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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.
Gilmer senior Diego Jacinto was undefeated at the Blackbeard Duals to help the Bobcats finish with a 4-1 record.

Gilmer senior Diego Jacinto was undefeated at the Blackbeard Duals to help the Bobcats finish with a 4-1 record.

Gilmer wrestling thrives in early season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Gilmer High wrestlers had an action-packed four day schedule ahead of Thanksgiving. The boys made their way to Allatoona High Nov. 19 for the annual Blackbeard Duals. The highly-competitive event drew some top teams once again, and GHS finished with a 4-1 record for fifth place.
Dani Wright addresses the Lady Cats, and she got her Gilmer High head coaching tenure underway at the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament.

Dani Wright addresses the Lady Cats, and she got her Gilmer High head coaching tenure underway at the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament.

GHS Lady Cats fall to Fannin, Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats closed out the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament against two of its oldest rivals. GHS hosted Fannin County last Monday in the second round, and the visiting Lady Rebels’ offense was difficult for the Cats to contain.
Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey throws down a fast break dunk versus Copper Basin for two of his team-leading 17 points last Saturday.

Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey throws down a fast break dunk versus Copper Basin for two of his team-leading 17 points last Saturday.

GHS Cats cruise by Cougars

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats had the biggest turnaround in Class 3A last season when it came to basketball wins. GHS posted a 19-11 record a year ago and also returned to the state tournament. Five seniors graduated off that team who were either starters or lettermen.
Gilmer Lady Cat Aliza Chastain applies defensive pressure and led GHS with 14 points in its season opener versus Copper Basin.

Gilmer Lady Cat Aliza Chastain applies defensive pressure and led GHS with 14 points in its season opener versus Copper Basin.

Sluggish start dooms Lady Cats versus Basin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
Dani Wright is set for her first season as the Lady Cats’ head basketball coach. Much of the offseason and summer was about learning. Wright, along with husband and assistant coach David, have been getting to know the players and their personalities on and off the court.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

CCMS wrestling wins again

News Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
Clear Creek wrestling was back on the road to take on White County. The CCMS Bobcats made the trek last Tuesday to meet the host Warriors to continue their league schedule, and they returned to Ellijay with another win, 51-36.
Above in white, Clear Creek’s Silas West swipes a steal for the seventh-grade Bobcats.

Above in white, Clear Creek’s Silas West swipes a steal for the seventh-grade Bobcats.

Rebels sweep Clear Creek Cats on court

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
Clear Creek squared off against the Fannin County Rebels on the basketball court last Monday. The Lady Cats played host while the Bobcats were on the road. The seventh-grade Lady Cats endured their first loss (39-19) of the season as the Rebels were able to handle Clear Creek’s defensive pressure.