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Gilmer’s Domingo Lucas Velasquez (7) scored a 40-yard goal in the Bobcats’ win over Lumpkin County last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Domingo Lucas Velasquez (7) scored a 40-yard goal in the Bobcats’ win over Lumpkin County last Tuesday.

Bobcat soccer improves to 2-1 in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats have put themselves in favorable position to return to the postseason. GHS kicked off its region soccer schedule last week, and the Lumpkin County Indians were up first Tuesday. After falling behind early, the Cats rallied in the second half for a 2-1 victory.
Clear Creek’s Dawson Richard (left) and Lilyan Cook (right) compete at last Saturday’s Middle School Mountain Invitational. Richard won the boys 3,200 and 800 meter runs, as well as the discus. Cook came away with first place in the discus and shot put.

Clear Creek’s Dawson Richard (left) and Lilyan Cook (right) compete at last Saturday’s Middle School Mountain Invitational. Richard won the boys 3,200 and 800 meter runs, as well as the discus. Cook came away with first place in the discus and shot put.

Clear Creek Middle hosts inaugural track invitational

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Seven teams squared off to decide the Middle School Mountain Invitational. Clear Creek hosted the inaugural track event last Saturday at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium under cold and breezy conditions. Dalton earned dual titles as their boys (66 points) and girls (62.3) led the way.
From left are Gilmer High doubles players Larz Fowler and Charlotte Davenport. They both won their respective matches last Tuesday to help GHS defeat White County.

From left are Gilmer High doubles players Larz Fowler and Charlotte Davenport. They both won their respective matches last Tuesday to help GHS defeat White County.

GHS tennis wins pair on senior night

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats both served a loss to a region opponent. GHS hosted White County last Tuesday for senior night, and the Bobcats rolled to a 4-1 win, and the Lady Cats came away with a 3-2 victory.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Lady Cat golfers down Pickens

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gilmer High opened its golf season at home versus an old rival. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted Pickens last Tuesday at Whitepath Golf Course for a nine-hole match. The Lady Cats earned a 164-168 win, while the Bobcats fell, 196-214.
Gilmer High’s Yenifer Lopez dribbles downfield and scored a goal in the Lady Cats’ match versus Dawson County last Tuesday.

Gilmer High’s Yenifer Lopez dribbles downfield and scored a goal in the Lady Cats’ match versus Dawson County last Tuesday.

GHS Lady Cat soccer stumbles vs. region foes

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gilmer High was tasked with facing the region’s two highest scoring soccer teams in the same week. The GHS Lady Cats hosted undefeated Dawson County last Tuesday, and the Tigers gained a two-goal lead by the half. Gilmer fought back in the second, but DCHS was able to escape with a 3-2 win.
Gilmer High second baseman Aiden McClure attempts to turn a double play, and the Bobcats will take on Lumpkin County this week to continue their region schedule.

Gilmer High second baseman Aiden McClure attempts to turn a double play, and the Bobcats will take on Lumpkin County this week to continue their region schedule.

Gilmer’s bats held in check vs. Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gilmer High was on the baseball diamond for its first three-game region series of the season. The GHS Bobcats hosted the Dawson County Tigers last Tuesday and Wednesday, and the visitors secured a pair of wins.
Gilmer High senior Taylor McCormick, the reigning Class 3A high jump state champion, cleared 5’ 2” last Wednesday and Saturday to earn a pair of first-place finishes.

Gilmer High senior Taylor McCormick, the reigning Class 3A high jump state champion, cleared 5’ 2” last Wednesday and Saturday to earn a pair of first-place finishes.

McCormick back atop medal stand

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gilmer High opened its home track schedule and also hit the road for an invitational. GHS hosted Pickens, Lumpkin and Fannin last Wednesday, and the Bobcats and Lady Cats both finished third in their respective standings.
Gilmer’s Ethan McCollum pitched five innings and struck out 10 Union County Panthers in the Bobcats’ 11-4 win last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Ethan McCollum pitched five innings and struck out 10 Union County Panthers in the Bobcats’ 11-4 win last Tuesday.

Gilmer baseball set for region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gilmer High wrapped up its nonregion baseball schedule with two more wins. GHS faced Union County last Tuesday and Friday. Gilmer was at home for their first meeting, and the Bobcats’ bats came alive for an 11-4 win.
From left are Gilmer High School tennis players Bree Burnette and Rylan Freeman during last Tuesday’s match versus Pickens.

From left are Gilmer High School tennis players Bree Burnette and Rylan Freeman during last Tuesday’s match versus Pickens.

Lady Cats best Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gilmer High School tennis continued it region schedule with a win. Gilmer made its way to West Hall last Wednesday to face the Spartans. The Lady Cats came away with a 3-2 victory, while the Bobcats lost, 4-1. The Lady Cats picked up a victory in the No.