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September 13, 2025 Cass running back Kalil Charles looks for daylight. The Cass Colonels won their fourth straight game Friday night at Hiram High School, surviving a late threat by the Hornets for a 28-21 victory that came down to the final play. The Colonels struck first, methodically marching 65 yards in 13 plays over nearly seven minutes. Quarterback Brodie McWhorter connected with Chase Tatum for a 3-yard touchdown pass, and Anthony Quijada’s extra point gave Cass a 7-0 lead with 5:07 left in the first quarter. Walker Sims protects quarterback Brodie McWhorter as he looks downfield. Hiram’s defense responded in the second quarter, as Amari Linley intercepted McWhorter and returned it 70 yards to the Cass 12-yard line. But the Colonels’ defense held firm, forcing a missed 28-yard field goal attempt. Later, Cass’ Demarcus Ballenger picked off a Caleb Carmichael pass in the back corner of the end zone, preserving the 7-0 lead at halftime. The Hornets roared back after receiving the second-half kickoff, tying the game with a 76-yard, seven-play drive capped by Dylan Maina’s 44-yard touchdown run. Joshua Corvera’s extra point knotted the score at 7-7 with 8:31 left in the third quarter. Cass regained the lead early in the fourth quarter. A 70-yard drive that started with just under four minutes remaining in the third quarter ended with Charles’ 12-yard touchdown scamper, putting the Colonels ahead 14-7 with 11:54 left in the game. Cass head coach Steve Gates speaks with his assistant coaches on the sideline at Hiram. Hiram answered quickly, needing just four plays to cover 60 yards, with Linley’s 20-yard touchdown run tying the game at 14-14 with 9:41 remaining. The Colonels took control late with a lengthy drive and added a touchdown off a Hornets' turnover. McWhorter orchestrated an 80-yard, 12-play drive, culminating in a 3-yard keeper to give Cass a 21-14 lead with 4:04 remaining. After Hiram fumbled on their next possession, Tremon Buckner recovered at the Hornets’ 20-yard line, setting up McWhorter’s 14-yard touchdown run with 1:57 to go, extending the Colonels' lead to 28-14. Hiram refused to quit, as Carmichael’s 7-yard touchdown run capped a 9-play, 67-yard drive with two seconds left, cutting the deficit to 28-21. Jeremy Barrett heads downfield in the Colonels' 28-21 win Friday night at Hiram. The Hornets’ ensuing onside kick, which ricocheted off a Cass player and was recovered by the Hornets ten yards away, somehow took only six-tenths of a second off the clock. That left Hiram with one final chance with 1.4 seconds remaining. A dramatic and high-arcing “Hail Mary” pass found a Hiram receiver inside the 10-yard line, but Cass defenders swarmed to bring him down as time expired, sealing the Colonels’ victory. Cass (4-1, 1-0) heads home to face the Cedartown Bulldogs next Friday in their first home game of the season. Hiram (1-4, 0-1) takes a bye week before hosting the Dalton Catamounts on September 26.

Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com PHOTO: Cooper Melvin hauls in a 41-yard pass from Nate Russell against Dalton on Sept. 12. Dalton had no answer for Braylon Hill and Tripp Chatmon, as the duo combined for 161 yards and two rushing touchdowns on just 12 carries Friday night in the Canes’ 45-14 win over the Catamounts.  Cartersville defenders swarm to the ball. Chatmon averaged nearly 14 yards per rush. Hill was right behind at 13 per clip to go with a 40-yard touchdown catch for a team-leading 118 all-purpose yards. The Canes finished with 320 total yards of offense. Tyon Coe contributed 14 yards on two carries, but found the end zone on defense in taking an interception 104 yards to the house.  Dalton’s talented young quarterback, sophomore Caine Woods, put CHS behind for the first time this season after leading the Catamounts on an opening drive that covered 81 yards over 16 plays. It ended in a 17-yard touchdown toss and a 7-0 lead with only 2:36 to play in the first period.  The lead lasted 59 seconds.  Braylon Hill After an onside kick attempt that went out of bounds gave the Canes the ball at their 37, Hill took a handoff on 3rd-and-1. The senior raced through the middle and broke left for the 54-yard score that tied the game after Ramsey Rowell’s kick with 1:45 left in the opening quarter.  Dalton wouldn’t find the end zone again until midway through the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, the Canes continued to score.  After forcing a Catamounts punt, CHS needed seven plays to cover 56 yards. Nate Russell’s 21-yard rainbow to Cole Crawford down the left sideline with 8:31 left in the half gave the Canes a 14-7 lead.  Dalton moved the ball into Canes territory on their next drive, but Kaiden Kent lasered in on a fourth-down pass to knock the ball away and give it back to the CHS offense. After a couple of motion penalties put Cartersville in a 2nd-and-20 hole, Russell found Cooper Melvin for a 41-yard strike. Two plays later, it was Davis Waddell’s turn as the senior tight end collected a 19-yard scoring toss from Russell for the 21-7 advantage.  Russell had a methodical night, going 7-of-10 for 127 yards and three touchdowns.  Dalton drove to the CHS 13 in the closing seconds of the first half, but Grayson Warmack blocked a field goal attempt to maintain the lead. Jared Cooley (52) and Kylen Pope (25) make a stop at Dalton. The Canes received the ball out of the half and started fast. Hill broke off an apparent 65-yard score on the first play from scrimmage, but it was called back for a penalty. After a defensive penalty put CHS at their 41, Chatmon took a handoff around right end and – aided by a crushing block by receiver KB Wilkey – galloped for the 59-yard score and 28-7 lead. It appeared Chatmon had a defensive score moments later. On 4th-and-3 from the Canes 28, a low snap skittered to near midfield before Chatmon scooped it up and ran into the end zone.  But a block in the back nullified the score. Nevertheless, the Canes added to their advantage on Rowell’s 40-yard field goal with 6:54 left in the third quarter.  Hill touched the ball on all five plays of the next drive. Three carries covered 15 yards to the Dalton 40. Hill then took a short pass from Russell and worked his way through the defense to give CHS a 38-7 lead.  Dalton responded by moving the ball to Cartersville’s ten. On second down, though, Woods, who finished with 213 yards on the night, rolled right and threw to the corner. Coe squared up on the throw in the end zone and weaved through defenders near the sideline before breaking back to the middle.  He started cramping with 30 yards to go, he said later. But the junior pushed through and finished the 104-yard pick-six, unofficially a school record.  A late Dalton score secured the final 45-14 victory. The Canes move to 5-0 on the season and will welcome Woodland into Weinman Stadium next Friday, Sept. 19.

