February 21, 2026 The Cass Colonels picked up their second win of the young season on Friday evening at Model to earn a split with the Blue Devils during the week, and the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes suffered their third-straight loss. CASS 1, MODEL 0 Cass freshman Noah Rogers bounced an RBI single into left field in the top of the seventh inning for the game’s only run, lifting the Colonels to a 1-0 non-region win on Friday at Model. Zach Stiles had reached on a two-base error with two outs and scored on the Rogers base hit. Cass pitchers Landon Lamb (3.1 IP, 0R, 1H, 3BB, 1K) and Easton Lee (3.2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB) shared the mound duties and combined on the Colonels’ one-hitter. Rogers (RBI) and Dustin Wallin each had two hits for Cass. Lamb, Stiles, Lee, and Kasey Jacobs contributed one hit each. The win for Cass evened the season series with the Blue Devils, who won at Cass last Tuesday, 11-2. Cooper Rampley had three hits for the Colonels in the loss. DJ Vigil (solo home run), Rogers, Stiles (double), and Lamb each added one hit in the loss.  Cass (2-4) visits East Paulding on Tuesday, Pepperell on Wednesday, and Sonoraville on Friday. GLYNN ACADEMY 8, CARTERSVILLE 7 The Hurricanes scored six runs in the top of the second inning on Friday to take a 7-3 lead at Glynn Academy, but failed to push another run across in an 8-7 loss to the Red Terrors in Brunswick. Glynn Academy narrowed the margin to 7-4 in the bottom of the second, and took the lead in the fifth on a single, three walks, an infield error, and a two-run double by Braden Milkwick for a four-run frame. Cole Crawford (1.1 IP, 3ER, 1H, 3BB, 2K) took the pitching loss in relief. Collier Jordan (0.1 IP, 3ER, 2H, 2BB), Wyatt Earwood (2.2 IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB, 2K), and Logan Buchanan (1.2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H, 1BB, 2K) also pitched for the Canes.  Brayden Logan had two hits for Cartersville, including one double. Crawford (double, sac fly, three RBI), Cooper Reynolds (two RBI), Tyler Hickman (RBI), Gianni Gandy (RBI), David Vargas, Nolan Elrod, and James Manring each added one hit. Carterville (2-3) plays Ware County on Saturday night at Glynn Academy.

February 20, 2026 By Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com Photo courtesy of Canes Rifle/Facebook Lucy Evans and Maggie Sheffield finished 1-2, and Chance Van Pelt set a personal best as the Canes Rifle team dispatched Columbus Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, for a semi-final date in the state playoffs.    The Canes shot an 1146-59x to Columbus’ 1130-49x. Evans, the team’s captain, led the way with 293-20x while junior co-captain Sheffield posted 289-18x. Van Pelt secured a third team spot at 286-15x. Emma Daughdrill finished with 278-6x, Bryson Newport had a 268-7, and Lucas Gibson tallied a 250-2.  Cartersville (17-1) was looking to rebound from a second-place finish in the Area 10 championships after an undefeated regular season. A semi-finals win would secure a spot in the state finals in Waycross on March 21.

