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Gilmer High’s Kyle Cowart makes his way through the defense at Monday’s practice.

Gilmer High’s Kyle Cowart makes his way through the defense at Monday’s practice.

Gilmer set for Friday scrimmage

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
With the sun beaming down and classic rock blaring over a loudspeaker, the Gilmer Bobcats donned full pads for the first time this summer. The Bobcats toiled in the sun throughout June and July, and they are set to scrimmage Class 5A Sequoyah Friday.
Gilmer High 2024 honor graduate Taylor Schiesser gains control of her opponent during her state title season as a junior. She will continue wrestling at Lindsey Wilson University this fall.

Gilmer High 2024 honor graduate Taylor Schiesser gains control of her opponent during her state title season as a junior. She will continue wrestling at Lindsey Wilson University this fall.

Schiesser’s wrestling career goes next level

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
All-American Taylor Schiesser is set to continue her wrestling career in the college ranks.  She is a 2024 Gilmer High honor graduate and the most decorated wrestler in the brief history of the girls program.
Gilmer High 2024 graduate Jacob Kucera will attend Piedmont University and swim for the Lions.

Gilmer High 2024 graduate Jacob Kucera will attend Piedmont University and swim for the Lions.

Kucera set for college swimming, academics

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Jacob Kucera is Gilmer High’s latest college bound swimmer. While the swim program is still in its infancy compared to those that have been around for decades, and hurdles along the way have staggered participation, it continues to have swimmers advance to the college ranks.
Kaley Best

Kaley Best

Twenty-six Gilmer swimmers qualify for state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s swim season is set for its finale. Districts from around the state will gather in Baxley Saturday to decide who is No. 1. The Gilmer Swim Team will be in attendance, and 26 combined Bobcats and Lady Cats will make the trip across five age groups.
Bobcat Braelyn Nelson controls his opponent last season and had perfect attendance during Gilmer High’s four weeks of practices and matches in June.

Bobcat Braelyn Nelson controls his opponent last season and had perfect attendance during Gilmer High’s four weeks of practices and matches in June.

Gilmer Bobcats revamp summer wrestling routine

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Summer is a vital time for athletic programs, and those at Gilmer High continue to make the best use if it. One of the programs that takes advantage of the offseason is GHS wrestling. The Bobcats have a rich winning heritage of 19 team state championships, but even the best make changes.
Gilmer Swim Team members Jacob Kucera (above), Addison Potter, Lilly Jones and Reece Smith during the district meet. The state meet is up next and will be held in Appling County July 20.

Gilmer Swim Team members Jacob Kucera (above), Addison Potter, Lilly Jones and Reece Smith during the district meet. The state meet is up next and will be held in Appling County July 20.

State meet up next for the county’s youth swimmers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The state meet is up next for Gilmer swimmers. The Pickens Sea Dragons joined the Bobcats and Lady Cats at the Gilmer County pool June 24 for the Georgia Park and Recreation Association’s District 5 meet. With only two teams in attendance, both secured dozens of spots for state.
Gilmer’s Bregan Berry is set to attend Reinhardt University and wrestle for the Eagles. Above, Berry is in the process of securing a win his senior season en route to an individual state championship.

Gilmer’s Bregan Berry is set to attend Reinhardt University and wrestle for the Eagles. Above, Berry is in the process of securing a win his senior season en route to an individual state championship.

Berry stays close to home at Reinhardt

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Bregan Berry helped Gilmer High wrestling win a pair of team state titles and ended his Bobcat career with one of his own. Berry will stay close to home over the next several years when he takes the mat for the Reinhardt University Eagles.
Jacob Watson (above) competes in the backstroke.

Jacob Watson (above) competes in the backstroke.

Gilmer takes third in summer league meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Gilmer swimmers were back at their home away from home. The Cherokee Aquatic Center played host to the Cherokee Summer League Championship last Thursday. The Cartersville Cobias and Pickens Sea Dragons joined Gilmer and the host Pelicans for the meet.