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Gilmer High senior Mattie Bryant (17) fends off a Union County Panther during last Wednesday’s match.

Gilmer High senior Mattie Bryant (17) fends off a Union County Panther during last Wednesday’s match.

Three region matches remain for GHS soccer

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Gilmer High School got a break from its region schedule last Wednesday when it hosted Union County on senior night. The GHS Lady Cats surrendered a late goal to end the first half, and the Panthers added another in the second for a 2-0 win.
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Clear Creek Soccer Roundup

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Clear Creek Middle School soccer took the field last week versus Lumpkin County. The CCMS Lady Cats got a rare 0-0 tie versus the undefeated Indians while the Bobcats’ match ended knotted at 1-1.
Gilmer High senior Grant Cochran delivers a pitch last Thursday and tossed a gem versus North Hall. He held the Trojans scoreless and struck out six in seven innings.

Gilmer High senior Grant Cochran delivers a pitch last Thursday and tossed a gem versus North Hall. He held the Trojans scoreless and struck out six in seven innings.

Defending champ Trojans sweep Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats were tested right out of the gate to start their region baseball slate. GHS faced North Hall for a three-game series last week, and the defending state champion Trojans earned a sweep.
Gilmer High freshman Faith Goodwin scored two goals in the Lady Cats’ 3-2 victory over West Hall last Friday.

Gilmer High freshman Faith Goodwin scored two goals in the Lady Cats’ 3-2 victory over West Hall last Friday.

Lady Cats get 1st region win

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Gilmer High School soccer was in West Hall last Friday for region matches. The girls teams played first, and the GHS Lady Cats were continually on the attack and came away with their first region win, 3-2.
Gilmer High School’s Jessica Futch (left) and Ethan Banks (right) each made up half of their doubles team last Thursday and earned wins versus West Hall.

Gilmer High School’s Jessica Futch (left) and Ethan Banks (right) each made up half of their doubles team last Thursday and earned wins versus West Hall.

GHS Cats take down Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Gilmer High tennis hit the road last Wednesday and was back at home the following day as it continued its region schedule. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats faced the East Forsyth Broncos first and lost by respective scores of 4-1 and 3-2.
Gilmer Bobcat Isaac Freeman clears 5’ 6” in the high jump at last Friday’s Creekview Invitational to finish third.

Gilmer Bobcat Isaac Freeman clears 5’ 6” in the high jump at last Friday’s Creekview Invitational to finish third.

Gilmer High School hits the track in Canton

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
It was a crowded field in Canton last Friday at the Creekview Invitational. The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats were one of 14 track teams in attendance and most hailed from larger classifications.
Gilmer High second baseman Austin Zabala ranges into shallow right field to catch a fly ball versus Pickens last Wednesday.

Gilmer High second baseman Austin Zabala ranges into shallow right field to catch a fly ball versus Pickens last Wednesday.

Gilmer High School baseball wins 2 more

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Gilmer High School baseball wrapped up its nonregion schedule last week. Following their 11-1 win versus Southeast Whitfield Monday, the GHS Bobcats defeated Union County the following night at home, 5-4.
Two Cherokee Bluff Bears are strewn across Pettit Field as Gilmer Bobcats, from left in background, Julien Withrow, Miguel Lopez-Velasquez, Diego Jacinto and Connor Seim celebrate the win last Friday.

Two Cherokee Bluff Bears are strewn across Pettit Field as Gilmer Bobcats, from left in background, Julien Withrow, Miguel Lopez-Velasquez, Diego Jacinto and Connor Seim celebrate the win last Friday.

Gilmer Bobcat soccer 2-0 versus region foes

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Gilmer High soccer opened region play with a home victory. The Bobcats hosted the White County Warriors last Tuesday, and after a slow start, Gilmer’s offense came alive for a 5-0 runaway victory. GHS ended the week Friday at home versus Cherokee Bluff.
Gilmer High singles tennis players Ethan Cole (left) and Ollie Burnett (right) both earned wins versus Fannin County last week.

Gilmer High singles tennis players Ethan Cole (left) and Ollie Burnett (right) both earned wins versus Fannin County last week.

GHS tennis aces Fannin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats hit the tennis court for four matches last week. GHS hosted Fannin Monday, and the Lady Cats won 4-1. Gilmer traveled to Cherokee Bluff Tuesday and lost 5-0 to the Bears before a 3-2 defeat the next day at Pickens.
Gilmer High Lady Cat Yenifer Lopez shields the ball from a Cherokee Bluff midfielder before passing to the wing last Friday.

Gilmer High Lady Cat Yenifer Lopez shields the ball from a Cherokee Bluff midfielder before passing to the wing last Friday.

GHS Lady Cats soccer falls to Warriors, Bears

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Gilmer High met two of the region’s top soccer teams when it faced the White County Warriors and Cherokee Bluff Bears. The GHS Lady Cats were at home for both matches last week. First up was White County Tuesday, and the Warriors came away with a 5-0 win.