February 19, 2026 BRUNSWICK 1, CARTERSVILLE 0 Tyler Hickman (34) celebrates a home run with Gianni Gandy (20) in Tuesday's home loss to Etowah. The Brunswick Pirates improved to 6-0 on Thursday by winning a 1-0 pitcher’s duel over the visiting Cartersville Purple Hurricanes.  Avery Jefferson of the Pirates hit a solo home run to leadoff the bottom of the second inning for the game’s only run. Trenton Robinson had the only other Brunswick hit in the game — a double in the fifth inning. Tyler Hickman’s second-inning single was the only Canes’ base hit. Trenton Robinson and Braxton Johnson combined for nine strikeouts on the mound for Brunswick. Nolan Elrod (5 IP, 1ER, 2H, 0BB, 6K) was saddled with the tough-luck pitching loss for the Hurricanes. Logan Buchanan (1 IP, 0R, 1BB, 2K) tossed one scoreless frame for Cartersville. The Canes (2-2) play at Glynn Academy on Friday at 7 p.m. and will play Ware County on Saturday evening. ETOWAH 8, CARTERSVILLE 4 Cartersville lost an 8-4 decision to Class 6A top-ranked Etowah on Tuesday at Richard Bell Field,  The Canes swapped leads with the Eagles in the first two innings, but Etowah scored two runs in the third, two in the fourth, and one more in the seventh in their victory. Nate Russell (4 IP, 7R, 4ER, 7H, 1BB, 5K) suffered the pitching loss for Cartersville. Coleman Stubblefield (2.1 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 1BB, 4K) and Wyatt Earwood (0.2 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 1K) pitched for the Canes in the loss. David Vargas (double, two RBI) had two hits for Cartersville. Tyler Hickman (home run, two RBI), Nolan Elrod, Cole Crawford, Brayden Logan, Harris Turner, and Gianni Gandy added one hit.

February 19, 2026 Woodland boys’ soccer earned a non-region 3-1 road win at Villa Rica on Thursday, with the visiting Wildcats controlling play from the opening whistle. Woodland wasted little time asserting dominance, striking just five minutes into the contest. Aiden Carrillo finished off a crisp through ball from Hunter Limbaugh to give the Wildcats an early 1-0 lead. The pressure continued, and Limbaugh was involved again in the 16th minute. The playmaker delivered another precise assist, this time finding Luis Sanchez, who slotted a shot home to make it 2-0. Woodland capped a dominant first half in the 30th minute when David Hernandez added a third goal, sending Woodland into the break with a commanding 3-0 advantage. Villa Rica showed some fight in the second half, breaking through in the 69th minute to get on the scoreboard and cut the deficit to 3-1. Seth Goodall was solid in goal for the Wildcats, turning away six shots to preserve the victory and limit Villa Rica's opportunities. The win improves Woodland's record to 3-1 overall, while Villa Rica falls to 0-3 on the young season. The Wildcats hit the road next, traveling to face Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday. VILLA RICA 5, WOODLAND GIRLS 0 Villa Rica evened its season record at 2-2 with a 5-0 shutout of the Woodland Lady Cats. Woodland dropped to 1-3 and will play at Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

February 18, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Adairsville pitcher Kaden Coker tossed a four-inning no-hitter, and the Tigers pounded visiting Cass on Wednesday evening, 15-0, for a non-region win. The Tigers took an early lead by scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning, then added seven runs in the third and five more in the fourth to secure the win. Coker walked one and struck out two. Cass starter Darren Cole (2.1 IP, 9R, 5ER, 6H, 1BB, 2K) was saddled with the Colonels’ pitching loss. Easton Lee (0.2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H) and Jase Radford (0.2 IP, 5R, 3ER, 3H, 2BB, 1K) also pitched. Cass pitchers hit five batters, and the Colonels’ defense committed eight errors. Westin Barfield (double, three RBI), was credited with three hits for the Tigers. Harrison Cole (RBI) and Coker (double, RBI) produced two hits. Hudson Parr (RBI), Tyler Parker (double, RBI), McCayden Hufstetler (RBI), and Evan Hardin (RBI) had one hit. Brody Varner and Bryson Weaver added one RBI. Adairsville (4-1) welcomes Darlington on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and will visit Sonoraville on Monday for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. Cass (1-4) travels to Model on Friday for a 5:30 p.m. start and visits East Paulding on Tuesday at 5:55 p.m. WOODLAND 17, WOODLAND-STOCKBRIDGE 7 Visiting Woodland-Stockbridge scored seven runs in the top of the third inning to lead 7-0 at Woodland-Bartow on Wednesday, but the Wildcats responded with 10 in the bottom of the fourth and seven in the fifth to win in five innings. Cameron O’Shields (2.1 IP, 0R, 2H, 0BB, 2K) earned the pitching victory for the Wildcats in relief of starter Tucker James (2.2 IP, 7ER, 4H, 6BB, 4K). Preston Sorrells (RBI) had two hits at the top of the Woodland-Bartow lineup. Sammy Ray (double, three RBI), Zaylen Cochran (two RBI), Tommy Risner (RBI), Steven Tumlin (RBI), and Clayton Wilkes (RBI) each contributed one hit. Jonathan Ryan and Grant Tidwell added two and one RBI, respectively. The loss dropped the Wolfpack to 3-2 on the season. The Wildcats (4-1) visit North Cobb on Saturday at 1 p.m. before traveling to Darlington for a 4 p.m. start on Tuesday.

