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From left, are GHS tennis players Eder Martinez and Madison Bradshaw in the final week of the season.

From left, are GHS tennis players Eder Martinez and Madison Bradshaw in the final week of the season.

Gilmer tennis eliminated from region tournament

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Gilmer High School tennis endured a first-round exit from the region tennis tournament. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats attended the event last Tuesday in Dahlonega, and both faced the Cherokee Bluff Bears. The Bobcats were seeded eighth and lost to the top-ranked Bears, 5-0.
Gilmer senior Reagan Boling wins a header and scored the Lady Cats’ goal versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Thursday.

Gilmer senior Reagan Boling wins a header and scored the Lady Cats’ goal versus Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Thursday.

GHS Cats’ soccer season ends

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats’ soccer season has come to an end. GHS was on the field last week for its last two matches of the season, which started Tuesday in Lumpkin County. The Indians are in second place in the standings and gave GHS its final region loss, 3-0.
From left, are Clear Creek Middle School track and field athletes Piper McCormick, Abbie Elliott, Daniel Gonzales, Hunter Britain, Cheyne Smith, Harper Davenport, Bo Cronic, Leeland Dantin and Dawson Richards following the Ashworth Invitational.

From left, are Clear Creek Middle School track and field athletes Piper McCormick, Abbie Elliott, Daniel Gonzales, Hunter Britain, Cheyne Smith, Harper Davenport, Bo Cronic, Leeland Dantin and Dawson Richards following the Ashworth Invitational.

CCMS track wins 18 medals at Ashworth Inv.

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Clear Creek track and field turned in a strong performance at the Ashworth Warrior Invitational. The CCMS Bobcats and Lady Cats were in Gordon County for the annual event March 26. The Bobcats had their highest finish at the meet and placed second with 84 team points.
Gilmer High senior Melvin Oxlaj scores his second of three goals in last Friday’s 5-0 win over North Hall.

Gilmer High senior Melvin Oxlaj scores his second of three goals in last Friday’s 5-0 win over North Hall.

GHS soccer secures state playoff spot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats went on a scoring spree last week and still had goals to spare. GHS hosted a pair of region soccer foes and snatched two more wins. The Bobcats met Dawson County Wednesday and sent the Tigers home with a sound 6-2 loss.
Gilmer High senior catcher Blake Zabala makes a throw to second base versus the West Hall Spartans last Thursday.

Gilmer High senior catcher Blake Zabala makes a throw to second base versus the West Hall Spartans last Thursday.

Bobcat baseball breaks out the brooms vs. Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Gilmer Bobcats secured three much-needed region baseball wins last week. GHS faced the West Hall Spartans for the weekly series, and Thursday’s home game was sandwiched between a pair of road trips Monday and Friday. Gilmer had to rally for the first two wins.
From left, are Gilmer High doubles Lady Cat Ellie Teague and Bobcat Larz Fowler during last Thursday’s senior night matches versus Pickens. Teague teamed up with Jessica Futch for a 6-4, 6-0 victory, while Fowler and Eder Martinez won 6-0, 6-2.

From left, are Gilmer High doubles Lady Cat Ellie Teague and Bobcat Larz Fowler during last Thursday’s senior night matches versus Pickens. Teague teamed up with Jessica Futch for a 6-4, 6-0 victory, while Fowler and Eder Martinez won 6-0, 6-2.

Bobcats tennis sweeps Dragons

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Gilmer High School tennis closed out the regular season last week. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats were in North Hall Tuesday for their region finale and both lost, 5-0. Gilmer hosted archrival Pickens two days later for senior night.
Gilmer goalkeeper Caitlin Henderson (right in black) moves in to snatch the ball during last Friday’s match against North Hall.

Gilmer goalkeeper Caitlin Henderson (right in black) moves in to snatch the ball during last Friday’s match against North Hall.

North Hall rallies to defeat Gilmer Lady Cats, 2-1

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats were at home for both of their region soccer matches last week. The Dawson County Tigers were in town Wednesday, and they held on to a 1-0 edge for the win. GHS welcomed North Hall Friday and maintained the lead for 20 minutes in the second half.
Dani Wright is joined by husband David following last Thursday’s board of education meeting. Dani is the new head coach of the Gilmer High Lady Cats basketball program, and David will be a basketball and football assistant coach at GHS.

Dani Wright is joined by husband David following last Thursday’s board of education meeting. Dani is the new head coach of the Gilmer High Lady Cats basketball program, and David will be a basketball and football assistant coach at GHS.

Wright next in line to lead Lady Cats

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Dani Wright has reveled in success during every stage of her basketball journey. Wright, 38, was named head basketball coach of the Gilmer High School Lady Cats last Thursday.
ilmer High singles tennis player Bobcat Law Lykins during a recent home match.

ilmer High singles tennis player Bobcat Law Lykins during a recent home match.

GHS Tennis tangles with Warriors, Indians

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Gilmer High School tennis met two more region opponents last week. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats made the trek to White County Tuesday and both were defeated, 3-2. Gilmer ended the week Thursday at home versus the Lumpkin County Indians.