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Gilmer High senior Adrian Thompson tips the ball over the net and had 10 kills, nine assists, four digs, three blocks and an ace versus Pickens last Tuesday.

Gilmer High senior Adrian Thompson tips the ball over the net and had 10 kills, nine assists, four digs, three blocks and an ace versus Pickens last Tuesday.

Gilmer nabs pair of region volleyball wins

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
It was a victorious night for Gilmer High volleyball at its final home matches of the regular season. The GHS Lady Cats hosted region opponents West Hall and Pickens last Tuesday and earned wins by respective scores of 2-0 and 2-1.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Rec Football Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Gilmer rec football teams were back at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. The Bobcats hosted archrival Pickens last Saturday for six games and Gilmer earned a pair of wins. The second-grade Bobcats shut out the Dragons for a 16-0 triumph, while Gilmer third graders rolled to a 20-0 win.
Gilmer fullback Brock Titus (43) leads the way for halfback Hunter Watkins (7) after he receives blocks from linemen Hershel Defoor (58) and Blane Banks (54) versus Wesleyan last Friday.

Gilmer fullback Brock Titus (43) leads the way for halfback Hunter Watkins (7) after he receives blocks from linemen Hershel Defoor (58) and Blane Banks (54) versus Wesleyan last Friday.

Gilmer High Bobcats rock Wolves

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Gilmer High welcomed the Wesleyan Wolves to the region by handing them a loss. The GHS Bobcats hosted Wesleyan last Friday to begin their Region 7-3A football schedule. Gilmer’s offense could not be stopped as it piled up 339 rushing yards.
Gilmer High School senior Chesney Mathews throws to first after fielding a ground ball.

Gilmer High School senior Chesney Mathews throws to first after fielding a ground ball.

Lady Cat softball bests Lumpkin, 5-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats split their region softball games last week. GHS traveled to Wesleyan Tuesday, and the Wolves’ six-run fifth inning allowed them to bring a premature end to the game in an 8-0 victory. The Cats were on the road two days later at West Hall.
After Clear Creek’s Douglas Callihan (bottom right) forced a fumble versus Lumpkin County last Tuesday, it was recovered by teammate Peyton Chancey and returned for a touchdown .

After Clear Creek’s Douglas Callihan (bottom right) forced a fumble versus Lumpkin County last Tuesday, it was recovered by teammate Peyton Chancey and returned for a touchdown .

Clear Creek football secures playoff spots

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Clear Creek Middle School locked up trips to the football postseason with two more conference wins. The Bobcats hosted the Lumpkin County Indians last Tuesday, and their victories landed on both ends of the spectrum.
Above are Gilmer High cross-country runners Kamryn Baxter and Larz Fowler. Baxter was forced to carry her shoe after it fell off during the North Georgia Championships.

Above are Gilmer High cross-country runners Kamryn Baxter and Larz Fowler. Baxter was forced to carry her shoe after it fell off during the North Georgia Championships.

Gilmer XC races tough competition

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The latest 5K race took Gilmer High cross-country runners to Cartersville. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trip last Saturday for the annual Wingfoot Classic. There were three different competing classifications, and GHS runners faced teams in the B division.
Gilmer third-grade running back Lance West (22) helped the Bobcats earn a 13-0 victory over the Dawson County Tigers last Saturday.

Gilmer third-grade running back Lance West (22) helped the Bobcats earn a 13-0 victory over the Dawson County Tigers last Saturday.

Rec Football Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Gilmer rec football teams earned two more conference victories. The Bobcats were in Dawson County last Saturday to square off against the Tigers. Gilmer teams who returned to Ellijay with victories included its third (13-0) and sixth graders (28-16).
Clear Creek eighth-grade pitcher Sarah Dale earned a complete game victory versus Lumpkin County last week.

Clear Creek eighth-grade pitcher Sarah Dale earned a complete game victory versus Lumpkin County last week.

CCMS softball improves to 11-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Clear Creek Middle School added two more league wins to its tally. The Cats were in Union County last Tuesday and had one of their closest games of the season. In the end, it was CCMS securing another victory, 7-6.
Gilmer High School’s cheerleaders began their competition season last Saturday at Heritage High School.

Gilmer High School’s cheerleaders began their competition season last Saturday at Heritage High School.

GHS cheer starts season with 4th-place finish

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Gilmer High cheerleaders made their way to Heritage to kick off their competition season. There were six teams in Gilmer’s division, and its cheerleaders scored 53.5 on their routine to finish fourth.
Gilmer High senior hitter Brooke Wilson looks to score a point for the Lady Cats earlier this season.

Gilmer High senior hitter Brooke Wilson looks to score a point for the Lady Cats earlier this season.

Gilmer High volleyball conquers West Hall Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Gilmer High volleyball hit the road for a region win. The GHS Lady Cats were in West Hall last Tuesday, and they came away with a 2-0 win over the host Spartans. Gilmer also faced Wesleyan, and the Wolves won in two sets. GHS traveled to Dalton two days later to meet Christian Heritage.