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Senior Lady Cat Bree Burnette scored 19 points in Gilmer’s victory over Northwest Whitfield last Friday.

Senior Lady Cat Bree Burnette scored 19 points in Gilmer’s victory over Northwest Whitfield last Friday.

GHS hosts White Co. to begin state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The state basketball tournament is next for the Gilmer Lady Cats. GHS wrapped up the Region 7-3A tournament last week, and the event began Wednesday versus Ridgeland (22-4). Gilmer won both meetings during the regular season, but this time the Panthers were able to win a low-scoring affair, 44-30.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Glaze turns in letter of resignation

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Sean Glaze basketball era has come and gone. Glaze resigned from his position as Gilmer High School’s boys basketball head coach last Wednesday. He was hired July 2025 and he submitted his letter of resignation the day after the Bobcats’ region tournament loss.
Senior Brayner Ortiz (left) gets in defensive position and scored four goals last week for Gilmer.

Senior Brayner Ortiz (left) gets in defensive position and scored four goals last week for Gilmer.

Bobcat soccer smashes LFO

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Bobcat soccer added two more wins to its tally. Gilmer High hosted Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Tuesday and the Warriors were severely outmatched. The goal barrage started shortly after the match began and did not stop until the final second.
Senior Landen McClure delivers a pitch last Tuesday and was on the mound for 4 1/3 innings versus Lumpkin County.

Senior Landen McClure delivers a pitch last Tuesday and was on the mound for 4 1/3 innings versus Lumpkin County.

GHS Baseball disposes of Lumpkin, Union counties

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Gilmer High continued its nonregion baseball slate and picked up two wins. GHS was at home all week, and Lumpkin was in town Tuesday. Bobcat pitchers limited the Indians to five hits, but their two-run fifth evened the score.
From left, Gilmer’s Jessie Wheeler, Jazmin Landeverde, Selina Tercero, Salma Gonzalez, Brenlee Daniel and Joei Marshall celebrate a Lady Cat goal in the second half last Thursday.

From left, Gilmer’s Jessie Wheeler, Jazmin Landeverde, Selina Tercero, Salma Gonzalez, Brenlee Daniel and Joei Marshall celebrate a Lady Cat goal in the second half last Thursday.

Lady Cats demolish LFO, 9-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Lady Cats turned the tables on the soccer field for a lopsided win. Gilmer has experienced some growing pains in the early season after losing several impactful players to graduation.
Bobcat Alex Miltiades shoots in the lane and was one of four seniors on this year’s team.

Bobcat Alex Miltiades shoots in the lane and was one of four seniors on this year’s team.

LaFayette ends Bobcats’ basketball season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Gilmer High ended its basketball season in the first round of the region tournament. The No. 5 seeded Bobcats were at Northwest Whitfield last Tuesday to take on the No. 4 LaFayette Ramblers.
Lady Cat Addie Duggan tracks down a ball last Thursday against Dawson County.

Lady Cat Addie Duggan tracks down a ball last Thursday against Dawson County.

Bobcat tennis defeats Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Gilmer High tennis broke in its new courts with a pair of matches. Gilmer’s Chase Little returns a serve and won in straight sets without losing a game last Thursday. Lumpkin County was up first last Tuesday, and the visiting Indians defeated the GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats 5-0.
Along with Gilmer High School Lady Cat Abelinda Tercero (below) are Bobcat state qualifiers, placers and coaches from last week’s traditional wrestling tournament.

Along with Gilmer High School Lady Cat Abelinda Tercero (below) are Bobcat state qualifiers, placers and coaches from last week’s traditional wrestling tournament.

GHS wrestling ends season on high note

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Gilmer High wrestlers returned from the traditional state wrestling tournament with seven medals in tow. GHS was at the Clayton County Convocation Center four consecutive days last week, and the event wrapped up Saturday.
Senior Paula Robertson (32) scored 21 points in the Lady Cats’ regular season finale versus LaFayette.

Senior Paula Robertson (32) scored 21 points in the Lady Cats’ regular season finale versus LaFayette.

Lady Cats secure state tourney spot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats closed out the regular basketball season and secured a state tournament spot in the process. GHS was in LaFayette (17-10) last Tuesday, and the Cats delivered the knockout punch in the fourth quarter.
Senior Bobcat Blake Grizzle is one of five all-region starters for Gilmer, and they will take the field for three games this week.

Senior Bobcat Blake Grizzle is one of five all-region starters for Gilmer, and they will take the field for three games this week.

GHS Baseball aims for third straight state appearance

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats have history on their minds. GHS enters the 2026 baseball season with consecutive trips to the state playoffs, and they are looking to make it three in a row.