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Gilmer’s Kendall Sanders (11) and Ian Berry (28) make a tackle versus West Hall last Thursday. Berry led the GHS defense with nine total tackles and also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a punt.

Gilmer’s Kendall Sanders (11) and Ian Berry (28) make a tackle versus West Hall last Thursday. Berry led the GHS defense with nine total tackles and also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a punt.

GHS Bobcats destroy West Hall, 45-3

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
No passing. No problem. The Gilmer High Bobcats were in West Hall last Thursday to spoil the Spartans’ homecoming. The Bobcats’ quick-strike offense was at it again, while the defense only surrendered three points and special teams blocked two kicks and forced a fumble.
Clear Creek eighth-grade halfback Mason West extends the ball over the goal line and scored two touchdowns to go with an interception on defense versus Pickens last Tuesday.

Clear Creek eighth-grade halfback Mason West extends the ball over the goal line and scored two touchdowns to go with an interception on defense versus Pickens last Tuesday.

CCMS 7th, 8th-grade Cats smoke Dragons

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Clear Creek whipped Pickens. The CCMS Bobcats made the short trip south last Tuesday to take on their archrival, and the Dragons had no answer in either game. Eighth graders were up first, and there was no stopping the Bobcat rushing attack in a 32-6 win.
Gilmer’s Jacie Bennett is one of four seniors who will help the Lady Cats attempt to qualify for state beginning at Saturday’s Region 7-3A tournament in Cumming.

Gilmer’s Jacie Bennett is one of four seniors who will help the Lady Cats attempt to qualify for state beginning at Saturday’s Region 7-3A tournament in Cumming.

Lady Cat softball set for 7-3A tournament

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Gilmer Lady Cats lost a heart breaker to rival Pickens. GHS was in Jasper last Tuesday, and the Dragonnettes rallied in the final inning to get the win. PHS erased the Cats’ one-run edge in the bottom of the seventh, and Gilmer returned to Ellijay with a 3-2 loss.
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).