In MiLB action this past week, Cartersville product Sam Howard made a pair of scoreless appearances for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens while fellow former Hurricane Anthony Seigler and the Hudson Valley Renegades wrapped up their 2022 campaign in the High Class A South Atlantic League. Toledo is facing an elimination number of 10 games with just 16 to play in the International League West playoff race. Hudson Valley missed the playoffs by finishing two games behind the Brooklyn Cyclones in the SAL North's second half race. In college football this past Saturday, Jonathan Cruz made his first field goal as an Ole Miss Rebel to headline performances of a dozen former Hurricanes and sixteen local college football contributors. On the soccer pitch, Cartersville resident and Syracuse goalkeeper Russell Shealy recorded a pair of shutouts in net for the 24th-ranked Orange as they beat UConn and Notre Dame. PRO BASEBALL SAM HOWARD — Toledo Mud Hens (9th yr. pro; Triple-A Detroit Tigers organization; Georgia Southern; Cartersville HS) … made a pair of scoreless appearances last Thursday and Friday at home against St. Paul. The lefty had a walk and a strikeout Thursday facing three batters and earned his eighth hold of the season in a 5-2 Mud Hens victory. On Friday, Howard allowed a leadoff triple but got out of the inning facing the minimum when a fly out to left field turned into a double play at home plate when left fielder Brendon Davis gunned down a runner tagging up from third. The Mud Hens held on to win the game 3-2. Toledo (74-60) is in third place and 7.5 games behind division leading Nashville in the International League West. The Mud Hens play a six game series Tuesday through Sunday at Indianapolis. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Hudson Valley Renegades (5th yr. pro; High Class-A New York Yankees organization; Cartersville HS) … appeared in five games this past week at Wilmington to close out the Renegades regular season slate as Hudson Valley missed the playoffs by finishing two games behind the Brooklyn Cyclones in the second half standings. Seigler was 6-for-17 for the week with four walks, a double, and two RBIs. The switch hitter completed the season with a .236 batting average, seven homers, 45 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. The Renegades full season record was 71-59. PRO FOOTBALL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … was 24-for-42 passing Sunday for 275 yards and one touchdown in the season opener. He was intercepted once and also ran twice for four yards in the Jaguars 28-22 loss at the Washington Commanders. His third quarter touchdown pass was a three-yarder to James Robinson with 8:50 remaining in the period. The TD pass cut the Washington lead to 14-9 at the time. His ensuing two-point conversion pass failed. The Jags built a 22-14 lead early in the fourth quarter before giving up a pair of touchdowns in the final nine minutes. Jacksonville (0-1) hosts the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that powered past LaGrange College with 540 yards of total offense in a 56-10 home win. Berry rolled up 195 yards rushing on 38 attempts. The unranked Vikings (2-0) host D-III 6th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Saturday at 1 p.m. JONATHAN CRUZ — Ole Miss (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made his first field goal as a Rebel and was true on all six PAT kicks Saturday as Mississippi cruised by visiting Central Arkansas 59-3. His 41-yard field goal finished off a 7-play drive and came on the final play of the second quarter sending the Rebels to the intermission up 31-0. Cruz also handled kickoff duties with two of his six kicks going for touchbacks. Ole Miss (2-0) travels to Atlanta Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Georgia Tech. JORDAN FERGUSON — Middle Tennessee State (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … forced a fumble and had five total tackles including one tackle for loss as the Blue Raiders won 34-19 at Colorado State. Ferguson, who played his high school football at Norcross and St. Francis Academy, graduated from Cartersville High School. The 6-2, 271-pound defensive lineman was preseason All Conference USA and is on the watch list in 2022 for the Rotary Lombardi (nation’s best offensive or defensive lineman) and Bednarik Awards (nation’s top defensive player). MTSU (1-1) hosts Tennessee State Saturday night at 6 p.m. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (Sr., Woodland HS) … saw action in the Hawks’ 34-21 win at home this past Saturday over Catawba College but did not collect a stat line. Shorter (2-0) hosts Albany State this Saturday in a 12 noon kickoff. JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (R-So., Cartersville HS) … was a starter at offensive guard as the Tigers sank Navy 37-13 this past Saturday in Annapolis. Memphis accumulated 506 yards of total offense (415 passing) and evened their season mark at 1-1. The Tigers host Arkansas State Saturday night in Liberty Bowl Stadium. GAVIN GEROS — Shorter University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action against Catawba College but did not crack the boxscore in the Hawks’ 34-21 home win. Shorter (2-0) hosts Albany State this Saturday. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … recorded no stats, but saw his first collegiate action this past Saturday for the Green Wave in their 52-0 home win over Alcorn State. Tulane (2-0) travels to Manhattan this Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Kansas State. QUANTE JENNINGS — Presbyterian College (So., Cartersville HS) … was credited with a solo tackle on the opening kickoff in the Blue Hose’ 21-13 home win over Virginia-Lynchburg Saturday. Presyterian (1-1) travels to Cullowhee, North Carolina this Saturday afternoon to play at Western Carolina. JACOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made three tackles and forced one fumble this past Saturday in a 45-25 win at Vanderbilt in Nashville. The 23rd-ranked Demon Deacons (2-0) host Liberty University this Saturday for their annual homecoming game. TITUS JONES — Colorado State University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … saw action but recorded no stat line in a 34-19 home loss to Middle Tennessee. The Rams (0-2) travel to Pullman to challenge Washington State this Saturday afternoon. LA’KWAYME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Battling Bishops’ defensive line, Jupiter had five tackle assists and recovered one fumble this past Saturday in a 45-0 loss at Shenandoah University. North Carolina Wesleyan (0-2) has its home opener this Saturday at noon against Bridgewater State University (Massachusetts). SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (So., Cartersville HS) … started at wide receiver, made a solo tackle on a third quarter kickoff, and was targeted for passes twice in the second half without a reception in the FCS 10th-ranked Mocs’ 38-20 win last Saturday at Eastern Illinois. Chattanooga (2-0) hosts North Alabama this Saturday night for homecoming. JACOB RAY — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … caught a 61-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter this past Saturday during the Vikings’ 56-10 home victory over LaGrange College. The unranked Vikings (2-0) host D-III 6th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Saturday at 1 p.m. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a fourth quarter tackle on kickoff coverage in the Demon Deacons’ 45-25 win at Vanderbilt. 23rd-ranked Wake Forest hosts Liberty this Saturday evening. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … in the Hawks’ 34-21 home win over Catawba College, Speights kicked off six times for a 48.3 yard average. Shorter (2-0) entertains Albany State this Saturday at Barron Stadium in Rome. BRANDON WADE — University of West Florida (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made a solo tackle from his defensive line position in the third quarter this past Saturday during the Argonauts’ 49-10 win at Southwest Baptist (Missouri). NCAA D-II 6th-ranked UWF (2-0) has a bye week prior to opening Gulf South Conference play September 24 at home against Delta State. CROSS COUNTRY BILL ARCHER — University of Montevallo (So., Cartersville HS) … ran third for the Falcons and eighth overall individually as Montevallo finished second of nine teams at the University of North Alabama 8K on Saturday. The race included 113 runners. Archer finished in 25:56.99. Montevallo will host the Falcon Classic Friday morning. VOLLEYBALL MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … made a pair of starts and totaled 10 kills, one dig, and four blocks as the Eagles won in three straight sets last Thursday at home over Point University and Saturday at Columbia (SC) University. Reinhardt (4-7, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts conference matches Friday night and Saturday afternoon against Bluefield State (WV) and Kentucky Christian. SOCCER ABBIE CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … did not score, but took three shots including one shot on goal in the Eagles’ 10-0 win Saturday over Bluefield State (WV). Reinhardt (1-3, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) travels to Tennessee Wesleyan Wednesday afternoon and will host Union College (KY) Saturday afternoon. HAVYN ISAAC — Young Harris College (Jr., Adairsville HS) … yielded three goals and had three saves in a 3-0 loss and start in net last Monday at University of Montevallo. The Mountain Lions also suffered a 1-0 loss Saturday at home to Georgia College. YHC (0-5, 0-1 Peach Belt Conference) plays at nearby University of North Georgia Wednesday night and hosts Albany State Saturday. Both matches are againt PBC opponents. CHLOE RAVISH — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … the goalkeeper faced no shots but entered in a reserve role last Tuesday during a 5-0 home loss to South Carolina-Beaufort. She then started and made eight saves in a 5-0 loss Saturday at Christian Brothers University in Memphis. The Hawks (0-6-1, 0-2 Gulf South Conference) also lost Sunday at Union University. Shorter hosts Delta State University Friday night and Mississippi College Sunday. MIA SCOTT — Reinhardt University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … saw action in a reserve role this past Saturday as the Eagles blanked Bluefield State (WV) 10-0. Reinhardt (1-3, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) travels to Tennessee Wesleyan Wednesday afternoon and will host Union College (KY) Saturday afternoon. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident, Darlington HS) … in a pair of starts last Monday and Saturday, Shealy made six saves at UConn in a 5-0 win and made one save in a 1-0 shutout of 22nd-ranked Notre Dame. The 24th-ranked Orange (4-0-1, 1-0 ACC) host Niagra Tuesday night and return to Atlantic Coast Conference play Friday night at Clemson. GOLF BUCK BRUMLOW — University of Georgia (So., Cartersville HS) … fired rounds of 66-71-71 for a 208, 8-under-par total last Wednesday and Thursday at The Frederica Cup hosted by the par-72, 7,309-yard layout at Frederica Golf Club on St. Simons Island. The Bulldogs finished fourth of eight teams and Brumlow tied for 17th place of 48 players. Vanderbilt (69-under) won the 54-hole event followed by Oklahoma (-66), Texas Tech (-46), and Georgia (-44). Georgia finished ahead of Mississippi State, Ohio State, Arkansas, and TCU. Next for the Bulldogs will be the SEC Match Play Championship September 25-27 at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

