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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.
Gilmer High senior Christian Sumner shoots a three pointer and scored seven straight points in the fourth quarter last Saturday to help the Bobcats defeat West Hall.

Gilmer High senior Christian Sumner shoots a three pointer and scored seven straight points in the fourth quarter last Saturday to help the Bobcats defeat West Hall.

Cats rally for win vs. Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats got a much-needed road victory. GHS was at West Hall last Saturday to continue its region schedule. The Spartans could not get shots to fall at the same rate in the second half, while the Bobcats found their rhythm in the fourth.
Gilmer junior Lucy Ray scored 23 points and collected five rebounds in the Lady Cats’ win over West Hall last Saturday.

Gilmer junior Lucy Ray scored 23 points and collected five rebounds in the Lady Cats’ win over West Hall last Saturday.

Lady Cats smash Spartans by 56 for 1st region win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Gilmer Lady Cats earned their first region basketball victory of the season. GHS was in West Hall last Saturday and came away with a lopsided win over the beleaguered Spartans. Offense has not come easy for WHHS this season and Gilmer’s press forced turnovers in bunches as the Cats won, 68-12.
Junior Carson Farist (above) and senior Hannah Mayo (below) both earned wins last Saturday to help Gilmer High qualify for the boys and girls Class 3A state duals. Farist recently eclipsed 100 wins, and his career record at GHS currently stands at 103-7.

Junior Carson Farist (above) and senior Hannah Mayo (below) both earned wins last Saturday to help Gilmer High qualify for the boys and girls Class 3A state duals. Farist recently eclipsed 100 wins, and his career record at GHS currently stands at 103-7.

GHS wrestling set for state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Gilmer High is set for a return to the Class 3A state duals. GHS cemented its postseason wrestling destination last Saturday with three wins at home during state preliminaries. The Bobcats trounced Monroe Area and Jackson while Gilmer’s girls crushed Burke County.
From left are Gilmer High School swimmers Larz Fowler, Law Lykins, Jacob Kucera and Ian Berry who qualified for the state meet in the 400-yard freestyle relay at last Saturday’s Water Warrior Invitational. The Bobcats have also qualified for the 200 free relay, and Lykins has achieved state qualifying times in the 50 and 100 freestyle, as well as the 100-yard butterfly.

From left are Gilmer High School swimmers Larz Fowler, Law Lykins, Jacob Kucera and Ian Berry who qualified for the state meet in the 400-yard freestyle relay at last Saturday’s Water Warrior Invitational. The Bobcats have also qualified for the 200 free relay, and Lykins has achieved state qualifying times in the 50 and 100 freestyle, as well as the 100-yard butterfly.

Bobcats achieve state time in 400 freestyle relay

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Gilmer High swimmers have hit the homestretch of their season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats were in Canton last Saturday for the Water Warrior Invitational. Ten teams were in attendance, and the Bobcats placed seventh with 67 points while the Lady Cats claimed ninth on their side with six.
Gilmer junior Ryder Wofford drives the baseline versus Wesleyan last Tuesday, and he finished the game with nine points and seven rebounds.

Gilmer junior Ryder Wofford drives the baseline versus Wesleyan last Tuesday, and he finished the game with nine points and seven rebounds.

Wesleyan Wolves slip by GHS Bobcats for 62-59 region victory

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Gilmer and Wesleyan took the court in a meeting between two of the region’s top teams. The GHS Bobcats hosted the Wolves last Tuesday, and Wesleyan was buoyed by Josh Kavel’s 26-point performance.