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Gilmer Bobcat Dawson Richard and Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia helped their respective teams to third and second place finishes at last week’s region meet.

Gilmer Bobcat Dawson Richard and Lady Cat Jennifer Garcia helped their respective teams to third and second place finishes at last week’s region meet.

GHS Lady Cats take 2nd in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Gilmer High cross-country runners had their best race of the season at region. GHS traveled to LaFayette High School last Thursday, and the Lady Cats finished as region runners-up. The Bobcats also had a strong showing and took third place in their standings.
CCMS eighth grader Noah Rice netted 23 points in the Bobcats’ win over Dawson County last Monday.

CCMS eighth grader Noah Rice netted 23 points in the Bobcats’ win over Dawson County last Monday.

CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats hit the hardwood

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School started its basketball season with eight league games. The CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats took on Dawson and White counties last week and combined for three wins.   Lady Cats CCMS won decisively in both of its games versus Dawson County.
Gilmer High senior fullback Wyatt Stokes makes his way through Calhoun’s defense last Friday and ran for 106 yards.

Gilmer High senior fullback Wyatt Stokes makes his way through Calhoun’s defense last Friday and ran for 106 yards.

Injuries, No. 8 Calhoun undo Gilmer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats lost the game and some key players to injuries on both sides of the ball. The No. 8 ranked Calhoun Yellow Jackets were in Ellijay last Friday for a Region 7-3A tilt, and Gilmer showed plenty of grit in defeat.
GHS Cheerteam

GHS Cheerteam

GHS cheer improves

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Gilmer High cheerleaders were in Woodstock for their second competition of the season. GHS was the lone team in the Class 3A division at the annual Woodstock Fall Classic. The team did not incur any deductions for the second weekend in a row, and cheerleaders also saw their score increase.
Above, Bobcats Douglas Callihan (43) and Logan Hightower (73) lead the way for Hunter Britain (5) last Friday versus LaFayette. Britain racked up 190 rushing yards on just seven carries and scored one touchdown in Gilmer’s 48-7 win.

Above, Bobcats Douglas Callihan (43) and Logan Hightower (73) lead the way for Hunter Britain (5) last Friday versus LaFayette. Britain racked up 190 rushing yards on just seven carries and scored one touchdown in Gilmer’s 48-7 win.

Bobcats cruise past rickety Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats earned their second region win by lambasting the LaFayette Ramblers. GHS was in LaFayette last Friday, and the winless Ramblers continued their fruitless season. The Bobcat rushing attack hit its stride early, and GHS built a four-score lead at the half.
Gilmer hitter Jace Sanderson is backed up by senior libero Maddie Usry. In the Cats’ final match of the season versus LaFayette, Sanderson had five assists, four kills and three digs.

Gilmer hitter Jace Sanderson is backed up by senior libero Maddie Usry. In the Cats’ final match of the season versus LaFayette, Sanderson had five assists, four kills and three digs.

Cats close out season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
With a state volleyball spot on the line, the Gilmer Lady Cats fell to the LaFayette Ramblers. The GHS Cats made the trip to LaFayette last Thursday for the opening round of the Region 7-3A tournament. The hometown Ramblers earned a sweep to eliminate the Cats and end their season.
From left are Gilmer’s Seth Turner and Morgan Palmeri who were the Bobcats and Lady Cats top finishers last Tuesday.

From left are Gilmer’s Seth Turner and Morgan Palmeri who were the Bobcats and Lady Cats top finishers last Tuesday.

GHS XC returns to trail

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Gilmer High cross-country’s latest test was in Ringgold. After a week without a race, the GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats were at Heritage High School for last Tuesday’s Fast Break Challenge.
Above are Gilmer High School cheerleaders last Saturday following their first competition of the season.

Above are Gilmer High School cheerleaders last Saturday following their first competition of the season.

Comp. cheer season opens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Gilmer High was in Canton to began the competition cheer season. GHS traveled to Creekview High School last Saturday, and while there were no other teams in their division, cheerleaders were still able to check their progression after months of preparation.
Bobcat seniors Grant Ballew (10) and Memphis Lewallen (18) tackle Heritage’s Logan Cheatwood as teammates Peyton Chancey (34), Jett Burrell, Douglas Callihan (43) and Kyle Cowart (15) close in.

Bobcat seniors Grant Ballew (10) and Memphis Lewallen (18) tackle Heritage’s Logan Cheatwood as teammates Peyton Chancey (34), Jett Burrell, Douglas Callihan (43) and Kyle Cowart (15) close in.

Bobcats don black to bury Generals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats got back in the win column with their homecoming triumph. GHS hosted Heritage last Friday, and the black-clad Bobcats were a nightmare for the Generals.
Front row from left are, Anique Perigo, Blair Whitaker, Marla Ramsey, Shay Vick and Kynlie Smith. Kneeling are Kaitlyn Bedwell, Neeyah McDaniel, Sydney Dillard, McKenly Holt, Maylee Bramlett, Kensie Farmer, Jaylin Duncan and Lily Teague. Standing are Brenlee Daniel, Jocelyn McCollum, coach Stacy Galloway, Abby Murillo, Kali McCardle, Brinlee Johnson, coach Les McDaniel, Jessie Wheeler, Braley Stewart, Mattie Jones and coach Tina McDaniel.

Front row from left are, Anique Perigo, Blair Whitaker, Marla Ramsey, Shay Vick and Kynlie Smith. Kneeling are Kaitlyn Bedwell, Neeyah McDaniel, Sydney Dillard, McKenly Holt, Maylee Bramlett, Kensie Farmer, Jaylin Duncan and Lily Teague. Standing are Brenlee Daniel, Jocelyn McCollum, coach Stacy Galloway, Abby Murillo, Kali McCardle, Brinlee Johnson, coach Les McDaniel, Jessie Wheeler, Braley Stewart, Mattie Jones and coach Tina McDaniel.

CCMS Lady Cats crush Lumpkin for league title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Lumpkin County entered the softball league championship as the undefeated No. 1 seed. And they left with the second place trophy when the Clear Creek Lady Cats skunked them in five innings, 9-0.