It was a busy week for Bartow County athletes at the professional and collegiate level with locals contributing in the NFL, MiLB baseball, professional golf, college football, college volleyball, college cross country, and college soccer. At the professional level, Quarterback Trevor Lawrence was 25-for-30 passing Sunday afternoon to help lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 24-0 home win over the Indianapolis Colts. Pitcher Sam Howard made a pair of scoreless appearances during the week for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens and pro golfer Maggie Ashmore had her best tournament of the 2022 Epson Tour season finishing tied for tenth at the Guardian Championship. Meanwhile, almost two dozen collegiate athletes made contributions across the country with their respective programs. PRO BASEBALL SAM HOWARD — Toledo Mud Hens (9th yr. pro; Triple-A Detroit Tigers organization; Georgia Southern; Cartersville HS) … made scoreless appearances last Thursday and Saturday at Indianapolis lowering his season MiLB ERA to 3.55 in 38 appearances. Thursday in a 12-3 win, the southpaw walked two and allowed one hit in the seventh inning but escaped the frame with two flyouts and a groundout. Friday, he walked two and had one strikeout in the fifth inning to earn his ninth hold of the year during an 8-7 win. Toledo (80-59) has ten games remaining in the regular season and trails division leading Nashville by 4.5 games. The Mud Hens have a seven-game home series Tuesday through Sunday against the Columbus Clippers. PRO GOLF MAGGIE ASHMORE — Epson Tour Golf (3rd year pro; Augusta University; Kingston, GA) … fired rounds of 72-69-65 Friday through Sunday and finished in a tenth place tie at the Epson Tour’s Guardian Championship in Prattville, Alabama. The 54-hole tournament was conducted at the 6,569-yard, par-72 Capitol Hill Golf Club. The 27-year-old’s 10-under finish was four shots behind tournament winner Maria Torres. The next event on the Epson Tour is the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout at Mystic Creek Golf Club in El Dorado, Arkansas September 23-25. Ashmore has also advanced to the Second Stage of LPGA Tour Qualifying October 18-21 at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida. PRO FOOTBALL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … helped lead the Jaguars to a 24-0 home win Sunday over the Indianapolis Colts by completing 25 of 30 passes for 235 yards and a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions. He finished the game with a 121.5 quarterback rating. Lawrence also added 11 yards rushing on three attempts. Jacksonville (1-1) travels to the west coast next Sunday to play the San Diego Chargers. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) ... recorded three total tackles last Saturday in the Red Foxes' 38-3 home loss to Columbia. He also had two tackles September 3 in a 43-12 home loss to Georgetown. Marist (0-2) plays at Drake University this Saturday afternoon. HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line, Cagle was part of a unit that produced 261 total yards (229 passing / 32 rushing) this past Saturday in a 17-3 loss to NCAA D-III 4th-ranked Wisconsin-Whitewater. Berry (2-1) has a bye week before traveling to Birmingham-Southern College to open conference play October 1. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (Sr., Cartersville HS) … was successful on all six PAT kicks and booted all seven of his kickoffs for touchbacks last Saturday as Ole Miss routed Georgia Tech in Atlanta, 42-0. His 51-yard field goal attempt late in the first quarter was blocked. 20th-ranked Ole Miss (3-0) entertains Tulsa Saturday afternoon. JORDAN FERGUSON — Middle Tennessee State (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had six total tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss as the Blue Raiders defeated visiting Tennessee State 49-6. Ferguson prepped and played football at Norcross and St. Francis Academy before transferring and graduating from Cartersville High School. A defensive lineman, Ferguson is on the watch list for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards. MTSU (2-1) travels to Coral Gables this Saturday to challenge the Miami Hurricanes. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (Sr., Woodland HS) … the Hawks’ tight end had two receptions this past Saturday for 19 yards. He also made two tackles on punt team coverage as Shorter dropped a 42-20 decision to 21st-ranked Albany State. Shorter (2-1) hosts NCAA D-II 2nd-ranked Valdosta State this Saturday at 12 noon. JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Tigers’ offensive line, Gambill was part of a unit that produced 547 total yards (360 passing / 187 rushing) during a 44-32 home win over Arkansas State. Memphis (2-1) hosts North Texas this Saturday afternoon. GAVIN GEROS — Shorter University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Hawks’ linebacker was credited with tackles on three consecutive plays during the fourth quarter this past Saturday in a 42-20 home loss to No. 21 Albany State. Shorter (2-1) hosts No. 2 Valdosta State this Saturday at Barron Stadium in a noon kickoff. QUANTE JENNINGS — Presbyterian College (So., Cartersville HS) … had a long rush of 27 yards and totaled 39 yards on five carries in the Blue Hose’ 77-21 loss at Western Carolina. Presbyterian (1-2) begins Pioneer Football League conference play this Saturday night at home against Davidson. JaCOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had five total tackles that included one sack and 1.5 tackles for loss as the Demon Deacons outlasted Liberty last Saturday 37-36. Wake Forest (3-0) opens ACC play Saturday at home against 5th-ranked Clemson. TITUS JONES — Colorado State University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … saw special teams duties but did not have a stat line this past Saturday in a 38-7 loss at Washington State. The Rams (0-3) play at home this week against Sacramento State. La’KWAME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter at nose guard, Jupiter had one tackle this past Saturday in the Battling Bishops’ 42-7 home loss to Bridgewater State (MA). North Carolina Wesleyan (0-3) opens USA South conference play at home next Saturday against Southern Virginia. SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … made five catches for 96 yards including a 50-yard reception. He also had one carry for four yards and one kick return for 19 yards during a 41-14 homecoming win last Saturday night over North Alabama. FCS No. 9-ranked Chattanooga (3-0, 1-0 Southern Conference) plays at Big Ten Illinois Thursday night. COURTNEY SLOCUM — Mars Hill University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … was on the Lions’ participation list but did not record any stats as Mars Hill beat visiting Catawba College 38-7. The Lions (1-1, 1-0 Southern Athletic Conference) plays at Barton College (NC) Saturday. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … the Deacons’ defensive back saw action last Saturday in their 37-36 homecoming win over Liberty. Wake Forest (3-0) hosts 5th-ranked Clemson Saturday in Winston-Salem. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … kicked off four times last Saturday with one kick going for a touchback. He also was credited with a solo tackle on kickoff coverage in the Hawks’ 42-20 home loss to 21st-ranked Albany State. Shorter (2-1) entertains 2nd-ranked Valdosta State this Saturday. CROSS COUNTRY BILL ARCHER — University of Montevallo (So., Cartersville HS) … finished 26th (26:42) last Friday and had the fourth best finish on his team at the 8K Falcon Classic hosted by Montevallo. The 13-team event was won by University of Alabama-Huntsville with the Falcons finishing second. Up next for UM is the NCAA Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, October 1. McKENNA TRAPHEAGEN — Georgia Tech (So., Woodland HS) … finished 66th (18:10) at the North Alabama Showcase last Friday in Florence. Although Trapheagan did not have a scoring run, the Jackets placed third in the race behind Alabama and Kentucky. Next for Georgia Tech is the Lehigh Paul Short Run on Friday, September 30 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. VOLLEYBALL MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … totaled 12 kills, four digs, and nine blocks as the Eagles narrowly lost a five-set match at home to Bluefield State (WV) last Friday and won in three straight sets Saturday over Kentucky Christian. The 6-3 middle hitter has started all 13 matches for Reinhardt and is averaging 1.36 kills and 0.64 blocks per match. The Eagles (5-8, 3-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) travel to St. Andrews (NC) Thursday night and will play at Columbia International University (SC) Friday night. SOCCER ABBIE CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action as a reserve last Wednesday in a 3-0 win at Tennessee Wesleyan and also entered off the bench and took one shot in Saturday’s 9-0 home win over Union College (KY). The Eagles (3-3, 3-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Brenau Wednesday night before traveling to Johnson University (TN) Saturday afternoon. CHLOE RAVISH — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … the Hawks’ goalkeeper played one half in each of her team’s conference losses at home Friday and Sunday to Delta State and Mississippi College. She allowed three goals in each match and totaled four saves. Shorter (0-8-1, 0-4 Gulf South Conference) travels to Valdosta State Friday night and plays at West Georgia Sunday afternoon. MIA SCOTT — Reinhardt University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … saw action as a reserve in the Eagles’ 9-0 victory at home Saturday over Appalachian Athletic Conference foe Union College (KY). Reinhardt (3-3, 3-0) plays Brenau at home Wednesday night and makes the trip to Johnson University (TN) Saturday afternoon. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident; Darlington HS) … made two saves and earned his fourth shutout of the season last Tuesday at home as the Orange edged Niagra 1-0. He then made six saves and allowed just one goal in a 2-1 conference victory Friday night at Clemson. Syracuse (6-0-1, 2-0 ACC) plays at Colgate Tuesday night and hosts ACC rival Virginia Saturday night. MADISON SHOOK — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Cass HS) … made her second start of the season last Tuesday, took three shots, had one assist, and scored a goal as the Fillies beat Andrew College 6-0. ABAC (2-3, 1-1 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) has road matches Wednesday at Brewton-Parker and Friday at Georgia Military College. The Fillies then host Oxford College-Emory Saturday afternoon. MORGAN TOMPKINS — Bluefield State University (Fr., Cass HS) … entered as a reserve defender and played 10 minutes in the Big Blue’s 13-0 loss Friday at Catawba College (NC). BSU (2-5-1) hosts Maine-Fort Kent Tuesday afternoon and Wingate University Friday night.

