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March 11, 2026 The Adairsville High School tennis teams lost matches at Sonoraville on Tuesday. SONORAVILLE 5, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 0 Singles Line 1 — Camdyn Collins lost to Morgan Guyton 0-6, 0-6  Line 2 — Logan Dean lost to Ellison Harper 1-6, 2-6  Line 3 — Ava Cochran lost to Kylee Pate 0-6, 1-6  Doubles Line 1 — Allison Potter / Presley Goble lost to Pamela Aguilar / Raye Davis 5-7, 1-6  Line 2 — Emma Welborn / Marley Nalls lost 1-6, 6-2, 12-14  SONORAVILLE 5, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 0 Singles Line 1 — Becket Collins lost to Cooper Watson 0-6, 0-6  Line 2 — Ja'sean Harper lost to Joe Dunnaway 0-6, 3-6  Line 3 — Jose Graciani lost to Elijah Turner 0-6, 1-6  Doubles Line 1 — Caleb Sorrell / Canyon East lost to Kayden Davis / Rushi Patel 6-7 (6-8), 3-6  Line 2 — Aiden Viktora / Jaylin Simpson lost to Preston Key / Owen Mealer 2-6, 1-6  The Adairsville girls’ and boys’ teams now have a 3-3 record and play their first Region 7-AAA match on Thursday at Hamilton Crossing Park against Northwest Whitfield.

March 11, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com L-R: Kailyn Black of Rivers Academy and Bodie Brumlow of Cartersville High won the individual titles at the GSGA High School Preview Tournament at the Country Club of Columbus. Cartersville High golfer Bodie Brumlow won the boys’ division of the Georgia State Golf Association High School Preview Tournament held Monday and Tuesday at the Country Club of Columbus. Brumlow fired rounds of 69 and 71 in the two-day event and won the individual title in a playoff over Asher Sisk of Johns Creek High School. Mackinnley Yarbrough of Carrollton shot 71-74 to place third. In the team competition, the Canes shot 20-over and finished co-runner-up to Johns Creek (12-over par). Lake Oconee Academy also shot 20-over. Rivers Academy of Alpharetta placed fourth at 21-over par, and Carrollton rounded out the top five at 22-over par in the 12-team event. The three other individuals representing Cartersville were Reid Henson (79-73), Carsen Stanfield (77-77), and Carter Rice (86-81). Rivers Academy won the girls’ title with a 3-over par performance in the 36-hole event. Holy Innocents Episcopal was a distant runner-up at 19-over par. Kailyn Black of Rivers Academy won the individual championship with rounds of 71-69. Molly Spector of Holy Innocents and Rebecca Lee of Rivers Academy tied for second at 5-over par.

March 11, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College baseball split a conference doubleheader Tuesday with the Gordon State Highlanders at Commander Robert "Bob" Bentley Baseball Field on the GHC campus. In the opener, Gordon State scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning for a come-from-behind 7-5 win.  The Chargers bounced back in the second game for a 15-8 win after scoring 14 runs in the first three innings. Matthew Perkins picked up the pitching win for GHC in the second game. He went five innings and allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while fanning four. Sam Clower (0.1 IP, 1ER, 2H) and Heath Whitlock (1.2 IP, 2R, 0ER, 2H, 1BB, 2K) pitched in relief for the Chargers. Jack Burns (0.2 IP, 3ER, 4H) was charged with the pitching loss in Game 1. David McKechnie (5.1 IP, 4R, 2ER, 7H, 1BB, 6K) made the start for Georgia Highlands and worked into the sixth inning. Wyatt Gatlin (1 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB) pitched a scoreless seventh inning.  Aidan Larkin led the Chargers’ hitting attack in the doubleheader with four hits, including one home run, two doubles, one sacrifice fly, and two RBI. Carson Page had a three-hit day with a homer, a triple, and three RBI. Hayden Miller also had three hits, including a double and two RBI. Andrew Bishop homered twice for GHC and added a sacrifice fly to total six RBI on the day. Caden Marcos also homered twice and had three RBI. Mason Moore (solo home run), Harper Davenport (RBI), Emiliano Dominguez, Alex Karst, Oakley Willingham, and Gatlin each added one hit. The doubleheader split left the Highlanders with a 20-11 record overall and 4-1 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. Georgia Highlands (24-8, 4-1) welcomes East Georgia College for a conference doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m.

