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Bobcat goalkeeper Landon Hamby saves a shot versus Ridgeland last Thursday.

Bobcat goalkeeper Landon Hamby saves a shot versus Ridgeland last Thursday.

GHS soccer takes down Tigers, Panthers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The next man stepped up for the Gilmer Bobcats, who won both soccer matches last week. Gilmer was at Adairsville (0-10 record) Tuesday, and the Tigers saw a different Bobcat team.
Gilmer ‘s Peyton Chancey squares up a pitch for a three-run single last Friday versus LaFayette. In game two of the double header, he hit a grand slam in the second inning.

Gilmer ‘s Peyton Chancey squares up a pitch for a three-run single last Friday versus LaFayette. In game two of the double header, he hit a grand slam in the second inning.

Bobcat baseball wins first region series of season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gilmer Bobcats got over the hump for their first region baseball wins of the season. The Cats’ first two region series included four one-run losses. That is how last week’s three-game series started Tuesday at LaFayette.
Lady Cat Xiare Ramirez scored goals on free kicks of 31 and 32 yards against Ridgeland and assisted a third.

Lady Cat Xiare Ramirez scored goals on free kicks of 31 and 32 yards against Ridgeland and assisted a third.

Lady Cats blank Ridgeland, 4-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats snatched their first region soccer victory. The Cats hosted Ridgeland (2-8 record) last Thursday, maintaining possession almost exclusively in the opening half. Their efforts paid off for a 3-0 lead, and they tacked on a final goal in the second half for a 4-0 win.
Gilmer High’s Jeremiah Few eyes the bar as he begins to clear it in the high jump.

Gilmer High’s Jeremiah Few eyes the bar as he begins to clear it in the high jump.

Gilmer High on track for three meets

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gilmer track and field athletes had an action-packed week with three meets. The Bobcats and Lady Cats were at home last Tuesday, and the former finished first at the four-team event. The Lady Cats placed second on the girls side.
From left, Gilmer High tennis players Autumn Spangler and Alex Miltiades.

From left, Gilmer High tennis players Autumn Spangler and Alex Miltiades.

GHS tennis drops two matches

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Gilmer continued its region tennis schedule with two more matches. GHS hosted Calhoun last Tuesday, and the hometown Bobcats lost 4-1, while the Lady Cats were defeated, 5-0. Gilmer was at Northwest Whitfield two days later, and the Bruins won the boys and girls matches, 3-2. No.
From left, Gilmer High doubles players Chelsey Griggs and David Warren return serves versus Murray County last Tuesday.

From left, Gilmer High doubles players Chelsey Griggs and David Warren return serves versus Murray County last Tuesday.

Bobcat tennis wrecks Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer Bobcat tennis picked up their first region win of the season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted LaFayette last Thursday for their second region matchup of the season. The Bobcats were victorious over the Ramblers 3-2, and the Lady Cats lost, 4-1.
Bobcat Ronald Cuz heads the ball for Gilmer in their region match versus Calhoun last Friday.

Bobcat Ronald Cuz heads the ball for Gilmer in their region match versus Calhoun last Friday.

Yellow Jackets sting Cats in overtime

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer and Calhoun went at it before and after the final buzzer sounded. The Region 7-3A soccer matchup contained plenty of physical play last Friday. Emotions ran high at the match’s conclusion, which ended with the visiting Yellow Jackets securing a 2-1 overtime victory.
Gilmer’s Mel Mosley hit a two-run home run in the series final versus Adairsville last Friday.

Gilmer’s Mel Mosley hit a two-run home run in the series final versus Adairsville last Friday.

Tigers clip Bobcats on diamond

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer came up just short in their latest region series. The GHS Bobcats faced the Adairsville Tigers (12-4) last week and were on the road for games one and three. AHS hosted the opener Wednesday and the Cats were limited to two hits as the Tigers pulled out a 2-1 win.
Gilmer Lady Cat Joei Marshall sends a pass downfield versus Calhoun last Friday.

Gilmer Lady Cat Joei Marshall sends a pass downfield versus Calhoun last Friday.

Calhoun outlasts Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Gilmer took on one of the region’s top teams and battled until the end. The GHS Lady Cats hosted the Calhoun Yellow Jackets (9-2) last Friday for their only match of the week. While the Cats controlled the action early, it was Calhoun who cashed in the first goal.