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Bobcat senior Domingo Velasquez earned a 6-5 win in the final bout of the Region 7-3A duals championship to cement Gilmer’s 37-33 win.

Bobcat senior Domingo Velasquez earned a 6-5 win in the final bout of the Region 7-3A duals championship to cement Gilmer’s 37-33 win.

From 4th seed to region champions

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
No one really gave them a chance, and they “took it personally.” The Gilmer High Bobcats had a chip on their shoulder and were in tip-top form for the Region 7-3A duals last Thursday at Heritage. GHS entered the event seeded No.
Gilmer senior Aliza Chastain scored 12 points off four three pointers versus Calhoun last Wednesday.

Gilmer senior Aliza Chastain scored 12 points off four three pointers versus Calhoun last Wednesday.

Jackets hold off Lady Cats for region victory

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The hot-shooting Calhoun Yellow Jackets delivered a region basketball loss to Gilmer High. The GHS Lady Cats made the trip last Wednesday to take on the Yellow Jackets (8-5), and some defensive adjustments finally slowed Calhoun. The Cats emerged from the locker room at the half down by 12.
Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor gets a screen from fellow senior Blane Banks, and Taylor scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Calhoun.

Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor gets a screen from fellow senior Blane Banks, and Taylor scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Calhoun.

Slow first quarter dooms Bobcats versus Calhoun

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Inclement weather kept the Gilmer Bobcats off the court for most of the week. GHS played its lone game last Wednesday at Calhoun, and a rough start plagued the Cats for the remainder of the game. The Yellow Jackets built a 14-point lead by halftime and went on to win, 64-50.
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.