February 18, 2026 WOODLAND GIRLS 8, NORTH COBB 2 The Lady Cats led 3-2 at halftime on Tuesday, but overpowered the visiting North Cobb Lady Warriors with five unanswered goals in the second half to record Woodland’s first win. Ansley Burns and Mahdi Hernandez each scored two goals for the Lady Cats. Maddie Weightman, Jaqueline Arias, Samantha Espinosa, and Avery Burns added one goal each. Woodland goalkeeper Maya Baldwin was credited with a few saves, including one on a breakaway. The loss dropped North Cobb to 1-2 on the season. Woodland (1-2) visits Villa Rica on Thursday for a 5 p.m. kickoff, and will play at Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday, February 24. NORTH COBB 4, WOODLAND BOYS 1 The Wildcats trailed visiting North Cobb 2-0 at halftime on Tuesday night on a Warriors’ free kick in the 7th minute and a late goal in the opening half’s final minute. Woodland’s Xavier Salgado cut the deficit in half with an unassisted goal in the 53rd minute, but the Warriors (1-2) put the game away with goals in the 59th and 70th minutes.  Seth Goodall had five saves in net for the Wildcats, who slipped to 2-1 on the young season. Woodland plays at Villa Rica on Thursday and will visit Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday, February 24.

February 18, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College softball won both games of a home doubleheader on Tuesday, sweeping Cleveland State CC (TN) 13-4 and 5-2. In the opener, the Chargers broke open a 4-4 game with three runs in the third and added six in the fourth to pull away. In Game 2, GHC pitcher Haley Curtis went seven strong innings in the circle and struck out five to limit the Cleveland State offense. CeCe Williams (2 IP, 4ER, 4H, 2BB, 1K) and Athens Hudson (3 IP, 0R, 1H, 0BB, 5K) shared the pitching duties in the first win. Curtis allowed just one earned run on five hits and four walks in Game 2. Emma Darrow (triple, RBI) and Emily Ferro (double, triple, four RBI) had three hits in the doubleheader to lead the Chargers’ offense. Ahmani Green (two RBI) and Hudson (double) each collected two hits. Williams (RBI), Gracie Azpeitia (two sac flies, three RBI), Anslee Logan (three RBI), and Emmalee Freeman had one hit on Tuesday. Georgia Highlands (5-5) hosts Gaston College (NC) for a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

