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December 4, 2025 Woodland wrestling celebrated its 2025-26 seniors and defeated Rockmart in a home match Wednesday night, 61-4. The Wildcats honored senior wrestlers Aiden Buchanan, Noah Cates, Nathan Cates, Owen Jones, Amari Kinamore, Paul Lanier, and Briggs Taff in brief ceremonies. Bout results for the Wildcats: 106- Cayden Bagley won by tech fall 18-0 113- Nick Weathersbee won by decision 10-9 120- Bryton Glynn lost by major decision 7-18 126- Adrian Zapata won by tech fall 19-3 132- Joshua Palmore won by decision 7-4 138- Noah Cates won by fall in 1:18 144- Aiden Buchanan won by decision 11-10 150- Nathan Cates won by fall in 3:57 157- Elijah Mullinax won by decision 3-0 165- Skylar Carr won by fall in 0:49 175- Paul Lanier won by forfeit  190- Owen Jones won by fall in 2:50 215- John Gill won by forfeit 285- William Thomas won by decision 7-3 Woodland will return to the mats on December 13 at the Al Miller Duals in Cleveland, Tennessee.

December 4, 2025 The Cass swim team finished third in the combined team scores on Tuesday as the Colonels hosted a quad meet at the Adairsville High School swim facility. Coahulla Creek won the meet, with Dawson County second and Hiram fourth. Top performances for Cass: First place Anniston Duckett — 100-yard butterfly — 1:06.49 Anniston Duckett — 100-yard backstroke — 1:14.03 Second place Girls 200-yard medley relay — Charlie Dovie, Carson Brannon, Anniston Duckett, Adyson Doolittle — 2:29.47 Girls 200-yard freestyle relay — Carson Brannon, Jersi Best, Adyson Doolittle, Anniston Duckett — 2:11.14 Third place Booker Gearhart — 100-yard backstroke — 1:24.59 Alex Mendoza — 100-yard breaststroke — 1:33.80 Boys 200-yard medley relay — Booker Gearhart, Alex Mendoza, James Wilson, Hayden Barlow — 2:24.74 Boys 200-yard freestyle relay — Booker Gearhart, James Wilson, Hayden Barlow, Alex Mendoza — 2:06.29

December 3, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Former Cartersville High School and current Jacksonville quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, leads the Jaguars this week in a pivotal NFL showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. The two teams are currently tied for the lead in the AFC South. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS)  … completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 229 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions this past Sunday in the Jaguars’ 25-3 win in Nashville over the Tennessee Titans. Lawrence also had three rush attempts for 25 yards and ran for a two-point conversion. The Titans kicked a first-quarter field goal, but the Jags responded with 25 unanswered points. Jacksonville (8-4) shares the AFC South division lead with the Indianapolis Colts, with the Houston Texans one game back at 7-5. The Jaguars host the Colts on Sunday. FOOTBALL CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … in a battle for bowl eligibility this past Saturday, completed 9 of 16 pass attempts for 136 yards and added two rushing yards during a 24-19 home loss to Georgia Southern University. The Thundering Herd finished 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the Sun Belt Conference. KAIL ELLIS — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce 411 total yards, including 152 rushing yards in a 27-20 home loss to Alabama this past Saturday. Ellis, who saw action in eight games this season and made multiple starts, was the youngest college football FBS participant at 17 years old after leaving high school one year early. Auburn finished the year 5-7 overall and 1-7 in the Southeastern Conference. MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … did not have a stat line, but saw special teams action in the Yellow Jackets’ 16-9 loss this past Saturday to Georgia in Atlanta. Georgia Tech (9-3, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) awaits its bowl assignment after missing the ACC championship game. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … a linebacker, Gordon did not have a stat line but saw action this past Saturday in a 56-16 home loss to Florida International University.  He finished the 2025 season with 19 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The Bearkats finished 2-10 overall and 1-7 in Conference USA. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starting offensive lineman for the Green Wave that produced 463 yards of total offense in a 27-0 home win this past Saturday over Charlotte. Tulane (10-2, 7-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts North Texas in the conference title game on Saturday where they can secure a College Football Playoff spot with a win. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … had one carry for one yard this past Saturday in the Gamecocks’ 37-34 home win over Western Kentucky. The victory advanced Jax State (8-4, 7-1 Conference USA) to the conference title game on Saturday where they will host Kennesaw State. