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Gilmer’s Frisly Ambrocio is one of 10 Bobcat seniors who will be recognized at Thursday’s home match versus Murray County.

Gilmer’s Frisly Ambrocio is one of 10 Bobcat seniors who will be recognized at Thursday’s home match versus Murray County.

Gilmer wrestling suffers rare loss

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats continue to put themselves to the test on the wrestling mat. December is typically the month where GHS attends some of its toughest events of the season, and this year is no different.
Gilmer High School swimmers Taylor McCormick (above) and Jacob Kucera (below), who both scored team points at Adairsville’s Tiger Plunge. GHS will continue its season Saturday in Dalton.

Gilmer High School swimmers Taylor McCormick (above) and Jacob Kucera (below), who both scored team points at Adairsville’s Tiger Plunge. GHS will continue its season Saturday in Dalton.

Gilmer’s Lykins secures a pair of state qualifying times

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The annual Tiger Plunge took Gilmer High swimmers to Adairsville. The meet was held Saturday, Dec. 3, and Bobcat Law Lykins achieved a pair of state qualifying times. The Bobcats (142 points) placed sixth out of 19 teams.
Gilmer Lady Cat Lucy Ray drives into the lane before taking a jump shot against Dawson County last Friday.

Gilmer Lady Cat Lucy Ray drives into the lane before taking a jump shot against Dawson County last Friday.

GHS Cats searching for offensive consistency

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats’ offensive woes on the basketball court continued in their latest three games. GHS made its way to face archrival Pickens last Tuesday, and the No. 6 ranked Dragonettes won, 50-29.
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.