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CCMS XC Lady Cats finish 5th

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Clear Creek cross-country runners attended the always competitive Wingfoot Classic.  The annual 3K race was held last Saturday in Cartersville, and the CCMS Lady Cats (132 points) finished in the middle of the pack out of 10 teams.
From left in purple are, Gilmer High cross-country runners Estephany Becerra, Talyn Mesner and Michael Little during last Tuesday’s North Georgia Championships .

From left in purple are, Gilmer High cross-country runners Estephany Becerra, Talyn Mesner and Michael Little during last Tuesday’s North Georgia Championships .

Gilmer High XC returns to Warpath

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Gilmer High cross-country returned to Canton’s Boling Park. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats attended the annual Fleet Foot Warpath Invitational, which drew 28 teams. The Bobcats were 26th in the boys standings with 712 points, and the Lady Cats were 24th (723) on the girls side.
From left are, Gilmer’s River Rayborn and Peyton Ocobock. The duo earned second-team All-American honors after playing in the Future Pro Baseball World Series in Augusta.

From left are, Gilmer’s River Rayborn and Peyton Ocobock. The duo earned second-team All-American honors after playing in the Future Pro Baseball World Series in Augusta.

Youth baseball shines

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Five local youth baseball players put their talent on display over Labor Day weekend. Gilmer’s Peyton Ocobock, River Rayborn, Lance West, Keegan Brookshire and Brandon Harrell were all selected to play in the Future Pro Baseball (FPB) World Series in Augusta.
Gilmer High’s junior varsity defense has made clutch plays over its past two games. GHS defensive back Riley Duggan (above) intercepted a pass versus Murray County and returned it for a touchdown in the second JV game of the season.

Gilmer High’s junior varsity defense has made clutch plays over its past two games. GHS defensive back Riley Duggan (above) intercepted a pass versus Murray County and returned it for a touchdown in the second JV game of the season.

JV Cats claim 14-13 victory

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
When the game was on the line, the Gilmer Bobcats performed. While the varsity was on a bye week, the junior varsity Bobcats continued their season versus Union County.
Above are Creek Middle School Lady Cat cross-country runners after placing second at last Monday’s North Georgia Championships.

Above are Creek Middle School Lady Cat cross-country runners after placing second at last Monday’s North Georgia Championships.

CCMS Lady Cats finish 2nd at annual home meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Clear Creek Middle School Lady Cats ran their way to a runner-up finish. CCMS hosted the North Georgia Championships last Monday, and the Lady Cats were second behind Dawson County, 30-59. A top-five placement was needed to score team points.
From left are, Lazarus Alonso and Lucy Nell Alonso, who represented North Georgia Christian Academy at its inaugural race Sept. 9 in Milledgeville.

From left are, Lazarus Alonso and Lucy Nell Alonso, who represented North Georgia Christian Academy at its inaugural race Sept. 9 in Milledgeville.

‘23 mountain bike season underway

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team kicked off its seventh season with the Battle of Bartram. Over the years, the team has evolved into multiple squads and has continued to do so in 2023.
Clear Creek celebrated its eighth-grade softball players last week. Kneeling in front is Melissa Rasmussen, and standing from left are, Parker Blue Williams, Nevaeh Copeland, Madison Balanno and Elainah Cox.

Clear Creek celebrated its eighth-grade softball players last week. Kneeling in front is Melissa Rasmussen, and standing from left are, Parker Blue Williams, Nevaeh Copeland, Madison Balanno and Elainah Cox.

CCMS Cats blast Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School sent its eighth graders out on a winning note. The CCMS Lady Cats hosted the Dawson County Tigers last Tuesday and also celebrated its five eighth-graders. It was a tight game through five innings before the Cats’ offense erupted.
Gilmer’s Anneliese Vaughan had five kills versus both Wesleyan and Lumpkin County last week.

Gilmer’s Anneliese Vaughan had five kills versus both Wesleyan and Lumpkin County last week.

Wolves, Indians top GHS volleyball

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were dealt a pair of volleyball losses versus region opponents. GHS made its way to Norcross last Tuesday to take on host Wesleyan and Lumpkin County. Both matches needed two sets to decide a winner and the Cats lost, 2-0. The host Wolves downed Gilmer 25-8 and 25-13.
Gilmer High linemen Kyler Norton (74) and Blane Banks (54) and fullback Wyatt Stokes (35) lead the way for halfback Hunter Britain (5) versus Ringgold last week. Stokes finished with 153 rushing yards and Britain added 75 and a touchdown.

Gilmer High linemen Kyler Norton (74) and Blane Banks (54) and fullback Wyatt Stokes (35) lead the way for halfback Hunter Britain (5) versus Ringgold last week. Stokes finished with 153 rushing yards and Britain added 75 and a touchdown.

Bobcats dismantle Ringgold

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Gilmer High wrapped up its nonregion football schedule with its third blowout victory. The Ringgold Tigers were the latest to fall, and they met their demise against the Bobcats at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Friday.