In the NFL this week, Trevor Lawrence tossed three touchdown passes Sunday to help lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 38-10 win at the Los Angeles Chargers while Cartersville’s Miller Forristall and the Cleveland Browns also moved to 2-1 with a win last Thursday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In MiLB action, Sam Howard and the Toledo Mud Hens were eliminated in the International League West Division’s playoff race but the left handed pitcher did not allow an earned run and yielded only one hit in four appearances last week. On the LPGA’s qualifying Epson Tour, Kingston’s Maggie Ashmore made her third cut of the year while local collegiate athletes in football, volleyball, and soccer also made contributions across the country this past week. PRO BASEBALL SAM HOWARD — Toledo Mud Hens (9th yr. pro; Triple-A Detroit Tigers organization; Georgia Southern; Cartersville HS) … made four appearances last week at home and did not allow an earned run as the Mud Hens finished the week 5-2 against the Columbus Clippers. Unfortunately, the second place Mud Hens were eliminated in the International League West Division race. Howard faced the minimum in the seventh inning last Tuesday in a 5-4 win. Wednesday the southpaw struck out the only batter he faced in the seventh inning and earned his 10th hold of the year in an eventual 5-3 win. In the sixth inning of a 4-2 win Friday, the 29-year-old yielded one hit and one unearned run while facing five batters and recording one strikeout. Saturday, he again faced the minimum and struck out one working the sixth inning of an eventual 6-0 loss. Toledo (85-62) has just three games remaining in the 2022 season. The Mud Hens close out the year Monday through Wednesday at the Iowa Cubs. PRO GOLF MAGGIE ASHMORE — Epson Tour Golf (3rd year pro; Augusta University; Kingston, GA) … fired rounds of 74-73-76 for a 7-over-par 223 total Friday through Sunday at the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout in El Dorado, Arkansas. The 54-hole tournament was played at the 6,509-yard, par 72 Mystic Creek Golf Club. Ashmore, who made the 36-hole cut for the third time in eight events played this season, finished tied for 57th and won $814. PRO FOOTBALL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … was 28-for-39 passing Sunday for 262 yards and three touchdowns as Jacksonville won at the Los Angeles Chargers 38-10. The 22-year-old finished the game with a 115.5 quarterback rating. He also ran three times for seven yards and did not throw an interception. His first TD pass was a 14-yarder to Zay Jones in the second quarter that gave the Jaguars a 13-0 lead. His second TD pass was a 4-yarder to Chistian Kirk in the third quarter giving Jacksonville a 29-10 advantage. In the fourth quarter, he added an 11-yard TD toss to Marvin Jones. The Jaguars (2-1) play next Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. MILLER FORRISTALL — Cleveland Browns (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Alabama; Cartersville HS) … the 24-year-old tight end was targeted once in the Browns’ opening offensive series but did not have a reception during a 29-17 home win last Thursday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland (2-1) plays this Sunday at the Atlanta Falcons. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action in the Red Foxes game last Saturday at Drake, but did not add to his stat line after making six tackles in his first two games. Marist (1-2, 1-0 Pioneer Football League) won 30-25 and will host conference foe St. Thomas this Saturday at noon. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (Sr., Cartersville HS) … was successful on all five PAT kicks and booted four of his six kickoffs for touchbacks last Saturday in a 35-27 home win over Tulsa. Cruz did have one kickoff go out of bounds but averaged over 64 yards per kickoff. 14th-ranked Ole Miss (4-0) hosts No. 7 Kentucky this Saturday for the Rebels’ conference opener and homecoming game. JORDAN FERGUSON — Middle Tennessee State (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had four tackles including one tackle for a one-yard loss in the Blue Raiders’ 45-31 win at Miami. MTSU (3-1) begins Conference USA play Friday night at home against Texas-San Antonio. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (Sr., Woodland HS) … the Hawks’ tight end saw action but did not record any stats in a 34-30 home loss last Saturday to 13th-ranked Valdosta State. Shorter (2-2, 0-1 Gulf South Conference) travels to University of West Alabama this Saturday afternoon. JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Tigers’ offensive line, Gambill was part of a unit that produced 334 total yards (141 passing / 193 rushing) during a 44-34 home win over North Texas. Memphis (3-1, 1-0) hosts Temple this Saturday in another American Athletic Conference game. GAVIN GEROS — Shorter University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Hawks’ linebacker had one tackle in a 34-30 home loss last Saturday to 13th-ranked Valdosta State. Shorter (2-2, 0-1 Gulf South Conference) travels to University of West Alabama this Saturday afternoon. QUANTE JENNINGS — Presbyterian College (So., Cartersville HS) … in a home game last Saturday against Davidson, Jennings had one reception for seven yards and one rushing attempt for no gain in a 56-24 loss. The Blue Hose (1-3, 0-1 Pioneer Football League) plays at Morehead State Saturday. JaCOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had four tackles and one quarterback hurry in the 22nd-ranked Demon Deacons’ 51-45 (2 OT) home loss last Saturday to 5th-ranked Clemson. Wake Forest (3-1, 0-1 ACC) travels to Tallahassee this Saturday afternoon to play at Florida State. La’KWAME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter at nose guard, Jupiter had five total tackles (one solo) in the Battling Bishops’ 14-13 win last Saturday at Southern Virginia. N.C. Wesleyan (1-3, 1-0 USA South Athletic Conference) entertains LaGrange College (GA) for homecoming this Saturday afternoon. SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … after hauling in eight passes in the Mocs’ first three games, Phillips was denied a reception and targeted only once last Saturday in a 31-0 loss at Big Ten Illinois. 9th-ranked Chattanooga (3-1, 1-0) returns to Southern Conference play this Saturday night at East Tennessee State. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … the Deacons’ defensive back made four total tackles last Saturday in the 22nd-ranked Demon Deacons’ two overtime loss to 5th-ranked Clemson, 51-45. Wake Forest (3-1, 0-1 ACC) plays at Florida State this Saturday afternoon. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … kicked off six times last Saturday for a 46 yard average with one kick for a touchback in the Hawks’ 34-30 conference loss at home to 13th-ranked Valdosta State. Shorter (2-2, 0-1 Gulf South Conference) travels to University of West Alabama this Saturday afternoon. BRANDON WADE — University West Florida (Grad Student, Cartersville HS) … the Argonauts’ 290-pound defensive lineman had two tackles with a sack and one quarterback hurry in a 45-42 home loss to Delta State in two overtimes. UWF (2-1, 0-1 Gulf South Conference) hosts North Greenville this Saturday in Pensacola. VOLLEYBALL KYA PERKINSON — Piedmont College (Fr., Cass HS) … a middle blocker for the Lions, Perkinson saw her first collegiate action last Thursday in a match at Wesleyan. She was credited with four attack attempts and one assist in Piedmont’s five set win. The Lions (1-10, 1-2 Collegiate Conference of the South) host Agnes Scott College Wednesday night and LaGrange College Saturday afternoon. MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … totaled 11 kills and four blocks from her middle hitter position as the Eagles won in four sets Thursday at St. Andrews (NC) and lost in four sets at Columbia International University last Friday. Reinhardt (6-9, 4-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Brenau Tuesday night, travels to Tennessee Wesleyan Friday night, and plays at Bryan College Saturday afternoon in a trio of conference matches. SOCCER BRADY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … an Eagles’ defender, Craig played all 90 minutes and took one shot in a 4-1 loss last Wednesday at Dalton State. He also played 79 minutes and had one shot on goal Saturday in a 3-0 win at Johnson Universitiy (TN). Through the Eagles’ first eight games, Craig is yet to score but has taken five shots with three on goal. Reinhardt (3-4-1, 2-1-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Point University Wednesday and hosts St. Andrews Universitiy (NC) Saturday. CHLOE RAVISH — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … the Hawks’ goalkeeper played the second half of an 8-0 loss at Valdosta State last Friday night. She allowed four goals and had four saves. Shorter (0-10-1, 0-6 Gulf South Conference) hosts Lee University Sunday afternoon. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident; Darlington HS) … a goalkeeper for the Orange, Shealy made two saves and recorded his fifth shutout of the season in a 2-0 win last Tuesday at Colgate. He then made three saves but allowed the only goal of the game Saturday in a 1-0 conference home loss to Virginia. Syracuse (7-1-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) was ranked No. 3 but will likely slip in the next poll release. The Orange plays at Virginia Tech Friday night.