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … the Second Team all-conference offensive lineman helped the Vikings produce 315 total yards this past Saturday in an 18-14 NCAA Division III home playoff win over LaGrange College. The Vikings (10-1, 7-0 Southern Athletic Conference) have won eight straight and host conference-foe Trinity University (TX) in the national quarterfinals this Saturday. SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (Sr., Cartersville HS) … caught two passes for 12 yards last Friday in the 23rd-ranked Hawkeyes’ 40-16 win at Nebraska. Phillips has 16 receptions this season for 261 yards. Iowa (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) awaits its bowl selection. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had two receptions for 29 yards this past Saturday in the Nittany Lions’ 40-36 win at Rutgers. Ross finished the regular season with 28 catches for 417 yards and five touchdowns. He added eight punt returns for 71 yards. Penn State (6-6, 3-6 Big Ten) won its final three games to become bowl eligible. MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation at center that helped produce 260 total yards, including 190 on the ground, in a 16-9 win over Georgia Tech this past Saturday in Atlanta. The 3rd-ranked Bulldogs (11-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) play Alabama on Saturday in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … saw action and had a 15-yard punt return this past Saturday in the Bulldogs’ 16-9 win over Georgia Tech. Third-ranked Georgia (11-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) faces Alabama on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the SEC title game. IAN WILLIAMS — University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action on special teams but did not have a stat line this past Saturday in a 28-17 home loss to Navy.  Williams has appeared in all 12 games for the Tigers this season. Memphis (8-4, 4-4 American Athletic Conference) lost its last three games and awaits its bowl assignment. BASKETBALL NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a start, but played only five minutes in a 70-51 win this past Saturday at Life University. Camper had one rebound and one assist. The Lady Eagles (5-4, 3-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and Columbia College (SC) on Saturday. CLAIRE DAVIS — University of North Florida (Sr., Cass HS) … had one rebound in a 61-57 home win last Friday over Bethune-Cookman. The Ospreys (3-4) also defeated Campbell University on Saturday to win the North Florida Invitational. UNF visits Georgia Southern on Thursday and UNC-Asheville on Saturday. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (So., Cartersville HS) … scored four points with six rebounds and one assist this past Saturday in an 82-73 loss at College of Coastal Georgia. The Barons (0-8, 0-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) host College of Coastal Georgia on Thursday and play at Point University on Saturday. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled six points with seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in wins November 25 at home over Truett McConnell University and this past Saturday at Life University. The Eagles (5-4, 3-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) make trips to Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and Columbia College (SC) on Saturday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … scored three points and grabbed three rebounds last Thursday in a 77-36 loss at Johnson & Wales University (SC). The Screamin’ Eagles (2-9) play at Clinton College (SC) on Tuesday, Lees-McRae College (NC) on Wednesday, and Regent University (VA) on Saturday. T.J. PRINTUP — Tusculum University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … totaled 17 points with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals as the Pioneers lost at Newberry University last Thursday (93-61) and defeated visiting Coker College on Saturday (70-68). Tusculum (3-3, 1-1 South Atlantic Conference) hosts The Crown College (TN) on Tuesday and Wingate University (NC) on Saturday. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored 13 points with 12 rebounds, two assists, and one steal on November 25 during a 61-43 home win over Truett McConnell University. Smith followed with 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one blocked shot on Saturday in a 70-51 win at Life University. Reinhardt (5-4, 3-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visits Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and Columbia College (SC) on Saturay. ALISSA WINTERS — Turett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) …  scored seven points with two rebounds, one steal, and one assist on November 25 during a 61-43 loss at Reinhardt University. TMU (1-6, 0-4 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Brenau University on Wednesday and entertains Union Commonwealth University (KY) on Saturday.

