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.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville High School Lady Canes gymnastics team showed continued growth and resilience at the Cherokee Invitational on Friday in Canton. Competing against several Class 5A and Class 6A programs—including Cherokee, River Ridge, Etowah, Woodstock, Roswell, Lassiter, North Atlanta, and Kell—the Lady Canes posted a solid team score of 95.900, good for sixth place overall in the competitive field. The team delivered strong individual performances, particularly on vault. Senior Emerie Elrod continued her impressive season, securing another state preliminary qualifying score with a 9.10 on vault. Freshman Ellie Kate Jones also shone brightly, earning a 9.15 on vault—marking her second state preliminary qualifying score of the season. Head coach Kimberly Mosteller expressed pride in the team's ongoing progress. "I'm really proud of how the girls are continuing to improve and compete against bigger programs," Mosteller said. "These meets give us invaluable experience as we build toward the postseason.” The Lady Canes return to action soon when they host their next meet on Saturday at Cartersville Twisters Gym. Competition begins at 9:30 AM, with matchups against River Ridge High School, South Forsyth High School, and Bremen High School. The home event will double as Senior Recognition Day, where the team will honor its senior gymnasts for their contributions throughout the season.

March 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Local high school baseball teams dropped all five games played on Friday, while a scheduled doubleheader between Cartersville and Allatoona was postponed until Saturday. GAME 1: DALTON 9, CASS 3 GAME 2: DALTON 13, CASS 7 The visiting Dalton Catamounts swept a doubleheader at Cass on Friday night and completed a three-game series sweep of the Colonels. Dalton posted a six-run top of the second inning in the first game that included two walks, three hits, two wild pitches, and a two-run home run by Dalton’s winning pitcher, Charles Chappelle (5 IP, 1R, 0ER, 4H, 1BB, 6K). Noah Rogers (1.2 IP, 6R, 2ER, 3H, 2BB, 4K) made the pitching start for Cass and was charged with the loss. Easton Lee (3.1 IP, 1ER, 4H, 0BB, 1K) and Andrew Ray (2 IP, 2R, 1ER, 1H, 2BB, 1K) pitched in relief. Maddox Koontz (RBI) and Cooper Rampley had two hits for the Colonels. Landon Lamb, Dawson Warner, and Aidan Castaneda each contributed one hit. Dustin Wallin added on RBI on a sacrifice fly. A similar result in the second game saw Dalton score five runs in the top of the first inning and never trail. The Catamounts plated eight additional runs across the fifth through seventh innings. Cass scored two runs in the first and five in the sixth. Dustin Wallin (4.2 IP, 9R, 5ER, 6H, 0BB, 7K) made the Colonels’ pitching start and worked into the fifth inning on the mound. Landon Farmer (0.2 IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB) and Easton Lee (1.2 IP, 3R, 0ER, 2H, 3BB, 3K) pitched in relief. Rogers (RBI) had two hits, including a double, for Cass. Zach Stiles, Kasey Jacobs, Warner, and Lamb had the other base hits for the Colonels. Dalton improved to 7-2 overall and 3-0 in Region 7-AAAA. Cass (3-9, 0-3) hosts Cartersville on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and will continue the region series on Friday in a doubleheader at Cartersville. GAME 1: CEDARTOWN 7, WOODLAND 2 GAME 2: CEDARTOWN 15, WOODLAND 0 The Cedartown Bulldogs’ pitching staff limited host Woodland to only four hits in a doubleheader on Friday and completed a regular-season sweep of the Wildcats, 7-2 and 15-0. Woodland only trailed 4-2 through four innings in the opening game on Friday, despite generating only three hits in the game. The visiting Bulldogs sealed the contest with three additional runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Clayton Wilkes (4 IP, 6ER, 8H, 0BB, 2K) made the pitching start for Woodland in the opener and was charged with the loss. Zaylen Cochran (2 IP, 1ER, 2H, 5BB, 4K) and Levi Wheeler (0.1 IP) also pitched for the Wildcats. Grant Tidwell (double, RBI), Tommy Risner, and Cochran each had one hit for Woodland. In Friday’s second game, Cedartown sent 17 batters to the plate and scored 12 runs in the top of the fourth inning to blow the game open. The Bulldogs had eight hits in the frame and took advantage of three walks and three errors. Risner had the only hit for Woodland. Tidwell (3.1 IP, 10R, 6ER, 9H, 1BB, 5K) and Kason Miller (0.2 IP, 5R, 3ER, 3H, 2BB, 1K) pitched in the Game 2 loss.  Cedartown improved to 5-3 overall and 3-0 in Region 7-AAAA. Woodland (5-6, 0-3) opens a three-game region series with Southeast Whitfield at home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The two teams will play a Friday doubleheader in Dalton. CALHOUN 5, ADAIRSVILLE 3 The host Yellow Jackets jumped out to an early 4-1 lead on Friday evening and held off the Tigers 5-3 to take the rubber game of a three-game Region 7-AAA series. Adairsville scored single runs in the first, third, and sixth innings, but trailed the entire game after Calhoun posted three runs in the bottom of the first and added single runs in the second and fifth. Kaden Coker (5.1 IP, 5R, 4ER, 8H, 3BB, 3K) suffered the Tigers’ pitching loss after working into the sixth inning. Evan Hardin (0.2 IP) retired the final two outs of the sixth on the bump. Hudson Parr (RBI) and Westin Barfield led the Adairsville bats with two hits apiece. Tyler Parker, Coker, and Hardin each added one hit. Matthew Cook contributed one RBI. Calhoun improved to 9-4 overall and 2-1 in region action. Adairsville (9-4, 1-2) begins a three-game Region 7-AAA series on Tuesday by hosting Gilmer at 5:30 p.m. The Tigers will visit the Bobcats on Thursday and host the third game of the series on Friday.