Cartersville native Sam Howard concluded his ninth season as a professional this past week with a scoreless outing for the Toledo Mud Hens at the Iowa Cubs. The lefty started the year in extended spring training for Pittsburgh and eventually made three 2022 appearances for the MLB Pirates. He was later acquired by the Detroit Tigers’ organization and finished the year with the Triple-A affiliate in Toledo. Meanwhile in the NFL, former Purple Hurricanes Trevor Lawrence and Miller Forristall were in action with their respective clubs. Forristall, who has been on the Cleveland practice squad, was signed to the active roster this past week and participated in the Browns’ game at the Atlanta Falcons. Lawrence threw a pair of touchdowns Sunday, but his Jacksonville Jaguars lost at the Philadelphia Eagles. At the collegiate level, two dozen local athletes across the country were active in football, cross country, volleyball, golf, and soccer. NFL MILLER FORRISTALL — Cleveland Browns (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Alabama; Cartersville HS) … was moved from the Browns’ practice squad to the Cleveland roster last week and saw action for the second straight week. He was not targeted and did not record any stats in a 23-20 loss Sunday at Atlanta. The Browns (2-2) host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday at 1 p.m. TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … was 11-for-23 passing Sunday for 174 yards and two touchdowns in a rainy 29-21 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles. Lawrence also rushed for seven yards on a pair of attempts. He had a first quarter 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Agnew to give the Jags a 14-0 lead. His other scoring strike also went to Agnew with 7:19 remaining in the game. Jacksonville (2-2) host the winless Houston Texans Sunday at 1 p.m. PRO BASEBALL SAM HOWARD — Toledo Mud Hens (9th yr. pro; Triple-A Detroit Tigers organization; Georgia Southern; Cartersville HS) … in his final appearance of 2022 last Thursday, the 29-year-old earned his eleventh hold of the season with a four-out appearance across the sixth and seventh innings of a 7-5 win at the Iowa Cubs. The southpaw allowed two hits but struck out two. Howard made three MLB appearances in 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates after rehab appearances with Bradenton and Indianapolis of the Pirates’ organization. In May he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers and sent to the Toledo Mud Hens. Howard completed his 2022 MiLB season with a 2-2 record and 3.11 ERA in 43 appearances. He worked 37.2 innings and struck out 44. Toledo (87-63) finished second in the International League West Division and did not qualify for the post-season. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … had a fumble recovery last Saturday with just over one minute remaining in the game during a 38-24 home loss to St. Thomas (MN). The Red Foxes (1-3, 1-1 Pioneer Football League) head to Florida Saturday to take on the Stetson Hatters. HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line in a 24-10 loss last Saturday at Birmingham-Southern College. The offensive unit produced 319 total yards (154 rushing/165 passing). Berry (2-2, 0-1 Southern Athletic Association) hosts Rhodes College Saturday night. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a 53-yard field goal in the second quarter and was true on what turned out to be the game-winning field goal in the third quarter from 26 yards as the Rebels defeated then 7th-ranked Kentucky last Saturday afternoon 22-19. Cruz also made both PAT attempts and averaged 58.8 yards on five kickoffs with one touchback. Ole Miss (5-0, 1-0) plays at Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon. CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Syracuse University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … ran twice for 11 yards and completed his only pass attempt for a five yard gain as the Orange blanked Wagner last Saturday, 59-0. Syracuse (5-0, 2-0 ACC) hosts ??? = ranked N.C. State Saturday. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … was on the participation report but did not accumulate any stats in the Hawks’ 37-14 loss last Saturday at West Alabama. Shorter (2-3, 0-2 Gulf South Conference) plays at Mississippi College this Saturday afternoon. JACOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … continued his season streak of at least one tackle in each game this season by recording one tackle assist in the Demon Deacons’ 31-21 win last Saturday at Florida State. Wake Forest (4-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts Army this Saturday night. LA’KWAYME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … was listed as a participant but had no stat line as the Battling Bishops beat visiting LaGrange College last Friday night, 37-22. North Carolina Wesleyan (2-3, 2-0 USA South Athletic Conference) travels to play at Belhaven University (NC) Saturday afternoon. IAN LOWE — Shorter University (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action in last Saturday’s loss at West Alabama but did not record any stats. Shorter (2-3, 0-2 Gulf South Conference) travels to Mississippi College this Saturday. ANDREW NGUYEN — Berry College (Fr., Cass HS) … recorded one solo tackle in the Vikings’ 24-10 loss last Saturday at Birmingham-Southern College. Berry (2-2, 0-1 Southern Athletic Association) entertains Rhodes College Saturday night. SAM PHILLIPS — University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (So., Cartersville HS) … made four catches for 41 yards as the Mocs won last Saturday at East Tennessee State 24-16. Chattanooga (4-1, 2-0 Southern Conference) has a bye week before hosting VMI October 15. COURTNEY SLOCUM — Mars Hill University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … saw action but did not record any stats in a 17-14 home loss last Thursday against Limestone. The Lions (2-2, 2-1 South Atlantic Conference) travel to Erskine College Saturday. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … made three tackles in last Saturday’s 31-21 win at Florida State. Wake Forest (4-1, 1-1 ACC) steps out of conference play this Saturday night when the Demon Deacons host Army. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … kicked off three times for a 60.3 yard average this past Saturday in the Hawks’ 37-14 loss at West Alabama. Shorter (2-3, 0-2 Gulf South Conference) plays at Mississippi College Saturday afternoon. BRANDON WADE — University of West Florida (Grad student, Cartersville HS) … had one tackle and was credited with one quarterback hurry in the Argonauts’ 34-31 home win Satuday over North Greenville. UWF (3-1, 1-1 Gulf South Conference) plays at West Georgia Saturday. CROSS COUNTRY BILL ARCHER — University of Montevallo (So., Cartersville HS) … finished 213th of 426 runners at the 8K Louisiville Classic last Friday. His time of 26:30 was fourth for his team as the Falcons placed 27th of 47 teams in the Blue Division which was won by Grand Valley State. Montevallo competes next at the UAB Blazer Classic on Friday, October 14. RYLEE EVANS — Western Kentucky University (Fr., Woodland HS) … was the top finishers for the Hilltoppers and placed 47th individually in the Blue Division at the 29th annual Live in the Lou Classic last Friday on the E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park 5K course. Evans completed the race in 18:41.10 in a field that included 422 competitors. Western Kentucky finished 28th of 48 teams. The team race was won by Taylor Universitiy. The next race for WKU will be the Blazer Classic October 14 at Alabama-Birmingham. McKENNA TRAPHEAGEN — Georgia Tech (So., Woodland HS) … finished 222nd (21:36.9) of 427 individual runners at the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University last Friday in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Georgia Tech was 14th of 46 teams in a race won by University of North Carolina. Up next for the Yellow Jackets will be the Penn State National Open Friday, October 14. VOLLEYBALL VANESSA JOHNSON — Truett McConnell University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action but recorded no stats in the Bears’ three set sweep at Columbia College (SC) last Tuesday. TMU (10-11, 5-4 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Reinhardt University Tuesday night and will play Carolina University and St. Andrews University Saturday in Laurinburg, North Carolina. KYA PERKINSON — Piedmont University (Fr., Cass HS) … had one service ace, one dig, and one block last Wednesday night in the Lions’ 25-9, 25-15, 25-22 home win over Agnes Scott. Piedmont (3-11, 3-3 Collegiate Conference of the South) hosts Huntingdon College and Berea College Saturday. MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … totaled 19 kills, 7 digs, and 8 blocks across three matches last week as the Eagles beat visiting Brenau last Tuesday, won at Tennessee Wesleyan last Thursday, but lost at Bryan Saturday. Reinhardt (8-10, 6-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Truett McConnell Tuesday and hosts Columbia University and Columbia International University Friday and Saturday. GOLF BUCK BRUMLOW — University of Georgia (So., Cartersville HS) … finished tied for 44th individually in the medal play portion of the Southeastern Conference Match Play Championship conducted September 25-27 on the par-70, 7,204-yard Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Brumlow fired rounds of 72-66-74 (212) for a 2-over-par total. UGA was the No. 6-seed following 54-holes of stroke play and lost to No. 3-seed Alabama in the first match play round, 3-2. Brumlow dropped his match 3-up to Alabama’s J.P. Cave. The Bulldogs will return to action Oct. 3-4 in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. CHANC WILLIS — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … tied for 19th place individually in the weather-shortened Invite at Innisbrook September 26 in Innisbrook, Florida. Willis shot 74-74 on the par-71, 7,015-yard Copperhead Course for the low score for the Eagles. Reinhardt placed 12th of 17 teams with Keiser University winning the event with a 576 total. Reinhardt shot 607. The Eagles travel to Venore, Tennessee this weekend for the Tennessee Wesleyan Invitational on the Links of Kahite. SOCCER ABBIE CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … entered as a reserve for seven minutes Saturday and took one shot in the Eagles’ 9-0 home win over St. Andrews University (NC). Reinhardt (7-3, 7-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Bryan College Wednesday night and travels to Columbia University Saturday. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident, Darlington HS) … made four saves and earned his sixth shutout this season as the Orange blanked Virginia Tech last Friday night, 3-0. Shealy is now 7-1-1 in net this season. Syracuse (8-1-1, 3-1 ACC) hosts Cornell Tuesday night and Wake Forest Friday night.

