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Gilmer High finished spring football practice last Wednesday with an intrasquad scrimmage. Peyton Chancey lowers his shoulder to make a tackle as fellow linebacker Memphis Lewallen closes in to assist.

Gilmer High finished spring football practice last Wednesday with an intrasquad scrimmage. Peyton Chancey lowers his shoulder to make a tackle as fellow linebacker Memphis Lewallen closes in to assist.

Gilmer High wraps up productive spring practice

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
With last football season’s playoff appearance and postseason victory, Gilmer Bobcat football players bore witness to the fruits of their labor. Last Wednesday marked the end of spring practice as the Bobcats have shifted their focus to the upcoming season and prolonging their recent success.
Gilmer High senior pitcher Austin Zabala, seated center, will attend Shorter University and play baseball for the Hawks. From left, he is joined by brother Blake Zabala, parents Maria and Albert Zabala and girlfriend Hailey Peed.

Gilmer High senior pitcher Austin Zabala, seated center, will attend Shorter University and play baseball for the Hawks. From left, he is joined by brother Blake Zabala, parents Maria and Albert Zabala and girlfriend Hailey Peed.

GHS pitcher Zabala signs with Shorter University

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Camps begin in June

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Summer vacation is right around the corner for the county’s students, and Gilmer High School will hold its annual slate of summer youth sports camps starting next month. Soccer camp will be June 4-6 at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Senior Aspen Hataway placed second in the pole vault.

Senior Aspen Hataway placed second in the pole vault.

Hataway, Keener, Cook place at state meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gilmer High School came away with three placements at the state track meet. The Class 3A Track and Field Championships were held last week at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany, and Bobcats Aspen Hataway and John Keener and Lady Cat Lilyan Cook reached the medal stand.
Defensive coordinator Matt Banks and assistant Cole Farist oversee linemen drills.

Defensive coordinator Matt Banks and assistant Cole Farist oversee linemen drills.

Clear Creek football completes rites of spring

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Clear Creek Middle School was on the field for two weeks in early preparation for the upcoming football season. Eighty-one combined rising seventh and eighth graders were under the direction of head coach Willie Dodaro and staff for spring practice, which was scheduled to wrap up Monday.
Aspen Hataway

Aspen Hataway

All-state linebacker Hataway is a Yellow Jacket

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Gilmer High’s Aspen Hataway, seated center, will attend Rochester Community and Technical College, Minn., and play football for the Yellow Jackets. Seated from left are, GHS head football coach Paul Standard and mom Vanessa Hataway.
Bregan Berry

Bregan Berry

State champ Berry heads to Reinhardt

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Gilmer High’s Bregan Berry, seated center, will attend Reinhardt University and wrestle for the Eagles. From left are, sister Garrett, parents Monica and Brent and brother Hayden Berry.
Jacob Kucera

Jacob Kucera

Kucera latest GHS swimmer to reach next level

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Gilmer High’s Jacob Kucera, seated left, will attend Piedmont University and swim for the Lions. He is joined by mom Pam and sister Elizabeth Kucera. Standing from left are, GHS swim head coach Paige Johnstone, dad Keith Kucera and assistant coach Alton Guidry.