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Gilmer High junior Yenifer Lopez scored five goals in the Lady Cats’ two victories last week to begin the 2024 soccer season.

Gilmer High junior Yenifer Lopez scored five goals in the Lady Cats’ two victories last week to begin the 2024 soccer season.

Gilmer Lady Cat soccer outscores opponents, 25-5

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Goals have come in bunches for the Gilmer Lady Cats. GHS kicked off its soccer season at home last Tuesday and unleashed a 10-goal barrage on the visiting Gordon Central Warriors. The Cats racked up seven goals in the first half and three more over a shortened second half for a 10-0 win.
Gilmer senior Bregan Berry wrestles in the semifinals of last Saturday’s Area 7-3A traditional tournament. He finished first in the 132-pound weight class and is one of 12 Bobcats who qualified for sectionals.

Gilmer senior Bregan Berry wrestles in the semifinals of last Saturday’s Area 7-3A traditional tournament. He finished first in the 132-pound weight class and is one of 12 Bobcats who qualified for sectionals.

Berry wins area championship

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Twelve Gilmer Bobcats will continue their wrestling seasons. GHS was one of seven teams at last Saturday’s Area 7-3A traditional wrestling tournament in Lumpkin County, and Bobcat Bregan Berry stood above all in the 132-pound weight class.
Above are Gilmer High School’s coaches with area wrestling winners and placers last Friday in Lumpkin County.

Above are Gilmer High School’s coaches with area wrestling winners and placers last Friday in Lumpkin County.

9 GHS girls qualify for wrestling sectionals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Five Gilmer High School girls are area wrestling champions. A runner-up and three more placers helped Gilmer finish second as a team at last Saturday’s Area 7 traditional tournament.
Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor makes a jump shot for the Bobcats versus Wesleyan last Friday.

Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor makes a jump shot for the Bobcats versus Wesleyan last Friday.

Bobcats rock Warriors

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats split with region opponents as the regular season winds down. GHS made its way to White County last Tuesday and ran away with the game from the opening tipoff.
Fabian Perez pins his opponent in Clear Creek Middle School’s 44-30 victory versus Commerce at the duals state tournament.

Fabian Perez pins his opponent in Clear Creek Middle School’s 44-30 victory versus Commerce at the duals state tournament.

CCMS places 7th at state duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Clear Creek finished in seventh place at the Middle School Duals State Championships. The event was held in Dexter Jan. 16, and CCMS posted a 3-2 record. Following a first-round bye, Clear Creek downed Fitzgerald, 60-20.
Gilmer junior Aliza Chastain shoots a three pointer versus Wesleyan and finished with a team-high 15 points.

Gilmer junior Aliza Chastain shoots a three pointer versus Wesleyan and finished with a team-high 15 points.

Lady Cats face 2 of Ga’s best teams

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats spent another week facing some of the best Class 3A has to offer. GHS played two of its final three region basketball games last week, and the Cats were up against No. 5 ranked White County and No. 2 Wesleyan.
Gilmer High’s girls wrestlers and coaches ended the dual season with another fourth place finish at state.

Gilmer High’s girls wrestlers and coaches ended the dual season with another fourth place finish at state.

GHS girls finish 4th at state duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The 16 best girls wrestling teams in the state met to decide who would have bragging rights for the next year. The GHSA girls state duals tournament took place last Friday and Saturday at the University of West Georgia. Gilmer High was seeded No.
Gilmer senior Lleison Puac finished fourth in the 144-pound weight class last Saturday at the Burnt Mountain Classic.

Gilmer senior Lleison Puac finished fourth in the 144-pound weight class last Saturday at the Burnt Mountain Classic.

Bobcat wrestlers set for final stretch of season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gilmer High was in Jasper for its final traditional wrestling tournament of the regular season. GHS was one of 27 teams at the annual Burnt Mountain Classic last Friday and Saturday.
Gilmer High School sophomore Keegen Bryant drives for two points versus Dawson County.

Gilmer High School sophomore Keegen Bryant drives for two points versus Dawson County.

Bobcats win 2 vs. region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Gilmer High Bobcats returned to their winning ways versus region opponents. GHS hosted Dawson County last Tuesday and put the Tigers away with a strong-shooting second half for an 81-65 victory. Gilmer was on the road Friday at Lumpkin County.
Above are the CCMS seventh-grade Bocbats and below are the eighth-grade Lady Cats following their respective league championship basketball games last week.

Above are the CCMS seventh-grade Bocbats and below are the eighth-grade Lady Cats following their respective league championship basketball games last week.

CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats finish 2nd in league

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Clear Creek closed out its basketball season with a pair of runner-up finishes at the league tournament. The CCMS seventh-grade Bobcats hosted White County last Wednesday to decide who was the league’s best.