Gilmer softball falls in first round of playoffs to Ringgold
GHS Softball, Team FYN Sports October 21, 2020
After a fantastic regular season, Gilmer was able to secure a home playoff game yesterday as they hosted Ringgold in the first round of the GHSA class AAA playoffs.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned for the Lady Cats, as they lost both games of their double header, falling 6-3 and 9-1.
Gilmer fell behind early and could not catch up in a 6 to 3 loss in the first game of their double header in the first round of the AAA state playoffs.
Ringgold got the offense fired up in the first inning with a homerun. They then scored three runs in the fifth inning.
Isabella Chastain took the loss in the first game for Gilmer. She lasted seven innings while allowing seven hits and six runs while striking out seven and walking zero.
Taylor Elliot was the bright spot in the Lady Cats offense, blasting a homer in the second inning.
In the second game of the double header, Gilmer hung in until the very end, ultimately falling 9-1.
The second game was way closer than the score shows, as the game was tied at one with Ringgold batting in the bottom of the fourth, when Ringgold laid down a sacrifice bunt and took the lead and never looked back.
Ringgold tacked on runs in the fifth and sixth innings too, which is why the score seems so far out of reach.
Zoey Woody took the loss for Gilmer on the mound. She surrendered eight runs on nine hits over five and a third innings while striking out two and walking zero.
Macy Hamby was the lone bright spot for the Lady Cats offense in game two, going three for three at the plate.
Gilmer softball drops two games over the weekend
Lady 'Cats, Team FYN Sports September 21, 2020
Gilmer Lady Cats softball (12-3, 10-0) traveled to Parkview this weekend to play in a tournament. Gilmer faced both Collins Hill and Parkview High School’s and unfortunate were unable to come home with a win.
An important thing to remember, is that the Lady Cats were playing against 7A teams in both Parkview and Collins Hill, presenting a huge challenge when going up against a school that much bigger than yours.
As always, Isabella Chastain was on the mound for the Lady Cats for both games.
Chastain lasted four and a third innings against Collins Hill, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out five. Against Parkview, she allowed four hits and eight runs over two and a third innings while striking out four.
Collins Hill senior pitcher Emily Whitehead was on the mound and was throwing some nasty stuff, striking out 11 Lady Cats while allowing four hits and one run over seven innings.
Gilmer’s four hits in the game against Collins Hill came off the bats of Jasmine Staley and Jocelyn Birko, who both had two hits a piece. The Lady Cats did not commit a single error in the field and Maddie Rosas-Wright was a perfect eight for eight in the field.
When it came to the game against Parkiview, the Lady Cats just struggled to put up runs and had a tough time defensively containing Parkview. The only time Gilmer was able to put a woman on base was when Jacie Bennett singled in the second inning. Parkview jumped on the scoreboard early in the first inning, scoring three runs on two doubles. They tacked on 5 runs in the third and six runs in the fourth, never looking back.
Gilmer Softball keeps rolling, extends win streak to 11 games
Sports, Team FYN Sports September 16, 2020
One could say that the Gilmer County Lady Cats softball team is the hottest softball team in the state right now, as they defeated White County 7-0 on Monday night and extended their winning streak to 11 games.
Gilmer was able to pull off he victory by sprinkling a few runs in here and there, never really having one big inning as the most they scored in one inning was 2 in the fourth, fifth, and seventh.
Isabella Chastain was on the mound for the Lady Cats and it was business as usual for her, as she tossed a shutout, lasting seven innings while allowing three hits and zero runs while striking out 11 and walking one.
Gilmer saw the ball very well while at the plate, racking up thirteen hits in the game.
Macy Hamby, Maddie Rosas-Wright, Jocelyn Birko, and Isabella Chastain all had multiple hits for the Lady Cats.
Macy Hamby led the team at the plate, going three for four at the plate with a double and an RBI. Jocelyn Birko also had 2 runs batted in during the game.
Gilmer will play Collins Hill (4-14) and Parkview (8-9) on Saturday in the Ram Classic tournament at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia where they will look to extend their winning streak to 12 and 13 games.
They will get back to region play on Monday September 21st. You can view their upcoming region schedule from MaxPreps.com here below.
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 Dawson County
Dawsonville, GA
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 Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, GA
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 Cherokee Bluff
Flowery Branch, GA
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| Mon, 9/285:55 PM |
 North Hall
Gainesville, GA
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 White County
Cleveland, GA
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Gilmer softball moves to 8-1 overall, 6-0 in region play
Sports, Team FYN Sports September 4, 2020
The Gilmer County Lady Cats are off to their best start in five years, with their only loss so far this year coming against the Pickens County Dragonettes.
Last week, the Lady Cats played in two region games against the Lumpkin County Indians and the Dawson County Tigers. Gilmer was able to best them both, beating Lumpkin County five to two and Dawson County six to four.
Isabella Chastain appeared on the mound for the Lady Cats in both games and was a menace, striking out seventeen total batters over the two game stretch. In the game against Lumpkin, she allowed four hits and two runs over seven innings while striking out nine, and in the game against Dawson she allowed seven hits and four runs over seven innings while striking out eight.
Maddie Rosas-Wright and Taylor Elliot collected multiple hits for Gilmer against Lumpkin while Macy Hamby was able to hit a ball into the grass and beat out a double.
The Dawson game did not come as easily for the Lady Cats.
The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Jasmine Staley doubled on a 0-1 count and scored the go ahead run.
All in all Gilmer saw the ball well against Dawson, racking up ten hits in the game. Staley and Mackenzie Taylor each had multiple hits in the game. Staley led both teams with four hits in four at bats.
Gilmer was not given any freebies against Dawson, as Dawson did not commit a single error in the field.
Gilmer softball starts off season 2-1
GHS Softball, Team FYN Sports August 17, 2020
The Gilmer County Lady Bobcats have started off their 2020 campaign on the right foot, going 2-1 through their first three games.
On opening day of the 2020 softball season, the Gilmer County Bobcats faced off against the Sonoraville Phoenix in a neutral non-conference game. The Lady Bobcats were able to come away with a 3-2 win, holding Sonoraville to only 5 hits.
In the second bout of the season, Gilmer unfortunately came up short against foe Pickens County in extra innings, falling 5-4. The Bobcats were able to tally 8 hits, but the team also allowed 3 errors and they were never able to overcome them.
Gilmer Sophomore Macy Hamby was a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate and she also knocked in an RBI.
Macy Hamby was also on the mound for the first bout against Pickens, pitching all 8 innings while giving up 4 runs and striking out eight batters. Despite Macy’s stellar performance on the mound and at the plate, the Bobcats would go into their second game against Pickens with a 1 and 1 record, as they could not close the deal in extra innings.
In the third game of the year (second against Pickens County) the Gilmer Lady Bobcats were able to avenge their first loss against rival Pickens, picking up a 13-10 victory.
Macy Hamby led the way once again, going 3 for 4 at the plate with 4 Runs Batted In. Hamby also took the mound for 5 innings and was able to strike out 5 batters.
Senior Jasmine Staley and senior Mackenzie Taylor both knocked in 2 runs a piece and each were able to slug a double, with Staley going 3 for 5 and Taylor going 2 for 4.
Gilmer will start region play tomorrow night, kicking off a two game home stand against Lumpkin County on 8/18 and White County on 8/25.
The Lady Bobcats will look to continue their strong start into region play this week, stay tuned to Team FYN Sports for he latest updates on Gilmer County Softball.