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Gilmer High School competed in the first-ever girls traditional area tournament last Friday and came away with the team championship. GHS had three individual champions and qualified eight wrestlers for this week’s sectional tournament.

Gilmer High School competed in the first-ever girls traditional area tournament last Friday and came away with the team championship. GHS had three individual champions and qualified eight wrestlers for this week’s sectional tournament.

Gilmer’s girls win traditional area wrestling championship

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gilmer High’s successful wrestling week began with a girls area title. GHS was one of 25 teams at last Friday’s Area 7 traditional tournament at Alexander High.
Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor scores two transition points following a steal versus White County last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s J.D. Taylor scores two transition points following a steal versus White County last Tuesday.

Bobcats pick up two more wins ahead of final week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats won two more basketball games and have now been victorious in seven out of the last eight times they have taken the court. GHS hosted White County last Tuesday and rocked the short-handed Warriors, 79-50.
Lady Cat Madison Bradshaw drives the baseline for two points and finished with seven versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday.

Lady Cat Madison Bradshaw drives the baseline for two points and finished with seven versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday.

GHS Lady Cats pounce on Southeast Raiders, 43-29

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For the second week in a row, the Gilmer  High Lady Cats picked up a nonregion basketball victory. GHS was at Southeast Whitfield Saturday for a rematch from a week earlier. Their second meeting also ended with Gilmer ahead on the scoreboard, and this time the Cats won, 43-29.
Joining Gilmer High coaches Paige Johnstone and Alton Guidry are state qualifying swimmers Jacob Kucera, Cheyne Smith, Ian Berry, Law Lykins and Larz Fowler.

Joining Gilmer High coaches Paige Johnstone and Alton Guidry are state qualifying swimmers Jacob Kucera, Cheyne Smith, Ian Berry, Law Lykins and Larz Fowler.

Gilmer swimmers continue to improve times at state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Another season is in the books for Gilmer High swimmers. Gilmer attended last week’s GHSA State Championships at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center and advanced to the finals in four events. At a state, teams from Class 1A through 3A compete against each other.
Gilmer sophomore Jackson McVey faces a double team in the post versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday. McVey scored 23 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in the Bobcats’ three-point win

Gilmer sophomore Jackson McVey faces a double team in the post versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday. McVey scored 23 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in the Bobcats’ three-point win

GHS Bobcats win 5 in a row

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats have extended their winning streak to five games. GHS was on the court last week for a pair of region basketball games against Dawson and Lumpkin counties before taking on noneregion opponent Southeast Whitfield.
Gilmer High senior Charley Poteet prepares to make one of five three pointers versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday.

Gilmer High senior Charley Poteet prepares to make one of five three pointers versus Southeast Whitfield last Saturday.

Lady Cats trounce Southeast Whitfield Raiders

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were back on the basketball court for three games and notched a noneregion win. The Cats welcomed Southeast Whitfield to the GHS gym last Saturday, and an explosive second half allowed Gilmer to blast the Raiders for a 63-20 victory.
Gilmer’s Leticia Tercero finished first in the 125-pound weight class at last Saturday’s Burnt Mountain Classic.

Gilmer’s Leticia Tercero finished first in the 125-pound weight class at last Saturday’s Burnt Mountain Classic.

Gilmer High’s girls win Burnt Mountain Classic

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The state’s wrestlers took the mat for a final event ahead of traditional area tournaments. Gilmer High made its way to Pickens last Friday and Saturday for the Burnt Mountain Classic. For the Bobcats, the tournament gave them a chance to recover as the final stretch of the season approaches.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer swimmers set for GHSA state championships

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Calhoun’s Senior Night Meet gave swimmers a final opportunity to qualify for state. The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats were one of five teams at the event for another tuneup. The hometown Yellow Jackets were the top team in the boys (889 points) and girls (523.5) standings.
Gilmer High School wrestlers, coaches and managers gather around the Bobcats’ runner-up trophy from the Class 3A state duals. It marked Gilmer’s seventh consecutive second-place finish at the tournament.

Gilmer High School wrestlers, coaches and managers gather around the Bobcats’ runner-up trophy from the Class 3A state duals. It marked Gilmer’s seventh consecutive second-place finish at the tournament.

Bobcats fall to Columbus in finals, 34-33

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The duals state wrestling championship has eluded Gilmer High once more. For the 14th season in a row, GHS reached the state duals finals. Following seven straight championships, Gilmer has seven consecutive runner-up placements.
Above are Gilmer High coaches and wrestlers following the first-ever girls duals wrestling state tournament last Friday. GHS was one of eight teams in attendance and posted a 2-2 record for fourth place.

Above are Gilmer High coaches and wrestlers following the first-ever girls duals wrestling state tournament last Friday. GHS was one of eight teams in attendance and posted a 2-2 record for fourth place.

GHS girls take 4th at state duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Gilmer High was one of eight teams in attendance for the first-ever girls state duals wrestling tournament. GHS entered the event at the Buford Arena as the No. 3 seed and notched an opening-round win over Osbourne (48-36) before falling to eventual runner-up Jordan in the second round, 42-39.