February 18, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville Lady Canes picked up a solid road victory Tuesday night, defeating the Heritage-Catoosa Lady Generals 3-1 in a non-region showdown at Heritage High School in Ringgold. Junior forward Helen Leaming set the tone early, netting the game's opening goal 30 minutes into the first half to give Cartersville a 1-0 lead and valuable momentum on the visitors' side. The Lady Generals (2-1) responded before halftime, equalizing to send both teams into the break knotted at 1-1. Cartersville regained control in the second half when Leaming struck again, this time 20 minutes in, to reclaim the lead at 2-1. Her brace proved pivotal in swinging the match back in the Lady Canes' favor. Senior Mallory Nicklas then put the game away late, tallying the insurance goal to seal the 3-1 final score. The Lady Canes evened their season record to 2-2 with the win and will look to build on the momentum next Wednesday, February 25, when they travel to Rome to face Model High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CARTERSVILLE BOYS 3, HERITAGE-CATOOSA 2 The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes boys soccer team earned a gritty 3-2 road victory over the Heritage-Catoosa Generals in a highly physical non-region matchup Tuesday night at Heritage High School in Ringgold. The contest featured intense battles throughout, with both sides trading momentum in a back-and-forth thriller. Heritage struck first against the run of play, scoring in the 14th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Cartersville responded quickly, however, as Rhett Jacobs intercepted a pass in the attacking third and unleashed a powerful 25-yard shot that took a slight deflection, wrong-footing the goalkeeper and leveling the score at 1-1. The teams entered halftime tied. The Hurricanes came out strong in the second half, with Jacobs striking again in the 51st minute. He headed home a corner kick that the Heritage goalie misjudged, giving Cartersville a 2-1 advantage. The Generals fought back, equalizing in the 63rd minute with a stunning volley off a cross to make it 2-2. Cartersville regained the lead for good in the 73rd minute when Joy Toure was brought down in the box, earning a penalty kick. Brayden Alonso stepped up and calmly converted from the spot to put the Hurricanes ahead 3-2. The Canes then held on in the last seven minutes to win a back-and-forth contest. The loss dropped the Generals to 1-2 on the season. Cartersville improved to 3-1 and will visit Model on Wednesday, February 25.

February 17, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Damir McBride knocks down two of his 14 points as the Eagles defeated Sugar Hill Christian on Tuesday, 73-54. The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team defeated Sugar Hill Christian 73-54 on Tuesday at Gordon State College in Barnesville to advance to the GAPPS Class A state championship game. The Eagles will now try to defend the Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS) Class A state title they won last season.  Excel led 15-14 after a tight first quarter and held a 33-24 advantage at halftime. The Eagles took control in the third quarter, building a 24-point lead at 59-35 and holding on for a 19-point victory. Jamari Gatson led ECA with 16 points. Damir McBride and Mason McKinney contributed 14 points, and Mier Bell added 10 points. The Stallions were led in scoring by Colton Britt with 21 points. Gabriel Espin finished with 11 points, and Tyler Veugeler added 10. Excel Christian (22-6) will play Promise Preparatory Academy of Dawsonville for the state championship on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Gordon State College. Promise Prep (19-5) defeated Praise Academy of Lithia Springs in the semifinals on Tuesday, 68-58. Jamari Gatson (32) and Mason McKinney (1) combined for 30 points on Tuesday as Excel Christian Academy advanced to the GAPPS Class A state championship game. PHOTOS: Kohl Williams. CASS GIRLS 61, CEDARTOWN 41 The Cass Lady Colonels secured a berth in the Class AAAA state tournament with a 61-41 win over Cedartown on Tuesday night in the Region 7-AAAA quarterfinals at Cartersville High School. Cass led 28-20 at the intermission and maintained a 41-31 edge through three quarters. The Lady Colonels pulled away in the early part of the fourth quarter and secured a 20-point win. Cadie Paez led Cass with 18 points. Yvonne Ellison followed with 15. Alyssa McDaniel scored 11 points, and Anizah Taylor added 10 points. Hadlee Robinson paced the Bulldogs with 18 points. Kenzlei Boozer scored 12, and Myrikal Pace added 11 for Cedartown. Cedartown’s season ended with a 9-16 record. The Lady Colonels (12-12) will play tournament host Cartersville on Thursday at 4 p.m. NORTHWEST WHITFIELD 69, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 46 The Adairsville boys had their 2025-26 season come to a close on Tuesday night with a 69-46 loss at Northwest Whitfield.  The host Bruins led 23-14 after one quarter and 37-22 at halftime en route to a 23-point victory. Beau Bailey and Kyle Cummings led Northwest Whitfield with 16 and 10 points, respectively. Chris Moore scored 10 for the Tigers. Elijah Pearson finished with nine points. Brooks Rutledge, Dredyn Bautista, and Lucas Poarch each contributed eight points. Northwest Whitfield (16-8) advanced to play Heritage-Catoosa in the Region 7-AAA tournament semifinals on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Adairsville had its season end with a 5-22 mark. DALTON 56, CASS BOYS 46 The Cass boys had their season end on Tuesday night with a 56-46 Region 7-AAAA quarterfinal round loss to Dalton at Cartersville High School.  The two teams had split regular-season games, but the Catamounts led at the end of each quarter on Tuesday and will advance to the state playoffs. Dalton led 17-9 after one quarter, 27-22 at halftime, and 41-31 through three quarters en route to the 10-point victory. Aaron Storey led Dalton with 18 points. Carmelo Weaver added eight. Cam’ron Beauford scored 20 points to pace the Colonels. Derrick Sams tossed in 15, and Isaiah Moreno added seven points. Dalton improved to 14-12 and will play in the tournament semifinals on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. against Hiram. The season ended for Cass with an 8-17 record.

