The 2016 Region 7-4A runner-up Gilmer High School Bobcats tennis squad hosted its first-ever state match last Tuesday against Grady High School. The Grey Knights spoiled the momentum GHS had built throughout their dominant season, defeating the Bobcats 4-1. In singles play, Bobcat Riley Hice fell to Josh Wolfe, 0-6, 0-6. Gilmer player Isaac Hensley lost […]
Read More »JV Bobcats Finish Year by Slaying Dragons
The Gilmer High School Bobcats officially concluded the 2016 soccer calendar, with a JV Bobcats road match against the Pickens Dragons yesterday. Pickens failed to generate any offense throughout the affair and GHS took advantage, turning a 2-0 halftime advantage into a 5-0 shutout. Raul Garcia and Chris Byrd scored two goals each for the […]
Read More »“The Addams Family” Settles at Gilmer High School
“The Addams Family,” a musical produced by the Gilmer High School theater department, opened last night at the Gilmer High School theater department. A packed house was thoroughly entertained for two and a half hours by the music, drama and comedy brought forth by the talented ensemble. … Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for […]
Read More »Gilmer Track Qualifies 15 for Sectionals
After the two-day Region 7-4A meet at Southeast Whitfield High School Monday and Tuesday, a top four or better finish guaranteed 15 Gilmer High School track athletes a slot at Sectionals. The Bobcats placed fourth at the meet, by scoring 74 team points. Meanwhile, the Lady Cats finished fifth, with 65 points. For the Gilmer […]
Read More »Bobcats Eliminated from Playoff Contention by Dragons
Following a 3-3 start in Region 7-4A play, the Gilmer High School baseball team dropped three straight games last week, to end the Bobcats hopes of a 2016 state playoff appearance. After a 5-3 loss on the road at Northwest Whitfield last Monday and a 5-0 road shutout at the hands of the Heritage Generals, […]
Read More »Bobcats Tennis Claims Region 7-4A Runner-Up
For the first time since 1999, the Gilmer High School Bobcats tennis team finished as region runner-up, securing their first-ever home state tennis match in the process. The finish came as Gilmer entered the 2016 Region 7-4A tournament, which was held last Wednesday and Thursday at Lakeshore Park in Dalton, as the number two seed. […]
Read More »Brown Signs with Emmanuel College
It was a historic day for Gilmer County athletics Tuesday, as Gilmer High School senior David Brown signed the first-ever Gilmer County swimming scholarship during a ceremony at Harrison Hall. Brown put his name on the dotted line to swim for Emmanuel College, a Division II school located in Franklin Springs, Ga. “It’s a big […]
Read More »Gilmer Soccer Garners Late Season Victories
Both Gilmer High School soccer teams looking to end the season on a high note. As a road-heavy season draws to a close this week, both the Lady Cats and Bobcats have enjoyed some recent success in both non-region and region play. On March 29, Gilmer traveled to Morris Innovative in Dalton. Against the upstart […]
Read More »Lady Cats, Bobcats Split Season Finale Against Ridgeland
The varsity Gilmer High School soccer teams saw differing outcomes in their season finale last night, a home region match against Ridgeland. The Lady Cats offense exploded for an 8-2 victory, while the Bobcats dropped a hard-fought 2-1 affair. Lady Cats In the girls match, both Rosio Landaverde and Autumn Durham garnered three goals each. […]
Read More »Gilmer, Fannin Golf Seasons End at Region
The Gilmer High School golf team hosted Fannin to conclude the 2016 season April 12, before the season concluded for both squads in region tournaments this week. The teams split the season finale, as the Bobcats toppled the Rebels 190-200, while the Lady Rebels edged out a 166-170 win over the Lady Cats. Dylan Stewart was the […]
Read More »Gilmer Soccer Recognizes 2016 Seniors
In-between girls and boys region matches against Ridgeland last night, the Gilmer High School soccer team held senior night festivities for its nine soon-to-be graduates. Candy Bautista, #7 for the Lady Cats, is the daughter of Francisco Bautista and Petrona Jose. She has played four years of soccer for the Lady Cats, as well as […]
Read More »Watkins Bests Duvall, 10-9
The 12U Gilmer County Recreation and Parks Department softball league held a nightcap yesterday, between Team Watkins and Team Duvall. When the dust settled at Field Five of the GCRPD, Watkins emerged with a hard-fought, three-inning 10-9 victory over Duvall. The offense wasted little time in generating production for both teams. After Mallorie Lamirande garnered […]
Read More »Gilmer Baseball Recognizes 2016 Seniors
Prior to a region game last night against the Lafayette Ramblers, the Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team recognized its five seniors. Noah Ralston, #1 for the Bobcats, is the son of George and Kim Ralston. He has played four years of baseball for the Bobcats. He has also been on the honor roll at […]
Read More »Gilmer Bobcats Celebrate Banner Year
The Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling squad officially ended its season last night, with an awards banquet at First Baptist Church in Ellijay. GHS captured its 15th state duals championship during the 2015-16 season and of the six Bobcats that placed at the state traditional tournament, four clinched the crown of state champion in Gilmer’s […]
Read More »Bobcats Off to 3-3 Start in Region Play; Chadwick Throws No-Hitter
The Gilmer High School Bobcats now sit at 3-3 in Region 7-4A play, after sweeping a home doubleheader over the Southeast Whitfield Raiders last Friday that was highlighted by sophomore McKinley Chadwick throwing a no-hitter in game one. “I’m so proud of McKinley and what he was able to do,” said GHS head coach Jeff […]
Read More »JV Bobcats Finish Season with Losses to Rebels, Indians
The junior varsity Gilmer High School Bobcats finished the regular season 11-3 and laid claim to the second seed in the Mountain League championship tournament. However, losses to the seventh-seeded Fannin Rebels (5-2) and fifth-seeded Lumpkin Indians (5-4) in the tournament at Gilmer High School last Friday and Saturday kept the Bobcats from ending the […]
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