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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.
Above are the undefeated Gilmer Recreation and Parks 13 and under girls softball team. From left, coach Jeff Wilcox, Layla Duvall, Parker Blue Williams, Trinity Johnson, Isabella Teams, Natalie Wilcox, Jesse Wheeler, Melissa Rasmussen, coach Roberto Murillo, Jocelyn McCollum, Abby Murillo, coach Joseph McCollum and Bailee Cartin. ​​​​​​​

Above are the undefeated Gilmer Recreation and Parks 13 and under girls softball team. From left, coach Jeff Wilcox, Layla Duvall, Parker Blue Williams, Trinity Johnson, Isabella Teams, Natalie Wilcox, Jesse Wheeler, Melissa Rasmussen, coach Roberto Murillo, Jocelyn McCollum, Abby Murillo, coach Joseph McCollum and Bailee Cartin. ​​​​​​​

13U champs finish undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Jennifer Woods competes in the trick portion of the event.

Jennifer Woods competes in the trick portion of the event.

Summer started

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Whitestone Lake Estates held the annual Summer Starter June 8-9. Skiers participated in slalom, trick and jump. 
Gilmer High 2024 graduate Austin Zabala will enroll at Shorter University this fall, and he will pitch for the Hawks.

Gilmer High 2024 graduate Austin Zabala will enroll at Shorter University this fall, and he will pitch for the Hawks.

Ace pitcher Zabala joins Shorter Hawks

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Austin Zabala was the winning pitcher in Gilmer High’s state playoff victory as a senior, and he is ready for more success at the next level. Zabala will continue his educational and baseball pursuits at Shorter University.
Safety Grant Ballew intercepts an Indian pass on the goal line.

Safety Grant Ballew intercepts an Indian pass on the goal line.

Bobcats let it fly

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Football season is right around the corner, and the Gilmer High Bobcats have entered their third week of preseason preparations. Seventy-five players are on the roster, and they report at 6:45 a.m. four days per week. By 7 a.m., the Bobcats are stretching in the gym ahead of weight lifting.
Above are members of the Gilmer Swim team prior to their first meet of the summer at the Cherokee Aquatic Center.

Above are members of the Gilmer Swim team prior to their first meet of the summer at the Cherokee Aquatic Center.

Gilmer swimmers continue improvements

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Gilmer swimmers were in Cartersville for their latest meet of the summer. The Bobcats took on the host Cobias and Pickens Sea Dragons at Dellinger Park. Twenty-one Gilmer swimmers were in attendance, and the meet was the third of the season.
Gilmer’s Sara Mosley is overjoyed following another big hit for the University of Georgia this past season. She wrapped up her Bulldog softball career with a third straight selection to the All-SEC first team. (Photo Courtesy of UGA Athletic Association)

Gilmer’s Sara Mosley is overjoyed following another big hit for the University of Georgia this past season. She wrapped up her Bulldog softball career with a third straight selection to the All-SEC first team. (Photo Courtesy of UGA Athletic Association)

Mosley cements UGA legacy

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Sara Mosley is simply one of the best players to ever set foot in UGA’s Jack Turner Stadium. The Gilmer County native and University of Georgia slugger endured the demands and expectations of softball at its highest level, and she came away a better person for it.