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Haley Vick

Haley Vick

Vick ready to put GHS softball team to work

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Haley Vick has a clear vision for Gilmer High softball. She has been working with players and establishing the team’s culture since she was tabbed to be the program’s next head coach in April. Vick, 39, grew up in Tift County where she played and developed a love for the game.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

GHS youth camps start next week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Summer vacation has arrived for the county’s students, and Gilmer High School will hold its annual slate of summer youth sports camps starting next week. Girls basketball camp will be June 6-8 at the GHS gym from noon to 3 p.m.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

2023 Gilmer High Football Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Aug. 4 at Commerce 7 p.m.   (scrimmage) Aug. 18 at Fannin County Aug. 25 vs. Lakeview- Fort Oglethorpe Sept. 1 at Murray County Sept. 8 vs. Ringgold Sept. 22 at Wesleyan* Sept. 29 vs. West Hall* (HC) Oct. 6 at Lumpkin County* Oct. 13 vs. Pickens* Oct. 20 vs. Dawson County* Nov.
Rising Gilmer High senior Ian Berry catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Issac Rellinger in last Wednesday’s intrasquad football scrimmage.

Rising Gilmer High senior Ian Berry catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Issac Rellinger in last Wednesday’s intrasquad football scrimmage.

GHS Bobcats air it out in spring game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats are a step closer to the 2023 football season. Seventy-eight players made it through 10 days of spring practice, which wrapped up with an intrasquad scrimmage last Wednesday.
Junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn.

Junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn.

Gilmer High’s seniors take down juniors, 12-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Gilmer High’s juniors and seniors squared off in its second annual flag football game last Wednesday. Above, junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn, and senior Macy Hamby (24) breaks up a pass intended for Lucy Ray (33).
Gilmer High School senior Will Kiker leaps 20’ 11” in the long jump at last week’s Class 3A state track meet, and the mark established a new GHS record. Kiker also holds Bobcat records in the triple jump (42’ 11”), discus (149’ 11”), pole vault (14’) and was a member of the top 4x200 relay team (1:35.29).

Gilmer High School senior Will Kiker leaps 20’ 11” in the long jump at last week’s Class 3A state track meet, and the mark established a new GHS record. Kiker also holds Bobcat records in the triple jump (42’ 11”), discus (149’ 11”), pole vault (14’) and was a member of the top 4x200 relay team (1:35.29).

Kiker shines at state track meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Gilmer High’s Will Kiker and Taylor McCormick left their mark at the state track meet. The GHSA’s Class 3A Track and Field State Championships gave spring athletes a final opportunity to shine, and those in purple and  white took advantage.