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Gilmer High senior J.D. Taylor scored 41 points in the Bobcats’ overtime win against Wesleyan last Tuesday.

Gilmer High senior J.D. Taylor scored 41 points in the Bobcats’ overtime win against Wesleyan last Tuesday.

Bobcats win two straight

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Gilmer High Bobcats went into Thanksgiving break with two more victories. GHS was in North Forsyth last Monday and Tuesday to secure a pair of wins over private schools. First up was Horizon Chastain Academy, and GHS shook off a sluggish start and came away with a 54-43 win.
Gilmer’s Paula Robertson finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds versus Sprayberry.

Gilmer’s Paula Robertson finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds versus Sprayberry.

Lady Cats look to get back on track

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats closed out Pickens’ Thanksgiving tournament with a pair of losses. GHS took the court against the host Dragonettes last Monday. Pickens’ third quarter was a bright spot in a game where points were at a premium, and the Dragonettes won, 38-18.
Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers and placers from last week’s Briar Patch tournament.

Above are Gilmer High School wrestlers and placers from last week’s Briar Patch tournament.

Jones, Terceros take first place

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Gilmer High wrestlers walked into a thorny situation and came away with 13 tournament placers. Gilmer girls attended the Briar Patch tournament at Putnam County High School last Tuesday, and they squared off against 20 teams.
From left, Team Cartecay riders Micah Slemons and Justice Giet press forward at the conference championship race.

From left, Team Cartecay riders Micah Slemons and Justice Giet press forward at the conference championship race.

Team Cartecay finishes 4th at conference championship

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Yonah Nature Preserve Trails hosted the East Conference Georgia Cycling Association Championship Oct. 19th. Team Cartecay traveled with 16 well-prepared athletes ready to tackle the fast and undulating Conference Championship Course.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

CCMS wrestling wins 2 matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers claimed two more league wins. The CCMS Bobcats were at Fannin County Nov. 14 and clipped the Rebels for a 45-42 victory. Clear Creek hosted Union County Nov. 19 and crushed the Panthers, 72-18.
Gilmer High sophomore Jace Sanderson shoots a three pointer against Murray County last Thursday and made six threes versus West Forsyth two days later.

Gilmer High sophomore Jace Sanderson shoots a three pointer against Murray County last Thursday and made six threes versus West Forsyth two days later.

GHS Lady Cats rout West Forsyth, 74-29

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats had their mettle tested  in the home opener. GHS hosted Murray County last Thursday, and the No. 3 ranked Indians pulled away from the Cats in the second half. Murray’s strong third quarter propelled it to a 52-43 victory.
Gilmer senior Cooper Farmer (2) swats the ball loose as teammate Boston Teague (32) helps apply pressure during the Bobcats’ press versus Murray County last Thursday.

Gilmer senior Cooper Farmer (2) swats the ball loose as teammate Boston Teague (32) helps apply pressure during the Bobcats’ press versus Murray County last Thursday.

Bobcats roll past Murray

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats snatched a nonregion win on the basketball court. GHS hosted Murray County last Thursday for its second game of the season. After an evenly-played first half, MCHS began to fade over the final two quarters and the Bobcats came away with a 61-44 win.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

GHS swims in Calhoun

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Gilmer High swimmers returned to the pool for a five-team meet in Calhoun. The Lady Cats secured a top-10 finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay last Thursday when the team of Esther Bowman, Lana Ginger, Evan May and Remy May finished in 2:34.80 for eighth.