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Gilmer’s Elizabeth Kucera placed ninth in the 200-yard individual medley last Saturday at Adairsville’s Tiger Plunge.

Gilmer’s Elizabeth Kucera placed ninth in the 200-yard individual medley last Saturday at Adairsville’s Tiger Plunge.

Gilmer swimmers return to Adairsville

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The annual Tiger Plunge gave Gilmer High swimmers another chance to achieve state qualifying times. GHS was in Adairsivlle last Saturday for the meet, and 15 teams were in attendance. In the boys 100-yard butterfly, no one was faster than Gilmer’s Jacob Kucera. His first-place time was 1:00.
Gilmer High School’s Kohan Davis (4), Ryder Wofford (background) and Jacob Becerra (5) all return for their senior basketball seasons.

Gilmer High School’s Kohan Davis (4), Ryder Wofford (background) and Jacob Becerra (5) all return for their senior basketball seasons.

Bobcats looking for 3rd trip to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats are aiming for a return to the state basketball tournament, and head coach Jordan Hice has an experienced roster on his side. Gilmer posted a 20-6 record a season ago and graduated four seniors off a team who achieved a second consecutive trip to the postseason.
From left, Lady Cats Madison Bradshaw, Aliza Chastain and Lucy Ray converge on a White County Warrior last season.

From left, Lady Cats Madison Bradshaw, Aliza Chastain and Lucy Ray converge on a White County Warrior last season.

GHS Lady Cat basketball faces tough slate in ’23-’24

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats went through some growing pains last season while playing in the toughest basketball region in Class 3A. For second-year head coach Dani Wright and the Cats, they might have their work cut out for themselves once again this season.
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.