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Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after finishing second at the Area 6-3A duals last Friday. They will square off against Putnam County in the state duals preliminaries this week. (Contributed photo)

Above are the Gilmer Lady Cats after finishing second at the Area 6-3A duals last Friday. They will square off against Putnam County in the state duals preliminaries this week. (Contributed photo)

State prelims up next for Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Gilmer Lady Cats have successfully completed the first stage of the state wrestling qualifying process. GHS traveled to Lumpkin County last Saturday for the Area 6-3A duals and posted a 1-1 record to continue its season.
Gilmer High School junior Adolfo Bautista works on scoring near-fall points and has helped the Bobcats achieve a 19-1 dual record this season.

Gilmer High School junior Adolfo Bautista works on scoring near-fall points and has helped the Bobcats achieve a 19-1 dual record this season.

Bobcats set for region duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Gilmer Bobcats are gearing up for the Region 7-3A duals tournament. GHS was scheduled to wrestle in events ahead of both Christmas and New Year’s Day, but only the former came to fruition. In what was originally scheduled to be a 10-team dual tournament at White County High School Dec.
Gilmer’s Lucy Ann McArthur takes her opponent down and placed third at last Saturday’s Gilmer Bobcat Bash.

Gilmer’s Lucy Ann McArthur takes her opponent down and placed third at last Saturday’s Gilmer Bobcat Bash.

Lady Cats host third annual ‘Bash’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
It was a day for all Lady Cat wrestlers at the Gilmer Bobcat Bash. The annual event drew 26 teams to the Noah Harris Wrestling Center last Saturday, and the varsity Lady Cats placed fourth. Carrollton claimed the team title, Cedartown was the runner-up and Central Carroll claimed third.
The Lady Cats’ defensive play has been a hallmark of the team this season as displayed by Mak Taylor (10), Jace Sanderson (33) and Bree Burnette (14) at the Piedmont Holiday Classic.

The Lady Cats’ defensive play has been a hallmark of the team this season as displayed by Mak Taylor (10), Jace Sanderson (33) and Bree Burnette (14) at the Piedmont Holiday Classic.

Cats bounce Fannin County, win tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats avenged a previous loss and won a tournament championship in the process. Fannin County, which entered the week 11-1 overall and ranked No. 5 in Class A, was in town last Monday for the finale of the Piedmont Holiday Classic, and the Cats were up for the challenge.
Gilmer High School senior Denny Ramirez was the heavyweight champion at the annual Coal Mountain Classic.

Gilmer High School senior Denny Ramirez was the heavyweight champion at the annual Coal Mountain Classic.

GHS finishes 2nd at annual ‘Classic’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Gilmer Bobcat wrestlers turned in another runner-up tournament performance. The annual Coal Mountain Classic at North Forsyth High School drew 15 teams Dec. 19-20. GHS placed second by half of a point to Richmond Hill, and 12 Bobcats reached the medal stand.
Bobcat junior Preston McVey scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Gilmer’s rivalry matchup against Fannin County last Monday.

Bobcat junior Preston McVey scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in Gilmer’s rivalry matchup against Fannin County last Monday.

Rebels hold on vs. GHS Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats tangled with an old rival for the championship. GHS hosted the undefeated Fannin County Rebels last Monday to close out the Piedmont Holiday Classic, and the Cats nearly pulled off the upset. FCHS jumped to an early lead, which Gilmer cut into over the next two quarters.
Gilmer’s Bree Burnette shoots a three pointer in the Piedmont Holiday Classic and scored 10 points versus Copper Basin.

Gilmer’s Bree Burnette shoots a three pointer in the Piedmont Holiday Classic and scored 10 points versus Copper Basin.

Lady Cats earn spot in title game

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats will meet Fannin County to decide the Piedmont Holiday Classic championship. GHS is hosting the four-team event and snagged two wins to begin the tournament. The Cats faced Copper Basin last Friday, and the Cougars led for most of the game.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Clear Creek eyes MS state duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Clear Creek wrestlers proved they are still one of the top teams in the Mountain League. CCMS hosted the annual league tournament Dec. 12-13, and duals were held on the first night. The Bobcats finished as runners-up before winning the traditional championship the following day.
Above are seventh-grade Clear Creek Middle School basketball players and coaches following the Mountain League championship game versus the Dawson County Tigers. (Contributed photo)

Above are seventh-grade Clear Creek Middle School basketball players and coaches following the Mountain League championship game versus the Dawson County Tigers. (Contributed photo)

Dawson rallies in second half versus Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School wrapped up the basketball season at the Mountain League tournament. The seventh-grade Bobcats made it to the title game against the Dawson County Tigers last Wednesday.