March 11, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville Lady Tigers shut out the Calhoun Lady Yellow Jackets 2-0 in a Region 7-AAA clash Tuesday night at Calhoun, improving to 2-0 in league play with a strong defensive performance. The teams battled to a scoreless deadlock at halftime, with both defenses holding firm in a tightly contested first 40 minutes. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Alexa Damer stepped up and calmly converted a penalty kick in the 45th minute to give Adairsville a 1-0 lead. The Lady Tigers sealed the victory in the 74th minute as Ella Edwards finished off a well-worked play, slotting home the insurance goal off a precise assist from Braylynn Martin. Adairsville's back line stood tall throughout, highlighted by standout defensive work from Piper Tordrup. “Piper Tordrup made a tremendous play that stopped a Calhoun attack,” said Adairsville head coach Dave Sexauer. “She was able to win the ball in her one-on-one matchup and get the ball going back up the field. She also made several other incredible defensive plays. Her play tonight was key to the win.” In goal, Bethany Kilgore was sharp when called upon, making an impressive save that helped preserve the clean sheet and the shutout victory. With the win, Adairsville moves to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in Region 7-AAA. Calhoun falls to 8-2 overall and 1-1 in the region. The Lady Tigers return to action Thursday with a home match against LaFayette. Adairsville will honor its 2026 senior players. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. LADY COLONELS WIN AT HIRAM IN PK SHOOTOUT The Cass Lady Colonels earned a gritty road victory over the host Hiram Lady Hornets on Tuesday night in Paulding County, prevailing 3-2 on penalty kicks after a hard-fought 1-1 draw through regulation and two extra-time periods. Both teams' goalkeepers dominated a scoreless first half, turning away quality chances and keeping the match tightly contested. The Lady Colonels broke through just after halftime when Nat Hughes finished clinically in the 44th minute, converting an assist from Ryland Piatt to give Cass a 1-0 lead. Hiram responded soon after, equalizing in the 59th minute to knot the score at 1-1. Neither side could find a winner in the remaining regulation time or the two 10-minute overtime periods, sending the Region 7-AAAA matchup to a PK shootout. In the shootout, Cass held their nerve. Zoe Bailey, Jillian Silva, and Layla Allgood all converted their attempts, securing the 3-2 win on kicks from the spot. Lady Colonels head coach Kyle Calandra praised his team's resilience after the dramatic finish. “This was a big win for the Lady Colonels,” Calandra said. “Their goalkeeper was really good, but our keeper, Layla Allgood, stood on her head tonight — especially in PKs. I’m really proud of the way our girls fought and persevered.” With the result, Cass improves to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Region 7-AAAA play. Hiram falls to 6-3 overall and 1-2 in the region. The Lady Colonels are back in action Friday with a road match at Woodland. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. LADY CANES WIN AT DALTON The Cartersville Lady Canes opened the scoring early and held on for a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Dalton Lady Catamounts at Harmon Stadium. Cartersville wasted little time asserting control. Just ten minutes into regulation, sophomore MaryBeth Hackney unleashed a powerful shot from just inside the 18-yard box to give the Lady Canes a 1-0 lead. The Hurricanes doubled their advantage before halftime thanks to crisp team play. Sophomore Scout Hullander delivered a well-placed assist, and senior Lundyn Eubanks finished to make it 2-0 heading into the break. Dalton refused to go quietly and narrowed the margin to 2-1 late in the second half. However, the Lady Canes' back line stood tall. Junior center back Layla Morgan and freshman Sofia Mayorga anchored the defense, repeatedly thwarting Dalton's advances. Junior goalkeeper Helen Leaming delivered several clutch saves down the stretch to preserve the one-goal cushion. Cartersville head coach Mary Beth Popham praised her team's performance afterward. “From start to finish, the Lady Canes played with intensity, physicality, and composure to secure the win,” Popham said. The loss dropped Dalton to 6-3 on the season and 2-1 in Region 7-AAAA. The Lady Canes (4-4, 2-1) will host the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ALLATOONA 4, WOODLAND BOYS 0 The Allatoona Buccaneers used a balanced attack and a stout defensive effort to shut out the Woodland Wildcats 4-0 in a Region 7-AAAA boys soccer matchup Tuesday night. Allatoona controlled the game from start to finish, building a 1-0 halftime lead before pulling away in the second half with three more goals. The Buccaneers struck first in the 36th minute to take a 1-0 advantage into the break. They doubled their lead just four minutes into the second half when they converted a penalty kick in the 44th minute. Allatoona kept the pressure on, adding a third goal in the 48th minute and sealing the victory with a fourth tally in the 55th minute. The Buccaneers' offense generated consistent chances, while their back line and goalkeeper limited Woodland to minimal threats. Woodland goalkeeper Pedro Mendez made one save in his time between the posts, while Seth Goodall finished with four saves in relief. With the win, Allatoona improves to 5-4 overall and 2-0 in Region 7-AAAA play. The Buccaneers have started region competition with three straight shutout victories. Woodland falls to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in the region. The Wildcats will look to bounce back when they host Cass on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a key region contest. DALTON 4, CARTERSVILLE BOYS 1 The Dalton Catamounts continued their unbeaten roll Tuesday night at Harmon Stadium, stopping the visiting Cartersville Purple Hurricanes 4-1 score in Region 7-AAAA action. Dalton (8-0 overall, 3-0 in region) continued to showcase themselves as one of the top teams in Class AAAA. The Purple Hurricanes (3-5 overall, 0-3 in Region 7-AAAA) will look to snap its region skid when it returns to action Friday night, hosting Cedartown with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. HIRAM 2, CASS BOYS 1 The Cass Colonels battled hard but came up just short in a tightly contested Region 7-AAAA matchup, dropping a 2-1 road decision to the Hiram Hornets on Tuesday night. Cass controlled the first half and carried a 1-0 lead into the break. The Colonels struck early when Anthony Diaz found the back of the net, finishing off a crisp assist from Tabo Mwandu.  Hiram took control in the second half and leveled the score in the 60th minute, knotting things at 1-1. The decisive moment arrived in the 71st minute when the Hornets capitalized on their pressure, netting what proved to be the game-winner to take a 2-1 lead.  The Colonels failed to find an equalizer in the final minutes. With the loss, Cass falls to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAAA play. Hiram improves to 6-2 on the season and also sits at 1-1 in the region. The Colonels will look to bounce back quickly when they travel to face Woodland on Friday night in another Region 7-AAAA tilt. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Woodland High School. CALHOUN 10, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 0 The host Yellow Jackets scored five goals in each half en route to a one-sided victory over the Adairsville Tigers on Tuesday night. The shutout victory improved Calhoun’s overall record to 4-4-1 and keeps them perfect in region play at 2-0. Adairsville (0-7, 0-2 Region 7-AAA) returns to its home pitch on Thursday in another region match at 7:30 p.m.

