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Gilmer’s sure-handed center fielder Jacie Bennett makes a sliding catch just behind second bases versus Rockmart last Saturday at the Dalton invitational. Below from left, Lily Fortune delivers a pitch and third baseman Phoenix Addie fields a ground ball. Fortune pitched against Dalton to begin the tournament and earned the win.

Gilmer’s sure-handed center fielder Jacie Bennett makes a sliding catch just behind second bases versus Rockmart last Saturday at the Dalton invitational. Below from left, Lily Fortune delivers a pitch and third baseman Phoenix Addie fields a ground ball. Fortune pitched against Dalton to begin the tournament and earned the win.

Lady Cat softball dismantles Dalton for 3rd victory, 9-3

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Gilmer High School Lady Cats snagged three wins in their opening week of nonregion softball action. GHS made the trip to the Dalton Invitational last Friday and Saturday. The Lady Cats kick-started the event first against the host Catamounts.
Gilmer Bobcat defenders Hayden Morrison (12), Dakota Nelson (38), Aspen Hataway, Will Kiker (10) and Kyle Cowart (15) swarm to make a tackle versus Commerce last Friday.

Gilmer Bobcat defenders Hayden Morrison (12), Dakota Nelson (38), Aspen Hataway, Will Kiker (10) and Kyle Cowart (15) swarm to make a tackle versus Commerce last Friday.

GHS Bobcats outscrimmage Commerce

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
It took an hour for lightning to clear from the area before the hometown faithful got a preview of the 2022 Gilmer High Bobcats. GHS hosted the Commerce Tigers for football scrimmage last Friday as the game featured three quarters of varsity action.
After a long spring and summer, the Clear Creek Bobcats will finally get to hit someone in a different color jersey when they face Fannin County next Tuesday.

After a long spring and summer, the Clear Creek Bobcats will finally get to hit someone in a different color jersey when they face Fannin County next Tuesday.

Clear Creek begins football season next week

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Clear Creek Middle School is set to kick off its 2022 football season. The Bobcats worked diligently over the summer as they split time between the weight room and practice field.
Gilmer senior Macy Hamby makes a throw to first, and she struck out seven batters in the Lady Cats’ win over Armuchee last Saturday. She hit a two-run home run versus Fannin County Monday and drove in four runs in Gilmer’s 10-1 win.

Gilmer senior Macy Hamby makes a throw to first, and she struck out seven batters in the Lady Cats’ win over Armuchee last Saturday. She hit a two-run home run versus Fannin County Monday and drove in four runs in Gilmer’s 10-1 win.

Gilmer softball pounds Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats notched a softball win on the first day of the season. GHS hosted both Coahulla Creek and Armuchee high schools last Saturday. Coahulla Creek was up first, and the Colts kept the Cats’ bats in check for a 6-0 victory.  Gilmer bounced back versus Armuchee.
Gilmer High alum Payton Woodring will make her way to the University of Cincinnati to swim for the Bearcats. (Photo Courtesy of River Oaks Photography)

Gilmer High alum Payton Woodring will make her way to the University of Cincinnati to swim for the Bearcats. (Photo Courtesy of River Oaks Photography)

Swimming sends Woodring to Cincinnati

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The most decorated swimmer in Gilmer High School history is set to continue her career in the collegiate ranks. Payton Woodring is a 2022 GHS honor graduate, and her epic swimming journey has led to the University of Cincinnati.
Senior catcher Maddie Wright gets the sign from the dugout last season and is one of three all-region players returning this season.

Senior catcher Maddie Wright gets the sign from the dugout last season and is one of three all-region players returning this season.

GHS softball battles summer rain, depth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats are set to begin their softball season. The Cats have been on the field over the summer for practices as the program experiences a player shortage.
Above are Gilmer High volleyball players and All-American camp coaches. GHS held the annual camp last week.

Above are Gilmer High volleyball players and All-American camp coaches. GHS held the annual camp last week.

Gilmer High School holds annual volleyball camp

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
After a delay to their preseason, Gilmer High is in full gear preparing for the upcoming volleyball campaign. Gilmer typically hits the court following the GHSA’s mandated dead week at the start of July.
Robbie Bills/Sports Editor Gilmer High alum Julien Withrow was a two-time all-region player for the Bobcats and will suit up for Tennessee Wesleyan University next season.

Robbie Bills/Sports Editor Gilmer High alum Julien Withrow was a two-time all-region player for the Bobcats and will suit up for Tennessee Wesleyan University next season.

Withrow goes from Bobcat to Bulldog

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
When Julien Withrow laces up his soccer cleats next season he will do so for the Tennessee Wesleyan University Bulldogs. Withrow is a 2022 Gilmer High honor graduate and was the engine that powered the Bobcats’ attack. He will make the move to Athens, Tenn.