Athletes Beyond Bartow is a weekly update on the performances of Cartersville and Bartow County athletes at the professional and collegiate level. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … completed 25 of 47 pass attempts for 286 yards but did not have a touchdown pass and was picked off twice in a 13-6 home loss to the Houston Texans. The 23-year-old quarterback added 29 yards rushing on four attempts and made one tackle following an interception. The Jags (2-3) play at Indianapolis on Sunday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL BRYCE BURGESS — Reinhardt University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … had four carries for 16 yards Saturday in the Eagles’ 47-21 win at home over Kentucky Christian. Most of his total came on a 12-yard carry early in the third quarter. Reinhardt (4-1, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) travels to Bluefield State (WV) Saturday night. HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … as a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line, Cagle was part of an offense that produced 323 total yards (169 rushing / 154 passing) in a 34-0 conference win over Rhodes College last Saturday night. Berry (3-2, 1-1 Southern Athletic Association) travels to Danville, Kentucky Saturday to play at Centre College. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a 35-yard field goal and all seven PAT kicks last Saturday in Nashville as the Rebels beat Vanderbilt 52-28. Cruz averaged 63.2 yards on his nine kickoffs with three going for touchbacks. Ole Miss (6-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) hosts Auburn this Saturday. JORDAN FERGUSON — Middle Tennessee State (Sr., Cartersville HS) … ran his season tackles total to 34 with four more stops Saturday in a 41-14 loss at UAB. Two of the tackles were for losses totaling two yards. Middle Tennessee State (3-3, 0-2 Conference USA) hosts Western Kentucky this Saturday afternoon. GAVIN GEROS — Shorter University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Hawks’ linebacker had four tackles (three solo) in the Hawks’ 35-21 loss last Saturday at Mississippi College. Shorter (2-4, 0-3 Gulf South Conference) entertains West Florida Saturday in another conference matchup. QUANTE JENNINGS — Presbyterian College (So., Cartersville HS) … saw action Saturday but did not record any stats in a Blue Hose 41-21 home loss to Valparaiso. Presbyterian (1-5, 0-3 Pioneer Football League) heads to the west coast to play at San Diego Saturday. JaCOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … was a starter at defensive end but recorded no stats in a Demon Deacons’ 45-10 victory at home over Army. Wake Forest (5-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has a week off in the schedule to prepare for visiting Boston College October 22. TITUS JONES — Colorado State University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … made a solo tackle on the opening kickoff of the second half last Friday night as the Rams won at Nevada 17-14. CSU (1-4, 1-0 Mountain West Conference) hosts Utah State Saturday night. La’KWAME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter at nose guard, Jupiter had four total tackles (one solo) but the Battling Bishops lost at Belhaven (MS) 24-0. North Carolina Wesleyan (2-4, 2-1 Conference USA South) hosts Methodist University (NC) Saturday night. ANDREW NGUYEN — Berry College (Fr., Cass HS) … made two tackles and had one pass break up from his defensive back position last Saturday night as the Vikings blanked visiting Rhodes College 34-0. Berry (3-2, 1-1) plays at Centre College (KY) Saturday. JACOB RAY — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … had three receptions for 46 yards including a 23-yard catch last Saturday in the Vikings’ 34-0 home win over Rhodes College. Berry (3-2, 1-1) plays at Centre College (KY) Saturday. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … the Deacons’ defensive back made three solo tackles last Saturday in a 45-10 home win over Army. Wake Forest has a bye week before entertaining Boston College October 22. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … kicked off four times last Saturday for a 64.5-yard average in the Hawks’ 35-21 loss at Mississippi College. One of his four kickoffs was a touchback. Shorter (2-4, 0-3 Gulf South Conference) hosts West Florida Saturday. BRANDON WADE — University West Florida (Grad Student, Cartersville HS) … the Argonauts’ defensive lineman made one tackle in a 42-28 win last Saturday at West Georgia. UWF (4-1, 2-1 Gulf South Conference) plays at Shorter on Saturday. VOLLEYBALL MARIA PILIPOSYANS - (Fr., Cass HS) … totaled 15 kills, two solo blocks and six assisted blocks in a pair of wins over CIU (3-2) and Columbia (S.C.) (3-0) this past Friday and Saturday. The Lady Eagles (11-10, 9-3) will travel to Tennessee Southern on Tuesday, Oct. 11. CROSS COUNTRY BILL ARCHER — University of Montevallo (So., Cartersville HS) … Montevalo’s cross country team finished finished 27th in the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, Oct. 1 in an event that included many NCAA Div. I runners. Archer finished in 213th place and posted a time of 26:30.7. SOCCER ABBIE CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS)… Abbie Craig played seven minutes in Reinhardt’s 5-0 win over Columbia (SC) on Saturday. She also logged 11 minutes with no statistics in a 4-0 win over Bryan last Wednesday. BRADY CRAIG -- Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) ... a starter as a defender for the Eagles who won twice last week and extended their current streak to 4-0-1. Craig played all 90 minutes of a 1-0 win over Bryan last Wednesday and saw 72 minutes of action and had one assist in a 7-0 win Saturday at Columbia University. Reinhardt (6-4-2, 5-1-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Columbia International Wednesday afternoon. CHLOE RAVISH — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) …Ravish played as a reserve goalkeeper in Shorter’s 10-0 loss to West Florida on Sunday, Oct. 9. She recorded five saves and gave up six goals. Shorter will play at Auburn University Montgomery (Ala.) on Friday, Oct. 14. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident; Darlington HS) … The starting goalie for Syracuse, Shealy made four saves and gave up two goals in a 2-1 loss to Cornell on Tuesday, Oct. 4. He then earned the shutout in a 2-0 win over Wake Forest last Friday. He made five saves in the win. The Orange also defeated Loyola 6-1 Monday. -- Scott Power of the Daily Tribune News contributed to this report.

