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Above are Clear Creek’s seventh-grade basketball players. From left are, Ally Phillips, Laney Martin, Leila Kate Wimpey, Brenlee Daniel, Toryn Adams, Pressley Chancey, Rosie Everett, Josie Bradburn, Halle Mae West, Kristina Bailey, Mary Grace Jones, McKenna Taylor, Kensey Pritchett, Lola Howard and Braylee Stewart. (Photo Courtesy of 247 Frames)

Above are Clear Creek’s seventh-grade basketball players. From left are, Ally Phillips, Laney Martin, Leila Kate Wimpey, Brenlee Daniel, Toryn Adams, Pressley Chancey, Rosie Everett, Josie Bradburn, Halle Mae West, Kristina Bailey, Mary Grace Jones, McKenna Taylor, Kensey Pritchett, Lola Howard and Braylee Stewart. (Photo Courtesy of 247 Frames)

CCMS seventh-grade Lady Cats snatch 2 more wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Clear Creek Lady Cats took the court for a pair of league matchups. The seventh-grade Lady Cats won 47-25 over Union County last Monday, and the Lady Panthers downed CCMS eighth graders, 48- 41. Clear Creek was at White County Thursday, and the seventh graders topped the Warriors, 43-19.
Clear Creek seventh grader Noah Rice (above) and eighth grader Preston McVey (below) were the Bobcats leading scorers last week. Rice tallied 17 points versus Union County, and McVey scored 16 against White County.

Clear Creek seventh grader Noah Rice (above) and eighth grader Preston McVey (below) were the Bobcats leading scorers last week. Rice tallied 17 points versus Union County, and McVey scored 16 against White County.

7th grade Bobcats take down Warriors

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats picked up another basketball victory versus league opponents. The CCMS Bobcats were on the road at Union County last Monday, and the Panthers notched respective wins of 49-37 and 71-45 in the seventh- and eighth-grade games.
Bregan Berry earned a much-needed pin for Gilmer High versus Heritage last Saturday, and the win improved the Bobcats’ record to 17-3.

Bregan Berry earned a much-needed pin for Gilmer High versus Heritage last Saturday, and the win improved the Bobcats’ record to 17-3.

No. 2 ranked GHS Bobcats win tourney, six more duals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Gilmer High wrestlers added six more wins to their seasonal tally. The No. 2 ranked GHS Bobcats hit the road for a pair of away events last week, and they first made their way to Dawson County Tuesday for a tri-match. Gilmer downed the host Tigers (60-18) before topping Habersham Central, 56-21.
Gilmer’s Kohan Davis made five three pointers in the Bobcats’ 91-62 win over Murphy, N.C., last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Kohan Davis made five three pointers in the Bobcats’ 91-62 win over Murphy, N.C., last Tuesday.

Gilmer Bobcats split nonregion matchups

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Gilmer Bobcats continued their nonregion basketball schedule and picked  up another victory. GHS hosted the Murphy, N.C., Bulldogs last Tuesday and had their best shooting night of the season.
Gilmer’s Ian Berry (above) and Evan May (below) swim the 50-yard freestyle and backstroke in the 200-yard medley relay, respectively, at last Thursday’s meet in Calhoun.

Gilmer’s Ian Berry (above) and Evan May (below) swim the 50-yard freestyle and backstroke in the 200-yard medley relay, respectively, at last Thursday’s meet in Calhoun.

Gilmer High swimmers continue to improve times

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Gilmer High swimmers were back in Calhoun for their latest weekly meet. GHS squared off against five other teams last Thursday at the Calhoun Aquatic Center, and the event gave swimmers another opportunity to improve times and qualify for state. Evan May The Bobcats finished third with 233.
Lady Cat Amayah Jones draws contact in the lane in Gilmer’s matchup versus Sonoraville last Friday.

Lady Cat Amayah Jones draws contact in the lane in Gilmer’s matchup versus Sonoraville last Friday.

Gilmer Lady Cats top Murphy in OT

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
They needed four extra minutes, but it was worth the wait as the Gilmer Lady Cats earned their first basketball win of the season. GHS played host to the Murphy, N.C., Bulldogs last Tuesday for its first of three games.
Clear Creek wrestlers Isaiah Goodwin (above) and Braelyn Nelson (below) are in control of their Dawson County opponents last Tuesday. Goodwin posted an undefeated record on the week.

Clear Creek wrestlers Isaiah Goodwin (above) and Braelyn Nelson (below) are in control of their Dawson County opponents last Tuesday. Goodwin posted an undefeated record on the week.

Clear Creek wrestlers finish 3rd at home tourney

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats did not have to travel far for its last two wrestling events. CCMS was at home last Tuesday for a tri-match against the Dawson County Tigers and Lumpkin County Indians.
At top, Gilmer High players and coaches are joined by tip-off tournament representatives following the Bobcats’ title to kick off the season. Below, The junior varsity Bobcats were crowned ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament champions after their 64-30 win over Fannin County. (Photos courtesy of Jerry Daves/Allstar Photo)

At top, Gilmer High players and coaches are joined by tip-off tournament representatives following the Bobcats’ title to kick off the season. Below, The junior varsity Bobcats were crowned ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament champions after their 64-30 win over Fannin County. (Photos courtesy of Jerry Daves/Allstar Photo)

GHS Bobcats win 3rd straight tip-off title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Gilmer Bobcat captured another tournament championship to begin their season. GHS hosted the annual ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament, which wrapped up last week. Gilmer took on Fannin County Monday and sent the Rebels back to Blue Ridge with a sound 79-44 loss.