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Bobcat senior J.D. Taylor scores two of his 21 points versus Ridgeland last Tuesday.

Bobcat senior J.D. Taylor scores two of his 21 points versus Ridgeland last Tuesday.

Panthers no match for Gilmer Bobcats, 61-35

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats earned their first region basketball win in commanding fashion. GHS hosted Ridgeland last Tuesday, and the Panthers were out of the game by the end of the first quarter.
Lady Cat Jace Sanderson draws a foul on her way to 18 points versus Ridgeland.

Lady Cat Jace Sanderson draws a foul on her way to 18 points versus Ridgeland.

GHS Lady Cats cruise past Ridgeland, 69-25

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats did everything right versus Ridgeland. GHS hosted the Panthers last Tuesday, and the Cats thrived defensively to fuel their offense. After a somewhat competitive opening quarter, Gilmer put the game away ahead of the half and rolled to a 69-25 win.
Seventh-grade players Hadlee Banks (24) and Molly Hicks (25) defend, eighth grader Halle West passes to a teammate.

Seventh-grade players Hadlee Banks (24) and Molly Hicks (25) defend, eighth grader Halle West passes to a teammate.

CCMS ends regular season with 7 wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School hit the basketball court for league matchups against Lumpkin and Pickens counties. The Lady Cats were in Lumpkin County last Monday, and the seventh-graders lost 33-26.
GHS junior heavyweight Denny Ramirez went undefeated last week with a 5-0 record.

GHS junior heavyweight Denny Ramirez went undefeated last week with a 5-0 record.

Gilmer wrestlers earn 4 more wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Gilmer High earned four more wrestling victories at two events. The GHS Bobcats were at Murray County last Wednesday, and the senior-laden Indians found themselves on the losing side, 40-36.  Gilmer headed to the North Murray Duals last Saturday and finished second.
Gilmer’s Chelsey Griggs collected six rebounds and scored four points against Adairsville.

Gilmer’s Chelsey Griggs collected six rebounds and scored four points against Adairsville.

Adairsville pulls away from Cats late, 40-33

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats continue to battle offensive struggles through the early portion of the season. GHS hosted the Adairsville Tigers last Friday for its first region matchup of the season.
Gilmer Bobcat Keegen Bryant tallied 14 points versus Adairsville last Friday.

Gilmer Bobcat Keegen Bryant tallied 14 points versus Adairsville last Friday.

Cats fall to Tigers in region opener

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats had issues with the taller Adairsville Tigers to start region play. The Cats hosted AHS last Friday, and the Tigers led from start to finish. Adairsville took a three-point lead at the half, and it expanded over the final two quarters as Gilmer lost, 63-43.
The Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2024

The Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2024

2024 Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame inductees celebrated

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 was inducted last Friday. Its latest members include the late Terry West and Joyce Marie Dover Mulazzi (third from left). Accepting on behalf of West were Ronnie West, Landon West, Stuart West, Lindsey Giles, Thomas Giles, Woody Giles and J.T. Giles.
Team Cartecay student athletes and coaches are ready to hit the trails building character one pedal stroke at a time.

Team Cartecay student athletes and coaches are ready to hit the trails building character one pedal stroke at a time.

Team Cartecay caps successful season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Team Cartecay capped off its 2024 Season with a trip to Georgia Cycling’s MTB Fest and Peach State Championship.  The event was held Oct. 26-27 at Kingston Downs in Rome, and the event featured team relay races for coaches and students alike.
Gilmer Bobcat Cheyne Smith placed fourth in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly last Saturday.

Gilmer Bobcat Cheyne Smith placed fourth in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly last Saturday.

GHS swimming ‘Plunges’ back into pool

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Tiger Plunge was the latest stop for Gilmer High swimmers. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats traveled to Adairsville High School last Saturday for the 12-team meet. Bobcat Cheyne Smith was the top GHS point scorer at the event, and he tallied 30.
Clear Creek Middle School’s Gauge Crump is in control of his opponent at last Saturday’s Junior Bobcat Duals.

Clear Creek Middle School’s Gauge Crump is in control of his opponent at last Saturday’s Junior Bobcat Duals.

Clear Creek Middle School wrestling bests Pickens, 66-30

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Clear Creek Bobcats took on a pair of league foes on the wrestling mat. CCMS welcomed Dawson County and Pickens to the Noah Harris Wrestling Center last Wednesday, and the host Bobcats posted a 1-1 record.