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Gilmer High senior linebacker Aspen Hataway was selected to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s all-state team in Class 3A.

Gilmer High senior linebacker Aspen Hataway was selected to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s all-state team in Class 3A.

Gilmer’s Hataway named all-state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The leader of Gilmer High’s defense has been recognized for his efforts on the gridiron. Senior linebacker Aspen Hataway was selected to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s Class 3A all-state football squad. The GACA splits its all-state teams between north and south.
Gilmer junior catcher Hayden Berry blasted a two-run homer last Thursday when the Bobcats defeated Armuchee, 12-0.

Gilmer junior catcher Hayden Berry blasted a two-run homer last Thursday when the Bobcats defeated Armuchee, 12-0.

Gilmer baseball trounces Armuchee

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A seven-run eruption in its last at bat sealed Gilmer’s baseball victory. The GHS Bobcats continued their nonregion schedule last Thursday at Armuchee, and senior pitcher Ethan McCollum tossed a  one hitter to quell the Indians’ bats.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

GHS track runs west

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Five teams met at Pepperell High School for an early-season track meet. The Gilmer Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trip west last Thursday, and they combined for 29 placements inside the top five. The Bobcats secured first-place finishes in field and running events.
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.