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Above and below in black are, Gilmer’s Noah Turner and Calli Wise, respectively, who won possession from their Cherokee opponent last Thursday.

Above and below in black are, Gilmer’s Noah Turner and Calli Wise, respectively, who won possession from their Cherokee opponent last Thursday.

Cherokee, Dawson take down Gilmer soccer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats and Lady Cats dropped both of their soccer matches. GHS hosted Class 7A’s Cherokee last Tuesday, and the Warriors had their offense in gear. The Lady Cats were up first, and they missed some scoring opportunities while Cherokee did not on its way to a 6-0 win.
Gilmer wrestling youth state placers Luke Bland, Luke Gaitanoglou, Ashten Cobb, Xander Tobias, Dawson Duncan and Drayvin Fonteboa.

Gilmer wrestling youth state placers Luke Bland, Luke Gaitanoglou, Ashten Cobb, Xander Tobias, Dawson Duncan and Drayvin Fonteboa.

Gilmer youth wrestlers attend state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
From left are, Gilmer wrestling youth state placers Luke Bland, Luke Gaitanoglou, Ashten Cobb, Xander Tobias, Dawson Duncan and Drayvin Fonteboa. Bland and Gaitanoglou competed in the 9-under midget class and Cobb wrestled in the 8U bantam class at AAU Beginner’s State at North Murray.
From left are, Gilmer High’s Miles West and Lyric Lowman, who took the court for singles matches versus Dawson County last Thursday.

From left are, Gilmer High’s Miles West and Lyric Lowman, who took the court for singles matches versus Dawson County last Thursday.

GHS Bobcats, Lady Cats lose to Dawson Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Dawson County was in town to jump-start the Region 7-3A tennis schedule. The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats played host last Thursday, and the visiting Tigers came away with a pair of victories and did not lose a match. Gilmer’s Kolby Reece and J.D. Taylor won their first set on the No.
Gilmer senior Ryder Wofford (25 points) and sophomore Keegen Bryant (12) were the Bobcats’ leading scorers in last Saturday’s state tournament game versus Hebron Christian Academy.

Gilmer senior Ryder Wofford (25 points) and sophomore Keegen Bryant (12) were the Bobcats’ leading scorers in last Saturday’s state tournament game versus Hebron Christian Academy.

Hebron survives Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats hung with the No. 4 team in the state for the better part of four quarters.  GHS hosted Hebron Christian Academy last Saturday for the second round of the Class 3A basketball state tournament.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

McVey, Hice voted Region 7’s best

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Region 7-3A coaches have decided basketball superlatives for the season. Gilmer High junior Jackson McVey was voted boys region player of the year, and Jordan Hice shared coach of the year honors with Pickens’ Bob Martin.
Bobcat shortstop Eli Cooper makes a throw to first for an out last Monday versus Fannin County.

Bobcat shortstop Eli Cooper makes a throw to first for an out last Monday versus Fannin County.

GHS Bobcats roast Rebels, 15-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Gilmer High crushed Fannin County on the baseball diamond to the tune of 15-0. The GHS Bobcats hosted the Rebels last Monday, and the game was called because of run differential in the fourth inning. Gilmer traveled to Brunswick Friday and Saturday for Baseball at the Beach.
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Ryder Wofford 022124

State tournament begins today at GHS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Gilmer High senior Ryder Wofford scored 20 points in the Bobcats’ region championship win versus Pickens last Saturday. The Cats host Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe today at 6 p.m. to begin the Class 3A state tournament. See story in Sports.
Gilmer High senior Bregan Berry executes a celebratory back flip following his victory over Columbus High School’s Tyler Nguyen in the Class 3A 132-pound state finals.

Gilmer High senior Bregan Berry executes a celebratory back flip following his victory over Columbus High School’s Tyler Nguyen in the Class 3A 132-pound state finals.

Berry’s a flippin’ champion

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Gilmer’s Bregan Berry is the undisputed 132-pound state champion in Class 3A. Berry etched his name in the history books last Saturday at the GHSA Traditional Wrestling Championships. The three-day event at the Macon Coliseum attracted the best boys and girls from across the state.
From left are coaches and players following Gilmer’s region championship victory last Saturday. From left are, Jackson McVey, Mack Kiser, Kohan Davis, assistant Wade Taylor, Riley Davis, head coach Jordan Hice, Blane Banks, Keegen Bryant, John Ponders, Jacob Becerra, assistant Trey Rickman, Jaden Sevcech, Boston Teague, J.D. Taylor, Cooper Farmer, Ryder Wofford and assistant Bobby Teague.

From left are coaches and players following Gilmer’s region championship victory last Saturday. From left are, Jackson McVey, Mack Kiser, Kohan Davis, assistant Wade Taylor, Riley Davis, head coach Jordan Hice, Blane Banks, Keegen Bryant, John Ponders, Jacob Becerra, assistant Trey Rickman, Jaden Sevcech, Boston Teague, J.D. Taylor, Cooper Farmer, Ryder Wofford and assistant Bobby Teague.

Historic region title for GHS Bobcat basketball

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
For the first time in school history, the Gilmer High Bobcats are region basketball champions. GHS earned its Region 7-3A title by downing archrival Pickens last Saturday in Dahlonega.