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Bobcat soccer downs Pickens

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Gilmer Bobcats kicked off their soccer season with a rivalry win. GHS hosted Pickens last Monday and sent the Dragons back to Jasper with a 3-1 loss. They were in Murray County the following day to deliver a 3-1 defeat to the Indians.

Bobcat Jaden Sevcech battles for a rebound and Gilmer began the region tournament at press deadline.

No. 5 seed Bobcats begin region tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

LaFayette had too much offense and turnovers did not do the Bobcats any favors in their final game of the regular season. The Ramblers (15-9) hosted the Cats last Tuesday and the issues that have plagued Gilmer this season continued to do so.

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Jones, Callihan, Chancey voted all-state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Three Gilmer High football players have been recognized for their standout play on the gridiron. Earning a spot on the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s all-state north squad are senior lineman offensive Sam Jones, junior linebacker Douglas Callihan and junior running back Peyton Chancey.

132-pound region champion Manny Velasquez

Bobcats win region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Gilmer Bobcats are the best wrestling team in the region yet again. Heavyweight region champion Denny Ramirez GHS was at Heritage High School last Tuesday for the Region 7-3A traditional tournament and won the event for the 22nd time in 23 seasons.

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3 Lady Cats heading to state

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Gilmer Lady Cats returned from area as the No. 2 wrestling squad. GHS made its way to the University of North Georgia last Wednesday for the Area 6 traditional tournament. Thirty teams were in attendance, and host Lumpkin County took first over the Cats, 260.6-157.

Senior Chelsey Griggs snags a rebound while Mak Taylor and Paula Robertson help defend the post.

Lady Cats drop 2 region games

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Gilmer Lady Cats found themselves on the losing end of a pair of region basketball games. GHS was at Heritage (20-4) last Tuesday. The Generals got revenge after the Cats won their first meeting of the season. Gilmer took a three-point lead into the break after a low-scoring first half.

Senior Keegen Bryant glides through the air versus Northwest Whitfield and led the Bobcats with 23 points.

Bruins pull away from Bobcats in fourth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Gilmer Bobcats are set to wrap up the regular basketball season. GHS was on the court for two region games last week and hit the road versus Heritage (16-6) Tuesday. The Generals’ hot shooting night put Gilmer in a 23-point hole at the half.

Gilmer freshman Mak Taylor launches a three pointer and made five versus LaFayette last Tuesday. She was the leading scorer with 21 points.

GHS Lady Cats rout Ramblers, 67-28

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The LaFayette Ramblers were the latest to fall at the GHS gym. The Gilmer Lady Cats hosted the Ramblers (16-7) for a region basketball showdown last Tuesday. GHS shot the ball well from outside, and its defense took care of the rest.

Bobcat junior Douglas Callihan drives to the basket for a layup.

Too many turnovers trouble Bobcats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

A slow start doomed the Gilmer Bobcats. The Cats welcomed LaFayette (14-7) to the GHS gym last Tuesday, and the Ramblers led early and never looked back. The Cats had issues at both ends of the court, and as turnovers mounted, the Ramblers’ lead widened.

Braelyn Nelson

Region wrestling on tap

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Gilmer’s Braelyn Nelson and the Bobcats began the Region 7-3A traditional wresting tournament at press deadline. Gilmer is seeking its 21st traditional region championship over the past 22 seasons.