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Gilmer High’s Jeremiah Few eyes the bar as he begins to clear it in the high jump.

Gilmer High’s Jeremiah Few eyes the bar as he begins to clear it in the high jump.

Gilmer High on track for three meets

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gilmer track and field athletes had an action-packed week with three meets. The Bobcats and Lady Cats were at home last Tuesday, and the former finished first at the four-team event. The Lady Cats placed second on the girls side.
From left, Gilmer High tennis players Autumn Spangler and Alex Miltiades.

From left, Gilmer High tennis players Autumn Spangler and Alex Miltiades.

GHS tennis drops two matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gilmer continued its region tennis schedule with two more matches. GHS hosted Calhoun last Tuesday, and the hometown Bobcats lost 4-1, while the Lady Cats were defeated, 5-0. Gilmer was at Northwest Whitfield two days later, and the Bruins won the boys and girls matches, 3-2. No.
From left, Gilmer High doubles players Chelsey Griggs and David Warren return serves versus Murray County last Tuesday.

From left, Gilmer High doubles players Chelsey Griggs and David Warren return serves versus Murray County last Tuesday.

Bobcat tennis wrecks Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer Bobcat tennis picked up their first region win of the season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted LaFayette last Thursday for their second region matchup of the season. The Bobcats were victorious over the Ramblers 3-2, and the Lady Cats lost, 4-1.
Bobcat Ronald Cuz heads the ball for Gilmer in their region match versus Calhoun last Friday.

Bobcat Ronald Cuz heads the ball for Gilmer in their region match versus Calhoun last Friday.

Yellow Jackets sting Cats in overtime

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer and Calhoun went at it before and after the final buzzer sounded. The Region 7-3A soccer matchup contained plenty of physical play last Friday. Emotions ran high at the match’s conclusion, which ended with the visiting Yellow Jackets securing a 2-1 overtime victory.
Gilmer’s Mel Mosley hit a two-run home run in the series final versus Adairsville last Friday.

Gilmer’s Mel Mosley hit a two-run home run in the series final versus Adairsville last Friday.

Tigers clip Bobcats on diamond

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer came up just short in their latest region series. The GHS Bobcats faced the Adairsville Tigers (12-4) last week and were on the road for games one and three. AHS hosted the opener Wednesday and the Cats were limited to two hits as the Tigers pulled out a 2-1 win.
Gilmer Lady Cat Joei Marshall sends a pass downfield versus Calhoun last Friday.

Gilmer Lady Cat Joei Marshall sends a pass downfield versus Calhoun last Friday.

Calhoun outlasts Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer took on one of the region’s top teams and battled until the end. The GHS Lady Cats hosted the Calhoun Yellow Jackets (9-2) last Friday for their only match of the week. While the Cats controlled the action early, it was Calhoun who cashed in the first goal.
Senior Bobcat Cheyne Smith clears 11’ to win the pole vault last Thursday.

Senior Bobcat Cheyne Smith clears 11’ to win the pole vault last Thursday.

GHS track hosts five-team meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gilmer opened its track and field season at home. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted Dawson County, Union County, Cherokee and Pickens last Thursday. The Bobcats racked up 66 team points for third, while the Lady Cats secured the same position in the girls standings with 33 points.
Bobcat Calvin Lian wins a header on a Cherokee corner kick last Tuesday.

Bobcat Calvin Lian wins a header on a Cherokee corner kick last Tuesday.

Bobcat soccer mauls Heritage, 7-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats were on the field for a pair of soccer matches and added another win. GHS hosted Cherokee last Tuesday for a nonregion battle. The two squads played an even match until the waning minutes when the Warriors netted a goal and held on for a 1-0 victory.
Gilmer’s Ryker Hice (left) and Rosalie Ballew (right) both won their matches last Monday versus Woody Gap.

Gilmer’s Ryker Hice (left) and Rosalie Ballew (right) both won their matches last Monday versus Woody Gap.

GHS tennis takes down Woody Gap

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gilmer had a busy week on the tennis court with four matches. GHS hosted Woody Gap last Monday, and the Bobcats and Lady Cats both won without losing a match. Gilmer was at Heritage the following day and lost 5-0. The Cats fell by the same margin against Fannin County at home Wednesday.