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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.
Gilmer High senior softball player Macy Hamby hit two home runs versus Lumpkin County last Thursday to help the Lady Cats rally for a 5-4 victory.

Gilmer High senior softball player Macy Hamby hit two home runs versus Lumpkin County last Thursday to help the Lady Cats rally for a 5-4 victory.

Hamby launches 2 homers vs. LCHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats got back in the win column with a region softball victory. GHS was at home last Thursday versus Lumpkin County, and Macy Hamby was there for two home runs. Gilmer enjoyed the lead until the Indians’ final at-bat.
From left, Gilmer High cross-country runners Helana Garland and Eder Martinez compete at last Tuesday’s 5K.

From left, Gilmer High cross-country runners Helana Garland and Eder Martinez compete at last Tuesday’s 5K.

Gilmer XC on the Warpath in Canton

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Gilmer cross-country runners hit the trail for two more meets. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted the North Georgia Championships last Tuesday. The annual 5K took place on the course at Clear Creek Middle School, and the Bobcats placed fourth out of six teams with 124 points.
Gilmer High School senior Gracie Cain passes to a teammate during the Lady Cats’ senior night match versus Murray County last Thursday.

Gilmer High School senior Gracie Cain passes to a teammate during the Lady Cats’ senior night match versus Murray County last Thursday.

GHS downs Cass on senior night

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats picked up a nonregion volleyball win on senior night. Ahead of last Thursday’s triumph, GHS hit the road Tuesday and traveled to Gwinnett County to meet region foes Wesleyan and Lumpkin County. The host Wolves and Indians both topped the Cats, 2-0.
From left, Clear Creek’s A.J. Callihan (7), Jonathan Tanner (20) and Madden Hopkins (5) make a tackle for the Bobcats.

From left, Clear Creek’s A.J. Callihan (7), Jonathan Tanner (20) and Madden Hopkins (5) make a tackle for the Bobcats.

Clear Creek thumps Towns Co, 32-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Clear Creek Middle School rolled to another football victory. The CCMS Bobcats were in Towns County last Tuesday, and they used a modified lineup to take on the Indians. Regular starters received the day off, and the Bobcats who took the field led by three scores at the half.
Clear Creek celebrated its eighth-grade softball players last Tuesday. From left are, Maddy Patterson, Sarah Dale, Makayla Martin, Mia Henson, Jaylee McDaniel, Emma Cagle and Lily Jones.

Clear Creek celebrated its eighth-grade softball players last Tuesday. From left are, Maddy Patterson, Sarah Dale, Makayla Martin, Mia Henson, Jaylee McDaniel, Emma Cagle and Lily Jones.

CCMS softball wins two more

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Clear Creek softball secured two more lopsided league wins. The Cats were at home for eighth-grade night last Tuesday and celebrated by sending the Tigers back to Dawson County with a 13-0 defeat. CCMS was on the road Friday, and White County suffered a similar fate.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Rec Football Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Gilmer rec football hosted Union County and earned three victories. Games were played at Clear Creek Middle School last Saturday, and the hometown Bobcats posted a 3-2 record. Gilmer’s second and third graders got the day going, and both earned decisive victories over the Panthers.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

CCMS hosts XC championships

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats and Lady Cats both placed third at the North Georgia Cross-Country Championships. CCMS hosted the annual 3.2K event last Monday, and the Bobcats (73 points) were led by Lumpkin County (77) and Fannin County (47).