Former Cartersville High School quarterback Trevor Lawrence had only two incompletions Sunday in 22 pass attempts, but managed only 163 yards in Jacksonville’s 34-27 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. The Jags’ QB had one TD pass and added two short touchdown runs as Jacksonville slipped to 2-4. Meanwhile in other NFL news, Cleveland tight end Miller Forristall has been reassigned to the Browns’ practice squad. This week’s update also includes 30 local collegiate athletes contributing to their respective programs in football, cross country, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, and swimming. NFL MILLER FORRISTALL — Cleveland Browns (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Alabama; Cartersville HS) … had spent time on the Browns’ practice squad earlier this season and had even been called up twice, but the tight end was waived after appearing in Cleveland’s game at Atlanta in Week 4. He has now been returned to the practice squad where he will continue his development. Cleveland (2-4) plays Sunday at the Baltimore Ravens. TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) completed 20 of 22 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown in Sunday’s 34-27 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. Lawrence also ran six times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat. His 1-yard keeper with 3:48 remaining in the first quarter gave the Jags a 7-0 lead. His 2-yard run early in the third quarter capped a 75-yard drive and put Jacksonville up 21-13 at the time. His 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk finished off a 10 minute drive in the fourth quarter and made the score 27-26, but the Colts scored with 0:17 remaining to pull out the win. Jacksonville (2-4) hosts the New York Giants Sunday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action at safety last Saturday but did not record any stats in the Red Foxes 24-7 home loss to Dayton. Marist (2-4, 2-2 Pioneer Football League) plays at Butler Saturday. BRYCE BURGESS — Reinhardt University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … had two rushing attempts for two yards Saturday in the NAIA 11th-ranked Eagles’ 45-21 win at Bluefield State (WV). Reinhardt (5-1, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) is off this Saturday and will host St. Andrews October 29. HAYDEN CAGLE — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 382 yards of total offense (221 rushing / 161 passing) in a 31-30 overtime victory at Centre College. Berry (4-2, 2-1) heads to San Antonio Saturday to face NCAA D-III 9th-ranked Trinity University in a Southern Athletic Association matchup. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a pair of field goals and was successful on all six extra point attempts last Saturday as 6th-ranked Ole Miss beat Auburn 48-34. Cruz made a 23-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 42-yarder in the fourth period. He also booted seven of his eight kickoffs for touchbacks. His other kickoff was a brilliant onside kick that was recovered by Ole Miss. The Rebels (7-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) play at LSU Saturday afternoon. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … had two tackles on punt coverage last Saturday in the Hawks’ 50-26 home loss to University of West Florida. Shorter (2-5, 0-4 Gulf South Conference) hosts a Thursday night matchup this week with 7th-ranked Delta State. JORDAN FERGUSON — Middle Tennessee State (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … had two tackles and broke up one pass in the Blue Raiders’ 35-17 home loss to Western Kentucky. MTSU (3-4, 0-3 Conference USA) has a bye week prior to playing at UTEP October 29. JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (So., Cartersville HS) …a starter on the Tigers’ offensive line that produced 491 yards of total offense (84 rushing / 407 passing) in a four overtime 47-45 loss at East Carolina. Memphis (4-3, 2-2 American Athletic Conference) has a conference game at Tulane Saturday afternoon. GAVIN GEROS — Shorter University (So., Cartersville HS) … was a participant Saturday but had no stats in the Hawks’ 50-26 home loss to NCAA D-II 9th-ranked West Florida. Shorter (2-5, 0-4 Gulf South Conference) will look to snap a five game skid Thursday night at home against 7th-ranked Delta State. TITUS JONES — Colorado State University (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … saw action in the Rams’ 17-13 home loss to Utah State last Saturday but recorded no stats. CSU (1-5, 1-1 Mountain West Conference) hosts Hawaii Saturday afternoon. LA’KWAYME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) …a starter at nose guard, Jupiter had one tackle in a 34-33 home loss to Methodist University last Saturday. The Battling Bishops (2-5, 2-2 USA South Athletic Conference) play at Maryville (Tennessee) Saturday afternoon. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Fr., Cass HS) … an offensive lineman, Martin was a participant last Saturday for the first time this season as the Vikings won at Centre College (KY), 31-30. Berry (4-2, 2-1 Southern Athletic Association) plays at 9th-ranked Trinity University (Texas) Saturday afternoon. ANDREW NGUYEN — Berry College (Fr., Cass HS) … recorded no stats but was a participant for the Vikings in their 31-30 win last Saturday at Centre College. Berry (4-2, 2-1 SAA) travels to 9th-ranked Trinity University (TX) Saturday. SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (So., Cartersville HS) … had three receptions last Saturday for 66 yards in the Mocs’ 41-13 home win over VMI. Phillips had a 19-yard catch in Chattanooga’s opening drive and a 32-yard catch late in the first quarter. He added a 15-yard reception in the second quarter. Phillips was targeted two other times with one of those plays resulting in a pass interference penalty. Chattanooga (5-1, 3-0 Southern Conference), ranked 9th in the FCS coaches poll, hosts Mercer Saturday afternoon. JACOB RAY — Berry College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … had an 11-yard reception nullified by a penalty and was targeted two more times without another catch in the Vikings’ 31-30 win last Saturday at Centre College (Kentucky). Berry makes the journey to Trinity University (TX) Saturday afternoon. COURTNEY SLOCUM — Mars Hill University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … was on the participation list last Saturday but recorded no stats in the Lions’ 49-14 home win over Emory & Henry. Mars Hill (4-2, 4-1 South Atlantic Conference) hosts Carson-Newman Saturday afternoon. KALEB SPEIGHTS — Shorter University (So., Cass HS) … the placekicker had two kickoffs last Saturday for a 43.5 yard average in the Hawks’ 50-26 home loss to 9th-ranked West Florida. Shorter (2-5, 0-4 Gulf South Conference) looks for its first conference win Thursday night at home against 7th-ranked Delta State. BRANDON WADE — University of West Florida (Grad Student, Cartersville HS) … the Argonauts’ defensive lineman saw action last Saturday in a 50-26 win at Shorter but did not record any stats. UWF (5-1, 3-1 Gulf South Conference), ranked No. 9 in D-II, hosts conference foe Mississippi College Saturday afternoon for homecoming. CROSS COUNTRY McKENNA TRAPHEAGEN — Georgia Tech (So., Woodland HS) … placed 57th individually and sixth for her team in 22:07 as the Yellow Jackets finished fourth last Friday at the 6K Penn State University Open. Next for Georgia Tech is the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships October 28 in Earlysville, Virginia. VOLLEYBALL MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … totaled 21 kills, 13 blocks, and two digs in three matches last week. The Eagles lost in four sets at Tennessee Southern last Tuesday and had 3-0 wins Friday and Saturday at home over Union College (Kentucky) and Johnson University (Tennessee). Reinhardt (13-11, 11-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Point University Tuesday and hosts St. Andrews University (North Carolina) Saturday. SOCCER BRADY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Eagles’ defender played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 shutout at Columbia International University last Wednesday. Reinhardt (7-4-2, 6-1-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Truett-McConnell University Wednesday and travels to Milligan University (Tennessee) Saturday. HAVYN ISAAC — Young Harris College (Jr., Adairsville HS) … earned the win in goal this past Saturday as the Mountain Lions defeated Clayton State 2-1. Isaac was credited with three saves. YHC (4-9, 4-5 Peach Belt Conference) travels to St. Augustine Saturday for a conference match at Flagler College. CHLOE RAVISH — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … was inserted as keeper in the second half last Saturday of the Hawks’ 10-0 loss at University of Montevallo. Ravish was charged with five goals against and made seven saves. Shorter (0-15-1, 0-11 Gulf South Conference) hosts Alabama-Huntsville Friday night and West Alabama Sunday afternoon. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident; Darlington HS) … earned his ninth and tenth wins in goal last week with a 6-1 home win over Loyola Maryland and a 2-1 ACC victory at Louisville. Shealy had five saves against Loyola and two in the win over 11th-ranked Louisville. Syracuse (11-2-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), ranked No. 5, hosts Bucknell Tuesday night and travels to N.C. State Saturday night. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — Young Harris College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … has a pair of singles wins this Fall and has gone 1-2 in doubles matches in a pair of October matches. Bush won 6-2, 6-3 on Line 3 October 4 at Emmanuel College and won 6-4, 6-0 on Line 1 October 8 at home against Lees-McRae. The Mountain Lions (1-2) host Mars Hill University Wednesday afternoon and will play in the University of North Georgia Invitational in Gainesville Friday and Saturday. GOLF DALTON HENSON — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … shot a 246 total as the Eagles finished third of twelve teams at the Tennessee Wesleyan Intercollegiate Tournament October 8-9. Next for Reinhardt is the Appalachian Athletic Conference Fall Preview Monday and Tuesday in Seneca, South Carolina. JAKE WEHUNT — Young Harris College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … participated as an individual and placed 56th of 68 players October 3-4 at the Camden Collegiate in Camden, South Carolina. Young Harris finished ninth of ten teams at the event. Wehunt shot 72-79-83 in the 54-hole tournament. The Mountain Lions have one more Fall tournament. They will play in the Currahee Collegiate Invitational in Toccoa, Georgia October 24-25. CHANC WILLIS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … finished with a 239 total at the Tennessee Wesleyan Intercollegiate as the Eagles placed third out of twelve teams. Reinhardt wraps up its Fall schedule Monday and Tuesday in Seneca, South Carolina at the AAC Fall Preview. SWIMMING GRAYSON BREEDLOVE — Lenoir-Rhyne University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … placed third (1:07.61) in the 100-yard backstroke; fourth (2:25.50) in the 200-yard backstroke; and was a member of an LRU 200-yard freestyle relay team that placed sixth Friday in a home meet with Mars Hill University and Converse College. Next for the Bears is a tri-meet at Wingate University including Catawba College. MALLORY COOK — University of Montevallo (So., Adairsville HS) … finished second (2:11.69) in the 200-yard freestyle; fourth (27.83) in the 50-yard freestyle; fourth (30.66) in the 50-yard butterfly; and swam the third leg of the Falcons’ third place 200-yard freestyle relay team as Montevallo won at Millsaps College (MIssissippi) this past Saturday 202-56. The Falcons travel to Berry College for their next meet Saturday. HARPER POWELL — Florida Institute of Technology (So., Adairsville HS) … placed 26th (25.73) in the 50-yard freestyle; 37th (1:05.79) in the 100-yard backstroke; 44th (58.52) in the 100-yard freestyle; and 55th (2:21.22) in the 200-yard freestyle October 7-8 in Fort Lauderdale at the Nova Southeastern University Invitational. Powell also swam the second leg of the 200-yard freestyle for the Panthers’ team that finished 11th; was a member of a 16th place 200-yard medley team; and was a member of an 18th place 400-yard freestyle relay team. Next for FIT is a home meet against Lynn University Friday.

