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Gilmer’s Sophia Lykins battles for position with a West Hall defender and goalkeeper during last Friday’s match. Lykins scored a goal in each of the Cats’ matches last week.

Gilmer’s Sophia Lykins battles for position with a West Hall defender and goalkeeper during last Friday’s match. Lykins scored a goal in each of the Cats’ matches last week.

W. Hall wins shootout vs. Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats found themselves in a  pair of closely-contested matches. GHS made its way to Union County last Tuesday, and its meeting with the Panthers was tied after regulation. Because it was a nonregion match, it ended in a 2-2 draw.
Bobcat junior Connor Seim (2) prepares to dodge a slide tackle versus West Hall last Friday.

Bobcat junior Connor Seim (2) prepares to dodge a slide tackle versus West Hall last Friday.

Bobcat soccer looks to bounce back vs. Tigers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gilmer High continues to face formidable opponents on the soccer field. The GHS Bobcats were in Union County last Tuesday, and the Panthers scored three first-half goals en route to a 4-1 win. The Cats were at home three days later to start region play versus West Hall.
The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats (below) and Lady Cats (above) at last Saturday’s Junior Eagle Invitational in Commerce. The Lady Cats placed second and the Bobcats were third in the boys standings.

The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats (below) and Lady Cats (above) at last Saturday’s Junior Eagle Invitational in Commerce. The Lady Cats placed second and the Bobcats were third in the boys standings.

CCMS track finishes 2nd, 3rd at Eagle Invitational

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Clear Creek track had a stellar day at the Junior Eagle invitational. CCMS was in Commerce last Saturday, and the Lady Cats and Bobcats turned in their best-ever placements at  the event. The Lady Cats’ day ended with 75 points, which was good enough for second behind Oak Hill.
Gilmer senior Carter Jones had four hits in the Bobcats’ two games versus Southeast Whitfield last week. He was the winning pitcher in Gilmer’s 4-0 victory over the Raiders.

Gilmer senior Carter Jones had four hits in the Bobcats’ two games versus Southeast Whitfield last week. He was the winning pitcher in Gilmer’s 4-0 victory over the Raiders.

Bobcat baseball sinks Raiders

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rain dampened the Bobcats’ baseball schedule to begin the week, but they were finally able to take the field by the end. After last Monday’s matchup versus Gordon Central was rained out, the GHS Bobcats’ Thursday game against Southeast Whitfield was postponed to Saturday.
From left are Gilmer Lady Cat tennis players Katelyn Campbell and Lucy Ray. Both were victorious in their matches last week and helped GHS defeat Fannin County.

From left are Gilmer Lady Cat tennis players Katelyn Campbell and Lucy Ray. Both were victorious in their matches last week and helped GHS defeat Fannin County.

GHS tennis sweeps Fannin Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rain showers washed away many of the events in the county last week. Gilmer High tennis was able to dodge the rain drops for two days and took on the same opponent. The Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted the Fannin County Rebels last Tuesday and both won, 4-1.
Gilmer High’s Brayner Ortiz makes his way down the left wing, and the Bobcats will host West Hall Friday at 7 p.m.

Gilmer High’s Brayner Ortiz makes his way down the left wing, and the Bobcats will host West Hall Friday at 7 p.m.

Gilmer soccer falls to Class 7A Cherokee

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Gilmer High put itself to the test versus Class 7A Cherokee. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trip south last Tuesday, and the Warriors were victorious in both matches. Cherokee was able to maintain much of the possession in the girls contest.
The Gilmer High trio of sophomore Jackson McVey, freshman Keegen Bryant and junior Ryder Wofford combined to score 70 points in the first round of the Class 3A state basketball tournament last Wednesday versus Hart County. McVey and Wofford each tallied 24 points and Bryant finished with 22.

The Gilmer High trio of sophomore Jackson McVey, freshman Keegen Bryant and junior Ryder Wofford combined to score 70 points in the first round of the Class 3A state basketball tournament last Wednesday versus Hart County. McVey and Wofford each tallied 24 points and Bryant finished with 22.

Hart outlasts Bobcats in overtime

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gilmer High gym was rocking to start the Class 3A basketball state tournament. The GHS Bobcats entered the first round last Wednesday as a No. 2 seed versus No. 3 seeded Hart County. The visiting Bulldogs were a speedy bunch that gave Gilmer issues when they decided to press.
Gilmer’s Amayah Jones dribbles down field last Tuesday and scored the winning goal against Adairsville.

Gilmer’s Amayah Jones dribbles down field last Tuesday and scored the winning goal against Adairsville.

GHS Lady Cat soccer still unbeaten at 3-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gilmer High Lady Cats remain undefeated through the early weeks of the soccer season. The latest team to tumble against the Cats were the Adairsville Tigers. Gilmer hosted AHS last Tuesday, and the Cats’ efforts paid off in the second half with a pair of long-range goals for a 2-1 win.
Gilmer senior catcher Brock Titus makes a throw to first and drove in three runs in the Bobcats’ win versus Gordon Central.

Gilmer senior catcher Brock Titus makes a throw to first and drove in three runs in the Bobcats’ win versus Gordon Central.

GHS baseball rolls past Gordon Central, 10-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats snagged another victory as they continued to navigate their nonregion baseball schedule. GHS was on the field for three games last week, and Murray County was up first Monday. The Indians defended their home turf for a 12-4 win.