March 10, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com No. 7, Nate Russell, prepares to take the mound for the Purple Hurricanes. Cartersville Hurricanes’ pitchers Nate Russell and Collier Jordan combined for seven strikeouts Tuesday evening and limited the Cass Colonels to only two hits in an 11-0 shutout in six innings at the Cass Athletic Complex. Russell made the start and fanned six, yielding just one hit and five walks in the first five frames. Jordan allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout in the sixth. The Canes’ bats broke the game open in the top of the third inning with a six-run surge that included a three-run, two-out triple by David Vargas. Cartersville had three other hits in the inning, plus two walks, a hit batsman, and a sacrifice fly to build a 7-0 advantage. Cass starting pitcher Landon Lamb (2.2 IP, 7ER, 6H, 4BB) was tagged with the loss. Andrew Ray (3 IP, 4R, 3ER, 4H, 4BB, 1K) and Easton Lee (0.1 IP, 0R, 1BB, 1K) pitched in relief for the Colonels. James Manring led the Purple Hurricanes’ bats with four hits, including one double and two RBI. Vargas (triple, three RBI), Cole Crawford, Nolan Elrod, Cooper Reynolds, Tyler Hickman, and Gianni Gandy contributed one hit. Brayden Logan produced two RBI. Clint Hosea and Harris Turner each added one RBI. Noah Rogers and Kasey Jacobs had one hit each for Cass.  Cartersville (6-7, 4-0 Region 7-AAAA) will host Cass (3-10, 0-4) for a doubleheader on Friday at 5 p.m. to complete the three-game series.

March 9, 2026 The Cass tennis teams split matches on Monday evening with Gordon Central, and the Adairsville teams split matches with the Colonels last Friday. CASS BOYS 5, GORDON CENTRAL 0 Monday, March 9, at Hamilton Crossing Park Singles Line 1 — Drake Brush won 6-2, 6-0 Line 2 — Acelin Mullinax won 6-1, 6-0 Line 3 — Graham Garland won by forfeit Doubles Line 1 — Kirtan Maisuria / Finn McDaniel won 6-0, 6-1 Line 2 — Merrick Catron / Nick Moser won by forfeit GORDON CENTRAL 3, CASS GIRLS 2 Monday, March 9, at Hamilton Crossing Park Singles Line 1 — Carleigh Higgins lost 0-6, 1-6 Line 2 — Aubrey Edmonds lost 0-6, 0-6 Line 3 — Christina Plummer lost 2-6, 2-6 Doubles Line 1 — Rainey Parham / Lindsey Chubb won 3-6, 6-3, 10-2 Line 2 — McKenzie Good / Kylie Gentry won 7-5, 6-2 ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 3, CASS 2 Friday, March 6, at Adairsville Singles Line 1 — Vivienne Willingham (Cass) d. Allison Potter (Aville), 6-2, 6-7, 10-5 Line 2 — Camdyn Collins (Aville) d. Carleigh Higgins (Cass), 6-2, 6-4 Line 3 — Logan Dean (Aville) d. Bethany Batts (Cass), 6-1, 6-0 Doubles Line 1 — Rainey Parham / Linsey Chubb (Cass) d. Presley Goble / Jamie Tanksley (Aville), 6-4, 6-1 Line 2 — Emma Welborn / Marley Nalls (Aville) d. Kylie Gentry / McKenzie Good (Cass), 7-6, 6-4 CASS BOYS 5, ADAIRSVILLE 0 Friday, March 6, at Adairsville Singles Line 1 — Drake Brush (Cass) d. Beckett Collins (Aville), 6-4, 6-2 Line 2 — Acelin Mullinax (Cass) d. Ja’sean Harper (Aville), 6-3, 6-4 Line 3 — Graham Garland (Cass) d. Caleb Black (Aville), 6-1, 6-2 Doubles Line 1 — Kirtan Maisuria / Liam Hurfurth (Cass) d. Jaylin Simpson / Aiden Viktora (Aville), 6-1, 6-0 Line 2 — Nick Moser / Merrick Catron (Cass) d. Mark Story / Aaron McKinney (Aville), 6-2, 6-4

March 9, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Abigail Bunch set a school record score on the uneven bars and earned All-Region honors last weekend at the NCGA East Regionals. PHOTO: Rhode Island College Cass High product and Rhode Island College senior gymnast, Abigail Bunch, finished first on the uneven bars with a score of 9.775 this past weekend at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association East Regional in Providence, Rhode Island. She helped lead her team to a third-place finish and advanced as an individual to the NCGA National Championships on March 20 in Cortland, New York. This week's report also includes updates on 36 other local professional and collegiate athletes across seven sports for the week ending March 8. MLB MASON BARNETT — Oakland Athletics organization (5th yr. pro; Auburn; Cartersville HS) …made a three-inning Spring Training start on Saturday and allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts against the Chicago Cubs. In three Cactus League starts this spring, Barnett is 1-1 with a 4.90 ERA across 7-⅓ innings. LOGAN MARTIN — San Francisco Giants organization (4th yr. pro; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … has been assigned to the Eugene (OR) Emeralds to begin 2026. The Emeralds are the High-A affiliate of the Giants. The 24-year-old was traded from the Kansas City Royals’ organization in November after pitching in Columbia (SC) in 2024 and High-A Quad Cities (IA) in 2025. Martin has never been considered a Top 30 prospect for the Royals, but his considerable progress puts him on track to join San Francisco’s Double-A affiliate in Richmond in 2026 and its Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento in 2027. His MiLB numbers include a 12-7 record in 41 starts and 51 appearances. He has a 3.49 ERA in 201 innings with 187 strikeouts. