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Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor scores two transition points and snatched a steal for another layup in the final seconds of last Friday’s game versus White County.

Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor scores two transition points and snatched a steal for another layup in the final seconds of last Friday’s game versus White County.

Bobcats undefeated in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats improved to 4-0 in region play with two more wins, and Jackson McVey eclipsed 1,000 career points. Lumpkin County was in town last Tuesday, and GHS survived a rough game by the Indians.
Gilmer High sophomore Chelsey Griggs passes to a teammate after grabbing one of 13 rebounds versus White County last Friday.

Gilmer High sophomore Chelsey Griggs passes to a teammate after grabbing one of 13 rebounds versus White County last Friday.

GHS Lady Cats pounce on Lumpkin, North Murray

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats snagged three more wins on the basketball court. The Cats’ slate began last week with a pair of region games, and the Lumpkin County Indians were in Ellijay Tuesday. It was a low-scoring physical game, and LCHS led early.
Gilmer senior Lleison Puac and the Bobcats won last Saturday’s Possum Snout Duals in Haralson County.

Gilmer senior Lleison Puac and the Bobcats won last Saturday’s Possum Snout Duals in Haralson County.

Bobcat wrestlers bring home possum tournament trophy

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gilmer wrestlers were in Haralson County for the uniquely-named Possum Snout Duals. All five teams wrestled each other once, and GHS posted a 4-0 record and received a possum trophy for its efforts.
Gilmer’s Yana Jones swims the breaststroke during the Lady Cats’ 200-yard medley relay.

Gilmer’s Yana Jones swims the breaststroke during the Lady Cats’ 200-yard medley relay.

Gilmer swimmers compete for final time in ’23

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gilmer High swimmers were back at their home away from home. GHS was in Adairsville last Saturday for the third time this season when the Bobcats and Lady Cats attended their final meet of the year. Jacob Kucera continued to perform well in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly events.
Clear Creek eighth grader Peyton Ocobock looks for an open teammate

Clear Creek eighth grader Peyton Ocobock looks for an open teammate

8th-grade Lady Cats snatch two more league wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School faced Dawson and Fannin counties to continue its league basketball schedule.   Clear Creek Lady Cats Lola Howard, Maddie Jones, Laney Martin and Brenlee Daniel play team defense during the seventh-grade game.
From left are Team Cartecay middle school riders Miles Clemons, Leo Alonso, Nico Cianciolo and Justice Giet.

From left are Team Cartecay middle school riders Miles Clemons, Leo Alonso, Nico Cianciolo and Justice Giet.

Team Cartecay has strong showing at Road Atlanta

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Muddy conditions set the stage for the Georgia Cycling Association Eastern Division Championship Race, dubbed the Raceway Race.  The Oct. 21 championship was held at Road Atlanta in Braselton, home of the Fox Factory Trail System.
Gilmer High School junior Jackson McVey finishes his drive to the basket with a dunk versus Pickens last Tuesday. He scored 31 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in Gilmer’s 76-71 win.

Gilmer High School junior Jackson McVey finishes his drive to the basket with a dunk versus Pickens last Tuesday. He scored 31 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in Gilmer’s 76-71 win.

Bobcats drop local rivals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats are off to a 2-0 start versus region opponents. GHS began last week at home Tuesday versus archrival Pickens. The Bobcats weathered the Dragons’ barrage of three pointers and staved off a late rally for a 76-71 victory.
Gilmer senior Eliceo Perez pins an opponent and did the same when GHS defeated No. 1 ranked Ringgold last Saturday.

Gilmer senior Eliceo Perez pins an opponent and did the same when GHS defeated No. 1 ranked Ringgold last Saturday.

Bobcats reclaim Hwy. 515

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Gilmer High wrestlers experienced a little bit of everything. First up was the 515 Classic last Wednesday in Jasper, and the Bobcats defeated Union County (41-30), Fannin County (70-12) and Pickens (57-19).
Gilmer senior Lucy Ray draws a foul versus Pickens last Tuesday and scored 13 points when the Cats met Fannin County four days later.

Gilmer senior Lucy Ray draws a foul versus Pickens last Tuesday and scored 13 points when the Cats met Fannin County four days later.

Lady Cats hang tough with Tigers, Rebs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The buzz saw that is the Gilmer Lady Cats’ basketball schedule got underway.  GHS faced a pair of ranked region opponents, and the Lady Cats’ slate began last Tuesday evening against No. 4 Pickens. Gilmer’s southern rival stormed out of the gates and ran away for a 56-26 win.
Gilmer’s Evan May swims the backstroke in the 200-yard medley relay at last Saturday’s Candy Cane Invitational.

Gilmer’s Evan May swims the backstroke in the 200-yard medley relay at last Saturday’s Candy Cane Invitational.

Holiday meet treats Bobcats, Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Candy Cane Invitational was the latest destination for Gilmer High swimmers. GHS was in Murphy, N.C., last Saturday, and Bobcat Jacob Kucera qualified for the state meet. Kucera solidified his state spot when he achieved a qualifying time in the 50-yard freestyle of 23.31.