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Gilmer High senior Marley Boatwright applies full-court pressure against West Hall. She scored 14 points in the victory.

Gilmer High senior Marley Boatwright applies full-court pressure against West Hall. She scored 14 points in the victory.

Lady Cats dispose of West Hall, 77-8

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Gilmer Lady Cats found themselves on both ends of the spectrum when they continued region play. Versus No. 2 ranked Wesleyan last Wednesday, the Wolves took advantage of high percentage shots and built a steady lead throughout.
Above are Clear Creek wrestlers, managers and coaches. The Bobcats placed second at the Mountain League duals and traditional tournaments.

Above are Clear Creek wrestlers, managers and coaches. The Bobcats placed second at the Mountain League duals and traditional tournaments.

Clear Creek takes 2nd in mountain league

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Clear Creek wrestling brought home a pair of runner-up placements from the league wrestling tournament.  The event was split into traditional and dual sessions, and the CCMS Bobcats were second behind Lumpkin County. For the traditional tournament,  six CCMS wrestlers were crowned champions.
Gilmer’s Conner Defoor, above, and Yana Jones, below, swim the freestyle.

Gilmer’s Conner Defoor, above, and Yana Jones, below, swim the freestyle.

Gilmer attends Calhoun’s NWGA championships

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Gilmer High School swam against some of the top teams in the area at the Northwest Georgia Championships. The annual meet was held at Calhoun High School last Saturday and 20 teams made the trip. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats competed in 10 events.
From left, are eighth and seventh graders A.J. Callihan and Silas West, respectively. Callihan scored 30 points versus Lumpkin last week while West helped the seventh graders earn two more wins.

From left, are eighth and seventh graders A.J. Callihan and Silas West, respectively. Callihan scored 30 points versus Lumpkin last week while West helped the seventh graders earn two more wins.

League tourney next for CCMS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Clear Creek returned to the basketball court to wrap up the regular season. The CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats faced Lumpkin County and Pickens last Wednesday and Thursday and combined for six wins.
Gilmer senior Carson Farist turns his Lumpkin County opponent for a pin last Saturday.

Gilmer senior Carson Farist turns his Lumpkin County opponent for a pin last Saturday.

Indians snap Bobcats’ 11-year title run

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Lumpkin County Indians accomplished something that has not occurred in over a decade. Gilmer High was one of seven teams at last Saturday’s Area 7-3A duals in Pickens, and for the first time in 11 years, the Bobcats did not walk away as the top team.
Jacob Kucera was among the Gilmer High swimmers who competed in Dalton last Thursday.

Jacob Kucera was among the Gilmer High swimmers who competed in Dalton last Thursday.

Gilmer’s swimmers ring in new year in Dalton

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Gilmer High was in Dalton to begin the new year, and the Bobcats and Lady Cats squared off against three other teams. The quad swim meet was held last Thursday, and in addition to the host Catamounts and Gilmer, swimmers from Pickens and Dalton Academy were also in attendance.
Gilmer’s Keegen Bryant (0) and Kohan Davis (4) attack the lane for points last Wednesday against Northwest Whitfield.

Gilmer’s Keegen Bryant (0) and Kohan Davis (4) attack the lane for points last Wednesday against Northwest Whitfield.

Hice nears all-time wins record

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
North Murray’s Mistletoe Madness beckoned the Gilmer High Bobcats. GHS attended the three-day event last week and came away with two wins. Gilmer took down Coahulla Creek (83-62) Tuesday as J.D. Taylor and Jackson McVey scored 26 and 25 points for Gilmer, respectively.
Gilmer senior Bregan Berry was one of three first-place finishers for the Bobcats last Friday in Armuchee. In addition to his title, Berry achieved his 100th career win.

Gilmer senior Bregan Berry was one of three first-place finishers for the Bobcats last Friday in Armuchee. In addition to his title, Berry achieved his 100th career win.

GHS grapplers take 2nd

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Gilmer High received a dose of dual and traditional wrestling ahead of Christmas break. The Bobcats were in Cumming last Tuesday to take on Forsyth Central and Dawson County, and GHS earned respective wins of 48-30 and 64-6.
From left, Lady Cats Bree Burnette and Aliza Chastain trap a McMinn County, Tenn., ball handler last Wednesday.

From left, Lady Cats Bree Burnette and Aliza Chastain trap a McMinn County, Tenn., ball handler last Wednesday.

Cats continue to make strides

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats have already matched their win total from a season ago. The Lady Cats attended North Murray’s Mistletoe Madness basketball tournament last week and posted a 2-1 record.  Gilmer met the host Mountaineers Monday and led from start to finish.