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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.
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.