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Gilmer senior Mack Kiser and the Bobcats are set for their fourth straight trip to the state tournament.

Gilmer senior Mack Kiser and the Bobcats are set for their fourth straight trip to the state tournament.

Bobcats return to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Gilmer High Bobcats may have been ousted in the quarterfinals of the region tournament, but their seasonal resume was good enough to earn a state tournament spot.
Lady Cat junior Chelsey Griggs snatched 10 rebounds versus Calhoun last Saturday.

Lady Cat junior Chelsey Griggs snatched 10 rebounds versus Calhoun last Saturday.

Lady Cats set to meet Jags

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are set for a return to the Class 3A state basketball tournament. The Cats locked up their state spot before a Region 7-3A tournament game was played as they entered the event as a No. 2 seed with a bye to the semifinals.
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.