December 3, 2025 Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Canes' sophomore, Brayden King, handles the ball against a River Ridge defender Tuesday night at The Storm Center. Wyatt Thomason celebrated his birthday with 18 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists as the Cartersville boys ran away from River Ridge at the Storm Center Tuesday night, 88-52. A 31-6 run by the Canes bridging the halves gave them a 66-32 lead, capped by Thomason’s steal and assist to Nas Bennett on the breakaway.  Bennett, who committed to King University in Bristol, Tenn., last week, finished with 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Neither he nor Thomason played in the fourth quarter.  Kyron McClendon led all scorers with 20 points to go with three assists and two steals. Brayden King finished with 12 points – all on threes – while Shakai Taylor had ten points and James Lee finished with eight. As a team, the Hurricanes hit 14 from deep. A 14-6 run that included threes by Thomason, McClendon, and back-to-back shots from King gave Cartersville a 49-32 lead. The Canes came out of the locker room and promptly went on a 17-0 tear to put the score at 80-44 going into the final period.  Christian Farmer and Jack Johnson led the Knights (1-3) with nine and eight points, respectively. The Canes (2-0) will play Dalton next Tuesday, Dec. 9, following the Lady Canes’ game at 6.  ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 44, DARLINGTON 25 The Lady Tigers earned their first win of the season on Tuesday night in Rome with a 44-25 victory at Darlington. Adairsville led 12-3 after the opening eight minutes and built a 22-13 lead at the intermission. The Lady Tigers extended that lead to 35-15 by the end of the third quarter. Lily Roberts led Adairsville with 11 points. Samantha Gough and Savannah Viktora followed with nine and six, respectively. Elle Howren and Addison Hightower led Darlington (1-3) with seven points each. The Lady Tigers host their Region 7-3A opener on Friday at 7 p.m. against Gilmer. NORTH PAULDING 69, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 46 The Tigers managed only 14 points in the first half Tuesday night and lost at North Paulding, 69-46. The host Wolfpack improved to 2-3 on the season. Eli Pearson scored 22 points for Adairsville. Drew Nida added eight. Adairsville (0-4) hosts Gilmer in a Region 7-3A matchup on Friday night. WOODLAND BOYS 54, RIDGELAND 37 Amir Heath led the way with 12 points, while Caiden Moore scored 10 and Jonathan Hart added nine, as the Wildcats beat visiting Ridgeland on Tuesday, 54-37. The Wildcats led 28-13 at halftime and maintained that lead throughout the second half. Micah Carpenter led Ridgeland (3-2) with 10 points. Woodland (4-2) hosts Pepperell on Thursday in a 6:30 p.m. start. RIDGELAND 60, WOODLAND GIRLS 7 The unbeaten Ridgeland girls (6-0) led 26-7 at halftime and won at Woodland Tuesday night, 60-7.  The Lady Cats (3-3) host Pepperell on Thursday at 5 p.m. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 74, CHATTOOGA 66 The Eagles avenged a loss earlier in the season by winning 74-66 Tuesday night at Chattooga in Summerville. The Indians beat Excel 69-65 on November 14.ECA led 19-17 after one quarter, 42-34 at halftime, and 60-48 after three quarters en route to an eight-point win. DJ Etchison led Chattooga (1-2) with 22 points. Koi Dodd scored 19, and Tra Lester added 15 for the Indians. Excel Christian (5-3) had five players reach double-digit scoring, including Jamar Gatson (16), TJ Hulbert (14), Mason McKinney (11), Mier Bell (10), and Damir McBride (10). Chattooga won the girls’ game, 53-12, dropping the Excel girls to 0-5 on the season. The Eagles host Praise Academy on Thursday in a doubleheader — the girls’ game tips at 6 p.m.

December 1, 2025 The Adairsville Tigers boys’ basketball team lost a 71-34 decision to Dalton on Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Brooks Rutledge scored eight points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Tigers. Eli Pearson finished with seven points and three boards. Dredyn Bautista scored six points with two rebounds, and Barrett Fuller collected six rebounds and added four points. The Tigers (0-3) visit North Paulding for another non-region game on Tuesday, host Gilmer on Friday, and Rome on Saturday.

November 30, 2025 Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com Cartersville's Cooper Melvin wraps up Kell running back Moonie Gipson. Photo: CanesAthletics.com Cartersville answered an opening-drive touchdown by Kell with one of their own to tie the game, but from there it was all Longhorns as the Canes’ season ended with a 48-21 loss on Nov. 28. With the ball at their own 47 and down 7-0, Brady Marchese took in a Nate Russell pass on a short crossing route. The packed visitors’ stands of purple and gold erupted when Marchese shrugged off a would-be tackler near midfield and sprinted for the 53-yard score two-and-a-half minutes into the game. Brady Marchese goes high to haul in a pass vs. Kell / FOCUSED ON THE FIELD PHOTO Kell would score 27 unanswered points, though. Cartersville got as close as the Longhorn 35 on a shanked punt, but would go backwards five yards on the possession before punting themselves.  A short touchdown run and a 40-yard field goal by Kell pushed the lead to 17-7. The score remained until the Longhorns added 17 more points in the final 2:38 of the first half, significantly shifting the momentum.  