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Boston Red Sox organization (9th-yr. pro; Cartersville HS) … acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers during the off-season, Seigler was acquired by the Red Sox organization in order to build infield depth. Seigler started 25 games at third base for the playoff-bound Brewers in 2025 after spending most of the season with Triple-A Nashville. In his brief Major League career, Seigler batted just .194 with one extra base hit (a double) in his 62 at-bats. He fared a lot better at Triple-A in 2025, slashing .285/.414/.478. This is bolstered by his ability to draw walks, as his percentage as a pro is near 20 percent. Seigler, competing for a reserve role with the Red Sox as a utility infielder, is nursing a nagging knee injury during spring training that he first suffered in the Dominican Winter League. GYMNASTICS ABIGAIL BUNCH — Rhode Island College (Sr., Cass HS) … finished first on bars to earn All-Region honors and establish a new program-record score of 9.775 at the 2026 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) East Regional Championship in Providence. Bunch became the first-ever RIC gymnast to win a regional title on bars as the Anchorwomen finished third behind SUNY-Brockport and SUNY-Cortland at the seven-team regional. Rhode Island College posted the second-highest team score in program history (192.200) at the event. By winning bars at the regional, Bunch earned a spot on that apparatus at the NCGA National Championship on March 20, hosted by SUNY Cortland. SOFTBALL KILEY ARNOLD — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-8 in four starts that included two Hawks’ home wins over Belmont Abbey College this past Saturday and a doubleheader split with Erskine College on March 3. Arnold also coaxed four walks during the week. Shorter (9-16, 3-3 Conference Carolinas) hosts two conference games with Young Harris College on Wednesday before playing conference doubleheaders at North Greenville University on Friday and Converse University on Saturday. JORDAN BISHOP — Virginia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) …  made a start at catcher this past Sunday in an 11-1 win over Bryant University (RI) and went 2-for-2 with a walk, scoring three runs. Bishop made appearances in two other wins last Friday and Saturday over James Madison University and Radford University, scoring one run. Virginia Tech (21-2) went 5-0 while hosting the Hokie Invitational with additional wins over Michigan and Penn State.  They play at Elon University (NC) on Wednesday and play a three-game Atlantic Coast Conference series at Duke University this weekend. TAYLOR EVANS — Southern Wesleyan University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … entered the game at catcher and went 1-for-1 with one RBI as the Warriors shutout visiting Emmanuel University (GA) 9-0 on March 3. Southern Wesleyan (12-6, 3-0 Conference Carolinas) has doubleheaders this week at Johnson C. Smith University on Monday and Belmont Abbey College on Wednesday before hosting Francis Marion University on Friday and visiting Emmanuel University on Saturday. ANSLEY HIGHT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 5-for-7 with two home runs, one double, one walk, six RBI, and scored three runs last Friday in a doubleheader sweep at Bryan College (TN). The Eagles (9-3, 5-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) return to action this weekend on a conference road trip to Bluefield University (VA) and Union Commonwealth University (KY) on Friday and Saturday. ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made four starts and appeared in six games last week in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Lions went 6-2 with wins over Mary Baldwin University (VA), Salisbury University (MD), Methodist University (NC), and Easton Mennonite University (VA) at the Diamond Classic and a doubleheader sweep at Salem University (WV). The two losses at the Diamond Classic were to the University of Lynchburg (VA) and 12th-ranked Randolph-Macon College (VA). The Piedmont catcher went 2-for-9 in official at-bats with one sacrifice hit, two walks, and two runs scored. The Lions (9-7) host Brevard College for two games on Wednesday and visit Asbury University (KY) for a doubleheader on Friday. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … the Eagles’ second baseman and leadoff hitter went 0-for-8 in two wins last Friday at Bryan College (TN). Reinhardt (9-3, 5-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) returns to action this weekend on a conference road trip to Bluefield University (VA) and Union Commonwealth University (KY) on Friday and Saturday. RACHAEL LEE — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-5 and scored one run in two losses at the University of West Alabama last Friday. The Blazers (9-10, 5-4 Gulf South Conference) visit Columbus State University for a doubleheader on Wednesday and host a three-game conference series with Delta State University on Saturday and Sunday. AVA PERKINS — Lander University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … made starts in five of six games for the Bearkats last week as the team also won five of six on the road at Florida Southern College, Embry-Riddle University (FL), and Georgia Southwestern University. Perkins was 1-for-15 at the plate with one sacrifice hit, five walks, and two runs scored. Lander (13-7, 3-0 Peach Belt Conference) visits USC Beaufort for a three-game conference series on Friday and Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-8 in two losses this past Sunday at the University of Southern Indiana. Woods also walked twice, stole a base, and scored two runs. The weather forced a third game in the series to Monday. TSU (0-12, 0-2 Ohio Valley Conference) hosts a three-game OVC series against Tennessee Tech on Saturday and Sunday. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … made a pinch-hitter appearance last Saturday and coaxed a walk in the Hawks’ 9-3 home win over King University (TN). Shorter won two of three games in a weekend series with the Tornado and also defeated Morehouse College on March 3. The Hawks (10-10, 2-10 Conference Carolinas) welcome Emmanuel University (GA) for a three-game conference series on Friday and Saturday. CURT BONNER — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … the first baseman went 2-for-10, including one walk, one double, two runs, and two RBI as the Panthers dropped two of three games this past weekend in a home-and-home series with Oglethorpe University. LaGrange (10-6) visits Berry College on Tuesday night before playing a three-game Collegiate Conference of the South series at Huntingdon College (AL) on Friday through Sunday. CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … hit safely in all four games and went 6-for-12 last week as the 4th-ranked Yellow Jackets won at Georgia State University and took two of three ACC home games with Virginia Tech. Daniel homered twice, walked three times, and scored three runs. Georgia Tech (14-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) welcomes the University of West Georgia on Tuesday night and visits Clemson for a three-game conference series on Thursday through Saturday. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made three, one-inning relief appearances last week and yielded only one, unearned run on three hits and one hit batter with four strikeouts. His appearances were against Dordt University (IA) on March 3 and Peru State College (NE) last Thursday and Saturday. The Fire (15-6) play Cornerstone University (MI) in Auburndale, Florida on Monday before hosting Warner University (FL) for four Sun Conference games on Thursday through Saturday. ELLIOTT EASTIN — Covenant College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Scots’ outfielder went 4-for-11, including three doubles and one RBI in three games last week — a loss at Sewanee-University of the South on March 3 and a Sunday doubleheader split at home with Ohio Wesleyan University. Covenant (7-6) begins Collegiate Conference of the South play on Friday and Saturday at Asbury University (KY). COLIN EATON — East Tennessee State University (Sr., Cartersville) … worked a 1-2-3 eighth inning with two flyouts and one groundout last Saturday, but the Buccaneers lost 6-4 at James Madison University. ETSU defeated James Madison on Sunday to salvage one game in a three-game series. They also had a loss at 19th-ranked Tennessee on March 3. The Bucs (10-5) host a four-game series with Bradley University (IL) on Friday through Sunday. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … took the mound in the ninth inning with baserunners on and struck out two last Friday at West Virginia Tech, but the Golden Bears pushed across the walk-off run in an 8-7 loss for KCU. Farr allowed two earned runs on two hits and one intentional walk. The Knights (6-9, 2-4 River States Conference) host Lourdes University (OH) for a doubleheader on Tuesday and will play a three-game conference series at Shawnee State University (OH) on Friday and Saturday. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … hit safely in all three games for the Chargers last week and went 5-for-10 with two homers, three walks, and four RBI. GHC defeated South Georgia State on March 3 and swept a Saturday doubleheader with Andrew College. The Chargers (23-7, 3-0 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) host Gordon State College on Tuesday for two games and East Georgia College for a Saturday doubleheader. HUNTER LOVETT — Oglethorpe University (Fr., Cass HS) … made relief appearances March 3 at Emory University and this past Saturday at LaGrange College with no decision and no earned runs. Lovett yielded one unearned run on two hits and one walk in a one-inning appearance at Emory. At LaGrange, he hit one batter and walked one, but retired the final out in the seventh inning in an eventual one-run win. The Stormy Petrels were 2-2 for the week. OU (6-5) travels to Huntingdon College (AL) on Tuesday and will host a three-game series on Friday and Saturday with Wabash College (IN).  SAM MELTON — Guilford College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made a start and saw action defensively at first base and second base on March 4 during an 18-5 home win over Brevard College (NC). He was 0-for-3 with one walk and one RBI. Melton also had a successful pinch hitting appearance last Saturday at Virginia Wesleyan Unviersity, but the Quakers lost 7-0 and finished the week 1-3. Gulford (7-6, 0-2 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) hosts Muskingum University (OH) on Tuesday and a doubleheader on Saturday with Hampden-Sydney College (VA). LUKE MILLER — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … made three starts and appeared in all four of the Cougars’ games last week as they went 3-1, winning two of three at USC Aiken and had a home win over the University of Montevallo (AL) on March 3. Miller hit safely in all four games and went 5-for-13 with one hit by pitch, two runs scored, three RBI, and three stolen bases. CSU (11-8, 6-3 Peach Belt Conference) plays a three-game conference series at Georgia College on Friday through Sunday. AYDEN RAY — USC Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … appeared in three of four games last week for the Lancers and went 2-for-11 at the plate with one homer, one walk, and two RBI. USC Lancaster (10-6, 1-1 NJCAA Region 10) welcomes USC Sumter on Saturday for a doubleheader. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made three starts at third base and went 1-for-9, including two walks, one run scored, and three RBI, as the Stallions won two of three home games against 9th-ranked Loyola University New Orleans. ABAC (16-8, 3-3 Southern States Athletic Conference) hosts Brewton-Parker Christian University for a three-game conference series on Friday and Saturday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two mound appearances this past weekend in a series at Wichita State and collected his first pitching win of the year on Sunday. He hit one batter, but otherwise faced the minimum in a shutout fifth inning on Sunday as the Wolves topped the Shockers 13-11. In a seventh-inning no-decision relief appearance on Saturday, Williams allowed one earned run on two hits and one hit batter as UWG won 5-4. The Wolves (3-13) visit Georgia Tech on Tuesday night before beginning Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend at home against