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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.
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.