Nate Russell looks downfield for an open receiver vs. Kell in the state quarterfinals. RANDY PARKER / DTN It began after a Kylen Pope sack placed Kell in a third-and-28 from their own 38. On the next play, Grayson Villar had Kell quarterback Kaleb Narcisse in his arms when Narcisse flipped the ball to running back Moonie Gipson, who then ran 62 yards for the score.  The Canes’ Tyon Coe, fighting for extra yards on the ensuing kickoff return, was stripped of the ball. Moments later, a 14-yard touchdown pass pushed the difference to 31-7.  On the Canes’ next drive, Russell looked for Marchese deep down the sideline, but was picked off with 38 seconds left at the Kell 24. A Longhorn run on first down put Kell at the Canes’ 32. After some shots to the end zone and a run by Narcisse, a 35-yard field goal on the final play of the half made the score 34-7. Cartersville’s offense continued to struggle, going three-and-out to open the second half. Kell responded with a 77-yard drive, highlighted by a 35-yard reception by Gipson and a 36-yard run for the score by Jacob Carroll for the 41-7 lead with 7:31 to play in the third quarter.  Grayson Villar (13) takes Kell QB Kaleb Narcisse to the turf. RANDY PARKER / DTN Gipson, a 4-star junior and the 8th-ranked running back in the nation with offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Michigan, and others, finished with 158 yards rushing and 116 receiving for 274 all-purpose yards.  Russell connected with Marchese for a 30-yard touchdown in the third quarter to make the difference 41-14. After a Kell touchdown, Cartersville’s Athens Davenport ended the scoring with a 45-yard fumble return for the 48-21 final.  Russell was sacked three times and threw two interceptions on the evening as the offense finished with 132 total yards and only six on the ground.  Cole Crawford led the Cartersville defense with 13 tackles, ten of them solo. Reed Ezell followed with 10 tackles, nine solo.  The Canes entered the game No. 2 against the fifth-ranked Longhorns. Cartersville finishes its 12-1 season with a 7-4A region championship. Kell (11-2) will face top-ranked Creekside in the semifinals next week. Photos: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News

November 29, 2025 The Cass Colonels wrestling team finished third on November 26 at the Gauntlet in Gray, hosted by Jones County High School. The Colonels, still competing without a full lineup, had eight of nine wrestlers place in the tournament. Luka Jensen (150 pounds), David Jewell (157), and Ethan Harrington (175) won their respective weight divisions. Brandon Lalbehari (106), Hayden Trimm (126), Codey Dean (215), and John Abernathy (285) placed second. Justus Fife (132) earned a fourth-place finish. Adairsville wrestling finished 13th of 17 teams at the Ringgold Invitational on November 22.  David Coon went 2-1 and finished runner-up in the 175-pound division. Jarrett Chriswell went 5-1 in the 157-pound weight class to place third.

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. Nazaire Fleurine is the November 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cass High School. A senior linebacker and wide receiver on the Colonels’ football team, Fleurine was recently named the Region 7-4A Defensive Player of the Year. In earning the honor, he put together one of the state’s most impressive defensive seasons with 61-½ tackles, including 30 solo, 10-½ for loss, two sacks, four interceptions, four pass break-ups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two defensive touchdowns, and one safety. “Naz embodies the spirit of this award with excellence, consistency, and character,” noted Cass assistant athletic director Bobby Hughes. “Beyond the numbers, he’s a leader, a worker, and an example every program hopes to have. The way he carries himself and pushes others around him makes him special.” Emma Grace Gilbert is the November Elite Athlete of the Month for Adairsville High School. The daughter of Brad and Allison Gilbert, Emma Grace is a senior and three-year member of the Tigers’ competition and sideline cheer team. “Emma Grace has led with skill, mentorship, and consistently has a positive attitude both on and off the mat,” said Adairsville cheerleading coach Katie Forsyth. “She pours into our younger athletes and serves as an outstanding role model. She brings a rare level of mental toughness, allowing her to excel in high-pressure moments and anchor the team when it matters most.” The Woodland High School Elite Athlete of the Month for November is Joel McSwain. A senior captain and third-year member of the Tigers’ swimming team, he is the son of Christie Duvall. McSwain swims all strokes, but his primary focus is on long distance. “Joel has been a valued member of our team for the past three years,” said coach Rebecca Beard-Arndt. “In that time, he has distinguished himself not only through his athletic performance but also through his growth as a leader. Where he once looked to others for guidance, he has now become the example his teammates strive to follow. I look forward to watching his continued development this season and seeing how his energy and commitment elevate the entire team.” McSwain is an Honor Roll student, and he started his own company this past summer called “Jumpin' Joel’s Inflatables.” Nate Russell is the Cartersville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for November 2025. A senior member of the Canes’ football and baseball teams, he is the son of Erik and Caroline Russell. He is the starting quarterback on the football team and