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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.
Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

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.