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Gilmer High School started spring football practice Monday and eighty-two players were in attendance. Much of the first day was spent focusing on the basics such as agility and proper technique and footwork.

Gilmer High School started spring football practice Monday and eighty-two players were in attendance. Much of the first day was spent focusing on the basics such as agility and proper technique and footwork.

82 prospective Bobcats hit the field for spring practice

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats have started to assemble the 2023 football season as spring practice got under way Monday. Paul Standard enters his third season as head coach, and participation has increased dramatically since his first year.
Gilmer High sophomore Noah Gutillo hit a two-run homer last Wednesday in the Bocbats’ 8-3 win over West Hall.

Gilmer High sophomore Noah Gutillo hit a two-run homer last Wednesday in the Bocbats’ 8-3 win over West Hall.

Bobcat baseball wins final game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats stopped their region baseball skid on the final day of the season. GHS faced West Hall last week, and the series mirrored much of the season through the first two games. The Bobcats fell 5-0 at home last Monday before Wednesday’s away doubleheader.
From left, Gilmer High Bobcat Grant Ballew and Lady Cat Anna Waddell hit approach shots versus Pickens last Thursday at Whitepath. Ballew posted a nine-hole score of 40, while Waddell shot a 45.

From left, Gilmer High Bobcat Grant Ballew and Lady Cat Anna Waddell hit approach shots versus Pickens last Thursday at Whitepath. Ballew posted a nine-hole score of 40, while Waddell shot a 45.

Gilmer golfers prepare for area

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Gilmer High golfers were on the course for three more matches. GHS hosted Fannin County at Whitepath last Tuesday for a pair of wins. The Bobcats edged the Rebels, 199-207, while the Lady Cats claimed a 156-189 win over the forfeiting Lady Rebels.
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.