ATHLETES BEYOND BARTOW A weekly review of the pro and college athletes from Bartow County as they contribute with their teams and programs around the country. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 2nd-yr. pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … finished 22-for-43 passing for 310 yards Sunday in Jacksonville’s 23-17 home loss to the New York Giants. The 23-year-old quarterback also rushed four times for three yards including a 1-yard keeper for a touchdown early in the third quarter that gave the Jaguars a 17-13 lead at the time. Jacksonville (2-5) plays the Denver Broncos in London’s Wembley Stadium next Sunday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL KOLBE BENHAM — Marist College (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action but recorded no stats in the Red Foxes 31-10 loss at Butler last Saturday. Marist (2-5, 2-3 Pioneer Football League) hosts Presbyterian College Saturday. JONATHAN CRUZ — University of Mississippi (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a pair of second quarter field goals (32-yards and 48-yards) and both of his PAT kicks but the Rebels lost for the first time this season at LSU, 45-20. Cruz also kicked three of his five kickoffs for touchbacks and averaged 64.8 yards per kickoff. 15th-ranked Ole Miss (7-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) plays at Texas A&M Saturday night. DYLAN FORMAN — Shorter University (Sr., Woodland HS) … made a tackle in the third quarter on punt coverage in the Hawks’ 45-10 loss last Thursday night to 8th-ranked Delta State. Shorter (2-6, 0-5 Gulf South Conference) plays at 25th-ranked West Georgia Saturday night. JONAH GAMBILL — University of Memphis (So., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Tigers’ offensive line that helped produce 415 total yards (312 passing / 103 rushing) in a 38-28 road loss in New Orleans at 23rd-ranked Tulane last Saturday. Memphis (4-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference) has a bye week before hosting UCF on November 5. QUANTE JENNINGS — Presbyterian College (So., Cartersville HS) … had one rushing attempt last Saturday for no gain in a 46-17 Blue Hose home loss to St. Thomas (Minnesota). Presbyterian (1-7, 0-5 Pioneer Football League) plays at Marist College Saturday. JaCOREY JOHNS — Wake Forest University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … had two tackles including a sack and a quarterback hurry in the 10th-ranked Demon Deacons’ 43-15 home win over Boston College last Saturday. Wake Forest (6-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays at Louisville Saturday afternoon. LaKWAYME JUPITER — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … the Battling Bishop’s starter at defensive tackle had one tackle last Saturday in a 61-7 loss at Maryville College (Tennessee). North Carolina Wesleyan (2-6, 2-3 Conference USA South) has a bye week prior to hosting Huntingdon College November 5. JAKE PARKER — Hutchinson Community College (Kansas) (Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw his first action of the season last Saturday but accumulated no stats in the NJCAA No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons’ 65-7 win at Garden City Community College. Hutchinson (7-0, 4-0 Kansas Junior Community College Conference) hosts Highland Community College Saturday. ANDREW NGUYEN — Berry College (Fr., Cass HS) … had three tackles (one solo) in the Vikings’ 21-14 loss at 5th-ranked Trinity University (Texas) last Saturday in San Antonio. Berry (4-3, 2-2 Southern Athletic Association) entertains Millsaps College (Mississippi) in another SAA matchup this Saturday afternoon. SAM PHILLIPS — UT-Chattanooga (So., Cartersville HS) … hauled in four receptions for 78 yards including a 53-yard third quarter touchdown — his first of the year — as the FCS 8th-ranked Mocs beat visiting Mercer 41-21. UTC (6-1, 4-0 Southern Conference) plays at Furman this Saturday afternoon. COURTNEY SLOCUM — Mars Hill University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made one solo tackle on kickoff coverage and had a solo tackle and a pass breakup at linebacker in the Lions’ 44-13 home win last Saturday over Carson-Newman. Mars Hill (5-2, 5-1 South Atlantic Conference) plays at Virginia-Wise Saturday afternoon. EVAN SLOCUM — Wake Forest University (So., Cartersville HS) … had three tackles (two solo) including a tackle for a 4-yard loss in the 10th-ranked Deacons’ 43-15 home win last Saturday over visiting Boston College. Wake Forest (6-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays at Louisville this Saturday afternoon. BRANDON WADE — University of West Florida (Grad Student, Cartersville HS) … had three tackles including 1.5 for loss in the 8th-ranked Argonauts’ 45-17 home conference win over Mississippi College. UWF (6-1, 4-1 Gulf South Conference) has a home game this Saturday afternoon against West Alabama. CROSS COUNTRY BILL ARCHER — University of Montevallo (So., Cartersville HS) … posted his team’s fourth best time (26:58) at the University of Alabama-Huntsville 8K Invitational last Saturday. Individually, he placed 287th of 486 competitors. The Falcons placed 27th of 48 teams in the race won by Wingate University. Montevallo will host the Gulf South Conference Championships Saturday, November 5 on their home course. VOLLEYBALL VANESSA JOHNSON — Truett-McConnell University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action in two sets of the Bears’ 3-0 loss this past Saturday at Columbia International University. She had one block. TMU (16-15, 9-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Columbia College (South Carolina) Tuesday night prior to traveling to Johnson University (Tennessee) and Union College (Kentucky) Friday and Saturday. KYA PERKINSON — Piedmont University (Fr., Cass HS) … had one block in the Lions’ win at Agnes Scott last Tuesday and added one kill in a home win Saturday over LaGrange College. Piedmont went 2-2 for the week suffering losses to Oglethorpe and at home Saturday to Covenant College. Piedmont (5-18, 5-8 Collegiate Conference of the South) plays at Wesleyan College Monday night and plays Huntingdon College and Berea College (Kentucky) Saturday at Berea. MARIA PILIPOSYANS — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … in the Eagles’ 3-2 win at Point University last Tuesday and 3-2 home win Saturday over St. Andrews University (North Carolina), Piliposyans totaled 23 kills, 14 blocks, and had one dig. Reinhardt (15-11, 13-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts conference matches Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday against Brenau, Milligan, and Montreat, respectively. SOCCER BRADY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Eagles’ defender saw 70 minutes of time last Wednesday in a 1-1 draw at home with Truett-McConnell and was on the pitch for all 90 minutes of a 1-1 tie Saturday at Milligan University. RU (7-4-4, 6-1-4 Appalachian Athletic Association) hosts Montreat University Wednesday night before traveling to Kentucky Christian Saturday. HAVYN ISAAC — Young Harris College (Jr., Adairsville HS) … started in net and had eight saves, but yielded three goals in the Mountain Lions’ 6-0 loss Saturday at 24th-ranked Flagler College. YHC (4-10, 4-6 Peach Belt Conference) makes a return trip to St. Augustine Friday for the PBC Quarterfinals at Flagler. RUSSELL SHEALY — Syracuse University (R-Sr., Cartersville resident; Darlington HS) … made two saves and allowed one goal in a 2-1 home win last Tuesday over Bucknell. He then made one save and yielded one goal in a 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference draw at N.C. State. Shealy’s season mark improved to 11-2-2 as the 4th-ranked Orange moved to 12-2-2 overall and 5-1-1 in the ACC. Syracuse plays its final regular season game Friday night at home against Boston College. The Orange will host an ACC Championship Tournament quarterfinal Wednesday, Nov. 2. MADISON SHOOK — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Cass HS) … made a pair of starts in Fillies losses last Wednesday and Saturday to South Georgia State 7-0 and Gordon State 1-0. ABAC (2-9, 1-6 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) plays at South Georgia State Wednesday in the GCAA playoffs. GOLF CHANC WILLIS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … tied for 56th individually with rounds of 81-78-84 (+27) as the Eagles finished tied for sixth at the AAC Fall Championship played at the 6,801-yard, par-72 Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca, Georgia October 17-18. The tournament was won by Dalton State. The next event for Reinhardt will be the Kinderlou Forest Spring Invitational February 20-21 in Valdosta. SWIMMING GRAYSON BREEDLOVE — Lenoir-Rhyne University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … finished 11th (1:02.85) in the 100-yard freestyle last Saturday at the Wingate Tri-Meet where the Bears’ competed with 6th-ranked Wingate and Catawba. LRU hosts Catawba and Lees-McRae Saturday afternoon. MALLORY COOK — University of Montevallo (So., Adairsville HS) … was sixth in the 200-yard butterfly (2:23.82); eighth in the 100-yard freestyle (1:00.16); 10th in the 100-yard butterfly (1:06.94); and was on the seventh place 200-yard medley relay team last Saturday at Berry College as the Falcons faced Emmanuel College and Berry. Montevallo swims at the Sewanee Invitational Friday night and Saturday. HARPER POWELL — Florida Tech (So., Adairsville HS) … was on the Panthers’ fourth place 400-yard freestyle relay team; finished fifth (25.31) in the 50-yard freestyle; and was seventh (1:04.12) in the 100-yard backstroke last Friday in a 166-96 loss to 16th-ranked Lynn University. Florida Tech’s next meet is Wednesday, November 9 at home against Keiser University.

