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Clear Creek eighth-grade quarterback A.J. Callihan advances the offense toward the goal line versus Dawson County last Wednesday. He scored two touchdowns in the Cats’ 20-0 win.

Clear Creek eighth-grade quarterback A.J. Callihan advances the offense toward the goal line versus Dawson County last Wednesday. He scored two touchdowns in the Cats’ 20-0 win.

Clear Creek 7th, 8th grade smashes Dawson County

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School football is still undefeated. The seventh and eighth-grade Bobcats hosted Dawson County last Wednesday, and the day got rolling with the latter’s 20-0 victory. The seventh-grade game had plenty of quick scores, and by the end, CCMS came out on top, 34-22.
Clear Creek catcher Brenlee Daniel and third baseman Neeyah McDaniel helped the Cats win three more games last week.

Clear Creek catcher Brenlee Daniel and third baseman Neeyah McDaniel helped the Cats win three more games last week.

Cats take on Hwy. 515 rivals Fannin, Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Clear Creek Lady Cats claimed three softball wins over their rivals. CCMS faced both Pickens and Fannin over its last four games. First up was Pickens Aug. 30, and the Cats won 2-0 with strong pitching and a timely hit.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

CCMS runs in Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Clear Creek cross-country runners turned in a pair of third-place finishes.  The four-team race was held in Fannin County last Tuesday, and the CCMS Lady Cats scored 51 team points. The Bobcats totaled 76 in the boys standings. Ella Schwartz turned in a 3.
Gilmer’s leading tacklers Aspen Hataway (36) and Bo Cronic (17) close in on Murray’s Braylon Myers last Friday. Teammates Hayden Morrison (12), Kyle Cowart (15) and Peyton Chancey (33) rally to assist.

Gilmer’s leading tacklers Aspen Hataway (36) and Bo Cronic (17) close in on Murray’s Braylon Myers last Friday. Teammates Hayden Morrison (12), Kyle Cowart (15) and Peyton Chancey (33) rally to assist.

GHS Bobcats win easily, 35-7

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats could have named their score, and  it appeared that 35 points were enough for head coach Paul Standard. Gilmer’s option attack found success no matter who carried the ball versus Murray County last Friday.
Clear Creek halfback Ryan Rellinger looks for running room, and he intercepted a pass in the end zone versus Union County last Tuesday.

Clear Creek halfback Ryan Rellinger looks for running room, and he intercepted a pass in the end zone versus Union County last Tuesday.

Cats claw Panthers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Clear Creek Bobcats improved to 3-0 with another dominating performance. CCMS made its way to Union County last Tuesday to continue its league football schedule against the Panthers, and all of the points came in the first half.
Gilmer High senior Zoey Woody recorded three hits for the Cats versus West Hall last Thursday.

Gilmer High senior Zoey Woody recorded three hits for the Cats versus West Hall last Thursday.

Spartans rally to slip past GHS Lady Cats, 5-4

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A West Hall rally denied the Lady Cats. Gilmer continued its region softball slate last week. After Monday’s game at Wesleyan was rained out, the Cats made their way to take on the Spartans Thursday. Gilmer’s runs came steadily through the first four innings, while West Hall did its damage late.
Gilmer’s Madison Bradshaw (10) sets as Lady Cat teammate Anneliese Vaughan (22) gets in position to hit.

Gilmer’s Madison Bradshaw (10) sets as Lady Cat teammate Anneliese Vaughan (22) gets in position to hit.

Gilmer volleyball takes out Cass, 2-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Gilmer High volleyball earned their second win of the season. The Cats were in Murray County last Monday to take on the host Indians and Cass Colonels. MCHS came away with a 2-0 win, while Gilmer downed Cass, 2-1.
Gilmer High junior quarterback Issac Rellinger throws out of his own end zone versus Fannin County last Friday.

Gilmer High junior quarterback Issac Rellinger throws out of his own end zone versus Fannin County last Friday.

Rebels flatten GHS Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A week removed from a lopsided victory, the Gilmer Bobcats received a taste of their own medicine. GHS made the short trip to face rival Fannin County last Friday. The Rebels’ offense made good use of the pass when their ground game was not gashing the Cats’ defense for big gains.
The Gilmer High Lady Cats celebrate their first win of the season versus Trion last Saturday.

The Gilmer High Lady Cats celebrate their first win of the season versus Trion last Saturday.

Lady Cats notch first volleyball win of ’23

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
It was another busy week for Gilmer High volleyball. The Cats were on the court eight times last week for a mix of region and nonregion matches.  GHS started its slate of matches last Tuesday versus region foes Lumpkin County and Pickens. Against rival Pickens, the GHS won the second set, 25-20.