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Above are Clear Creek Middle School baseball players and coaches for the 2024 season.

Above are Clear Creek Middle School baseball players and coaches for the 2024 season.

Clear Creek Middle School baseball makes strides on diamond

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Clear Creek baseball turned in a productive season on the diamond.  The Bobcats finished up last month, and rain washed away their last two games. First-year head coach Tanner Davis discussed the year, and the progress the Cats made. “We did very well this season.
Gilmer all-state selection Jackson McVey defends the post during the Class 3A state tournament.

Gilmer all-state selection Jackson McVey defends the post during the Class 3A state tournament.

McVey lands on AJC all-state team

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Jackson McVey’s offseason has been adorned with awards and honors, and he recieved another noteworthy distinction. He wrapped up his junior basketball season at Gilmer High in February and was named to yet another all-state list.
Gilmer senior Dalton Crisp prepares to catch a pickoff attempt versus Wesleyan. He earned a complete game victory last Thursday, and over the course of the series, he collected four hits and drove in five runs offensively.

Gilmer senior Dalton Crisp prepares to catch a pickoff attempt versus Wesleyan. He earned a complete game victory last Thursday, and over the course of the series, he collected four hits and drove in five runs offensively.

Gilmer High School baseball tames Wolves

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats are in the middle of a state baseball playoff push. GHS continued its region schedule last week and took two of three games from the Wesleyan Wolves. Gilmer hosted Wesleyan Monday to begin the series, and the Cats’ big third inning propelled them to a 6-5 win.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

CCMS attends league meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Clear Creek track and field athletes captured league championships in five events. The CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats were in Cleveland for the Mountain League Championships March 25. Five teams attended the meet, and the Lady Cats placed third, while the Bobcats were fourth in the boys standings.
At left, Gilmer High’s Jorge Flores wins a header versus White County last Friday, and goalkeeper Talyn Curtis (right) snatches a free kick in the waning moments to preserve the Bobcats’ 3-2 win.

At left, Gilmer High’s Jorge Flores wins a header versus White County last Friday, and goalkeeper Talyn Curtis (right) snatches a free kick in the waning moments to preserve the Bobcats’ 3-2 win.

Bobcats volley past Warriors, 3-2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats have reversed their fortunes and are unbeaten in their last four soccer matches. GHS earned a needed region victory to end last week against White County. The Warriors were in town Friday, and the Bobcats got the winning goal off the boot of Brayner Ortiz for a 3-2 win.
Gilmer High School third baseman Blake Grizzle throws to first for an out after fielding a ground ball versus Pickens. Offensively, Grizzle had five hits, which included a double and home run during the three-game series.

Gilmer High School third baseman Blake Grizzle throws to first for an out after fielding a ground ball versus Pickens. Offensively, Grizzle had five hits, which included a double and home run during the three-game series.

No. 2 Pickens sweeps Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The hits came for the Bobcats, but the runs did not follow. Gilmer High took on the No. 2 ranked Pickens Dragons to continue the rivalry and region baseball action. GHS hosted the opener last Monday, and errors cost the Cats in a 7-1 loss.
Gilmer High goalkeeper Amayah Jones prepares to thwart a White County Warriors’ shot from a dangerous position last Friday.

Gilmer High goalkeeper Amayah Jones prepares to thwart a White County Warriors’ shot from a dangerous position last Friday.

GHS Lady Cats ground Eagles

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats added another soccer win to their tally and now have 10 on the season. GHS was on the field for a pair of home matches last week. First up was Chestatee Tuesday, and the War Eagles never stood a chance. Three Lady Cats scored on the day, and Gilmer rolled to a 5-0 victory.
Gilmer Lady Cat Kenzie Sewell finished second in the high jump at last Tuesday’s meet in Dalton.

Gilmer Lady Cat Kenzie Sewell finished second in the high jump at last Tuesday’s meet in Dalton.

Quad meet beckons Gilmer High track

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Gilmer High was in Dalton for a track meet ahead of spring break. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats took on three teams at Coahulla Creek last Tuesday. The Bobcats secured second place in the boys standings behind the host Colts, 85-69.5.
Class of 2023 senior Petra Giet cools off during a race last season.

Class of 2023 senior Petra Giet cools off during a race last season.

Mountain bike team readies for 2024 season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team has a pair of upcoming events for riders old and new. A meeting for new and returning riders is scheduled for April 15 at the Victory Christian Center at 6 p.m.
From left are, Gilmer High’s Lyla Engle and Nathan Hall. Engle will return to the court for the Lady Cats next season, while Hall wrapped up his Bobcat career at the region tournament.

From left are, Gilmer High’s Lyla Engle and Nathan Hall. Engle will return to the court for the Lady Cats next season, while Hall wrapped up his Bobcat career at the region tournament.

Gilmer High tennis eliminated in opening round of region tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Gilmer High School ended its tennis season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats attended the annual Region 7-3A tournament last Monday at the University of North Georgia. The Bobcats earned a pair of wins but lost to Pickens, 3-2. The Lady Cats took on Dawson County, and the Tigers won all five matches.