September 15, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com This week's update includes contributions made by more than two dozen local athletes for their professional and college teams. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … completed 25 of 43 passes for three touchdowns this past Sunday in the Jaguars’ 31-27 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. He rushed twice for four yards and also threw two interceptions in the loss. Jacksonville (1-1) entertains the Houston Texans on Sunday. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MASON BARNETT — Oakland Athletics (Major League Baseball; 4th-year pro; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … received no decision in a 3-⅔ innings start September 10 at home against the Boston Red Sox.  The right-handed pitcher allowed three earned runs on seven hits and one walk, striking out four. He is 1-1 at the MLB level with an 8.53 ERA in three starts covering 12-⅔ innings. He has 13 strikeouts. Oakland entered the week with a 70-80 record, trailing Seattle by 12 games in the American League West. PGA TOUR AMERICAS BUCK BRUMLOW — (1st year pro; University of Georgia; Cartersville HS) … carded rounds of 72 and 68 (4-under par) but missed the 36-hole cut last week at the ATB Classic held at Northern Bear Golf Club in Alberta, Canada. Brumlow is currently 68th in the Fortinet Cup standings entering this week’s Victoria Open held at Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia. The top 120 players are eligible for the Fortinet Cup Championship in Surrey, British Columbia, on September 25-28. FOOTBALL JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce 457 total yards of offense during a 35-31 loss this past Saturday at the University of West Georgia. The Buccaneers (1-2) host Elon on Saturday. CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed seven of nine passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 13 times for 58 yards and one touchdown as the Thundering Herd beat visiting Eastern Kentucky 38-7 this past Saturday. Marshall (1-2) visits Middle Tennessee on Saturday night. MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-So., Cartersville HS) … saw action on special teams Saturday as the Yellow Jackets stunned visiting Clemson 24-21. Georgia Tech (3-0, 1-0 ACC) , currently ranked No. 18, hosts Temple on Saturday. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … saw action but did not have a stat line from his safety position in the Flames’ 23-13 loss last Saturday at Bowling Green. Liberty (1-2, 0-1 Conference USA) hosts James Madison on Saturday. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … was credited with four total tackles, including three solo this past Saturday in the Oilers’ 7-3 home win over Wayne State (MI). Findlay (2-0) travels to Painesville, Ohio, on Saturday to face Lake Erie College. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … was a starter on the Green Wave’s offensive line that helped produce 426 total yards in a 34-27 home win over Duke. Tulane (3-0) plays at Ole Miss on Saturday. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … carried five times for a total of eight yards, including one six-yard run in the Gamecocks’ 41-34 loss at Georgia Southern this past Saturday. Jax State (1-2, 1-0 Conference USA) hosts Murray State on Saturday night. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … was a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped generate 480 total yards of offense and scored touchdowns on six of its first eight possessions of a 48-0 win at LaGrange College. Berry (2-0) travels to Pittsburgh to play at Carnegie Mellon University on Saturday afternoon. JAKE PARKER — Cumblerland University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had one, fourth-quarter keeper for two yards in a 55-7 home win for the Phoenix over Ave Maria University this past Saturday. Cumberland (2-1) travels to the University of Pikeville (KY) on Saturday. SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had three receptions for 75 yards, including a 45-yarder in a 47-7 home win this past Saturday over UMass. The Hawkeyes return to action Friday night at Rutgers. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had one catch for 12 yards in the Nittany Lions’ 52-6 home win last Saturday over Villanova. Second-ranked Penn State (3-0) has a bye week before hosting Oregon on September 27. STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (So., Cartersville HS) … made five total tackles (three solo), including one for a seven-yard loss in a 38-10 loss to Howard University this past Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He was also credited with one quarterback hurry. The Maroon Tigers (0-2) host Kentucky State University on Saturday in their conference opener. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had one reception for 17 yards and returned one punt 12 yards in the Bulldogs’ 44-41 overtime win this past Saturday over 15th-ranked Tennessee in Knoxville. Fifth-ranked Georgia (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) has a bye week before hosting 14th-ranked Alabama on September 27. IAN WILLIAMS -- University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) ... saw action in his third straight game for the Tigers and has one tackle on the kickoff coverage team. Memphis (3-0) has started the season with wins over Chattanooga, Georgia State, and Troy. The Tigers visit Arkansas on Saturday. CROSS COUNTRY TYLER JONES — University of West Georgia (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 379th of 460 runners in 28:03 last Friday at the Jacksonville State Southern Showcase 8K. UWG was 31st of 48 participating schools. Next for the Wolves is Twilight at PR’ville in Huntsville on September 26. DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 77th of 228 runners as the Lady Jaguars placed 7th at the Queen City 5K last Friday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Augusta runs next in Milledgeville at the Bobcat Invitational on Friday, September 26. VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … totaled nine points with four kills, five aces, and one dig across eight sets played in home wins last Friday and Saturday over LaGrange College, Texas Lutheran, and Emory University. The Vikings (8-1) head to San Antonio, Texas, this weekend to conference matches against Trinity University (TX), Rhodes College (TN), and Centre College (KY). MADELYN ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … the Panthers’ defensive specialist/setter saw action in three sets this past weekend in Rome during losses to Berry, Emory, and Texas Lutheran. She had one ace and one dig. LaGrange (2-10) hosts Point University on Tuesday and plays a tri-match in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday against host Belhaven University and LeTourneau University (TX).  