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Lady Cat Phoenix Addie accounted for one of Gilmer’s three hits in their region meeting against LaFayette.

Lady Cat Phoenix Addie accounted for one of Gilmer’s three hits in their region meeting against LaFayette.

GHS softball hits season’s homestretch

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats were on the softball field for one game ahead of fall break. Gilmer hosted LaFayette last Monday before the rain arrived, and the Ramblers did just about everything right in the 12-0 win. GHS was down early as LHS struck for three runs in each of the first two innings.
Clear Creek eighth-grade catcher Brenlee Daniel has been an asset for the Lady Cats offensively and defensively this season.

Clear Creek eighth-grade catcher Brenlee Daniel has been an asset for the Lady Cats offensively and defensively this season.

CCMS softball victorious

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School closed out the regular softball season with a win and loss ahead of the league tournament. The CCMS Lady Cats were at Lumpkin County Sept. 16 and the Indians squeaked by with a 3-2 victory. A week later, Clear Creek hosted Fannin County and smashed the Rebels, 12-0.
Clear Creek’s Silas West looks for running room around the edge, and he and the Bobcats will host Fannin County today to begin the playoffs.

Clear Creek’s Silas West looks for running room around the edge, and he and the Bobcats will host Fannin County today to begin the playoffs.

Clear Creek football heads to league playoffs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Clear Creek is ready for the Mountain League football playoffs. Possessions were scarce in the eighth-grade matchup versus Dawson County, and the CCMS Bobcats bullied their way to a 30-0 victory. Clear Creek seventh-graders overcame a shaky start and pulled ahead in the final quarter.
Above, Nicholas Cianciolo races to a sixth place finish at the Chase at the Creek. At right, senior veteran rider, Evangelina Giet rides through adversity to an eighth-place finish.

Above, Nicholas Cianciolo races to a sixth place finish at the Chase at the Creek. At right, senior veteran rider, Evangelina Giet rides through adversity to an eighth-place finish.

Team Cartecay improves to 5th in league rankings

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Team Cartecay set the tone for the state competition at Georgia Cycling Association’s Chase at the Creek with Jubilee Giet singing a beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Gilmer’s Hunter Britain escapes a Northwest Whitfield defender last Friday and led the Bobcats with 87 rushing yards on 11 attempts.

Gilmer’s Hunter Britain escapes a Northwest Whitfield defender last Friday and led the Bobcats with 87 rushing yards on 11 attempts.

Cats stumble in region opener

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The No. 6 ranked Northwest Whitfield Bruins gave Gilmer fits on both sides of the ball. The GHS Bobcats were on the road to begin their region football schedule last Friday. Northwest limited Gilmer’s big play ability off the edge, while the Bruins were able to cash in some explosive touchdowns.
Lady Cat Sarah Dale collected four hits and drove in five runs for Gilmer High last week.

Lady Cat Sarah Dale collected four hits and drove in five runs for Gilmer High last week.

GHS Cats snag region win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats captured the region victory they were looking for on the softball diamond. GHS was in Adairsville last Wednesday, and the Cats reversed their fortunes against the hometown Tigers. Gilmer eliminated defensive errors that have plagued them all season.
Gilmer High senior Kyle Cowart (15) gets a block from Sam Jones (51) last Friday at Westminster. Cowart finished with 60 yards on six carries.

Gilmer High senior Kyle Cowart (15) gets a block from Sam Jones (51) last Friday at Westminster. Cowart finished with 60 yards on six carries.

Westminster Wildcats claw Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Westminster Wildcats provided a stout test for Gilmer High as the Bobcats wrapped up their nonregion football schedule. GHS made the trip to Buckhead last Friday, and the Class 4A private school found success through the air and also made pivotal plays on defense and special teams.
Gilmer’s Jace Sanderson is backed up by libero Maddie Usry (7). Sanderson had seven kills, five assists and five digs in the Cats’ win over Adairsville and Usry provided 21 digs.

Gilmer’s Jace Sanderson is backed up by libero Maddie Usry (7). Sanderson had seven kills, five assists and five digs in the Cats’ win over Adairsville and Usry provided 21 digs.

GHS volleyball nabs another region win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gilmer High earned a victory for its second region volleyball triumph of the season. The GHS Lady Cats were at Northwest Whitfield last Monday, and while the host Bruins won in straight sets, Gilmer downed Adairsville, 2-1. The Cats were in Rome two days later and lost to the Wolves, 2-0.
Clear Creek eighth-grade quarterback Slade Smith gets around the edge on his 66-yard touchdown run versus Lumpkin County last Wednesday.

Clear Creek eighth-grade quarterback Slade Smith gets around the edge on his 66-yard touchdown run versus Lumpkin County last Wednesday.

Clear Creek falls to Lumpkin County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Clear Creek hosted Lumpkin County, and the visiting Indians notched two football wins. In the eighth-grade game, three Bobcat turnovers were converted into LCMS touchdowns. CCMS trailed throughout and by as many as 28 points in a 40-18 loss.