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Gilmer High School senior second baseman Haden West attempts to turn a double play versus Lumpkin County.

Gilmer High School senior second baseman Haden West attempts to turn a double play versus Lumpkin County.

Bobcats look to build off last season’s success

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats have higher expectations this season after their state playoff appearance in 2024. Head coach Jeff Thurman returns to the Bobcats’ dugout, and this year’s team boasts some experienced players as the program replaces its starting pitchers.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

GHS sends 15 wrestlers to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Fifteen Gilmer High School wrestlers are heading to state. The final stage of the boys state qualifying process was at last Saturday’s Class 3A B Sectional in Gainesville. Teams from four regions were in attendance, and a top eight placement was necessary for state qualification.
Lady Cat senior Aliza Chastain’s defense kept Heritage from getting off a shot in time at the end of last Tuesday’s 43-40 win.

Lady Cat senior Aliza Chastain’s defense kept Heritage from getting off a shot in time at the end of last Tuesday’s 43-40 win.

Lady Cats lock up No. 2 seed, state berth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Gilmer High Lady Cats closed out the regular season with two more region basketball wins. And with that comes a No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament, which guarantees the Cats a state spot. GHS began last week at home Tuesday when the Heritage Generals (19-6 overall)  came to town.
At left, Gilmer junior Keegen Bryant tallies his 1,000th career point versus Heritage last Tuesday. Four days later, senior J.D. Taylor (above) did the same versus Northwest Whitfield.

At left, Gilmer junior Keegen Bryant tallies his 1,000th career point versus Heritage last Tuesday. Four days later, senior J.D. Taylor (above) did the same versus Northwest Whitfield.

Bobcats Taylor, Bryant each eclipse 1,000 career points

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Bobcats earned a pair of region wins over the Heritage Generals. GHS  began the final week of the regular season last Tuesday at home, and Heritage did not have any answer for Gilmer’s quickness and athleticism.
Gilmer High junior Brayner Ortiz returns in 2025 as the Bobcats’ top goal scorer from a season ago.

Gilmer High junior Brayner Ortiz returns in 2025 as the Bobcats’ top goal scorer from a season ago.

Bobcats, Lady Cats have state playoffs in mind for 2025

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats are looking to get back into the state soccer playoffs. GHS just missed out on the postseason last year when both squads finished fifth in the region.  For the Lady Cats, their 11 wins in 2024 was a program best.
Gilmer High School wrestlers and coaches celebrate their Region 7-3A traditional championship last Saturday in LaFayette.

Gilmer High School wrestlers and coaches celebrate their Region 7-3A traditional championship last Saturday in LaFayette.

Gilmer wrestling wins region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats’ stellar wrestling season rolled on with a traditional region championship. The Bobcats were in LaFayette last Saturday for the seven-team event, and not much stood between the top three teams. Gilmer ended its day with 215.
Lady Cat sophomore Jaylee McDaniel drives the baseline for a reverse layup and scored nine points versus Murray County.

Lady Cat sophomore Jaylee McDaniel drives the baseline for a reverse layup and scored nine points versus Murray County.

Lady Cats sideswipe Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats remain in contention for the No. 1 seed in the region. GHS was in LaFayette last Tuesday for its lone region game of the week. The Ramblers’ zone defense allowed Gilmer to fire three pointers all night, and the Cats snatched another victory, 54-29.
Above are Gilmer High’s wrestlers and area placers following their runner-up placement at the traditional area tournament.

Above are Gilmer High’s wrestlers and area placers following their runner-up placement at the traditional area tournament.

GHS girls are region runners-up

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Eight Gilmer High girls will continue their wrestling seasons. GHS was in Dahlonega last Friday for the 29-team Area 6 traditional tournament. Gilmer’s Sarai Solis stood above all among 110 pounders. In the team standings, Gilmer ended its day second to Lumpkin County, 224-185.
Gilmer junior Keegen Bryant penetrates the lane before passing to the perimeter. He scored 20 of his 22 points versus Murray County in the second half to help propel the Bobcats to a 64-55 win.

Gilmer junior Keegen Bryant penetrates the lane before passing to the perimeter. He scored 20 of his 22 points versus Murray County in the second half to help propel the Bobcats to a 64-55 win.

Strong second half leads to GHS Bobcats’ victory

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats earned a road win over the Murray County Indians. GHS was in Chastworth last Friday for the nonregion matchup, and the Indians held an edge through three quarters. However, Gilmer came on strong in the fourth and erased the Indians’ lead to earn a 64-55 win.