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Lady Cat eighth graders Jaylee McDaniel (21) and Kenley Thompson get in position to rebound versus the Indians, and Thompson was the top scorer with seven points.

Lady Cat eighth graders Jaylee McDaniel (21) and Kenley Thompson get in position to rebound versus the Indians, and Thompson was the top scorer with seven points.

CCMS seventh-grade Lady Cats improve to 9-2

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Clear Creek returned to the basketball court to take on the Lumpkin County Indians. The CCMS Lady Cats were at home last Monday, and the seventh graders came away with a 39-20 victory while the eighth grade lost, 41-27.
Gilmer High’s Marley Boatwright passes to Lucy Ray versus Wesleyan last Tuesday.

Gilmer High’s Marley Boatwright passes to Lucy Ray versus Wesleyan last Tuesday.

No. 2 ranked Wolves take down GHS Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Gilmer High’s daunting region schedule continued with its latest home game. The GHS Lady Cats hosted No. 2 Wesleyan last Tuesday in their return to the court after Christmas. While the Cats did show some promise in the first half, the Wolves’ talent and quickness were too much for GHS.
At top and above are Gilmer High wrestlers and coaches following their respective area duals championships. The girls won their title last Friday in Hiram while the Bobcats took first place the following day in White County.are Gilmer High wrestlers and coaches following their respective area duals championships. The girls won their title last Friday in Hiram while the Bobcats took first place the following day in White County.

At top and above are Gilmer High wrestlers and coaches following their respective area duals championships. The girls won their title last Friday in Hiram while the Bobcats took first place the following day in White County.are Gilmer High wrestlers and coaches following their respective area duals championships. The girls won their title last Friday in Hiram while the Bobcats took first place the following day in White County.

Gilmer returns home with 2 area titles

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
It was another stellar week for Gilmer High School wrestling. The GHS Bobcats were in White County last Saturday for the Area 7-3A duals tournament. Gilmer overcame a pair of opponents to add another championship to its billowing tally.
From left, Gilmer’s Madison Bradshaw and Aliza Chastain go up for a rebound. Versus Murphy, N.C., last Saturday, Bradshaw collected 14 rebounds and scored eight points. Chastain totaled 11 points, four assists and two blocks.

From left, Gilmer’s Madison Bradshaw and Aliza Chastain go up for a rebound. Versus Murphy, N.C., last Saturday, Bradshaw collected 14 rebounds and scored eight points. Chastain totaled 11 points, four assists and two blocks.

Lady Cats claw ’Dogs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Gilmer Lady Cats came away with a nonregion basketball victory in their return to the court. While their game last Tuesday versus Southeast Whitfield was postponed because of possible inclement weather, GHS made its way to Murphy, N.C., Saturday to face the Bulldogs.
Gilmer junior Kohan Davis made six three pointers and scored 20 points for the Bobcats last Saturday in their win against Murphy, N.C.

Gilmer junior Kohan Davis made six three pointers and scored 20 points for the Bobcats last Saturday in their win against Murphy, N.C.

Bobcats get another win before continuing region schedule

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats took down the Murphy, N.C., Bulldogs once again. The two teams squared off last Saturday, and this time the Bobcats were the ones who had to travel. While the game’s location changed, the outcome did not, and this time around GHS snatched an 80-67 win.
Gilmer High School senior Hunter Brown works on securing a pin versus his Forsyth Central opponent at last Friday’s Bobcat Duals.

Gilmer High School senior Hunter Brown works on securing a pin versus his Forsyth Central opponent at last Friday’s Bobcat Duals.

GHS grapplers win 4 matches ahead of area

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats did not have to travel far for their latest tuneup. With the Area 7-3A duals on the horizon, GHS hosted the annual Bobcat Duals last Friday.
Gilmer freshman Keegen Bryant passes to an open teammate versus Cartersville last Thursday. He finished the game with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Gilmer freshman Keegen Bryant passes to an open teammate versus Cartersville last Thursday. He finished the game with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Cats ransack Raiders 81-31 to end tournament

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats notched a decisive basketball win to cap Christmas break. GHS was in Pickens last week for the Dragons’ Christmas tournament, and they took the court Wednesday against Lassiter. The Class 6A Trojans took an early lead and never looked back in a 76-63 win.
Lady Cats defend the post

Lady Cats defend the post

GHS Lady Cats return to court

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
From left, Gilmer High’s Charley Poteet, Grace Bramlett and Lucy Ray defend the post, and they joined the rest of the Lady Cats at Tuesday’s press deadline to take on Southeast Whitfield.
Gilmer’s Jackson McVey pulls down a rebound, and he scored 45 points in the Bobcats’ win over Sonoraville last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Jackson McVey pulls down a rebound, and he scored 45 points in the Bobcats’ win over Sonoraville last Tuesday.

McVey goes for 45 points in GHS win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Jackson McVey was a one-man wrecking crew for the Gilmer Bobcats. GHS hosted the Sonoraville Phoenix last Tuesday ahead of Christmas break. Not only did Gilmer avenge its earlier loss to the Phoenix but did so with McVey scoring a season-high 45 points.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

CCMS eighth-grade Bobcats wreck Ramblers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats hit the court for three Christmas tournament games outside of their league schedule. The event was held at Christian Heritage School Dec. 16-17, and the Bobcats posted a 1-2 record. After defeating LaFayette 54-48, CCMS met the host Lions and lost, 41-23.