday, and the Lady Cats and Bobcats both fell, 4-1. The No. 1 Bobcat doubles team of Aiden McCart and Charles Addie came out on top 8-4 for the only win of the day. The No.
Gilmer senior pitcher Hayden Berry makes a throw to first base last Tuesday versus Fannin County. He pitched six innings and struck out six while giving up four hits, two earned runs and three walks.

Gilmer senior pitcher Hayden Berry makes a throw to first base last Tuesday versus Fannin County. He pitched six innings and struck out six while giving up four hits, two earned runs and three walks.

Gilmer defeats Rebels, region schedule begins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer High faced its Hwy. 515 rivals on the baseball diamond. The GHS Bobcats were at Pickens last Monday to continue their nonregion schedule, and the Dragons only needed five innings for a 10-0 win.
Gilmer High School sophomore Johnnie Resendiz (29) wins a header versus Dawson County last Friday.

Gilmer High School sophomore Johnnie Resendiz (29) wins a header versus Dawson County last Friday.

GHS soccer blasts Dawson County, 9-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats demolished Dawson County for their fifth soccer victory of the season. GHS welcomed the Tigers to Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Friday, and the nonregion tilt was a one-sided affair from the start.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Taylor, Bryant voted all-region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer High’s 1,000-point duo of J.D. Taylor and Keegen Bryant were selected as two of the best Region 7-3A basketball players. All-region squads were announced last month, and they were two of 15 players selected.
Ellijay’s Madden Hopkins is USA Wrestling’s Georgia freshman state champion at 190 pounds.

Ellijay’s Madden Hopkins is USA Wrestling’s Georgia freshman state champion at 190 pounds.

Hopkins wins freshman state championship

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer High School freshman Madden Hopkins is a wrestling state champion. While the high school season is over, USA Wrestling has taken center stage. Hopkins attended USAW’s Freshman State Tournament Feb. 23 as a member of the Bobcat Wrestling Club.
Gilmer High’s David Warren plays a ball at the net and earned the Bobcats’ lone win versus Fannin County last Friday.

Gilmer High’s David Warren plays a ball at the net and earned the Bobcats’ lone win versus Fannin County last Friday.

GHS Lady Cat tennis tops Fannin Rebels

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer High was on the tennis court for region and nonregion matches through the early season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats played four matches last week, and the latter earned one win. The Lady Cats’ triumph came Friday at home against Fannin County.
The 10-under Gilmer Bobcats won their third straight District 7 basketball title last week with tournament victories over Oglethorpe (35-21), Fannin County (37-24), Commerce (43-30) and Lumpkin County (34-11). The state tournament is up next, and the Bobcats are looking to bring home the championship after placing second and third the past two seasons.

The 10-under Gilmer Bobcats won their third straight District 7 basketball title last week with tournament victories over Oglethorpe (35-21), Fannin County (37-24), Commerce (43-30) and Lumpkin County (34-11). The state tournament is up next, and the Bobcats are looking to bring home the championship after placing second and third the past two seasons.

10U Bobcats win district basketball championship

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

GHS track kicks off season in Gainesville

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gilmer High was off and running in Gainesville to begin the track and field season. The Bobcats and the Lady Cats combined to score points on 26 occasions, which included four first-place finishes.  GHS shined in the shot and took first in the boys and girls divisions.