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From left, are Gilmer High tennis players Madison Bradshaw and Lyla Engle. They helped the Lady Cats reach the state tournament and both will return to the starting lineup next season.

From left, are Gilmer High tennis players Madison Bradshaw and Lyla Engle. They helped the Lady Cats reach the state tournament and both will return to the starting lineup next season.

Gilmer High tennis falls to Oconee Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Gilmer High tennis met top seeded Oconee County to start the state tennis tournament. The No. 4 seeded GHS Lady Cats made the trip to take on the Warriors last Wednesday, and they returned home with a 5-0 defeat.
Freshman Brayner Ortiz (right) was one of many underclassmen Gilmer depended on this season as the Bobcats enjoyed their fourth straight trip to the state playoffs.

Freshman Brayner Ortiz (right) was one of many underclassmen Gilmer depended on this season as the Bobcats enjoyed their fourth straight trip to the state playoffs.

No. 2 Oconee Co. survives Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats were tasked with playing one of the top soccer teams in the state to kick off the Class 3A playoffs. GHS made the trek to Oconee County (15-1-2) last Wednesday to face the No. 2 ranked Warriors.
Gilmer’s Connor Seim and the Bobcats will face Oconee County in the first round of the Class 3A soccer state playoffs.

Gilmer’s Connor Seim and the Bobcats will face Oconee County in the first round of the Class 3A soccer state playoffs.

Playoff matchup set for Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats had a final tuneup before the state soccer playoffs. GHS made its way to Wesleyan last Tuesday for the region finale. The first-place Wolves are ranked No. 5 in Class 3A and were able to add another win to their seasonal tally, and they jumped ahead by two goals at the half.
Gilmer High School second baseman Haden West makes a throw to first for an out.

Gilmer High School second baseman Haden West makes a throw to first for an out.

Wolves sweep GHS Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Gilmer High continued its region baseball schedule against top ranked opponents. The GHS Bobcats previously faced No. 6 ranked Lumpkin County before taking on No. 4 Pickens two weeks ago. Last week the Cats met Wesleyan for a three-game series, and the No. 7 Wolves came away with three wins.
Gilmer High sophomore Faith Goodwin (left) is one of 11 starters who returns next season.

Gilmer High sophomore Faith Goodwin (left) is one of 11 starters who returns next season.

Gilmer Lady Cats wrap soccer campaign on road

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Gilmer closed out its soccer season against one of the best teams in Class 3A. The Lady Cats made their way to take on Wesleyan last Tuesday. The No. 4 ranked Wolves had plenty of firepower and were able to defeat the Cats, 9-0.
Members and coaches of the Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team are set to start the season at the beginning of July.

Members and coaches of the Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team are set to start the season at the beginning of July.

Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team sets sights on season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Gilmer Cartecay Youth Mountain Bike Team will be entering its seventh year of competition when the Georgia Cycling Association season begins in July.
Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after securing a state tennis tournament berth last Tuesday. From left are, Ollie Burnett, Lyric Lowman, Chelsey Griggs, Katelyn Campbell, Madison Bradshaw, Lucy Ray, Lyla Engle and Bree Burnette.

Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after securing a state tennis tournament berth last Tuesday. From left are, Ollie Burnett, Lyric Lowman, Chelsey Griggs, Katelyn Campbell, Madison Bradshaw, Lucy Ray, Lyla Engle and Bree Burnette.

GHS Lady Cat tennis qualifies for state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are set for the state tennis tournament. The Cats entered last Tuesday’s  Region 7-3A tournament as the No. 6 seed, but pulled a 3-1 upset over No. 3 seeded White County in the opening round to solidify their state spot.
From left are, Gilmer Lady Cat Sophia Lykins and Bobcat Camden Lyles. Lykins scored a pair of goals and added an assist versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Thursday. Lyles assisted one of the Bobcats’ goals in their 4-0 victory.

From left are, Gilmer Lady Cat Sophia Lykins and Bobcat Camden Lyles. Lykins scored a pair of goals and added an assist versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Thursday. Lyles assisted one of the Bobcats’ goals in their 4-0 victory.

Gilmer Bobcats, Lady Cats mash LFO

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats earned dominating soccer wins ahead of spring break. GHS traveled to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Thursday to face the Warriors for a pair of nonregion matches. The Lady Cats secured the first shutout on the day as four players scored goals in a 5-0 rout.
A Pickens base runner cannot escape the tag of Gilmer Bobcat catcher Brock Titus in game one last Tuesday.

A Pickens base runner cannot escape the tag of Gilmer Bobcat catcher Brock Titus in game one last Tuesday.

Dragons take three from GHS Bobcats on diamond

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats squared off against one of the hottest baseball teams in Class 3A. GHS met archrival Pickens (19-3) for a three-game series last week, and the Dragons got the sweep. Gilmer was plagued by defensive errors all series, and the majority of the Dragons’ runs were unearned.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

GHS track runs at Mt. Yonah

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Gilmer High track was in Cleveland for its latest event. The annual Mt. Yonah Invitational drew eight teams last Saturday, and the GHS Bobcats topped out at 55 points for sixth place. The Lady Cats’ day ended with 45 points for eighth in the girls standings.