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From left, Gilmer’s Chelsey Griggs and Bree Burnette battle for a rebound versus LaFayette.

From left, Gilmer’s Chelsey Griggs and Bree Burnette battle for a rebound versus LaFayette.

Lady Cats maul Rebels, Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats have continued to show strides on the basketball court. GHS was in action for a pair of home games following Christmas. Fannin County (11-2 overall), the No. 3 ranked Class A team, was in town last Monday.
Gilmer senior Cooper Farmer beats his LaFayette defender off the dribble ahead of a layup.

Gilmer senior Cooper Farmer beats his LaFayette defender off the dribble ahead of a layup.

Bobcats bounce LaFayette

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Region basketball action was back on tap for Gilmer High, and the Bobcats disposed of LaFayette. GHS hosted the Ramblers last Saturday for its first region matchup since Dec. 10.
Bobcat senior Mack Kiser shoots in the lane last Saturday during Gilmer’s 62-53 win over Fannin County.

Bobcat senior Mack Kiser shoots in the lane last Saturday during Gilmer’s 62-53 win over Fannin County.

Bobcats conquer Rebels

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats brought home some hardware headed into the break. GHS defeated host Fannin County for the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic title last Saturday. The Cats bookended  the second and third quarters with better shooting in their 62-53 victory.
Gilmer Lady Cat Bree Burnette (14) runs the fast break versus Fannin County and passes to teammate Jace Sanderson (33).

Gilmer Lady Cat Bree Burnette (14) runs the fast break versus Fannin County and passes to teammate Jace Sanderson (33).

GHS Lady Cats fall to Fannin County in championship game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats met an old rival with a  trophy on the line. Lady Cat all-tournament players Paula Robertson, Jace Sanderson. The Cats were in Fannin County last Saturday to wrap up the Piedmont Mountainside Holiday Classic, and the host Lady Rebels held on at the end.
Gilmer High senior Amayah Jones secures a pin last Saturday.

Gilmer High senior Amayah Jones secures a pin last Saturday.

Gilmer girls defend home turf, win tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, December 30, 2024
Gilmer turned away all comers to claim the tournament crown. GHS hosted the 18-team Gilmer Girls Bobcat Bash last Saturday, and took first place with room to spare. Gilmer’s champions included Leticia Tercero (145 pounds) and Amayah Jones (155). GHS outpaced second-place Cedartown, 152.5-105.
Bobcat sophomore Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown and placed first in the Coal Mountain Classic.

Bobcat sophomore Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown and placed first in the Coal Mountain Classic.

Nelson, Ramirez take 1st

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, December 30, 2024
Gilmer High wrestlers took the mat twice ahead of Christmas. The Bobcats made their way to Forsyth Central last Friday and  fell to the host Bulldogs, 46-34. GHS also met Fannin County, and the Rebels were handed a 72-13 defeat by their northern neighbors.
Gilmer junior Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket for two points versus Fannin County.

Gilmer junior Chelsey Griggs drives to the basket for two points versus Fannin County.

GHS Lady Cats trounce Indians

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Sunday, December 22, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats defeated a familiar foe to begin the Piedmont Mountainside Christmas Tournament. GHS was in Fannin County last Tuesday for the opening round, and former region opponent Lumpkin County found itself on the losing side.
Bobcat sophomore Preston McVey makes room in the post versus Fannin County. He scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter.

Bobcat sophomore Preston McVey makes room in the post versus Fannin County. He scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter.

Official scorer fails to keep it; Lumpkin takes win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Christmas came early for Lumpkin County. The Indians gladly accepted a “win” last Tuesday against the Gilmer Bobcats that they did not earn. Two points were erroneously given to LCHS, and no one in the Indians’ camp pointed out the obvious blunder by its own scorer.
Lady Cat Lola Howard (above) scored seven points last Monday, and fellow eighth grader Noah Rice (right) totaled 23 for the Bobcats.

Lady Cat Lola Howard (above) scored seven points last Monday, and fellow eighth grader Noah Rice (right) totaled 23 for the Bobcats.

CCMS knocked out of league basketball tournament in semifinals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School closed out its basketball season. The semifinals of the Mountain League tournament were held last Monday, and the CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats were all defeated. Alex Raper (right) grabs a rebound. They scored six and 15 points, respectively, last Monday.
Gilmer High’s Augustus Lamey secures a pin last Thursday to cement Gilmer’s victory over No. 6 ranked Union County.

Gilmer High’s Augustus Lamey secures a pin last Thursday to cement Gilmer’s victory over No. 6 ranked Union County.

GHS wrestling remains on top

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Gilmer Bobcat wrestlers continued their reign over Highway 515. GHS hosted the 515 Classic last Thursday, as the northern corridor continues to thrive on the mat. The 19-time state champion Bobcats have gotten by this season on grit and hard work, and both were on display at the event.