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Gilmer High School’s Jackson McVey makes moves in the post last season. He has been named to three preseason all-state lists and received a pair of scholarship offers ahead of his junior season.

Gilmer High School’s Jackson McVey makes moves in the post last season. He has been named to three preseason all-state lists and received a pair of scholarship offers ahead of his junior season.

McVey attracts preseason attention

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The days of Jackson McVey flying under the radar are long gone. The 7’ 0” Gilmer High School center is set to take the basketball court for his junior campaign, and he spent the offseason honing his game while attracting the attention of college coaches and media outlets. Cam Rickers of PrepHoops.
From left are, Gilmer High’s Michael Little and Maria Raymundo, who wrapped up their cross-country seasons last week.

From left are, Gilmer High’s Michael Little and Maria Raymundo, who wrapped up their cross-country seasons last week.

Gilmer cross-country season concludes

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gilmer High cross-country runners closed out their season. GHS was in Helen last Thursday for the Region 7-3A Championships at Unicoi State Park. The Bobcats and Lady Cats each placed sixth in their respective team standings. The top five times counted toward the team score.
GHS cheerleaders scored a season-high 75 at last Saturday’s competition at Chestatee High School.

GHS cheerleaders scored a season-high 75 at last Saturday’s competition at Chestatee High School.

GHS cheer turns in best score

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gilmer High School cheer received a final tune-up ahead of its biggest competition so far. GHS traveled to Chestatee High School last Saturday and achieved its highest score of the season.  It was close at the top of the standing as only four points separated the second through fifth place teams.
Gilmer senior fullback Aspen Hataway breaks free for a 71-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter versus Dawson County last Friday to give the Bobcats a permanent lead.

Gilmer senior fullback Aspen Hataway breaks free for a 71-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter versus Dawson County last Friday to give the Bobcats a permanent lead.

Bobcats eye playoff return

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats have nearly secured their spot in the football state playoffs. GHS inched closer to its first postseason appearance since 2014 by defeating Dawson County last Friday.
Gilmer High School cheerleaders are pictured at last Saturday’s competition in Woodstock. They will make their way to Chestaee Saturday for their final event of the regular season.

Gilmer High School cheerleaders are pictured at last Saturday’s competition in Woodstock. They will make their way to Chestaee Saturday for their final event of the regular season.

GHS cheer shows more improvement

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gilmer High cheerleaders returned to the mat for their third competition. GHS was at Woodstock High School last Saturday as cheerleaders sharpened their routine in preparation for upcoming region and state competitions. Cheerleaders continued to make strides and scored a 55.
Gilmer High School junior quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way through Pickens’ defense last Friday. Rellinger rushed for 90 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Bobcats’ 35-24 win. The victory snapped an eight-game winning streak for Pickens.

Gilmer High School junior quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way through Pickens’ defense last Friday. Rellinger rushed for 90 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Bobcats’ 35-24 win. The victory snapped an eight-game winning streak for Pickens.

Bobcats streak past Dragons

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The streak is over. Gilmer High hosted archrival Pickens last Friday, and the Dragons had no answer for the Bobcats’ rushing attack. GHS racked up 329 yards on the ground, and most of it came by attacking the heart of the Dragons’ defense.
Clear Creek seventh-grade football players, coaches, cheerleaders and managers gather after the Bobcats’ 8-6 championship victory over Lumpkin County last Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of Jerry Daves/Allstar Photo)

Clear Creek seventh-grade football players, coaches, cheerleaders and managers gather after the Bobcats’ 8-6 championship victory over Lumpkin County last Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy of Jerry Daves/Allstar Photo)

CCMS 7th graders capture league title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Clear Creek football took the field for a pair of league championship games. The seventh-grade Bobcats hosted Lumpkin County last Wednesday, and four quarters were not enough to decide a winner. CCMS made short work of the Indians in overtime and walked away with an 8-6 victory.