a starting pitcher on the baseball team. Russell has enjoyed a fantastic senior campaign as the starting signal-caller for the 12-0 Purple Hurricanes, leading into Thanksgiving weekend’s state quarterfinal matchup with the Kell Longhorns in Marietta. He has completed 124 of 163 pass attempts in 2025 (.761%) for 2,575 yards and 36 touchdowns, despite playing in only 28 of 48 quarters. He has also thrown only one interception this season. "Nate is a fantastic competitor, teammate, and young man. His leadership and maturity have been instrumental in our success this season and throughout his career. Whether he is on the mound or taking a snap, Nate has proven that he is an elite competitor who consistently wins big games. Most of all, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to coach Nate and see his growth as a leader on our team and in our school,” commented Canes’ quarterback coach Brent Rickman. After graduation, Russell will attend Georgia Southern University on a baseball scholarship. Editor's Note: The respective schools and athletic departments supply Bartow Sports Zone and WBHF with photos and bios. Elite Stone Supply Co., LLC is the monthly sponsor. Athletes receive a plaque and recognition during a WBHF radio feature. #EliteAthletesoftheMonth #Cass #Cartersville #Woodland #Adairsville #highschool

November 26, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Excitement filled the air with a flurry of local high school basketball action in recent days, leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. Several local teams were battling it out in tournament play across the area. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 73, CASS 59 The Eagles built a 43-24 first-half lead on Tuesday at the Harrison High School Hoya Hoopsgiving Tournament and defeated the Cass Colonels, 73-59. Mason McKinney poured in 21 points for ECA, and Jamari Gatson added 16 for the Eagles.  Isaiah Moreno scored a game-high 24 points for Cass. Lucas Pealor added 10 for the Colonels. Excel Christian (4-3) plays at Chattooga on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Cass (0-4) visits Paulding County on Friday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. WOODLAND GIRLS 49, GORDON CENTRAL 25 The Woodland girls beat Gordon Central for a third time this season on Tuesday at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament in Calhoun. The host Lady Warriors held a slim 10-7 lead after one quarter, but the Lady Cats regained control by halftime, 21-17, and pulled away in the second half. Destiny Jackson led Woodland with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Cathryn Sneed scored 11, and Nevaeh Smith-Ferman added seven. Coach Whitney Wissing credited the defensive efforts of Angel Palmore and Sneed in the victory. The loss dropped Gordon Central to 0-6 on the season. Woodland (3-2) hosts Ridgeland on Tuesday at 6 p.m. McMINN CENTRAL (TN) 44, WOODLAND BOYS 43 The Wildcats rallied in the second half on Tuesday at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament, but couldn’t chase down the McMinn Central (TN) Chargers in a 44-43 loss. McMinn Central led 25-10 at halftime before Woodland began chipping away at the Chargers’ lead. The score was 33-24 at the end of the third quarter. Elijah Hacker led McMinn Central (3-1) with 11 points. Jesse Holden scored nine. Caiden Moore led the Wildcats with 15 points, and Jonathan Hart added 10. Woodland (3-2) hosts Ridgeland on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CHATTOOGA 44, CASS GIRLS 32 The Lady Indians led by as many as 19 in the second half on Tuesday en route to a 44-32 win over Cass at the Adairsville Thanksgiving Tournament. Addie Veatch led Chattooga (3-0) with 13 points.  Nakayla Evans had 18 points to lead the Lady Colonels. Cass (0-5) plays at Paulding County on Friday, December 5, at 6 p.m. MODEL 49, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 42 A furious rally by the Lady Tigers on Tuesday in their final game of the Adairsville Thanksgiving Tournament wasn’t enough to overcome a big early lead by Model. The visiting Blue Devils led 16-7 after one quarter, 30-11 at the break, and 40-22 through three quarters. Adairsville outscored Model 20-9 in the final eight minutes, but the damage had been done. Kamri Sanders led Model (3-0) with 22 points. Savanah Minshew followed with 15 points. Rihanna Crittenden and Savannah Viktora scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, for the Lady Tigers. Adairsville (0-5) plays at Darlington on Tuesday at 6 p.m. LAFAYETTE 69, WOODLAND GIRLS 20 The Lady Cats dropped a 69-20 decision to the LaFayette Lady Ramblers on Monday night in action at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament.  