MEREDITH ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … saw action in five sets across four matches last week and totaled one kill and three digs during losses to Fort Valley State, Berry, Emory, and Texas Lutheran. The Panthers (2-10) host Point University on Tuesday and play a tri-match in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday against host Belhaven University and LeTourneau University (TX). SOCCER ABBEY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … started both matches for the Eagles last week and played all 180 minutes of a 1-0 home loss to Dalton State and a 2-2 draw against visiting Milligan University (TN). Reinhardt has road matches on Wednesday at Spartanburg Methodist and Saturday at Bryan College (TN).  LIBBY MORGAN — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … started at forward in two matches and registered 153 minutes on the pitch last Wednesday (Sept. 10) and Saturday in home losses to Newberry College (2-0) and King University (3-0). The Hawks (1-2, 0-1 Conference Carolinas) visit Erskine College (SC) on Wednesday and Barton College (NC) on Saturday. MACI NICKLAUS — Truett McConnell University (So., Cartersville HS) … entered as a reserve and logged seven minutes on the pitch last Wednesday (Sept. 10) in a 3-0 win at Columbia College (SC). The Bears (4-0-1, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday before visiting Union Commonwealth University (KY) on Saturday. GOLF ANDREW LUTJENS — Georgia College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … shot 72-77-76 (9-over) and tied for 42nd place (96 players) September 8-9 as the Bobcats placed 8th of 15 teams at the Savannah Lakes Fall Invitational played at the 7,032-yard, par-72 Monticello Golf Club in McCormick, South Carolina. Georgia College plays in the Mizuno Invitational in Gainesville, Georgia, on Monday and Tuesday, September 15-16, and the Hurricane Invitational at Doublegate Country Club in Albany on September 22-23. CHRISTINA SURCEY — Lipscomb University (So., Cartersville resident, North Cobb Christian School) … shot 81-71-71 (10-over par) and tied for 56th place (108 players) as the Bisons finished 11th of 20 teams at the Golfweek Fall Challenge held at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club September 6-9 in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. Lipscomb tees it up Friday through Sunday at the Mason Rudolph Championship hosted by Vanderbilt University in Franklin, Tennessee. BRODY TIDWELL — Georgia State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … fired rounds of 66-71-71 (8-under par), tied for 11th, and helped the Panthers to an eighth-place finish at the Whirlwind Golf Club Invitational in Chandler, Arizona. Host USC won the tournament. The next event for Georgia State is the Ironwood Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina, on September 29-30. TENNIS SYDNEY COPPOLA — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … lost her Line 5 singles match 2-6, 0-6 as the Vikings fell to Wallace State CC last Thursday. Berry will host its Fall Invitational on September 26-28.

September 13, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville boys placed fourth and the Lady Canes finished seventh on Saturday as the Cartersville cross country teams hosted the Wire2Wire XC Invitational at Dellinger Park. Chattahoochee won the boys team title, finishing ahead of St. Pius and Chamblee. The Cartersville boys tied Kennesaw Mountain for fourth place. Woodland placed tenth, and Adairsville was fifteenth in the team standings. Eli Floyd of Wesleyan won the individual title in 16:23. The top five performers for Cartersville included Carson Robinson (7th, 16:54), Ethan Empie (17th, 17:23), Ben Russell (35th, 18:10), Tripp Chitwood (39th, 18:16), and Malachi Weir (41st, 18:18). Woodland was led by Jonathan Ringwell (12th, 17:07), Connor Cruz (46th, 18:29), Charlie Hennington (52nd, 18:34), Logan Marr (64th, 18:53), and Anderson Bridges (86th, 19:51). Adairsville’s top five included Aaron Souders (79th, 19:30), Canyon East (97th, 21:13), Luke Farmer (99th, 21:17), Victor Singer (109th, 23:40), and Charlie Potter (111th, 24:10). Westminster won the girls’ team title, followed by Wesleyan and Chamblee. Westminster’s Caroline deButts won the individual title in 19:05. The top five runners for Cartersville were Sofia Burns (14th, 20:35), Zoe McCurry (30th, 21:13), Samantha Stepp (36th, 21:31), Sydney Burris (39th, 21:34), and Adalin Empie (46th, 22:12). Allison Snead (18th, 20:51) led the Woodland girls to a tenth-place finish. She was followed by Lady Cats’ teammates Rylee Maxwell (47th, 22:12), Addison Brown (52nd, 22:26), Jette Julius (82nd, 24:44), and Lily Hiott (87th, 25:55). Adairsville did not field enough runners for a team score, but did have two individual runners. Bella Smith was 54th in 22:28, and Fernanda Singer was 86th in 25:29. Next for Adairsville is the Wildwood Run on Wednesday in Dalton. Cartersville and Cass will participate in the Atlanta Track Club’s Wingfoot XC Classic at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville on Saturday, and Woodland will run next at Darlington on Saturday, September 27.

September 12, 2025 Woodland volleyball split two non-region matches on Thursday evening, while Cass and Adairsville were swept in matches. Woodland defeated South Cobb 25-22 and 25-8, but lost to East Paulding 13-25 and 19-25 in matches played at East Paulding. Izzy Hazelwood had eight assists, nine digs, and two aces for the Lady Cats. Bella King contributed five service aces, two kills, and two blocks, while Aby Childs totaled seven digs and four kills. Adairsville lost to host North Murray 17-25 and 16-25 on Thursday and also fell in a 17-25, 22-25 decision to Dade County. Also on Thursday, Cass lost straight-set matches at South Paulding. The Lady Colonels lost 3-25, 14-25 to the host Lady Spartans and dropped a 16-25, 12-25 decision to Osborne. Woodland (8-21, 0-5) hosts Cass (2-21, 0-5) and Cedartown on Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m. Adairsville (7-21, 1-5) travels to Rossville on Tuesday to face host Ridgeland and Heritage-Catoosa.

