November 11, 2025 The host LaFayette Ramblers held off the Excel Christian Academy boys down the stretch Tuesday night for a 71-70 win over the visiting Eagles. LaFayette (1-0) had its largest lead of the evening at the conclusion of the first quarter, 24-17, but maintained slim advantages at each quarter break. The Ramblers were ahead 40-32 at halftime and 58-56 at the end of the third quarter. Trent Kennerly led LaFayette with 26 points. Mason McKinney led the Eagles with

November 11, 2025 The Woodland Lady Cats and Wildcats opened their 2025-26 basketball seasons Tuesday night with home wins over the Gordon Central Warriors. The Lady Cats led 11-4 after the first eight minutes and extended their advantage to 20-7 by halftime. Woodland maintained a 30-16 lead after three quarters before outscoring the Lady Warriors 18-3 in the final period for a 48-19 victory. Destiny Jackson topped the Lady Cats' scoring with 21 points. Cathryn Sneed added ei

November 11, 2025 Cartersville wrestling opened the 2025-26 season on Saturday, November 8, with a 17th-place finish at the 24-team Warrior Invitational hosted by North Cobb High School. River Ridge won the tournament by edging the host Warriors 305.5 to 303. Richmond Hill, Marietta, and Harrison rounded out the top five teams. Cartersville competed with several freshmen and first-year wrestlers, according to head coach Sammy Rosario. Several on the roster are still in footb

November 11, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia High School Association has released the proposed geographic regions for the 2026-2028 reclassification cycle, with local schools remaining in similar positions. Schools have until Sunday, November 16, at noon to request a transfer to another region within their currently assigned classification. The appeal meetings will take place on Monday, November 17, in Thomaston. In most cycles, schools have appealed, a

November 10, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com November is a transitional month in college athletics, as Fall sports begin to wind down and Winter sports get underway. This week’s update on pro and college athletes reports contributions from three dozen athletes in five sports. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) …completed 13 of 23 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown with one interception this past Sunday as Ja

November 8, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com PHOTO: Cartersville Cheerleading on Facebook The Cartersville High Competition Cheer team scored a 105 to win Region 7-4A and had the highest score in the 4A sectional on Saturday at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville. The region title for Cartersville was the program’s seventh straight, and their 105 score was the best in the program’s history. Dalton was the region runner-up in 7-4A at 93, followed by Cedartown (9

November 7, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Allison Snead was the top runner for the Woodland girls at the GHSA State Championships on Nov. 7. The Cartersville girls placed 11th, the Woodland girls finished 17th, and the Cartersville boys placed 18th on Friday at the Georgia High School Association Class 4A Cross Country Championships in Carrollton. Westminster’s girls’ and boys’ teams won the Class 4A team titles. The Marist girls were runner-up, followed by Harri

November 4, 2025 The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team opened the 2025 season Monday night with a 72-52 home win over Cornerstone Prep Academy. Following a tight first half, the host Eagles opened up a double-digit lead by the end of the third quarter and pulled away in the final eight minutes for a 20-point victory. The Eagles led 14-9 after one quarter and 31-28 at the intermission. Excel extended its lead to 52-42 by the end of the third period. Mason McKinney a

November 4, 2025 The Georgia High School Association has released its proposed Classifications for the 2026-2028 Reclassification Cycle. Schools will have until Sunday at noon to appeal or request a move to a higher classification. The appeals meetings will take place on Monday, November 10, at 10 a.m. at the GHSA offices in Thomaston. Any schools opting for a higher classification must remain in that classification until the next statewide reclassification. Geographical regi

Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com In conjunction with WBHF and Bartow Sports Zone, Elite Stone Supply presents the ELITE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH. Each month, local high schools select an Elite Athlete of the Month from their varsity programs and share the information about their honoree through Bartow Sports Zone and on 100.3 FM and AM 1450, WBHF in Cartersville. The Cartersville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for October 2025 is Emerie Elrod. A senior on the Cane