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Bobcat senior Alex Lopez looks to gain possession versus Westminster in the first round of the state playoffs last Wednesday.

Bobcat senior Alex Lopez looks to gain possession versus Westminster in the first round of the state playoffs last Wednesday.

Gilmer soccer bounced from state playoffs

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Gilmer High was tasked with facing an Atlanta private school to start the Class 3A soccer state playoffs. The GHS Bobcats made the trip last Wednesday to Westminster, and the Wildcats proved to be a formidable opponent.
From left, are Gilmer High seniors Dominic Tarantino and Reagan Boling at last Tuesday’s home track meet. Tarantino won the triple jump and discus while Boling was the event’s top 400-meter runner.

From left, are Gilmer High seniors Dominic Tarantino and Reagan Boling at last Tuesday’s home track meet. Tarantino won the triple jump and discus while Boling was the event’s top 400-meter runner.

Gilmer High track and field set for region meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Gilmer High track received a final tune up ahead of the region meet. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted Pickens and Fidelis Christian School for senior night last Tuesday.
Gilmer High senior pitcher Seth Darling makes a pickoff attempt versus Lumpkin County last Friday. He struck out eight Indians in five innings.

Gilmer High senior pitcher Seth Darling makes a pickoff attempt versus Lumpkin County last Friday. He struck out eight Indians in five innings.

GHS Bobcats drop three region games to Lumpkin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Gilmer High baseball suffered three more region losses as it enters the final week of the season. The GHS Bobcats faced Lumpkin County last week and hosted game one Monday. The Indians only had four hits, but four Gilmer errors aided Lumpkin’s cause in a 6-2 win.
Gilmer High third baseman Carter Jones throws to first for an out and had two hits versus Dawson last Monday.

Gilmer High third baseman Carter Jones throws to first for an out and had two hits versus Dawson last Monday.

GHS Bobcats fall in region baseball series vs. Dawson

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
It has been feast or famine for the Gilmer Bobcats when it comes to region play. GHS continued its region baseball schedule versus Dawson County. After losing its first two series, Gilmer won five of six region games. The Bobcats were swept by the Tigers last week by scores of 10-0, 9-3 and 12-1.
Gilmer’s Taylor Schiesser placed second at last weekend’s Viper Pit Nationals.

Gilmer’s Taylor Schiesser placed second at last weekend’s Viper Pit Nationals.

Schiesser takes 2nd at Viper Pit

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Gilmer’s Taylor Schiesser has earned another medal during the USA Wrestling season. Her latest success took place in West Virginia last weekend at the Viper Pit Nationals. She took the mat at 180 pounds and placed second in freestyle.
The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats celebrate their Mountain League soccer championship after defeating Pickens 1-0 last Wednesday.

The Clear Creek Middle School Bobcats celebrate their Mountain League soccer championship after defeating Pickens 1-0 last Wednesday.

CCMS Bobcat soccer defends league title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats defended their soccer title to continue to reign over the Mountain League. CCMS hosted rival Pickens for the championship last Wednesday, and for the second consecutive season, the Bobcats were crowned champions.
Gilmer senior second baseman Branson Teague makes a throw to first base, and in last week’s series versus White County, he collected four hits, scored three runs and had one RBI.

Gilmer senior second baseman Branson Teague makes a throw to first base, and in last week’s series versus White County, he collected four hits, scored three runs and had one RBI.

Gilmer High School baseball takes two vs. White Co.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Gilmer High baseball has found itself in the middle of a state playoff battle. The GHS Bobcats have played four region opponents so far, and after a 0-6 start, they have rebounded to win five of their last six games and currently sit in fifth place.
Gilmer High senior Julien Withrow runs away from a defender and scored two goals in the Bobcats’ 3-1 victory versus Lumpkin County.

Gilmer High senior Julien Withrow runs away from a defender and scored two goals in the Bobcats’ 3-1 victory versus Lumpkin County.

GHS Bobcat soccer wins 10th match

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
With a state playoff spot already secured, the Gilmer High Bobcats added two more wins to their seasonal tally. GHS wrapped up its region schedule last Tuesday in Lumpkin County, and the Indians were the fifth region victim claimed by Gilmer.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

GHS Cats, Rebels meet on track

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
A pair of old rivals met for a track and field dual meet. The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats made the short trip to Blue Ridge last Tuesday to take on Fannin County. Not much separated the teams as all four won seven events in the boys and girls divisions.