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Gilmer High School senior Billy Goswick fights off an inside pitch.

Gilmer High School senior Billy Goswick fights off an inside pitch.

Bobcat baseball looking for wins versus Spartans

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Gilmer High and East Forsyth squared off on the baseball diamond last week. After the GHS Bobcats lost game one 4-3 Monday, they were on the road Wednesday and fell to the Broncos a second time, 11-5. With inclement weather in the forecast, game three was postponed from Friday to Saturday.
Gilmer High senior Nick Dean (20) makes his way past a host of Union County Panthers last Wednesday.

Gilmer High senior Nick Dean (20) makes his way past a host of Union County Panthers last Wednesday.

Gilmer High School soccer focused on playoff berth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Gilmer Bobcats were at home for a nonregion soccer match before hitting the road to continue their region slate. First up were the Union County Panthers Wednesday. GHS celebrated its senior players as all got on the field, and by game’s end, the score was even for a 0-0 draw.
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.