September 11, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville Lady Canes and the Cass Lady Colonels kept pace at the top of the Region 7-4A standings on Thursday with wins over Cedartown and Dalton, respectively. In other action on Thursday, Woodland fell at Allatoona, and Adairsville dropped a decision at Heritage-Catoosa. CARTERSVILLE 2, CEDARTOWN 1 Cartersville catcher Emilee Brinson. Cartersville pitcher Zoie Shiflett tossed a complete-game one-hitter Thursday evening as the Lady Canes held off Cedartown 2-1 for a Region 7-4A victory. Cartersville secured a 2-0 advantage by scoring one run each in the fourth and sixth innings, then thwarted a Lady Bulldogs' rally in the top of the seventh to clinch a one-run victory. Following Cedartown's score from a single and an error, catcher Emilee Brinson caught a runner trying to steal second base, while Shiflett induced a groundout and a strikeout to seal the win. The 6th-ranked Lady Canes needed only three hits — singles by Kennedy Crenshaw (RBI), Kinsey Woodard, and LaKiaya Banks -- to earn the win. The loss dropped Cedartown to 10-7 overall and 9-4 in region play. Cartersville (17-2, 10-2) hosts Dalton on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. CASS 9, DALTON 0 The Lady Colonels broke open a scoreless game with Dalton in the bottom of the fourth inning with three runs, and then ended the game in the bottom of the fifth with six more Thursday evening at the Cass Athletic Complex.  Bailey York scattered four hits and four walks in the pitching circle to collect the pitching victory for the Lady Colonels. She fanned three. Kylie Gentry (triple, three RBI), Harlee Thomason (two RBI), KK Evans (double, two RBI), Molli Morrow (RBI), Shyia Woods (RBI), Lindsey Chubb, and Natalie Hughes had one hit apiece for Cass. The Lady Colonels’ offense also took advantage of seven walks. With their loss, Dalton fell to 0-13 overall and 0-11 in Region 7-4A. Cass (13-4, 11-2) hosts Woodland on Monday at 5:30 p.m. ALLATOONA 9, WOODLAND 4 The host Lady Buccaneers built an early 6-1 lead and held on Thursday evening to beat Woodland, 9-4. The Lady Cats narrowed the margin to 6-4 by the middle of the fifth inning, but 7th-ranked Allatoona added a run in the fifth and two more in the sixth inning. Sonny HIcks hit a solo home run for Woodland in the fourth inning. Gracie Korb (double, RBI), Lillian Hollis (double), Kylee Poston (RBI), and Bailey Ryan added one hit for the Wildcats. Allatoona improved to 8-4 overall and 8-4 in Region 7-4A Woodland (6-8, 4-6) visits Cass on Monday for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. HERITAGE-CATOOSA 13, ADAIRSVILLE 4 The fifth-ranked Lady Generals scored at least one run in all six innings Thursday evening during a 13-4 win at Adairsville, although Heritage only out-hit the Lady Tigers 10 to 9. The Generals led 4-2 through two innings and 5-3 after three before posting eight runs across their final three offensive frames. Ashlyn Carlton (0.1 IP, 3ER, 2H, 3BB, 1K) made the pitching start for Adairsville and was tagged with the loss. Chloe Hill (1.1 IP, 1ER, 1H, 2BB) and Maddie Baggett (4.1 IP, 9R, 5ER, 7H, 1BB, 1K) also pitched for the Tigers. Ansley Powell and Ashlynn Durden (RBI) had two hits for Adairsville. Carlton (RBI), Lily Roberts (RBI), Alivia Joslin (sac Fly, RBI), Hill, and Cadey Evans added one hit each. Heritage improved to 10-4 overall and 7-3 in Region 7-3A. Adairsville (10-8, 3-7) travels to Gilmer for a 6 p.m. start on Monday.

September 10, 2025 Cartersville volleyball swept matches in Polk County Tuesday evening, defeating Cedartown in a Region 7-4A contest and Bremen. The Lady Canes (24-5, 4-1) cruised to a 25-6, 25-9 win over Cedartown and topped Bremen 25-20, 25-15. Adairsville (7-19, 1-5) defeated visiting Calhoun in straight sets on Tuesday, 25-12, 25-7, but lost to Northwest Whitfield. Cass (2-19, 0-5) lost to Southeast Whitfield and host Dalton on Tuesday. The Lady Colonels lost 25-11, 25-6 to Southeast and 25-12, 25-15 to the host Lady Catamounts. Woodland (7-20, 0-5) also dropped two matches on Tuesday. The Lady Cats battled Hiram in a three-set match and won the opening set 26-24 before falling 25-19, 15-12 in the final two sets. The Wildcats also lost to Allatoona 25-7, 25-11. Bella King had seven aces, four blocks, and two kills for Woodland. Izzy Hazelwood contributed 15 assists and seven digs. Aby Childs totaled eight kills and ten digs. Emily Guin had 17 digs.

