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Gilmer head coach Paul Standard (left in black) looks on as quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way around the corner at the Bobcats’ first practice in full pads.

Gilmer head coach Paul Standard (left in black) looks on as quarterback Issac Rellinger makes his way around the corner at the Bobcats’ first practice in full pads.

Bobcat football takes on Commerce Friday

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats are set to embark on the 2023 season with Friday’s scrimmage at Commerce. Gilmer joined the rest of the state Monday as programs were permitted to conduct practice in full pads for the first time this summer.
Bobcat Carson Farist is set to return for his senior season at GHS. He is an individual state champion and three-time finalist.

Bobcat Carson Farist is set to return for his senior season at GHS. He is an individual state champion and three-time finalist.

GHS wrestling stays sharp during summer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Fresh off its 19th wrestling state championship and second traditional title in a row, Gilmer High returned to the Noah Harris Center for the summer. Much like its winter sports brethren, GHS spent four weeks in June practicing, attending camps and facing other schools.
Gilmer High alum Will Kiker secured one of 10 preferred walk-on spots at Georgia Tech, and he will report to practice July 31.

Gilmer High alum Will Kiker secured one of 10 preferred walk-on spots at Georgia Tech, and he will report to practice July 31.

Kiker, GT set to join forces in Atlanta

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Will Kiker was a three-sport athlete at Gilmer High, and he is set to play football at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kiker is a 2023 GHS honor graduate, and was a household name to fans of the purple and white.
Above and below are Gilmer County swimmers who wrapped up their season at last weekend’s Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s Class C State Championships in Baxley.

Above and below are Gilmer County swimmers who wrapped up their season at last weekend’s Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s Class C State Championships in Baxley.

Gilmer finishes 2nd in four state swim events

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Another summer swim season is in the books. Gilmer was one of 10 teams in Baxley for last weekend’s Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s Class C State Championships. The Bobcats and Lady Cats reached the finals in 23 events and came home with four runner-up placements.
Offensive and defensive linemen compete in a game of “trashketball” at Clear Creek Middle School last Wednesday.

Offensive and defensive linemen compete in a game of “trashketball” at Clear Creek Middle School last Wednesday.

CCMS tests aerial offense, defense

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats are not the only ones sharpening their passing offense and defense. Clear Creak Middle School hosted Sonoraville, Ashworth and Fannin County last Wednesday for a seven-on-seven passing competition.
Gilmer’s Macy Hamby is set to play softball for the Appalachian State Mountaineers next spring.

Gilmer’s Macy Hamby is set to play softball for the Appalachian State Mountaineers next spring.

Hard-hitting Hamby heads to Appalachian State

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Macy Hamby is one of the top softball players in Gilmer High School’s history. The 2023 GHS honor graduate was a four-year all-region player for the Lady Cats. Her next destination will be Appalachian State University where she will take the field for the Mountaineers.
Gilmer High’s Lucy Ray shoots a jump shot last season and is one of the program’s rising seniors.

Gilmer High’s Lucy Ray shoots a jump shot last season and is one of the program’s rising seniors.

Gilmer Lady Cats conclude summer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Head coach Dani Wright and the Lady Cats just finished their second summer together, and the program has progressed significantly over the past 12 months. Gilmer High’s summer basketball schedule had a little bit of everything with practices, camps and scrimmages.
Camden Lyles controls the ball in the midfield during his senior year at Gilmer High. He will suit up next season for the Milligan University Buffaloes. (Photo Courtesy of Bingham Freelance Photography)

Camden Lyles controls the ball in the midfield during his senior year at Gilmer High. He will suit up next season for the Milligan University Buffaloes. (Photo Courtesy of Bingham Freelance Photography)

Lyles next Bobcat set for college soccer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Gilmer High soccer program is amidst its most successful run in school history. It comes as no surprise that Bobcats are continuing to play beyond the high school ranks, and the latest to do so is Camden Lyles.
Photo Courtesy of KSU Athletics Gilmer alum Brooks Rosser pitched for Kennesaw State this past season and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Photo Courtesy of KSU Athletics Gilmer alum Brooks Rosser pitched for Kennesaw State this past season and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Rosser provides veteran presence at KSU

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Brooks Rosser’s college baseball journey continues at Kennesaw State University. The Gilmer High alum spent his first three seasons playing at Truett-McConnell University. After attaining a bachelor’s degree last spring, Rosser set his sights on KSU where he is a graduate student.
Gilmer returns an experienced roster for the upcoming season, which includes rising junior Jackson McVey.

Gilmer returns an experienced roster for the upcoming season, which includes rising junior Jackson McVey.

Gilmer plays 34 scrimmages during June

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Coach Jordan Hice and the Bobcats had a busy June as scrimmages dominated their summer. Gilmer High was on the court following June’s opening week in which no activities were permitted.