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Rec Football Roundup

Gilmer rec football teams were back on the gridiron for their final games of the regular season. Five Bobcat squads made the trek to Chestatee last Saturday, and four delivered a loss to the War Eagles. Gilmer got the proceedings underway with a first-grade shutout victory, 25-0.
From left are Gilmer cross-country runners Jayla Walker and Will Capstick, and GHS will make its way to the region meet Oct. 25.

From left are Gilmer cross-country runners Jayla Walker and Will Capstick, and GHS will make its way to the region meet Oct. 25.

Gilmer High XC readies for Region 7-3A meet

Gilmer High made the trip north for its final cross-country tuneup before the region meet. Four teams gathered at North Murray High School last Wednesday, and the Bobcats finished second behind Fannin County. The host Mountaineers took third over Murray County.
Gilmer High halfbacks Hunter Watkins (7) and Will Kiker (10) continue to makes defenses pay and have averaged 12.3 and 10.2 yards per carry this season. Both scored two touchdowns versus Lumpkin County last Friday as Watkins rushed for 158 yards and Kiker went for 146.

Gilmer High halfbacks Hunter Watkins (7) and Will Kiker (10) continue to makes defenses pay and have averaged 12.3 and 10.2 yards per carry this season. Both scored two touchdowns versus Lumpkin County last Friday as Watkins rushed for 158 yards and Kiker went for 146.

Lumpkin Co. slips past Cats, 31-28

Lumpkin County led for 35 seconds, and that is all the Indians needed. The Gilmer High Bobcats hosted LCHS last Friday for homecoming, and its high-octane offense was on display once again. However, a costly penalty and turnover helped keep Lumpkin in the game.
Clear Creek softball players and coaches strike a pose with their championship trophy following the Lady Cats’ 13-4 victory over Lumpkin County last Tuesday. CCMS finished with a 15-1 overall record on the season.

Clear Creek softball players and coaches strike a pose with their championship trophy following the Lady Cats’ 13-4 victory over Lumpkin County last Tuesday. CCMS finished with a 15-1 overall record on the season.

Clear Creek Lady Cats capture league title

The championship game continued the season’s theme as it ended with another Lady Cat win in a blowout. Clear Creek won the league softball title last Tuesday, and its offense ensured the game would be called early.
Clear Creek seventh grader A.J. Callihan makes a tackle, and he intercepted a pass versus Dawson County last Tuesday. Offensively, he accounted for two touchdowns in the Bobcats’ 35-7 victory.

Clear Creek seventh grader A.J. Callihan makes a tackle, and he intercepted a pass versus Dawson County last Tuesday. Offensively, he accounted for two touchdowns in the Bobcats’ 35-7 victory.

CCMS 7th graders remain undefeated

Triumph came before heartache. The Clear Creek Bobcats hosted the opening round of the Mountain Athletic Conference’s football playoffs last Tuesday. The seventh graders squared off against Dawson County and delivered a sound 35-7 defeat to the Tigers.
Gilmer High senior catcher Maddie Wright makes a throw to first. She was a four-year starter for the Lady Cats and wrapped up her GHS career Monday.

Gilmer High senior catcher Maddie Wright makes a throw to first. She was a four-year starter for the Lady Cats and wrapped up her GHS career Monday.

GHS softball eliminated from region tourney

The Gilmer High Lady Cats’ softball season has come to a close. The region tournament got rolling last Saturday in Cumming, and GHS blasted the West Hall Spartans in the opening round, 11-3.
From left are Gilmer High’s Michael Little and Amalia Raymundo, who were the top Bobcat and Lady Cat runners, respectively, last Tuesday.

From left are Gilmer High’s Michael Little and Amalia Raymundo, who were the top Bobcat and Lady Cat runners, respectively, last Tuesday.

Mountain Inv. latest test for Gilmer High XC

Helen’s Mountain Invitational was the latest stop for Gilmer High cross-country runners. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats attended the annual 5K last Tuesday and squared off against 31 teams.
Gilmer’s Denny Ramirez makes a tackle on the goal line versus Pickens last Thursday to keep the Dragons out of the end zone.

Gilmer’s Denny Ramirez makes a tackle on the goal line versus Pickens last Thursday to keep the Dragons out of the end zone.

Pickens gets rivalry win over JV Bobcats, 22-12

The junior varsity Bobcats hosted rival Pickens last Thursday. Costly turnovers hurt the Cats, and Pickens reached the end zone on its last three drives for a 22-12 win.
Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders were at Dawson County High School last Saturday for their second event of the year, and GHS finished fourth in its division. Head coach Naomi Esparza noted GHS showed overall improvement. She hopes to see continued improvement this Saturday at South Forsyth, specifically when it comes to cheerleaders’ stunts.

Gilmer High School’s competition cheerleaders were at Dawson County High School last Saturday for their second event of the year, and GHS finished fourth in its division. Head coach Naomi Esparza noted GHS showed overall improvement. She hopes to see continued improvement this Saturday at South Forsyth, specifically when it comes to cheerleaders’ stunts.

GHS shows improvement

Gilmer second-grade running back Payden Thurman finds a hole in the line for a big gain.

Gilmer second-grade running back Payden Thurman finds a hole in the line for a big gain.

Rec Football Roundup

Gilmer rec football teams returned to the road as they made their way to Lumpkin County. The Indians hosted Gilmer last Saturday, and the visiting Bobcats found success in the final games of the day. Gilmer’s fifth graders earned a 19-6 win before sixth graders trounced the Indians, 42-6.