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Gilmer High School golf hosts home matches

Gilmer High was in Chatsworth for a four-team golf match to begin the season March 10. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hit the course at Spring Lakes and squared off against Trion, North Murray and host Murray County. The Bobcats were clipped by MCHS for first, 190-192.
From left are Gilmer High School singles players, Bobcat Chase Little and Lady Cat Katelyn Campbell.

From left are Gilmer High School singles players, Bobcat Chase Little and Lady Cat Katelyn Campbell.

GHS tennis suffers two region losses

Gilmer High was on the tennis court for a pair of region matches. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted Heritage last Monday, and the former was swept while the latter won one match. Gilmer hit the road the following day to take on Calhoun.
Ellijay’s Payton Woodring starts the backstroke and set the University of Cincinnati’s record in the 200 yards at the Big 12’s Swim and Dive Conference Championships.

Ellijay’s Payton Woodring starts the backstroke and set the University of Cincinnati’s record in the 200 yards at the Big 12’s Swim and Dive Conference Championships.

Woodring sets new backstroke record

Payton Woodring has made her mark at the University of Cincinnati. Woodring, a 2022 Gilmer High School graduate, set a new Cincy record in the 200-yard backstroke at 1:56.42.
Gilmer junior Cooper Cochran shut down Adairsville in 1 2/3 innings of relief work last Friday to help the Bobcats win game three of the series.

Gilmer junior Cooper Cochran shut down Adairsville in 1 2/3 innings of relief work last Friday to help the Bobcats win game three of the series.

Cats take 2 of 3 from Adairsville

The Gilmer Bobcats claimed a pivotal baseball series. GHS continued its region schedule last week against the Adairsville Tigers and snagged two wins. The Cats hosted AHS Monday and their scoring outburst in the fourth inning led to a 4-1 win.
Gilmer High’s Lilyan Cook won the discus throw last week with a mark of 102’ 2”.

Gilmer High’s Lilyan Cook won the discus throw last week with a mark of 102’ 2”.

Lady Cats rule Calhoun track meet

The Gilmer High Lady Cats ran away with first place to continue their track and field season. GHS attended the five-team meet last Wednesday in Calhoun, and the Cats took first over host the Yellow Jackets, 122-105.
Gilmer High senior goalkeeper Talyn Curtis made 10 saves last week to help hold Bobcat opponents scoreless.

Gilmer High senior goalkeeper Talyn Curtis made 10 saves last week to help hold Bobcat opponents scoreless.

Bobcats improve to 7-2

The Gilmer High Bobcats were back in the win column in their last two soccer matches. GHS was in Pickens last Monday for a nonregion showdown with rival Pickens. The visiting Cats controlled the match and scoreboard for a 1-0 victory.
Gilmer senior Sophia Lykins (8) tracks down a ball in midfield and her perfect pass versus Calhoun to teammate Yenifer Lopez preceded the game-winning penalty kick.

Gilmer senior Sophia Lykins (8) tracks down a ball in midfield and her perfect pass versus Calhoun to teammate Yenifer Lopez preceded the game-winning penalty kick.

Lady Cats clip Calhoun, 2-1

The Gilmer Lady Cats remain undefeated in region play. GHS was in Calhoun last Friday, and the host Yellow Jackets took a one-goal lead into the halftime locker room.However the Cats showed plenty of resolve in the second half and netted two goals for a 2-1 road victory.
From left are No. 1 singles, Lady Cat Lyla Engle and Bobcat Eder Martinez. The duo played the final home match of their GHS careers Monday versus Heritage.

From left are No. 1 singles, Lady Cat Lyla Engle and Bobcat Eder Martinez. The duo played the final home match of their GHS careers Monday versus Heritage.

Gilmer High tennis serves losses to Ridgeland, LaFayette

Gilmer High turned in a  successful week on the tennis court. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats were on the court for two region matches, and the Ridgeland Panthers were in town last Monday. The Lady Cats won 4-1, and the Bobcats claimed their team win, 3-2.