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Clear Creek eighth graders leave the field in celebration last Wednesday at White County.

Clear Creek eighth graders leave the field in celebration last Wednesday at White County.

8th grade clips White

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Clear Creek battled White County to begin the middle school football season. The CCMS Bobcats made the trek to Cleveland last Wednesday for a pair of games against the Warriors, and the eighth graders were up first. The Bobcats played from behind for much of the evening and trailed at the half.
Lady Cat Abby Murillo had a productive offensive week for Clear Creek.

Lady Cat Abby Murillo had a productive offensive week for Clear Creek.

CCMS softball wins pair

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Clear Creek Lady Cats are off to a 3-1 record in league play. CCMS kicked off its softball season Aug. 5 at home against Pickens, and the Dragonettes returned to Jasper with a 9-1 loss. The Cats traveled to Dawson County two days later and fell to the Tigers, 11-6. The Cats dropped their Aug.
Gilmer junior Abbie Elliott scores a kill for Lady Cats, and they will be on the road for their matches this week.

Gilmer junior Abbie Elliott scores a kill for Lady Cats, and they will be on the road for their matches this week.

Cats narrowly lose nonregion matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats have continued to navigate their nonregion volleyball schedule through the early season. Gilmer played six more matches last week, and while the Cats found themselves on the losing side each time, head coach Maria Huelsman believes they are about to break through.
Ryder Wofford blocks a shot during his senior season at GHS and will attend Reinhardt University.

Ryder Wofford blocks a shot during his senior season at GHS and will attend Reinhardt University.

Wofford ready to soar with Eagles

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Ryder Wofford was an integral part of Gilmer’s basketball success in recent years, and he is ready to take his skills to the next level. Wofford, a 2024 GHS graduate, will attend Reinhardt University to play for the Eagles.
Gilmer sophomore Sarah Dale knocked in three runs versus Murray County last Thursday.

Gilmer sophomore Sarah Dale knocked in three runs versus Murray County last Thursday.

Gilmer softball begins region play vs. Ridgeland

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats were back on the softball field as they made their way through the nonregion schedule. The Cats were home for a pair of matchups last Tuesday and Thursday. First up was Dawson County, and GHS could not buy a hit when it needed it most.
Gilmer senior Madison Bradshaw keeps a rally alive last Tuesday versus Woodland.

Gilmer senior Madison Bradshaw keeps a rally alive last Tuesday versus Woodland.

Cats top Woodland

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were busy in their first week of volleyball action. GHS made the short trip to Pickens last Tuesday for three matches. Fannin County was up first, and the Lady Rebels defeated the Cats in straight sets.
GHS quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way around the edge on his 52-yard touchdown run versus Sequoyah last Friday.

GHS quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way around the edge on his 52-yard touchdown run versus Sequoyah last Friday.

Scrimmage showcases offenses

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
There was plenty of offense on display when the Gilmer Bobcats took the field for the first time in 2024. GHS hosted the Sequoyah Chiefs last Friday for its preseason football scrimmage.
Gilmer’s Lily Fortune was the winning pitcher versus Dalton to start the season and struck out nine Fannin County Rebels Monday.

Gilmer’s Lily Fortune was the winning pitcher versus Dalton to start the season and struck out nine Fannin County Rebels Monday.

GHS Lady Cats best Dalton to begin 2024 season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were on the softball diamond for games before their first day of class. GHS made its way to Dalton last Thursday, and the host Catamounts found themselves on the wrong end of a 6-2 extra-inning loss.
Rising junior Bree Burnette is fouled by sister Beth Burnette in the first quarter of the Lady Cats’ alumni basketball game.

Rising junior Bree Burnette is fouled by sister Beth Burnette in the first quarter of the Lady Cats’ alumni basketball game.

Dowse wraps up 1st summer with GHS Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats spent another summer getting acquainted with a new head coach. For Lady Cat seniors, David Dowse is the third head coach during their GHS careers. Dowse was hired in March and met with players of all ages in the program in the spring.
GHS Bobcats Cooper Farmer and Mack Kiser defend the post in overtime to keep Cade Carter from scoring.

GHS Bobcats Cooper Farmer and Mack Kiser defend the post in overtime to keep Cade Carter from scoring.

GHS Bobcats survive alumni, 69-67

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats were in the gym during June for their annual basketball activities ahead of July’s alumni game. GHS hit the camp circuit right off the bat when summer practices opened June 3.