September 9, 2025 Cass softball won a battle between two of the Region 7-4A leaders Tuesday night at the Cass Athletic Complex, taking down 7th-ranked Allatoona 2-1. Natalie Hughes Lady Colonels’ pitcher Kylie Gentry scattered four hits and four walks, allowing just one run in the third inning to garner the win in the circle. She recorded three strikeouts. Cass scored its two runs in the bottom of the fourth. Bailey York started the frame with a leadoff single. Harlee Thomason then coaxed a walk, and Natalie Hughes reached on a ground ball error to load the bases. Autumn Smith grounded out to score York, and one out later, KK Evans hit a ground ball that scored Thomason before Hughes was tagged out trying to advance home. Evans (RBI), Hughes, and York had the only Cass hits, but those were enough to support the pitching performance by Gentry. The loss dropped Allatoona to 7-4 overall and 7-4 in Region 7-4A. The Lady Colonels (12-4, 10-2) host Dalton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. CARTERSVILLE 12, HIRAM 0 The Lady Canes pounded out 17 hits and scored in every offensive frame Tuesday to win at Hiram 12-0 in five innings. Presley Crabbe collected the pitching win for Cartersville. She gave up just two hits and two walks, while striking out seven. Sam Porter (home run, three RBI), Taryn Bradley (double, two RBI), Kinsey Woodard (RBI), Kennedy Crenshaw (double, RBI), Sophia Harper (double), and LaKiaya Banks had two hits for the Hurricanes. Addi Burns (RBI), Suzannah Russell (RBI), Crabbe (RBI), Zoie Shiflett, and Emily Brinson added one hit. Hiram fell to 3-10 overall and 3-9 in Region 7-4A. Cartersville (16-2, 9-2) hosts Cedartown on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND 6, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 4 Woodland softball outlasted visiting Southeast Whitfield Tuesday evening for a 6-4 Region 7-4A victory. The Lady Cats broke open a 2-2 game with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning, but the Lady Raiders narrowed that margin to 5-4 with runs in the fifth and sixth. Woodland added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth and survived a seventh-inning scoring threat for the win. Evelyne Tucker (4 IP, 2ER, 3H, 2BB, 3K) earned the pitching win for the Wildcats. Bella Kuykendall (3 IP, 2ER, 3H, 0BB) retired the final nine outs for a save. Kamryn Smith (home run, double, three RBI), Bailey Ryan (double), and Gracie Korb (double) had two hits for Woodland. Sonny Hicks (double) had the other Lady Cats’ hit. Southeast Whitfield dropped to 5-12 overall and 2-10 in Region 7-4A. Woodland (6-7, 4-5) visits Allatoona on Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. start. HERITAGE-CATOOSA 6, ADAIRSVILLE 1 The Lady Tigers matched host Heritage with six hits, but the Lady Generals' run production topped Adairsville 6-1. Heritage led 3-0 through two innings before Adairsville scored its run in the third.  The Lady Generals added one run in the fourth and two more in the fifth to secure the win. Maddie Baggett (6 IP, 6ER, 6H, 4BB, 1K) took the pitching loss for the Tigers. Ansley Powell (RBI) and Lily Roberts had two hits for Adairsville. Ashlyn Carlton and Chloe Hill added one hit. The Generals moved to 9-4 overall and 6-3 in Region 7-3A. Adairsville (10-7, 3-6) hosts Heritage in a rematch on Thursday at 5:55 p.m.

September 8, 2025 Cass, Cartersville, and Woodland collected Region 7-4A wins Monday night, with the Lady Colonels and Lady Canes winning battles against two of the other contenders for the lead in the Region 7-4A standings. At Adairsville, the Lady Tigers were swept in a region doubleheader with Calhoun. CARTERSVILLE 7, ALLATOONA 6 Presley Crabbe The host Lady Canes trailed Allatoona 3-0 heading to the bottom of the third inning Monday night before scoring seven runs across the next four innings for a narrow 7-6 Region 7-6 victory. The win for Cartersville evened the season series between the two teams. Allatoona won 5-3 in mid-August. The rubber game in the regular season series will be at Allatoona on September 30. Presley Crabbe picked up the pitching win in relief of starter Zoie Shiflett for the Lady Canes. Crabbe, who struck out five, allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks. Shiflett gave up three earned runs on six hits and struck out three. Addi Burns had two hits and one RBI for Cartersville. Shiflett (home run, two RBI), Kinsey Woodard (RBI), LaKiaya Banks (double), Taryn Bradley (double), Kennedy Crenshaw, and Sam Porter (double) added one hit. Emilee Brinson drove in one run. The Lady Bucs slipped to 7-4 overall and 7-3 in Region 7-4A. Cartersville (15-2, 8-2) visits Hiram on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. CASS 8, CEDARTOWN 7 A six-run top of the fourth keyed the Lady Colonels' win Monday evening at Cedartown, 8-7. Cedartown led 2-0 through the first three frames before Cass posted six in the fourth and two more in the fifth. The host Bulldogs added a single run in the fourth, three in the fifth, and one more in the bottom of the seventh, but stranded the potential tying run at third base in their final at-bat. Kylie Gentry was the winning pitcher for Cass and worked all seven innings in the circle. She allowed seven runs (four earned) on nine hits, one walk, and two hit batters. She struck out three. Natalie Hughes (two RBI) and Bailey York led the Lady Colonels’ offense with three hits. KK Evans contributed two. Shyia Woods (two RBI), Lindsey Chubb (two RBI), Gentry (RBI), and Autumn Smith added one hit. The loss dropped Cedartown to 9-6 overall and 8-3 in Region 7-4A. Cass (11-4, 9-2) has won nine of its last ten and will host Allatoona on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Colonels' lone loss in that stretch was to the Lady Buccaneers. WOODLAND 14, HIRAM 6 The Lady Cats scored eight runs in the first two innings Monday evening and held on to win at Hiram, 14-6. Woodland added a run in the top of the fourth