Jacksonville University (FL). SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a five-inning start and picked up his third win of the season last Friday as the Cougars beat USC Aiken 5-3. Wilson gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out two of 21 batters faced. CSU won three of four games last week, taking two of three against USCA and defeating the University of Montevallo at home on March 3. The Cougars (11-8, 6-3 Peach Belt Conference) travel to Milledgeville this weekend for a three-game conference series at Georgia College on Friday through Sunday. BEACH VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … teamed with partner Kaylee Howell on Line 3 and won all three matches at the Berry Kick-Off this past Friday and Saturday. The duo beat opponents from Tennessee Tech twice and LaGrange College, as the Vikings also won all three team matches. Berry (9-3) travels to Lakeland, Florida, to play Emmanuel University (GA) and Florida Southern College on Wednesday. The Vikings then play in the Eckerd College Tournament in St. Petersburg on Friday and Saturday, facing Catawba College, Eckerd, and Erskine College. LONDON MOULTRIE — Wingate University (So., Cartersville HS) … won a Line 3 match with partner Amelia Talbott this past Saturday as the Bulldogs blanked Emmanuel College (GA) 5-0 in Greeneville, Tennessee. She was also on the losing side in three other Line 3 matches on Friday and Saturday, alongside partner Lilly DeLamielleure, as Wingate fell to Erskine College, Carson-Newman University, and Tusculum University. The Bulldogs (1-3) host Morehead State University on Wednesday before playing Tusculum and the University of Lynchburg on Friday at the Austin Peay Tournament in Clarksville, Tennessee. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … won her Line 5 singles match 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 and won 6-4 at Line 2 doubles with partner Linn Goerdes on March 2 as the Nighthawks blanked Carson-Newman University 7-0. UNG (6-2) plays Lee University, the University of Indianapolis, and the University of Texas-Tyler this Monday through Thursday at the Scenic City College Tennis Spring Break Showcase in Chattanooga. SYDNEY COPPOLA — Berry College (So., Cass HS) … paired with teammate Charlee Eidson at Line 3 doubles this past Sunday as the Vikings swept three doubles matches against Pfeiffer University (NC) at Hilton Head, South Carolina. A rain downpour halted all the singles matches, which were incomplete. Berry (2-5) is scheduled to face Fairmont State University (WV) on Tuesday and Georgetown College (KY) on Thursday while in Hilton Head. WRESTLING LEE CAMP — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … went 1-2 in the 133-pound weight class at the 2026 NAIA National Championship Tournament in Park City, Kansas, this past weekend. The Eagles finished tied for 25th. BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshall College (Sr., Cass HS) … went 3-2 in the 141-pound weight class and placed fifth at the EIWA Championships last Friday and Saturday in Washington, D.C. The Diplomats placed ninth at the 12-team tournament. CADEN McCRARY — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 5-2 in the 141-pound weight class and placed fourth in the nation at the 2026 NAIA National Championship Tournament in Park City, Kansas, this past weekend. The Eagles finished tied for 25th. HAYDEN SANTORA — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS) …  went 0-2 in the 165-pound weight class at the 2026 NAIA National Championship Tournament in Park City, Kansas, this past weekend. The Eagles finished tied for 25th. BASKETBALL ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … scored 13 points on March 3 in a home loss to Southwestern Illinois College. She added seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal. This past Sunday in the NJCAA Region 24 Tournament quarterfinals, Hayes poured in 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field, including three three-pointers and seven rebounds. The Trailblazers (20-9) advanced to the tournament semifinals hosted at Lake Land College (IL) to face Wabash Valley College (IL) on Tuesday night.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes completed a three-game region series sweep at Allatoona on Saturday by winning both games of a doubleheader, 10-2 and 21-7. In Saturday’s first game, the Canes broke open a 1-1 game with four runs in the top of the fifth inning and sealed it with five additional runs in the seventh. In the second game, the host Buccaneers led 6-1 after two innings before Cartersville exploded for 20 runs over the next four innings, including ten runs in the sixth. Nolan Elrod (6 IP, 2R, 1ER, 6H, 3BB, 5K) made a six-inning pitching start in the first game on Saturday and Wyatt Earwood (1 IP, 0R, 1H, 2K) closed out the final frame. Five pitchers made mound appearances in Game 2, including Tyler Hickman (0.0 IP, 3ER, 1H, 2BB), Coleman Stubblefield (1 IP, 2R, 1ER, 2H), Brayden Logan (1 IP, 1ER, 1H, 1BB, 2K), J.B. Nichols (2 IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB, 2K), and Logan Buchanan (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 2K). Three Canes each produced four hits in the doubleheader, including Logan (home run, six RBI), Cole Crawford (two doubles, five RBI), and David Vargas (three doubles, four RBI).  Elrod contributed three hits with one sacrifice fly and three RBI.  Clint Hosea (two doubles, two RBI), Harris Turner (double, two RBI), Gianni Gandy (double, RBI), and Hickman had two hits for Cartersville. Devon Beavers hit a home run with three RBI. Ben Cagle (double) and James Manring (two RBI) each added one hit. Allatoona dropped to 3-6 overall and 0-3 in Region 7-AAAA. Cartersville (5-7, 3-0) visits Cass on Tuesday to begin a three-game region series. The Canes will host the Colonels for a doubleheader on Friday.

