Bobcats Shut Down Westminster 28-14

ELLIJAY — Friday night at Huff Mosley Stadium, the Gilmer Bobcats flexed their muscle on both sides of the ball, grinding out a 28-14 win over Westminster behind a bruising run game and a defense that refused to back down.

The story of the night was Peyton Chancey, who carried the load and then some. Chancey racked up 176 yards on 27 carries, punching in four touchdowns to power the Bobcats’ offense. Every time Westminster threatened to close the gap, Chancey found daylight, moving the chains and keeping Gilmer in control.

He wasn’t alone in the backfield. Hunter Britain added 78 yards on just seven carries, breaking off chunk plays to give the Wildcats fits, while Bubba Callihan chipped in 48 yards on eight attempts, giving Gilmer a three-headed rushing attack that wore Westminster down as the game wore on.

On defense, Callihan was just as impressive. He led the charge with 10 tackles and a sack, setting the tone with his physical play in the trenches. Bo Cronic added eight tackles, and Cheyne Smith contributed six, as the Bobcats’ defense consistently stuffed Westminster’s drives and forced them into uncomfortable situations.

The turning point came late in the third quarter, when Gilmer’s defense held Westminster on a critical fourth down, giving the ball back to Chancey and the offense. Two plays later, Chancey broke free for his third touchdown of the night, putting Gilmer up two scores and silencing the visitors.

With the win, Gilmer improves to 3-1 on the season, showing they have the balance and toughness to be a contender as the region schedule approaches. Behind Chancey’s relentless running, Britain and Callihan’s support, and a defense anchored by hard-nosed playmakers, the Bobcats look poised to keep making noise in North Georgia football.