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Gilmer senior Lleison Puac finished fourth in the 144-pound weight class last Saturday at the Burnt Mountain Classic.

Gilmer senior Lleison Puac finished fourth in the 144-pound weight class last Saturday at the Burnt Mountain Classic.

Bobcat wrestlers set for final stretch of season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gilmer High was in Jasper for its final traditional wrestling tournament of the regular season. GHS was one of 27 teams at the annual Burnt Mountain Classic last Friday and Saturday.
Gilmer High School sophomore Keegen Bryant drives for two points versus Dawson County.

Gilmer High School sophomore Keegen Bryant drives for two points versus Dawson County.

Bobcats win 2 vs. region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Gilmer High Bobcats returned to their winning ways versus region opponents. GHS hosted Dawson County last Tuesday and put the Tigers away with a strong-shooting second half for an 81-65 victory. Gilmer was on the road Friday at Lumpkin County.
Above are the CCMS seventh-grade Bocbats and below are the eighth-grade Lady Cats following their respective league championship basketball games last week.

Above are the CCMS seventh-grade Bocbats and below are the eighth-grade Lady Cats following their respective league championship basketball games last week.

CCMS Bobcats, Lady Cats finish 2nd in league

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Clear Creek closed out its basketball season with a pair of runner-up finishes at the league tournament. The CCMS seventh-grade Bobcats hosted White County last Wednesday to decide who was the league’s best.
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.