LaFayette raced to a 35-3 lead after one quarter and led 40-10 at the intermission. Erin Grant and Tamra Young led the Ramblers with 16 points. Cathryn Sneed scored six for Woodland. Destiny Jackson and Reign West added five for the Lady Cats. NORTH MURRAY 57, WOODLAND BOYS 42 The Wildcats lost for the first time this season on Monday night, falling to the North Murray Mountaineers at the Gordon Central High School Thanksgiving Tournament, 57-42. North Murray led 23-15 at the intermission and held a 38-29 advantage heading into the final quarter. Cooper Watson led all scorers with 22. Troop Kilpatrick followed with 13 for the Mountaineers. Amir Heath scored 10 points for Woodland. Clayton McArdle chipped in eight, while Landon Dougherty and Solomon James added six each. CLEVELAND (TN) 68, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 34 A slow offensive start doomed the Lady Tigers on Monday, leading to a 68-34 loss to visiting Cleveland (TN) in action at the Adairsville Thanksgiving Tournament. Cleveland led 17-5 after the opening eight minutes and 35-12 at halftime. The Blue Raiders extended their lead to 52-23 by the end of the third quarter. Ariyah Huffman and Jada Davis led Cleveland with 16 and 10 points, respectively. Savannah Viktora led Adairsville with 12 points. Rihanna Crittenden scored eight. Cass' Nakayla Evans (4) defends the basket in the Lady Colonels' Thanksgiving Tournament game with Model on Monday in Adairsville. MODEL 50, CASS GIRLS 38 Savanah Minshew scored a game-high 19 points to lead Model in a 50-38 win over Cass at the Adairsville Thanksgiving Tournament. The Blue Devils led 18-6 after one quarter, 31-12 at halftime, and 40-22 after three quarters. Anizah Taylor scored 14 points for Cass. Fantasy Watkins added 11. WALTON 59, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 50 On Saturday, November 22, the visiting Walton Lady Raiders topped the Lady Tigers of Adairsville 59-50. Walton built a 17-8 lead in the first quarter before Adairsville chipped away. The Tigers narrowed the margin to 33-28 by halftime and trailed 47-38 after three quarters, but could not chase down the Raiders in the final period. Juliana McNeeley led Walton with 18 points. Karina Barton and Lauren Kent added 12 for the Raiders. Rihanna Crittenden paced Adairsville with 15 points. Lily Roberts and Alivia Joslin followed with 14 and 13, respectively. ROME 41, CASS GIRLS 28 The Lady Colonels led 16-14 at halftime on Saturday, November 22, before Rome outscored them 27-12 in the second half for a 41-28 decision at the Adairsville Thanksgiving Tournament. Adesi Foster and Lilli Blanchard led the Lady Wolves with 14 and 12 points, respectively. Anizah Taylor scored 10 for Cass. Nakayla Evans added seven.

November 22, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com On a warm November night with temperatures lingering in the upper 60s at Chatham County Memorial Stadium, the fourth-ranked Benedictine Cadets leaned on a punishing ground game and timely defense to turn back Cass 21-7 in the Class AAAA second round Friday night. The Cadets rushed for 272 yards, controlled the clock in the second half, and advanced to host Central-Carroll in next week’s quarterfinals. The game could not have started more explosively. Cass received the opening kickoff and needed just eight plays to march 63 yards.  Quarterback Brodie McWhorter found Elijah Slocum for a 44-yard touchdown strike, the ball was tipped by a Cadet defender at the last moment before Slocum snatched it out of the air. Anthony Quijada’s PAT made it 7-0 with 8:08 left in the first quarter. Benedictine answered in four plays. Texas Tech commit Stephen Cannon, the 6-3, 200-pound quarterback, took a designed draw 39 yards untouched for the tying score at the 6:32 mark. Parker Lewis tied it 7-7. Two minutes later, Notre Dame commit Bubba Frazier changed the game.  After a Cass three-and-out, Frazier fielded the punt between the hashes, cut right, and sprinted 56 yards down the sideline for a touchdown and a 14-7 Benedictine lead that would stand until halftime. The Colonels’ defense stiffened the rest of the half. Starting six first-half possessions inside their own 25, Cass managed only one threat, reaching the Benedictine 44 before McWhorter’s first interception. The Cadets crossed midfield four times in the second quarter, including four trips inside the Cass 40, but came away empty each time. Cam Beauford’s end-zone interception and a missed 28-yard field goal kept it 14-7 at the break. Benedictine seized control on the opening drive of the third quarter.  Starting at their own 48 after a solid kickoff return, the Cadets covered 52 yards in six plays, capped by Cannon’s 6-yard keeper around left end. Stephen Smart’s 25-yard burst and Eron Mallard’s 13-yard run set the tone. Lewis’ kick made it 21-7 with 9:44 remaining in the third. From there the defenses took over.  Over the final 21 minutes the teams traded eight possessions. Cass crossed midfield twice and reached the Benedictine 35 – once after Zach Stiles recovered a Cannon fumble – but the four second half possessions ended with two punts, an interception, and a turnover on downs. Benedictine never threatened to score again but never needed to. Pinned inside their own territory for most of the fourth quarter, the Cadets milked the final four minutes with a 13-play drive that forced Cass to burn all three timeouts. Cannon took a knee at the Cass 19 as time expired. Benedictine rushed 46 times for 272 yards and held Cass to 183 total yards.  Smart led the 4th-ranked Cadets with 125 yards on 18 carries. Cannon added 86 rushing yards and both rushing touchdowns on 13 attempts while completing 7 of 15 passes for 75 yards. McWhorter finished 12-of-24 for 102 yards with one touchdown and four picks, adding 33 yards on the ground. Kalil Charles was limited to 22 yards rushing on 15 attempts. Elijah Slocum hauled in four passes for 55 yards and the Colonels’ lone score. Chase Tatum also caught four balls for 47 yards. Jeremy Barrett had two catches for 28 yards, and Jah Abdullah-Kortey had 23 yards on three receptions. Benedictine (9-2) will host Central-Carroll next Friday night in the state quarterfinals, while Cass closes a strong 9-3 campaign. NOTE: Game photos will be attached to this story soon.