March 6, 2026 Laney Saunders cleared 10 feet and won the pole vault competition at Rockmart on March 5. Photos: Cartersville HS Athletics The Cartersville High School girls and boys track and field teams each won a five-team meet on Thursday at Rockmart High School. The Lady Canes (78 points) finished ahead of host Rockmart (51) and Paulding County (51). Hiram (46) was fourth, followed by South Paulding (24). The Cartersville boys (124) dominated their competition, with Paulding County (40) and Hiram (35) taking second and third place, respectively. South Paulding and host Rockmart finished with 33 points. Actavious Thompson won the long jump and triple jump, and was on the winning 4x400 and 4x200 relay teams on March 5. Event winners for Cartersville: Cartersville boys 4x100 meter relay  — 43.18 — Bryson Everett, Kayden Blackwell, Madoxx Davis, Tyon Coe Cartersville girls 4x800 meter relay — 12:20.19 — Lucy Dicara, Genesis Torres, Ella Sabaka, Riley Mahan Cartersville girls 4x400 meter relay — 4:45.82 — Novella Berlus, Sydney Burris, Vivi Vest, Leyla Booth Cartersville boys 4x400 meter relay — 3:30.69 — Actavious Thompson, Braylon Hill, Hayden Empie, Tripp Chitwood Cartersville boys 4x200 meter relay — 1:29.41 — Zion Ayeni, Dakari Young, Brayden Doss, Actavious Thompson Ethan Empie — 1600 meter run — 4:36.89 Ethan Empie — 800 meter run — 2:03.13 Bryson Everett — 200-meter dash — 22.35 Xavier Lowe — High jump — 6-4 Laney Saunders — Pole vault — 10-0 Luke Gibson — Pole vault — 9-0 Actavious Thompson — Long jump — 21-6.50 Actavious Thompson — Triple jump — 43-2 Carder Brock — Discus throw — 115-9 Allana Williams — Shot put — 35-7.50 The next meet for Cartersville is the Dalton High School Friday Night Lights on March 13.

March 5, 2026 The Adairsville Lady Tigers opened Region 7-AAA play in dominant fashion Thursday night, defeating the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins 5-0 at Northwest in Tunnel Hill. Adairsville wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Alexa Damer netted the first goal in the ninth minute off an assist from Addi Jerauld, giving the Lady Tigers an early 1-0 advantage. Damer struck again late in the first half, scoring in the 37th minute on an assist from Alivia Joslin to extend the lead to 2-0. That score held through halftime as Adairsville controlled play. The Lady Tigers quickly added to their lead after the break. Joslin scored in the 41st minute off an assist from Damer to make it 3-0. Damer completed a hat trick just four minutes later, finding the net in the 45th minute on an assist from Ella Edwards. Adairsville capped the scoring in the 51st minute when Caelynn Disbrow scored off Joslin’s second assist of the night. Defensively, the Lady Tigers preserved the shutout behind goalkeeper Bethany Kilgore, who made a key save in the second half to maintain the clean sheet. Chikondi Banda later entered goal and played the final 20 minutes. Adairsville head coach Dave Sexauer credited Gracie Cash and Emma Edwards for their outstanding defensive play and also noted that Ella Edwards had her best game of the season. With the victory, Adairsville improves to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in Region 7-AAA. Northwest Whitfield falls to 3-4-1 overall and 1-1 in region play. The Lady Tigers return to action Tuesday when they travel to Calhoun. NORTHWEST WHITFIELD 10, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 0 The host Northwest Whitfield Bruins blanked the Adairsville boys soccer team 10-0 on Thursday night in Tunnel Hill. The Bruins improved to 6-0 overall and 1-0 in Region 7-AAA. Adairsville (0-6, 0-1) returns to action on Tuesday at Calhoun in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

March 5, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Adairsville’s Tyler Parker delivered the decisive blow Thursday night, doubling home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Tigers a dramatic 4-3 walkoff victory over visiting Calhoun. Colton Sanford, who entered as a pinch runner after Hudson Parr drew a walk, crossed the plate with the winning run to cap the comeback. The win evened the Region 7-AAA series at one game apiece after Calhoun took the opener 6-3 on Tuesday. Adairsville held a 3-1 lead through three innings, but the Yellow Jackets fought back with single runs in the sixth and seventh to force extra innings. Parker earned the pitching victory in relief, working two shutout innings after Parr’s strong seven-inning start. Parr allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits, with no walks and eight strikeouts. Parker gave up just one hit and one walk while striking out one. Offensively, Parker paced the Tigers with three hits, including two doubles and two RBI. Evan Hardin added two hits and one RBI, while Westin Barfield and McCayden Hufstetler each chipped in one hit. Adairsville improves to 9-3 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AAA. Calhoun falls to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the region. The teams will conclude the series on Friday at Calhoun, with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Adairsville has a three-game region series next week against Gilmer, beginning on Tuesday at home.