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Gilmer High’s Grace Bramlett sends the ball over the net versus White County as coach Maria Huelsman observes.

Gilmer High’s Grace Bramlett sends the ball over the net versus White County as coach Maria Huelsman observes.

GHS volleyball takes down West Hall, 2-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Gilmer High earned a victory on a night when it honored its senior volleyball players. The Lady Cats hosted the West Hall Spartans and White County Warriors last Tuesday. West Hall was up first, and the Cats won, 2-0. White County toppled the Cats by the same margin in the final match of the day.
Gilmer High freshman left fielder Sarah Dale relays the ball to the infield, and she had two hits in each of the Lady Cats’ games last week.

Gilmer High freshman left fielder Sarah Dale relays the ball to the infield, and she had two hits in each of the Lady Cats’ games last week.

GHS Lady Cats hold off Lumpkin Co., 6-5

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats split their region softball games in the penultimate week of the regular season. GHS hosted Lumpkin County last Monday, and the Cats found themselves in another familiar spot. Gilmer led going into the final inning, and the Indians got the big hit they needed.
Above are Gilmer High’s competition cheerleaders following their first event of the season last Saturday at Heritage High School. Gilmer scored a 54 to finish third out of five teams in their division. They will return to the mat Saturday at Creekview.

Above are Gilmer High’s competition cheerleaders following their first event of the season last Saturday at Heritage High School. Gilmer scored a 54 to finish third out of five teams in their division. They will return to the mat Saturday at Creekview.

Gilmer cheer finishes 3rd

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fresh off their 44-0 win versus Pickens, McCoy Sutton (above) and Clear Creek faced Union County in the first round of the league playoffs.

Fresh off their 44-0 win versus Pickens, McCoy Sutton (above) and Clear Creek faced Union County in the first round of the league playoffs.

CCMS football buries Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Clear Creek hosted rival Pickens, and the Dragons left town with two decisive football losses. The CCMS Bobcats wrapped up their regular season at home last Tuesday. The eighth-grade Bobcats mauled the Dragons for a 44-0 beatdown.
Gilmer’s Maria Alonzo (right) and Seth Turner and Leeland Dantin (left) all scored team points for GHS last Saturday.

Gilmer’s Maria Alonzo (right) and Seth Turner and Leeland Dantin (left) all scored team points for GHS last Saturday.

Gilmer cross-country tackles tough 5K course

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Unicoi State Park is an annual destination for Gilmer High cross-country, and it returned once again. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made their way to  Helen for the 24-team Mountain Invitational last Thursday.
Gilmer High junior halfback Grant Ballew catches a 36-yard pass from quarterback Issac Rellinger for his second receiving touchdown versus Wesleyan last Friday. He also rushed for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Gilmer High junior halfback Grant Ballew catches a 36-yard pass from quarterback Issac Rellinger for his second receiving touchdown versus Wesleyan last Friday. He also rushed for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Wesleyan airs it out vs. Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wesleyan’s passing attack was too much for the Bobcats to contain. Gilmer High kicked off its region football schedule on the road last Friday, and the Wolves’ aerial assault was devastating.
Senior A.J. Allen steals second, and she added two hits and scored two runs.

Senior A.J. Allen steals second, and she added two hits and scored two runs.

Lady Cats smash Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Gilmer Lady Cats earned a commanding senior night softball victory. GHS hosted West Hall last Thursday and the Cats’ offense and defense allowed them to build a lead throughout.
Gilmer High senior Hali Hice (24) racked up eight blocks in the Cats’ victory over Sonoraville.

Gilmer High senior Hali Hice (24) racked up eight blocks in the Cats’ victory over Sonoraville.

Gilmer volleyball tops Sonoraville

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Gilmer High volleyball secured its second win of the season. The Lady Cats were in Dalton last Thursday to take on the host Catamounts and North Murray. Gilmer fell by respective scores of 2-0 and 2-1. The Cats returned to Whitfield County Saturday for the annual Raider Rally tournament.
Jamie Bautista (63) and the eighth-grade Bobcats make a gang tackle, and they wrapped up the regular season against Pickens at Tuesday’s press deadline.

Jamie Bautista (63) and the eighth-grade Bobcats make a gang tackle, and they wrapped up the regular season against Pickens at Tuesday’s press deadline.

Clear Creek eighth grade stumbles vs. Lumpkin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
In a meeting of undefeated football teams, Lumpkin County came out on top. The Clear Creek Bobcats made their way to LCMS last Tuesday. The eighth-grade Indians were able to limit the Cats’ ground game, and  a pivotal turnover went in Lumpkin’s favor.
Above are Gilmer High cross-country runners Dawson Richard and Salma Gonzalez, who both ran at last Saturday’s 5K in Cartersville.

Above are Gilmer High cross-country runners Dawson Richard and Salma Gonzalez, who both ran at last Saturday’s 5K in Cartersville.

GHS runs against tough field at 9th annual Wingfoot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Cartersville was the latest destination for Gilmer High cross-country runners. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats competed in the Ninth Annual Wingfoot Classic last Saturday. There were three separate varsity races held, and GHS competed in the B division.