November 25, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com A weekly report on local contributors at the professional and collegiate level. NFL Trevor Lawrence and the Jags remain in contention for an NFL playoff spot. TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS)  … completed 18 of 30 pass attempts for 256 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions this past Sunday in a back-and-forth 27-24 overtime win in Glendale over the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence also rushed for 29 yards on five attempts and lost one fumble. The Jaguars (7-4) are currently in second place in the AFC South, trailing the 8-3 Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville plays the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. FOOTBALL JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … an offensive lineman who saw action in the Buccaneers' 28-26 home win over The Citadel. ETSU (7-5, 5-3 Southern Conference) compiled 409 yards of total offense in the season finale’s victory.  CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 13 of 21 pass attempts for 146 yards with one interception. He also rushed 14 times for 71 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-24 loss at Appalachian State University. The Thundering Herd (5-6, 3-4 Sun Belt Conference) hosts Georgia Southern on Saturday. KAIL ELLIS — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action at center in the Tigers’ 62-17 home win this past Saturday over Mercer University. Auburn rolled up 547 yards of total offense in the non-conference contest. The Tigers (5-6, 1-6 Southeastern Conference) host Alabama in the annual Iron Bowl game on Saturday night. MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-So., Cartersville HS) … saw special teams action in the Yellow Jackets’ 42-28 home loss to Pittsburgh this past Saturday. Georgia Tech (9-2, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts 4th-ranked Georgia on Friday afternoon in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … the Flames’ safety made one tackle this past Saturday in a 34-28 loss at Louisiana Tech. Liberty (4-7, 3-4 Conference USA) hosts Kennesaw State University on Saturday afternoon. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made a team-high and season-high 13 tackles this past Saturday in the 12th-ranked Oilers’ 37-14 NCAA D-II playoff loss at home to 21st-ranked Minnesota State. Henderson led the Oilers with 80 tackles this season. He also had six pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The linebacker was credited with 15.5 tackles for loss totaling 48 yards and one safety. Findlay’s season ended with a 10-2 record.  SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Green Wave’s starting guard was part of an offensive unit that produced 406 total yards this past Saturday in a 37-13 win at Temple University. Tulane (9-2, 6-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts Charlotte on Saturday night. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … had one rushing attempt for 12 yards this past Saturday during the Gamecocks’ 27-21 loss at Florida International University. Jax State (7-4, 6-1 Conference USA) hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday. Sam Phillips, University of Iowa / Hawkeyes Wire SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter at wide receiver for the Hawkeyes, Phillips had one fourth-quarter reception for 33 yards, including nine yards after his catch, in a 20-17 home win over Michigan State this past Saturday. Iowa (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) plays at Nebraska on Friday. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had one reception for 28 yards in the Nittany Lions’ 37-10 home victory over Nebraska this past Saturday. Penn State (5-6, 2-6 Big Ten) plays at Rutgers on Saturday. Malachi Toliver, UGA MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … made his first collegiate start this past Saturday in the Bulldogs’ 35-3 home win over Charlotte. The offense produced 449 total yards in the victory. Georgia (10-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) plays Georgia Tech on Friday night in Atlanta. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had two punt returns for 11 yards this past Saturday in the Bulldogs’ 35-3 home win over Charlotte. Georgia (10-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) plays Georgia Tech on Friday night in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. VOLLEYBALL Ailee England, Berry College AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … saw action in 11 sets across three match wins this past Thursday through Saturday in the NCAA D-III National Championship Tournament Regionals at Virginia Wesleyan University. England contributed eight service aces, six digs, and one kill as the Vikings beat Washington & Lee University (3-0), 15th-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University (3-1), and Christopher Newport University (3-1) to advance to the NCAA D-III Final Eight Championship at Shirk Center Arena in Bloomington, Illinois on December 3-6. Berry (27-7) is the No. 8-seed and will face No. 1-seeded East Texas Baptist in the first round. WRESTLING COLTON BISHOP — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 2-3 in his 125-pound bouts at the Lucha Open in Douglasville this past Saturday. