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Lady Cat Bree Burnette fires a three pointer last Tuesday versus Dawson County.

Lady Cat Bree Burnette fires a three pointer last Tuesday versus Dawson County.

GHS Lady Cats drop three straight games

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats had another three-game week on the basketball court. GHS hosted No. 6 ranked Dawson County last Tuesday. While the Cats kept pace early, they faded in the second half and DCHS won, 61-38. At Lumpkin County Friday, the first half was where the Cats struggled.
Gilmer High senior swimmer Jacob Kucera was recognized at last Tuesday’s senior night meet in Calhoun. He is joined by parents Keith and Pam and sister Elizabeth Kucera.

Gilmer High senior swimmer Jacob Kucera was recognized at last Tuesday’s senior night meet in Calhoun. He is joined by parents Keith and Pam and sister Elizabeth Kucera.

Swim holds sr. night

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Senior night in Calhoun drew Gilmer High swimmers. The nine-team meet was held last Tuesday, and Lady Cat Esther Bowman was a runner-up in the 100-yard breaststroke for the team’s best finish. She posted a time of 1:30.11 and secured a second top-10 finish in the 50-yard freestyle (eighth, 30.82).
Gilmer High School senior wrestlers Bregan Berry, above, and Alex Raymundo, below. They both won their matches at last weekend’s Class 3A duals state tournament.

Gilmer High School senior wrestlers Bregan Berry, above, and Alex Raymundo, below. They both won their matches at last weekend’s Class 3A duals state tournament.

Bobcats’ state finals dual run snapped

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
For the first time in 15 seasons, the duals wrestling state championship did not go through Gilmer County. The GHS Bobcats were on a 14-year state finals streak, which resulted in seven titles.
Gilmer senior Sophia Riblet passes along the perimeter and scored six points versus Pickens.

Gilmer senior Sophia Riblet passes along the perimeter and scored six points versus Pickens.

No. 3 ranked Pickens defeats Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Gilmer High Lady Cats squared off against one of the state’s best basketball teams to continue region play. GHS was in Jasper last Friday, and No. 3 ranked Pickens earned its 19th win of the season.
Gilmer’s Jackson McVey (22) blocks a shot versus West Hall Jan. 12 with defensive help from Kohan Davis (4). McVey became the Bobcats’ all-time blocks leader this season and has 147 and counting for his career.

Gilmer’s Jackson McVey (22) blocks a shot versus West Hall Jan. 12 with defensive help from Kohan Davis (4). McVey became the Bobcats’ all-time blocks leader this season and has 147 and counting for his career.

Gilmer falls to Dragons

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The top two teams in the region met on the basketball court and there was a clear winner. The Gilmer High Bobcats traveled to take on rival Pickens last Friday, and the Dragons ran away with the game after the first quarter.
Clear Creek seventh grader Noah Rice scored 22 points in the Bobcats’ semifinal win versus Lumpkin County.

Clear Creek seventh grader Noah Rice scored 22 points in the Bobcats’ semifinal win versus Lumpkin County.

CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats reach league title games

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Clear Creek will battle for a pair of league basketball championships. The seventh-grade Bobcats and eighth-grade Lady Cats were victorious in their home semifinal matchups last week.
Gilmer High’s Clifford Defoor was one of three Bobcats who competed at last week’s meet in Dalton.

Gilmer High’s Clifford Defoor was one of three Bobcats who competed at last week’s meet in Dalton.

GHS swims at region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
As the swim season winds down, Gilmer High School was back in Dalton for its latest meet. The North Georgia Region Championships drew 11 teams last Saturday, and the GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats were there in an attempt to achieve qualifying times for state.
Gilmer High’s wrestlers and coaches gather around their latest area duals trophy last Saturday.

Gilmer High’s wrestlers and coaches gather around their latest area duals trophy last Saturday.

GHS wins back-to-back girls area wrestling titles

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Gilmer High’s girls are back-to-back area duals champions. This is only the second year the event has been held in Georgia, and the Cats continue to prove they are going to be an issue for teams going forward. Gilmer was seeded No. 1 and faced No. 2 and host Lumpkin County in the finals.
Gilmer senior Ryder Wofford throws down a fast break dunk versus West Hall last Friday.

Gilmer senior Ryder Wofford throws down a fast break dunk versus West Hall last Friday.

Bobcats 6-0 vs. region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Gilmer Bobcats are undefeated after their first run through the region schedule. The Bobcats were on the  road at Wesleyan last Wednesday, and the Wolves felt the wrath of Gilmer’s outside shooting. The Cats hit nine three pointers and never trailed beyond the first period for a 65-55 win.
Gilmer High School seniors Bregan Berry and Carson Farist were recognized for their 100th and 150th career wins, respectively, last Thursday. Berry is pictured with dad and assistant coach Brent Berry.

Gilmer High School seniors Bregan Berry and Carson Farist were recognized for their 100th and 150th career wins, respectively, last Thursday. Berry is pictured with dad and assistant coach Brent Berry.

Class 3A state duals await Bobcat wrestlers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Gilmer High celebrated its senior wrestlers before rolling through Etowah. GHS hosted the Eagles for senior night last Thursday, and the Bobcats put on a show for their home crowd. Gilmer won all 14 bouts for its 27th win of the season, 68-0.