March 8, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The GHC Chargers swept a home conference doubleheader with Andrew College on Saturday, defeating the Tigers 11-3 and 12-9. Jack Burns retired the final seven outs on the mound in Game 1 to pick up the pitching win in relief of starter Noah McMahon (4.1 IP, 3ER, 4H, 2BB, 6K) and Jackson Scali (0.1 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 1K). Heath Whitlock (3 IP, 0R, 1H, 3K) faced the minimum over the final three innings to earn the pitching win in the second game. Kaiden Krak (2.1 IP, 6ER, 5H, 1BB, 3K), Reed Thursby (0.2 IP, 2ER, 2H, 1K), Marshall Flowers (1 IP, 0R, 1H), and Braxton Wade (0.0 IP, 1ER, 2H) also pitched for Georgia Highlands.  Cartersville High product, Aidan Larkin, led the Chargers’ bats with four hits in the doubleheader that included two homers and four RBI. Andrew Bishop (home run, sac fly, four RBI), Caden Marcos (two doubles, three RBI), Mason Moore (double, three RBI), Harper Davenport (triple, double, RBI), and Carson Page (double, RBI) each produced three hits on the day. Andrew College slipped to 10-14 overall and 1-3 in conference action. Georgia Highlands (23-7, 3-0 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) hosts Gordon State College for a doubleheader on Tuesday and East Georgia College for two games on Saturday.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cass Colonels secured a gritty 1-0 shutout victory over the Cartersville Hurricanes in a Region 7-AAAA boys soccer match played on Friday night at Cochran Stadium at Cass High School. The lone goal came in the 30th minute when Francisco Castaneda found the back of the net, assisted by Miguel Padilla. Cass head coach Lucas Kinsey praised the outstanding defensive effort of Karter Berdnik, who anchored the back line and thwarted several Cartersville scoring opportunities. Berdnik's highlight came with an impressive sliding save near the goal line while the Colonels' goalkeeper was out of position. The win improved Cass to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAAA. The Colonels will look to build momentum when they travel to face Hiram on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Cartersville dropped to 3-4 overall and 0-2 in region play with the defeat. The Hurricanes will aim to get on the board when they host Dalton on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 3, CASS 1 The Cartersville Lady Canes earned a solid 3-1 victory over the Cass Lady Colonels Friday evening in a Region 7-AAAA girls soccer match played at Cochran Stadium on the campus of Cass High School. Cartersville built a 2-0 lead by halftime and added one more goal in the second half to secure the win. Mallory Nicklas opened the Cartersville scoring with a beautiful strike from 20 yards out, and Lundyn Eubanks finished a perfectly placed cross from Scout Hullander for the Lady Canes' first-half advantage. Mary Beth Hackney finished off the Hurricanes' scoring with a goal in the second half. The Lady Colonels' lone tally came near the middle of the second half when Zoe Bailey converted a penalty kick. The loss dropped Cass to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAAA. The Lady Colonels will look to rebound when they travel to face Hiram on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Cartersville improved to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in region play with the result. The Lady Canes will next host Dalton on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. DALTON 8, WOODLAND BOYS 1 The Dalton Catamounts continued their dominant start to the season with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Woodland Wildcats in a Region 7-AAAA boys soccer match played at Harmon Field in Dalton. Ranked No. 3 in Class AAAA by Score Atlanta, the undefeated Catamounts improved to 7-0 overall and 2-0 in region play with the win. Woodland struck first, taking a quick 1-0 lead in the 4th minute when Aiden Carroll scored off an assist from Hunter Limbaugh on a free kick. Dalton responded emphatically, erupting for five unanswered goals in the first half to take a commanding 5-1 lead into halftime. The Catamounts kept the pressure on after the break, adding three more goals in the second half to seal the victory. In goal for Woodland, Seth Goodall made six saves before Pedro Mendez came in for relief and recorded three saves. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAAA. Woodland will look to bounce back when it travels to face Allatoona on Tuesday. DALTON 4, WOODLAND GIRLS 3 The Dalton Lady Catamounts edged out a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Woodland Lady Cats in a Region 7-AAAA girls soccer match played Friday evening at Harmon Field in Dalton. The win improved Dalton to 6-2-1 overall and a perfect 2-0 in region play. Woodland fell to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAAA following the close contest. The Lady Cats will look to get back on track when they host Cass on Friday at 5:30 p.m.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Woodland girls and boys track and field teams finished runner-up on Saturday at the 12-team Southeast High School Invitational in Dalton.  Heritage-Catoosa won the girls’ title with 146 points. Woodland (97), Dalton (78), Cass (69), and Gordon Lee (61) rounded out the top five. Adairsville (35) placed ninth. Calhoun won the boys’ title with 133 points. Woodland (113.5), Heritage-Catoosa (96.5), Dalton (77), and Gordon Lee (58) completed the top five. The Adairsville boys (57.5) were sixth, and the Cass boys (34) placed ninth. Top local performers: FIRST PLACE Woodland girls 4x800 meter relay — Rylee Maxwell, Jette Julius, Addison Brown, Allison Snead — 10:54.00 Nakayla Evans, Cass — 100 meter hurdles — 17.78 Torron Hale, Adairsville — 100 meter dash — 10.81 Rowen Lee, Woodland — 400 meter dash — 50.73 Landon Dougherty, Woodland — 300-meter hurdles — 42.15 Rylee Maxwell, Woodland — 800 meter run — 2:37.96 Torron Hale, Adairsville — 200 meter dash — 22.34 Allison Snead, Woodland — 3200 meter run — 13:25.00 Laila Webb, Cass — Triple jump — 29-10.50 James Soloman, Woodland — High jump — 6-02.50 SECOND PLACE Woodland girls 4x200 meter relay — Ja’zavia Bryan, Zenaria Porter, Kirae Grayson, Madysen Grano — 1:54.18 Cass girls 4x100 meter relay — Nakayla Evans, Anizah Taylor, Laila Webb, Shakiyah Ware — 52.60 Woodland boys 4x400 meter relay — Rowen Lee, Landon Dougherty, Dakota Keane, Cameron Broome — 3:45.00 Jordan Howard, Woodland — 110-meter hurdles — 15.20 Jordan Howard, Woodland — 300-meter hurdles — 42.28 Aaron Souders, Adairsville — 800 meter run — 2:09.00 Jonathan Ringwell, Woodland — 3200 meter run — 10:27.00 Adrian Dye, Cass — Discus throw — 139-02.50 Adrian Dye, Cass — Shot put — 46-05.25 Ryan Womack, Woodland — Long jump — 20-04.00 Raylen Johnson, Woodland — High jump — 6-02.00 THIRD PLACE Woodland girls 4x400 meter relay — Rylee Maxwell, Jette Julius, Sailor DeHart, Madysen Grano — 4:34.00 Maloni Rodriguez, Woodland — 100-meter hurdles — 18.27 Ja’zavia Bryan, Woodland — 200 meter dash — 27.26 Torron Hale, Adairsville — Long jump — 20-02.50 Ryan Womack, Woodland — Triple jump — 39-02.50 Rowe Gentry, Woodland — High jump — 5-00.50 Cass will host Adairsville on Tuesday afternoon at Cochran Stadium. Woodland will participate in a 10-team meet at Allatoona High School on Wednesday.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Kaytlin Arnold and the Lady Canes had their 2026 campaign come to an end on Saturday with a Final Four loss to Marist in Athens. The Cartersville Lady Canes' 2026 tournament run ended Saturday with a 77-41 Final Four loss to Marist at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. Naismith High School Girls National Player of the Year finalist Kate Harpring scored 37 points for the top-ranked War Eagles. The North Carolina signee added seven rebounds and six assists. Katie Elder contributed 18 points for Marist, and Emily Morrison added eight. Marist took an early 23-9 lead behind 14 points by Harpring in the first quarter. The War Eagles extended their advantage in every quarter, including 20-10 in the third period. Trinity Montgomery led Cartersville with 16 points and three rebounds. Zoe McCurry finished with 11 points and four rebounds. Kaytlin Arnold added six points with three assists. Although disappointed by the loss, Cartersville head coach Alvah Beasley reflected on a season of success, “Our team's success was a product of our love for one another. I can’t say that I’ve been around a team that loves each other like this team loves each other. I hope Canes Nation is as proud of them as I am. We will regroup and return faster, stronger, and hungrier next season. Go Canes!” The Lady Canes will bring back most of their roster next season, with Columbus State University signee Kaytlin Arnold being the only graduating senior. Cartersville’s season concludes with a 24-6 record. Marist (28-2) advanced to its third championship game in five seasons. The War Eagles will face 2nd-ranked Kell (25-5) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Macon Coliseum. Kell, seeking a second state title in four years, defeated Jones County in the other semifinal game.