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Clear Creek’s Kali McCardle had two hits versus White County last Monday.

Clear Creek’s Kali McCardle had two hits versus White County last Monday.

CCMS ends season vs. White Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Clear Creek closed out its softball season at the Mountain League Tournament. The CCMS Lady Cats faced top-seeded White County in the semifinals last Monday at Meek’s Park in Blairsville.
All-Stars Bradley Burgess and Riley Wooten

All-Stars Bradley Burgess and Riley Wooten

Gilmer’s World Series all-stars

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Local baseball players Bradley Burgess and Riley Wooten took the field for the 11-under Hitting Lab’s “Lab Rats” during the summer and were named all-stars. They went on to play in the FPB World Series in Augusta over Labor Day weekend and finished third out of nine teams.
Gilmer High’s defense corrals a West Hall ball carrier, forcing him to reverse field last Friday. From left are, Bobcats Aspen Hataway (31), Bo Cronic (17), Peyton Chancey (33) and Blane Banks (54). Hataway was Gilmer’s top tackler on the night with 19, Chancey finished with 11, Cronic had nine and Banks made six stops. Hayden Morrison (12, in background) was there for eight total tackles.

Gilmer High’s defense corrals a West Hall ball carrier, forcing him to reverse field last Friday. From left are, Bobcats Aspen Hataway (31), Bo Cronic (17), Peyton Chancey (33) and Blane Banks (54). Hataway was Gilmer’s top tackler on the night with 19, Chancey finished with 11, Cronic had nine and Banks made six stops. Hayden Morrison (12, in background) was there for eight total tackles.

Bobcats smash Spartans, 35-6

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
After a shaky start, the Bobcats pulled it together. Gilmer High hosted West Hall for homecoming last Friday with a full moon overhead. The Bobcats took the field in all-black uniforms, and the one-win Spartans were in prime position to take a two-score lead in the opening quarter.
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.