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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.
Gilmer High senior Ethan McCollum drives in a run in the first inning of Monday night’s 15-0 win over Fannin County. McCollum has driven in eight runs in four games this season.

Gilmer High senior Ethan McCollum drives in a run in the first inning of Monday night’s 15-0 win over Fannin County. McCollum has driven in eight runs in four games this season.

Bobcat baseball undefeated at 4-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Offense has not been an issue for the Gilmer High Bobcats. GHS was on the baseball diamond for three games last week to begin its 2024 campaign, and the Bobcats walked away victorious each time. Gilmer made its way to Blue Ridge Tuesday to take on Fannin County.
Gilmer High senior Lucy Ray scored 16 points versus Dawson County in her final game for the Lady Cats last Tuesday.

Gilmer High senior Lucy Ray scored 16 points versus Dawson County in her final game for the Lady Cats last Tuesday.

Dawson outlasts Lady Cats at region, 36-30

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats nearly pulled off an upset at the Region 7-3A basketball tournament. GHS was seeded No. 6 and met No. 3 seed Dawson County in the first round last Tuesday, and the game came down to the final quarter.
Gilmer High School’s Amalia Perez Escobar dribbles downfield and scored two goals for the Lady Cats last week.

Gilmer High School’s Amalia Perez Escobar dribbles downfield and scored two goals for the Lady Cats last week.

Gilmer High School Lady Cat soccer keeps rolling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats earned three more sound soccer victories to improve to 6-0 on the season, and junior Yenifer Lopez has racked up 18 goals. GHS was on the road at Fannin County Monday before a pair of home matches.
Gilmer’s Angel Garcia (22) curled the ball into the goal while taking a corner kick versus Fannin County last Monday.

Gilmer’s Angel Garcia (22) curled the ball into the goal while taking a corner kick versus Fannin County last Monday.

Bobcats survive rough conditions, Fannin County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Gilmer soccer came away with another nonregion victory. The GHS Bobcats and Fannin County dealt with nasty weather last Monday with plenty of wind and rain on a chilly night. Gilmer took the lead early and never lost it. While the Rebels drew within a goal late, Gilmer held on for a 2-1 victory.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Five GHS Bobcats qualify for state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Five Gilmer High Bobcats have punched their ticket to the state wrestling tournament. Class 3A schools were split into two sectional tournaments last Saturday, and GHS attended the four-region event at Lumpkin County High School.
Gilmer’s Jackson McVey closed out the regular season with 34 points and 14 rebounds in the Bobcats’ 90-60 win versus West Hall last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Jackson McVey closed out the regular season with 34 points and 14 rebounds in the Bobcats’ 90-60 win versus West Hall last Tuesday.

Bobcats lock up region’s No. 1 spot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Gilmer High Bobcats’ final basketball win of the regular season was an important one. GHS was at West Hall last Tuesday, and the Spartans hung with the Cats through a half. Gilmer took control of the game over the final 16 minutes and rolled to a 90-60 victory.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

Gilmer girls set for state wrestling

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The state wrestling tournament is on tap for Gilmer High, and five girls are set to make their way to Macon. Gilmer’s Josephine Royer was the best 105 pounder at last Saturday’s sectional tournament at Harris County High.