to build a 7-0 lead, but the host Hornets scored six times in the bottom of the fourth to narrow the margin to one run. The Wildcats put the game away in the top of the fifth with five more runs. Woodland out-hit Hiram eleven to two. Evelyne Tucker picked up the pitching win for the Lady Cats. She was charged with six unearned runs on two hits and five walks. Tucker fanned four. Bella Kuykendall retired the final four outs in the circle, allowing no runs or hits. She had one strikeout. Bailey Gerstner had three hits for Woodland, including one double and three RBI. Kamryn Smith (home run, two RBI) and Gracie Korb (RBI) produced two hits. Ashlyn Baines (double, RBI), Sonny Hicks (RBI), Bailey Ryan (double, two RBI), and Sis Pirkle added one hit. Kylee Poston contributed one RBI. The loss dropped Hiram to 3-8 overall and 3-7 in Region 7-4A. Woodland (4-7, 3-5) hosts Southeast Whitfield on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. CALHOUN 6, ADAIRSVILLE 1 CALHOUN 9, ADAIRSVILLE 4 Calhoun swept a Region 7-3A doubleheader at Adairsville Monday night, winning 6-1 and 9-4. In the opener, Calhoun broke open a 2-1 game with four runs in the top of the fifth for a 6-1 victory. In the second game, Adairsville cut into a 5-0 deficit with four runs in the bottom of the second inning, but could get no closer in a 9-4 loss. Ashlyn Carlton (8.1 IP, 11R, 8ER, 18H, 3BB, 7K) was tagged with the pitching loss in both games. Ansley Powell (3.2 IP, 4ER, 5H, 3BB, 2K) and Maddie Baggett (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB) also pitched for the Lady Tigers. Chloe Hill led Adairsville with four hits in the doubleheader. Carlton followed with three hits, including one double. Annabelle Mitchell (two RBI) and Powell (double) had two hits. Alivia Joslin (double, three RBI), Lily Roberts, and Cadey Evans added one hit for the Lady Tigers. Calhoun improved to 5-8 overall and 4-6 in Region 7-3A. Adairsville (10-6, 3-5) travels to Heritage-Catoosa on Tuesday for the first pitch at 5:30 p.m.

September 8, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com An update on professional and collegiate athletes with ties to Bartow County for the week ending September 7. NFL Trevor Lawrence TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … completed 19 of 31 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown Sunday as the Jaguars won their season and home opener, 26-10 over the Carolina Panthers. Lawrence threw one interception. He also rushed four times for 12 yards. Jacksonville (1-0) plays at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. MLB Mason Barnett MASON BARNETT — Oakland Athletics (Major League Baseball; 4th-year pro; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … earned his first Major League Baseball pitching victory last Friday with a five-inning start during an eventual 10-4 A’s win at the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old hurler allowed four earned runs on three hits, five walks, and one hit batsman, while recording eight strikeouts. The Athletics begin the week 66-78 and in last place in the American League West. They are 12 games behind the division-leading Astros. Oakland hosts the Red Sox and the Reds this week. Anthony Seigler ANTHONY SEIGLER — Milwaukee Brewers (Major League Baseball; 8th-year pro; Cartersville HS) … made a start as the Brewers’ third baseman last Wednesday at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was 0-for-3 at the plate in Milwaukee’s 6-3 win. Since his July 1 promotion to the Brewers from Triple-A Nashville, Seigler is 12-for-62 (.194) with five RBI and two stolen bases. The Brewers entered the week with an 89-55 record and a 7-½ game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division. This week, they play three games at the Texas Rangers and host three with the St. Louis Cardinals. MiLB LOGAN MARTIN — Quad Cities River Bandits (Kansas City Royals High-Class A affiliate; 3rd-year pro; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … made his 22nd start of the 2025 season last Wednesday and received no decision. He worked 4⅓ scoreless innings, scattering two hits and two walks while striking out four. Quad Cities went on to win the game 4-0 over the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The 24-year-old righty was 8-4 this season with a 3.45 ERA in 91-⅓ innings. He struck out 78. Quad Cities finished the second half of the season 35-31 and was 74-58 overall. They did not make the postseason playoffs in the Midwest League, but did have the best full-season record in their division. Unfortunately for the Bandits, the winners of the first half and second half advance to the playoffs. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KAIL ELLIS — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … saw his first collegiate action this past Saturday on the Tigers’ offensive line during a 42-3 home win over Ball State. He was part of an offensive line rotation that helped accumulate 495 total yards, including 224 rushing yards. Auburn (2-0) hosts the University of South Alabama on Saturday for its annual Homecoming game.  MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-So., Cartersville HS) … had three total tackles (two solo) in the Yellow Jackets’ 59-12 home win this past Saturday over Gardner-Webb. Georgia Tech (2-0) hosts Clemson on Saturday. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … the Bearkats’ linebacker was credited with two solo tackles this past Saturday in a 37-20 loss at the University of Hawaii. He has 12 tackles and one sack in his team’s first three games. Sam Houston (0-3) has a bye week before traveling to face 7th-ranked Texas. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … saw action in the Flames’ secondary, but did not have a stat line in last Saturday’s 34-24 loss at Jacksonville State University. Liberty (1-1) plays at Bowling Green on Saturday. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … a starter at linebacker last Saturday for the Oilers, Henderson had eight tackles, one tackle for a three-yard loss, one quarterback hurry, and an interception that he returned nine yards in a 38-35 home win over 17th-ranked University of Indianapolis. Findlay (1-0) hosts Wayne State on Saturday. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Green Wave’s offensive line that helped produce 406 total yards in a 33-31 win last Saturday night at the University of South Alabama. Tulane (2-0) hosts Duke University on Saturday night. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Gamecocks’ running back was targeted as a receiver, but the pass was incomplete this past Saturday in the fourth quarter of a 34-24 home win over Liberty University. Jacksonville State (1-1) plays at Georgia Southern University on Saturday night. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 361 yards of total offense in a 58-28 home victory last Saturday over Huntingdon College. Berry (1-0) visits LaGrange College on Saturday night. JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … the quarterback was listed as a participant, but had no stat line in last Saturday’s 30-18 home win for the Phoenix over Reinhardt University. Cumberland (1-1) hosts Ave Maria University on Saturday night. SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa R-(Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter for the Hawkeyes at wide receiver, Phillips had a 15-yard reception in the second quarter during a 16-13 loss at 14th-ranked Iowa State. Iowa (1-1) hosts UMass on Saturday night. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … caught three passes for 61 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown in the third quarter during the Nittany Lions’ 34-0 home win last Saturday over Florida International University. Ross added two punt returns for a total of 23 yards, including a 17-yarder. Second-ranked Penn State (2-0) hosts Villanova on Saturday. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had two receptions for 12 yards this past Saturday in the 6th-ranked Bulldogs’ 28-6 home win over Austin Peay. Georgia (2-0) opens play in the Southeastern Conference on Saturday at Tennessee. VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … saw action in two sets of a five-set victory last Friday over Elmhurst University at the Wisconsin-Whitewater Invitational. The Vikings also had a win over Concordia University and a loss to the 2nd-ranked hosts, UW-Whitewater. Berry (5-1) hosts the Mount Berry Invitational on Friday and Saturday with matches against LaGrange College, Texas Lutheran University, and Emory University. VANESSA JOHNSON — Georgia Highlands College (So., Cartersville HS) … saw action in five sets and made one start last week in losses to the Reinhardt University JV and at Cleveland State CC. In her start against Reinhardt, Johnson had seven kills, three blocks, and three digs. In a reserve role against Cleveland State, she had one block. The Chargers (0-8, 0-1 GCAA) visit the Reinhardt JV on Tuesday night and travel to Wesleyan College on Saturday. MADELYN ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … played in seven sets across four matches last week as the Panthers went 1-3 in Montgomery. LaGrange defeated Piedmont University on Saturday, but had losses to the University of St. Thomas (TX), Millsaps College, and Huntingdon (AL) College on Friday and Saturday. LaGrange (2-6) hosts Fort Valley State on Wednesday and will face Berry College, Emory University, and Texas Lutheran University on Friday and Saturday at the Mount Berry Invitational. MEREDITH ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … the right side hitter was active in six sets for the Panthers as they finished 1-3 this past weekend in Montgomery. LaGrange had a win over Piedmont University and losses to the University of St. Thomas (TX), Millsaps College, and host Huntingdon (AL) College. In the four matches, Orton totaled seven kills, one assist, and two digs. The Panthers (2-6) host Fort Valley State Unversity on Wednesday before taking on Berry College, Emory University, and Texas Lutheran University this weekend at the Mount Berry Invitational. SOCCER ABBEY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … the Eagles’ defender started and played all 90 minutes this past Saturday in a 3-0 conference win at Bluefield (VA) University. Reinhardt (1-1, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Dalton State College on Wednesday and Milligan (TN) College on Saturday.  LIBBY MORGAN — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … the Hawks’ midfielder logged 26 minutes in a 2-1 loss at Faulkner (AL) University on Tuesday, September 2, and 44 minutes in a 2-0 home victory last Thursday over Albany State University. Shorter (1-1) hosts Newberry College on Wednesday and King University on Saturday. MACI NICKLAS — Truett McConnell University (So., Cartersville HS) … appeared in both Bears’ games and totaled 17 minutes on the pitch last Wednesday and Saturday against Southeastern (FL) University and Montreat College (NC). TMU (3-0-1) played Southeastern to a scoreless draw and defeated Montreat 3-1. The Bears travel to Columbia (SC) College on Wednesday.  HALEY SKLBA — Point University (Fr., Cass HS) … made a start as a defender on Sunday, played all 90 minutes, and scored a goal in the Skyhawks’ 15-0 home win over Oakwood (AL) University. She also saw seven minutes of pitch time last Wednesday in a 7-1 home win over LaGrange College. Point (5-1-1) plays next at Life University in Marietta on Wednesday, September 17. CROSS COUNTRY McKINLEY CHAPPELL — Berry College (Sr., Woodland HS) … finished seventh of 24 competitors in 28:10 as the Vikings defeated Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University in the Equal Distance 8K in Rome. The next event for Berry is the NCAA D3 Pre-Nationals at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on September 20.

