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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.
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.