The Calhoun Yellow Jackets took advantage of three second half turnovers and stymied the Cass offense Friday night for a 30-16 home win over the Colonels. The win by Calhoun secured the Region 7-5A championship for 2022 and will send the Yellow Jackets to the Class 5A state playoffs as a No. 1-seed. Cass, who will be a No. 4-seed in the state playoffs, led 8-3 until late in the second quarter and trailed 9-8 at halftime. The Colonels fumbled the second half's opening kickoff and had two more turnovers over the final two periods as Calhoun pulled away to a 30-8 lead and an eventual 14-point win. Yellow Jackets’ kicker, Carlos Lopez, kicked a 31-yard field goal with 3:41 remaining in the first quarter to give Calhoun a 3-0 lead on their second offensive possession of the night. Cass answered with their ensuing drive, marching 56 yards on 10 plays to take an 8-3 lead with 10:21 remaining in the second quarter. Freshman quarterback Brodie McWhorter escaped pressure and flipped a short 8-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Henderson for the score. Cass added a two-point conversion when PAT holder Devin Henderson executed a fake and tossed a fade route pass to Maddix Young. After possession exchanges, Calhoun’s Cam Curtis had a nice punt return to the Cass 49-yard line and then a personal foul penalty on the Colonels set up the Yellow Jackets at the Cass 34-yard line. Seven plays later and following several wildcat formation runs by Emaree Winston, Calhoun’s Corbin Fuller capped the scoring drive with a 1-yard run. A two-point conversion pass was broken up by the Colonels’ defense leaving the score 9-8 with 2:18 remaining in the half. Cass drove back down the field and reached the Yellow Jackets’ 10-yard line, but a last-second field goal attempt was blocked as time expired in the half. On the opening kickoff of the second half, Cass misplayed a high-arcing kick and Calhoun recovered the ricochet at the Colonels’ 28-yard line. Two plays later, Yellow Jackets’ quarterback Trey Townsend hit receiver Dustin Kerns with a 27-yard touchdown strike. A PAT kick by Lopez gave Calhoun a 16-8 lead with 10:17 to go in the third quarter. Calhoun’s next scoring drive began late in the third quarter and finished at the beginning of the fourth. This time, Townsend fired a 28-yard touchdown pass to Curtis who made a one-handed stab over two Cass defenders in the back of the end zone. Lopez added the kick and Calhoun was ahead 23-8 with 11:50 remaining. Caden Williams added a 31-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to finish off a 68-yard drive and the Yellow Jackets had pulled away, 30-8 with 3:17 left in the game. Cass posted a final touchdown with 1:28 remaining. McWhorter connected with Jayshaun Brown-Whatley for a 36-yard touchdown pass. The same duo then hooked up for a two-point conversion pass resulting in a 30-16 final score. With their victory, Calhoun (7-3, 4-1) wins the 2022 Region 7-5A championship and will host the No. 4 seed from Region 8-5A on Saturday, November 12. Cass (4-6, 2-3) will open the Class 5A state playoffs on the road at Region 8-5A champion Jefferson. That first round game will also be on Saturday, November 12.

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes closed out the regular season Friday night with a 39-14 win at Dalton to claim the No. 2-seed from Region 7-5A in the upcoming Class 5A state playoffs. With the No. 2-seed, Cartersville also secures a home game in the opening round. The Hurricanes led 18-14 at halftime. Ryan Johnson kicked a 40-yard field goal late in the opening period to give the Canes a 3-0 lead late in the first quarter. Malachi Jeffries followed with a one-yard touchdown plunge and Khristian Lando added a 31-yard rushing touchdown with about nine minutes left in the half. Collin Fletcher added a two-point conversion run following Jeffries’ touchdown and Johnson’s PAT kick helped Cartersville build an 18-0 advantage. Three minutes later, Dalton senior runningback Tyson Greenwade scored on a three-yard run and added a two-point run to narrow the Cartersville lead to 18-8. Later in the second period, Dalton quarterback Ethan Long connected with Luke Blanchard for a long scoring pass to make the score 18-14 at the intermission. The Catamounts’ PAT kick was blocked. Cartersville took control in the second half. Quarterback Paul Gamble scored on a 62-yard scamper that gave the Canes a 25-14 lead with just over five minutes left in the third period. Jeffries and Lando both added touchdown runs in the second half to complete the Hurricanes’ 39-14 victory. Dalton (5-5, 3-2) will be the No. 3-seed from Region 7-5A and have a road game in the opening round of the state playoffs. The Catamounts will play at the No. 2-seed from Region 8-5A on Saturday, November 12. Cartersville (9-1, 4-1) will be the No. 2-seed from Region 7-5A. The Hurricanes will host the No. 3-seed from Region 8-5A, also on Saturday, November 12.

Playing without 1,100-yard rusher Ethan Blome Friday night, Adairsville utilized a stingy defense and got two second half touchdown runs by Chris Roper for a 14-7 win at Bremen. The Adairsville victory earns the Tigers a home playoff game when the Class 3A state playoffs begin November 11. Bremen led 7-0 at halftime after posting the first half’s only points just shy of midway through the first quarter. Jonah Hatchett hauled in a touchdown pass and Bobby Campbell booted the PAT kick for the Blue Devils. Both defenses, along with turnovers and penalties, kept the score at 7-0 heading to the intermission. In the second half, Adairsville turned to the rushing game to outpower Bremen with Roper carrying much of the load. Roper, who eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season on the night, scored a pair of touchdowns and rushed for 212 yards on 27 carries. The senior’s 11-yard touchdown run tied the score 7-7 with 1:07 left in the third quarter. Cooper Souders made the first of his two PAT kicks. The Tigers took the lead late in the fourth quarter with the second rushing touchdown by Roper. His 4-yard run with 3:48 remaining turned out to be the margin of victory. Bremen had a final possession, but the Adairsville defense forced a turnover on downs and was able to close out the clock. Bremen slips to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in Region 6-AAA. Adairsville (8-1, 6-0) hosts Coahulla Creek (7-2, 5-1) next Friday. A Tigers’ win would secure the 2022 region title and a No. 1-seed in the upcoming Class AAA state playoffs.

The Woodland Wildcats wrapped up their 2022 football season Thursday night with a 52-41 loss at Hiram. Isaiah Livsey scored three touchdowns for the Wildcats in the loss. Jaeden Smith, Brelace Williams, and Ray Glover also scored for Woodland. Both teams were eliminated from state playoff contention last week. The Hornets, who upset Calhoun earlier in the region schedule, finished the year 5-5 overall and 2-3 in Region 7-5A. Woodland, who will return the core of their roster next season, finished the year 1-9 overall and 0-5 in Region 7-5A.

The Woodland girls' and boys' cross country teams both won Region 7-5A championships Tuesday on their home campus course. Cartersville’s girls and boys both placed third while the Cass boys were fifth. The Cass girls did not field a full team score. Danielle Thayer (21:50.46) of Woodland finished runner-up individually just over 18 seconds behind winner Carolynn Dooley of Calhoun. Five other Lady Cats followed Thayer in the top ten. Olivia Berry (23:30.71), Miranda Pelow (23:02.63), Emma Segars (23:14.95), Abby George (23:15.52), and Autumn Lottner (23:17.96) turned in top performances for Woodland. Anna Grace Boone (23:27.28) finished eleventh and Leyla Booth (23:35.55) was twelfth for the Cartersville girls. Cass had three girls compete, led by a fourteenth place finish by Scarlett Hale. The Woodland boys had four runners to finish in the top seven individually including Tyler Jones (16:45.45) who finished first. Drew Thayer (18:03.44) was fifth, Landon McSwain (18:09.39) sixth, and Juan Mendoza (18:12.27) finished seventh. Cartersville’s Malachi Vosburgh (17:26.95) was runner-up to Jones. He was followed by fellow Canes Hayden Mitchell (18:23.59) and Barrett Stepp (18:33.90) who finished eleventh and twelfth, respectively. Critton Gearhart (19:05.29) was the top Cass finisher in 16th place. ADAIRSVILLE BOYS REGION 6-AAA RUNNER-UP The Adairsville boys team finished second in the Region 6-AAA Championship meet Tuesday at LaFayette. The region title was won by Bremen. Griffin Bozeman led the Tigers with a sixth place individual finish. Eli Pearson was 13th and Dutch Hernandez was 16th for Adairsville. The Lady Tigers did not field a full scoring roster, but Callie Viktora placed third individually and Caroline OKelley placed eleventh.