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Clear Creek Middle School soccer champs

Clear Creek Middle School soccer champs

Clear Creek wins league soccer title

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Above are Clear Creek Middle School soccer players following their championship victory over Lumpkin County last Tuesday. The Bobcats posted a 7-1 record on the season and outscored opponents 25-3. A full recap of the season and title game will appear in next week’s Times-Courier.
Gilmer senior Evan Turner scored a goal in his final game for the Bobcats last Thursday.

Gilmer senior Evan Turner scored a goal in his final game for the Bobcats last Thursday.

Gilmer crushes LFO, 10-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats ended their soccer season by thrashing Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. GHS hosted the Warriors for senior night last Thursday, and Bobcats mercy-ruled LFO, 10-0. Gilmer hosted Wesleyan two days prior to wrap up its region schedule, and the Wolves won, 4-0.
Gilmer’s Dulce Mares placed eight in the 300-meter hurdles last Friday.

Gilmer’s Dulce Mares placed eight in the 300-meter hurdles last Friday.

Gilmer High track runs at Mt.Yonah Invitational

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gilmer High was in Cleveland for the Mount  Yonah Invitational. The annual track and field meet was last Friday at White County High School, and nine teams competed. The GHS Lady Cats (18 points) placed eighth in their standings, while the Bobcats (23.5) finished ninth on the boys side.
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.