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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.
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.