September 7, 2025 Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com The Canes' defense makes a stop during their 38-35 victory over Calhoun. Ramsey Rowell’s 24-yard field goal was the difference in a marathon night at Weinman Stadium, which didn’t conclude until just before 1 a.m. with Cartersville’s 38-35 win over Calhoun. A two-hour-and-13-minute weather delay pushed the start to near when other schools were close to finishing their games. Add the extra time allotted for being Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Game of the Week, and Friday’s game easily stretched into Saturday morning.  Fans were staring at overtime until Rowell’s kick went through with only 20 seconds remaining. Even so, the Yellow Jackets drove deep enough for a final prayer to fall to the turf near the goal line.  The game felt in hand with less than five minutes to play in the third quarter, as the Canes dismantled a 14-14 tie with three unanswered touchdowns, securing a 35-14 lead. It felt even more the case after Calhoun went three-and-out on their next drive.  The Canes' offensive line clears a path for running back Braylon Hill. Closing out the third quarter and entering the opening seconds of the fourth, the Yellow Jackets put together a 70-yard drive over six plays to cut the lead to 35-21. A big Madoxx Davis kickoff return started the Canes in Calhoun territory for a drive that reached inside the ten, but Rowell pushed a 24-yard field goal attempt, keeping the difference to two scores.  The visitors responded with a 12-play, 80-yard drive that trimmed the lead to 35-28 on a one-yard plunge with less than five minutes to play. After recovering an onside kick, Calhoun quickly covered 42 yards in four plays. Hudson Chadwick’s 27-yard touchdown, along with the PAT at 12:39 a.m., also tied the game with 3:48 to play.  The Canes responded with their most crucial possession of the night.  It didn’t start easily. Needing a yard on fourth down from his team’s own 41, Cole Crawford took a direct snap and gained the marker while taking a wallop from Chadwick, now at linebacker.  On the next play, Brady Marchese circled back to take in Nate Russell’s pass near the sideline for a 21-yard gain to the Calhoun 34. The offense got as close as the ten, but Russell’s third-down throw didn’t quite reach Davis in the corner of the end zone, setting up Rowell’s game-winning field goal.  Marchese earned GPB Player of the Game honors, finishing with 177 yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions. Russell had 294 yards on 15-of-28 passing to go with his two scoring tosses to Marchese. Both offenses clicked early. The Canes took the opening kick and on the first play from scrimmage immediately moved into Calhoun territory thanks to Russell’s 36-yard toss to Marchese. Two brutal Tripp Chatmo runs covered the final 19 yards for the touchdown and an early 7-0 lead after Rowell’s kick.  Calhoun responded with a methodical 13-play, 58-yard scoring drive of their own, which included two fourth-down conversions, to tie the contest.  On the ensuing kickoff, Davis returned the ball 78 yards for an apparent touchdown, but for the second time in as many weeks, his score was called back for a penalty. Nevertheless, the Canes started at Calhoun’s 25 and on the sixth play Russell connected with Marchese on a quick pass before the senior ran in for the 15-yard touchdown and 14-7 lead.  Calhoun tied the score less than two minutes into the second quarter. On the Canes’ final drive of the half, a third-and-long throw from Russell to Tyon Coe covered 18 yards, placing them in the red zone. Coe then carried the ball down to the one before freshman Athens Davenport bulled in for the 21-14 lead after Rowell’s kick with 33 seconds remaining.  After forcing a Yellow Jacket punt to open the second half, the Canes’ third play found the end zone when Marchese took another quick pass from Russell, spun to his right, and hit the jets for a 51-yard touchdown. Cartersville extended its lead to 35-14 with 4:46 remaining in the third quarter after Braylon Hill's two-yard touchdown run. That play was set up by Davis’ physical 25-yard catch-and-run to the goal line.  Cartersville moves to 4-0 on the season and will travel next Friday, Sept. 12, to Dalton. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30.

September 6, 2025 Brodie McWhorter The Cass Colonels outlasted the North Cobb Warriors in a thrilling 35-27 victory Friday night, showcasing quality quarterback play and capitalizing on critical North Cobb turnovers at Emory Sewell Stadium in Acworth. The game was an exciting quarterback duel, with Mississippi State commit Brodie McWhorter of Cass and Notre Dame commit Teddy Jarrard of North Cobb trading blows.  McWhorter completed 14 of 19 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns while adding 31 yards on the ground in nine carries. Jarrard kept pace, tossing three touchdown passes, but North Cobb's four fumbles—compared to the Colonels' clean sheet—proved costly. North Cobb defeated Cass last year at Cochran Stadium 43-14, but the Colonels turned the tables on Friday. "They were faster than us last year; they were more physical than us last year, the score showed that," said Cass head coach Steve Gates on Saturday. "We preached all week to the kids that if we can match their speed, play as physically as they do, and do both of those with better discipline, we would be in the game in the fourth quarter. Ironically, that’s precisely what happened." Cass struck first with 0:21 left in the first quarter. McWhorter capped a 7-play, 70-yard drive with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Zeke Helton, and Anthony Quijada's first of five extra points on the night made it 7-0.  North Cobb, showing their resilience, responded in the second quarter. Jarrard connected with Sebastian Easley on a 6-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7 after Michael Hill's PAT. The Colonels regained the lead at 3:08 in the second when McWhorter hit Jah Anderson for a 38-yard touchdown, finishing an 80-yard drive.  Moments later, disaster struck for North Cobb. Jarrard fumbled on a handoff attempt, and Cass's defensive lineman Tremon Buckner scooped it up and ran it back for a 19-yard 'scoop and score,' pushing the lead to 21-7.  North Cobb clawed back just before halftime, with Jarrard finding Jace Caldwell for a 14-yard touchdown pass as time expired, making it 21-14 at the break. The second half opened with another North Cobb miscue—a fumble on the kickoff, recovered by Cass at the Warriors' 32-yard line.  McWhorter capitalized, hitting Kennesaw State commit Chase Tatum for a 5-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 28-14.  North Cobb answered with a 6-yard touchdown run by Zach Belyeu, but a missed PAT kept the score at 28-20. In the fourth quarter, Cass's ground game took over.  Kalil Charles, who carried the ball 23 times for 92 yards in the game and had one reception for five yards, capped a 12-play, 80-yard drive that chewed up 6:30 off the clock with a 7-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 35-20.  Jarrard and Caldwell connected again for a 9-yard Warriors' touchdown to cut the deficit to 35-27, but North Cobb's hopes faded after turning the ball over on downs in the final two minutes.  Cass sealed the win with two kneel-downs. "Our coaches had a great game plan," added Gates. "They made some incredible halftime adjustments, and our kids played fearlessly. I am super proud of the players, coaches, and community." North Cobb's four fumbles, including the critical kickoff miscue, were too much to overcome despite Jarrard's heroics. For Cass, McWhorter's accuracy and the team's balanced attack with their late-game rushing success proved decisive. Buckner's defensive touchdown and Charles's late rushing score helped seal the win. Anderson caught five passes for 117 yards and one touchdown. Slocum had eight receptions for 22 yards, and Naz Fleurine added a five-yard reception. Tatum's five punts for Cass averaged just over 40 yards, including a 52-yarder, with no returns. The Colonels (3-1) move forward with momentum and travel to Hiram next Friday to open play in Region 7-AAAA.  The Warriors (2-2) look to clean up their ball-security issues in what promises to be a competitive season. North Cobb hosts Walton on Friday in their Region 5-AAAAAA opener.