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshall College (Sr., Cass HS) … went 3-3 and finished eighth in the 141-pound bracket at the Penn University Keystone Classic in Philadelphia this past weekend. The Diplomats finished ninth of 11 teams in the tournament. Up next for F&MC is the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational on December 5-6. EAIDEN NEAL — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS)  … lost two bouts in the 133-pound division this past Saturday at the Lucha Open in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … went 1-2 in the 174-pound bracket of the Lucha Open this past Saturday in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. HAYDEN SANTORA — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS)  … lost two bouts in the 165-pound bracket this past Saturday at the Lucha Open in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. BASKETBALL NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) …  did not score, but had three rebounds in a start at Spartanburg Methodist this past Saturday, where the Eagles won 65-46. Reinhardt (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visits Life University on Saturday. SENAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … totaled eight points, three rebounds, and one assist in losses November 19 at Columbia International University (SC) and at home this past Saturday to the University of Pikeville (KY). Camper started the game at CIU. The Cavaliers (3-5, 1-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) play an exhibition at D-I USC-Upstate on Tuesday and return to conference action on December 3 at Tennessee Wesleyan University. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made her seventh consecutive start, finishing with four points, one rebound, and one steal this past Saturday in an 85-54 loss at Life University in Marietta. The Barons (0-7, 0-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) play at College of Coastal Georgia on Saturday. ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan University (So., Cartersville HS) … started and did not score, but had two rebounds this past Saturday in a 70-62 loss at Roanoke College (VA). The Battlin’ Bishops (1-3) return to action on Tuesday, December 2, at home against Brevard College. ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … a starting guard for the Trailblazers, Hayes totaled 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, as VU won at Danville Area CC (IL) 73-71 but lost at Three Rivers College (MO) 63-58 on November 18 and this past Saturday. Vincennes (4-2) visits Volunteer State CC (TN) on Tuesday night. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored six points with five rebounds, three steals, and one assist this past Saturday in a 65-46 win at Spartanburg Methodist. The Eagles (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visit Life University on Saturday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and five steals in losses last Thursday and Friday to Clinton College (SC) and Newberry College (SC). The Screamin’ Eagles (2-8) travel to Johnson & Wales University (NC) on Tuesday. T.J. PRINTUP — Tusculum University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … started both games and totaled 14 points with six rebounds, five steals, three assists, and one blocked shot in a 76-60 win at North Greenville University on November 18 and a 98-75 home loss this past Saturday to Trevecca Nazarene University (TN). The Pioneers (2-2) begin conference play at Newberry College (SC) on Tuesday afternoon and host Coker University (SC) on Saturday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … made three assists and blocked one shot this past Saturday in a 70-52 loss at Thomas University (GA). On Monday, she scored two points with two rebounds and one steal in a 144-95 loss to College of Coastal Georgia. The Fillies (1-5, 0-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) host Thomas University (GA) next Tuesday in Bainbridge. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored nine points with five rebounds and three assists this past Saturday in a 65-46 win at Spartanburg Methodist. Reinhardt (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visits Life University on Saturday. ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) … a starter at guard, Winters contributed one rebound on November 19 in a 59-56 home loss to Tennessee Wesleyan University. The Bears (1-5, 0-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Reinhardt University on Tuesday.

November 22, 2025 The Woodland Wildcats’ wrestling team repeated as winners of the Allatoona Blackbeard Duals on Saturday, with Cass placing third. Woodland defeated Creekview in the championship round. Cass beat North Paulding for third place.  Woodland had wins over Hillgrove, North Cobb, and handed Cass its only loss to reach the finals. The Colonels had wins over North Cobb, Villa Rica, and South Paulding during the day. Noah Cates (144 pounds), Paul Lanier (175), Owen Jones (190), Cadd Bagley (106), and John Gill (215) finished 4-0 on the day for Woodland. Gavin Walker, Hayden Trimm, Luka Jensen, and David Jewell were unbeaten during the tournament for Cass.  Woodland returns to action for a Senior Night dual with Rockmart on December 3. Cass is back in action on Wednesday at Jones County. FLORES WIN 113 TITLE AT SEQUOYAH INVITATIONAL Jair Flores The Cartersville boys finished 13th of 18 teams, and the Lady Canes finished 15th on Saturday at the Sequoyah Invitational. The Columbus boys won the tournament, followed by Campbell and Woodstock. Campbell won the girls' event. Jair Flores (113 pounds) won his tournament bracket. Andrea De Leon Pozuelos (130) went 2-2 to place fourth in her bracket.