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Go Lady Cats!

Go Lady Cats!

Lady Cats take 6th

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Lady Cats had three wrestlers place on the day with two reaching the finals at the Lady Panther Invitational. Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero (135 pounds) and Erika Tercero (235) were runners-up for the Cats. Salma Gonzalez was third in the 110-pound division.
Chelsey Griggs shoots a baseline jump shot versus Calhoun, and she scored 25 points and collected 11 rebounds the following day against Fannin County.

Chelsey Griggs shoots a baseline jump shot versus Calhoun, and she scored 25 points and collected 11 rebounds the following day against Fannin County.

Lady Cats roll to 3-0 in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats remain unbeaten in region play. GHS made the trek to Ridgeland last Tuesday and delivered the previously undefeated Panthers a 46-36 loss. Gilmer was at home three days later to host Calhoun (1-4), and the Yellow Jackets were outclassed from the start.
Bobcat Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown versus his Union County opponent last Wednesday. He went on to secure a pin for his 100th career win as a GHS wrestler.

Bobcat Braelyn Nelson scores a takedown versus his Union County opponent last Wednesday. He went on to secure a pin for his 100th career win as a GHS wrestler.

Cats still kings of Hwy. 515

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats maintained their spot above all local wrestling teams. GHS was at Union County High School last Wednesday for the annual Hwy. 515 Classic. The host Panthers and Gilmer were joined by Pickens and Fannin County, and the Bobcats won both matches to defend and retain their crown.
Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero prepares to score near fall points last Wednesday and took first place at last Saturday’s GWCA Girls Invitational.

Gilmer’s Abelinda Tercero prepares to score near fall points last Wednesday and took first place at last Saturday’s GWCA Girls Invitational.

Tercero wins title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Lady Cats were on the road for another challenging wrestling event. GHS made its way to Jefferson last Saturday for the annual GWCA Girl’s Invitational. Sixteen teams were in attendance, and the Cats placed ninth with 90 points.
Above are Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers and coaches following the Mountain League Tournament. CCMS won the traditional portion of the event and finished second in duals. A full recap will appear in a future edition of the Times-Courier. (Contributed photo)

Above are Clear Creek Middle School wrestlers and coaches following the Mountain League Tournament. CCMS won the traditional portion of the event and finished second in duals. A full recap will appear in a future edition of the Times-Courier. (Contributed photo)

Clear Creek claims traditional wrestling league championship

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Gilmer’s Noah Rice is fouled in transition in the Bobcats’ game last Friday versus Calhoun.

Gilmer’s Noah Rice is fouled in transition in the Bobcats’ game last Friday versus Calhoun.

Bobcats still looking for consistency

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats continued region basketball action and endured a pair of losses. Gilmer was at Ridgeland last Tuesday, and the Panthers erased the Bobcats’ early lead and won the game at the final buzzer, 63-61. An athletic Calhoun squad was at the GHS gym Friday.
From left, Mason Cardd looks for an open teammate, Alex Raper shoots in the lane.

From left, Mason Cardd looks for an open teammate, Alex Raper shoots in the lane.

CCMS basketball ends regular season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Clear Creek Middle School closed out the basketball regular season last week against league opponents Lumpkin County and Pickens   Lady Cats Dec. 8  vs. Lumpkin Co. 1 2 3 4 F 7th 6 12 1 3 22 LC 10 5 8 8 31 CCMS scoring: Shay Vick (11). Mia Crump (4). Kynlie Smith (3).
Gilmer’s Deyson Lopez (right) placed sixth at last Saturday’s Panther Invitational in Jackson County.

Gilmer’s Deyson Lopez (right) placed sixth at last Saturday’s Panther Invitational in Jackson County.

Ramirez wins Panther title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Gilmer returned to one of the state’s toughest regular-season wrestling tournaments and finished third. The Bobcats were at Jackson County High School last Saturday for the annual Panther Invitational.
Gilmer’s Paula Robertson passes the ball inside versus Adairsville last Friday and finished with seven points, six assists and six rebounds.

Gilmer’s Paula Robertson passes the ball inside versus Adairsville last Friday and finished with seven points, six assists and six rebounds.

Lady Cats snap four-game losing streak

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Gilmer Lady Cats ended their four-game skid with a pair of victories. GHS was on its home court last Tuesday for a nonregion game against Union County. It was the teams’ second meeting of the season, and just like the first, a last-second shot could have altered the outcome.
Preston McVey goes to work in the post versus Adairsville, and he scored 16 points to go with 11 rebounds.

Preston McVey goes to work in the post versus Adairsville, and he scored 16 points to go with 11 rebounds.

Bobcats cruise by Adairsville

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Gilmer Bobcats began region play with a solid basketball victory. GHS was in Adairsville last Friday to take on the winless Tigers. Gilmer led comfortably throughout and entered the fourth quarter with a 29-point lead.