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Gilmer High School’s Manny Velasquez helped the Bobcats earn three more wins at the Etowah Duals.

Gilmer High School’s Manny Velasquez helped the Bobcats earn three more wins at the Etowah Duals.

GHS wrestling wins 3 more

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Gilmer High wrestlers were in Cherokee County for a final test ahead of Thanksgiving break. GHS attended the 12-team Etowah Duals last Tuesday, and the short-handed Bobcats were without six of 14 starters. Gilmer posted a 2-1 record in its group to start the day before teams were put into brackets.
Gilmer High School freshman halfback Douglas Callihan leaps over a Monroe Area defender during last Friday’s second round game of the Class 3A playoffs. He rushed for 110 yards on eight attempts and caught two touchdown passes for 16 yards.

Gilmer High School freshman halfback Douglas Callihan leaps over a Monroe Area defender during last Friday’s second round game of the Class 3A playoffs. He rushed for 110 yards on eight attempts and caught two touchdown passes for 16 yards.

Bobcats put up a fight, fall 42-24

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Gilmer High’s football season lasted longer than most predicted, and the Bobcats proved they deserved to be there for every moment.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

New regions announced

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Gilmer High School will once again have a different set of region opponents at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year. The Georgia High School Association finalized its reclassification process last Thursday.
Bobcat senior Carson Farist secured a pin versus Hillgrove last Saturday to help Gilmer earn a 40-39 victory.

Bobcat senior Carson Farist secured a pin versus Hillgrove last Saturday to help Gilmer earn a 40-39 victory.

GHS wrestling improves to 7-2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Bobcats tested their mettle against schools from larger classifications. Gilmer High was one of 12 teams in Acworth last Saturday for the annual Blackbeard Duals. GHS wrestled five matches on the day and posted a 3-2 record for third place.
Gilmer High senior Jacob Kucera placed third in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday in Adairsville.

Gilmer High senior Jacob Kucera placed third in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday in Adairsville.

Gilmer swim ‘thankful to compete’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
With the holiday right around the corner, Gilmer High swimmers were in Adairsville for the annual Thankful to Compete swim meet. Seven GHS swimmers made the trip last Saturday, and they combined for six top-five placements.
Gilmer’s Felisha Yarborough finished with a 3-1 record at last Saturday’s Lady Spartan Round Robin for third place.

Gilmer’s Felisha Yarborough finished with a 3-1 record at last Saturday’s Lady Spartan Round Robin for third place.

GHS wrestling shines on the mat

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Gilmer High School girls received plenty of quality mat time at their second wrestling event of the season. GHS traveled to Campbell High School last Saturday for the 24-team Lady Spartan Round Robin. Fifteen Gilmer wrestlers were in attendance, and they all took the mat for at least four matches.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

7th grade Bobcats nab 46-30 win vs. Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School met an old rival on the basketball court. CCMS took on Fannin County last Tuesday, and the Bobcats were at home while the lady Cats traveled to play the Lady Rebels.  The seventh-grade Bobcats came away with a win on the day as eight players contributed points.
Clear Creek’s Jason Perez earned a victory by technical fall last week to aid the Bobcats’ win over Dawson County.

Clear Creek’s Jason Perez earned a victory by technical fall last week to aid the Bobcats’ win over Dawson County.

CCMS wrestling remains undefeated in duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School rolled to two more league wrestling wins. The Bobcats welcomed the Pickens Dragons and Dawson County Tigers to the CCMS gym last Wednesday. Rival Pickens was up first, and the Bobcats mauled their southern rival for a 78-10 victory.
Gilmer High School safety Bo Cronic (17) breaks up a pass intended for Adairsville’s Tre Winters last Friday with fellow defensive backs Grant Ballew (10) and Hunter Britain (5) in coverage.

Gilmer High School safety Bo Cronic (17) breaks up a pass intended for Adairsville’s Tre Winters last Friday with fellow defensive backs Grant Ballew (10) and Hunter Britain (5) in coverage.

Bobcats outmatch Tigers, 35-28

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
It is week 12 of the football season, and Gilmer High School is still playing. GHS was on the road in Adairsville to begin the Class 3A state playoffs last Friday. The region champion Tigers were favorites to win, and the Bobcats relished their underdog role.