February 16, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com This week's update, for the week ending February 15, includes contributions from more than 50 local athletes. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MASON BARNETT — Oakland Athletics (RHP, 5th-yr. pro; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … reported to the A’s spring training in Arizona with the other pitchers and catchers on February 11, where he will compete for a spot in Oakland’s rotation. Cactus League games begin this week at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. Reports indicate that Barnett has worked in the off-season to return to his original, now atypical, high-over-the-top arm slot. This “old-school” delivery has a higher release point for his pitches and differs from the MLB average. Last season, his arm slot shifted to a more typical angle, which may have affected his end-of-season success. Barnett made five MLB starts in late 2025 with a 6.85 ERA over 22-⅓ innings. LOGAN MARTIN — San Francisco Giants organization (RHP; 4th-yr. pro; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … list recently as a top-50 prospect in the Giants’ minor league system, he was acquired from the Kansas City Royals’ organization in November 2025. Martin posted an 8-4 record and a 3.45 ERA over 22 starts at High-A and is currently assigned to the Giants’ High-A affiliate, the Eugene Emeralds. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Boston Red Sox organization (INF/2B; 9th-yr. pro; Cartersville HS) … was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers’ organization to the Red Sox organization on February 9. He spent most of 2025 with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, but appeared in 34 games with the MLB Brewers. Seigler is on the 40-man roster following the trade and has big-league camp access. He has been taking batting practice and participating in workouts at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. BASKETBALL TAFF BRADLEY — Huntingdon College (So., Cartersville HS) … made her sixth appearance of the season and had one rebound in the Hawks’ 76-54 loss last Friday at Maryville College (TN). Huntingdon College (11-12, 8-6 Collegiate Conference of the South) completes regular season play this week at Belhaven University (MS) on Tuesday and at Agnes Scott College (GA) on Friday. NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … contributed two rebounds in Eagles’ wins February 11 at Columbia International University (SC) and last Saturday over visiting University of Pikeville (KY). Reinhardt visits Milligan University (TN) on Monday, Brenau University (GA) on Wednesday, and Bluefield University (VA) on Saturday. SE’NAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … in three games last week, Camper totaled 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in home games wins over Truett-McConnell University and Bluefield University (VA), and a loss to Tennessee Weseyan University, The Cavaliers visit Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and play at the University of Pikeville on Saturday. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (So., Cartersville HS) … scored 33 points with four rebounds, six assists, and one steal as the Barons won 85-72 at Abraham Baldwin Agrecultural College and lost at Thomas University (GA) 61-54. Brewton Parker hosts Point University on Saturday. ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan University (So., Cartersville HS) … contributed two assists and one steal in two games last week as the Battlin’ Bishops lost at Greensboro College (NC) on February 11 and at home over Mary Baldwin University (VA). NCWU hosts Methodist University on Tuesday and visits Brevard College on Saturday afternoon. ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … scored 12 points, grabbeed five rebounds, and added one assist this past Saturday in an 86-51 home win over Rend Lake College. The Trailblazers (17-7) host the University of Cincinnati-Clermont (OH) on Friday. ZYON HEATH — LaGrange College (So., Woodland HS) … had one rebound and four assists this past Saturday in a 91-88 win at Covenant College. The Panthers (12-10, 4-6 Collegiate Conference of the South) visits Piedmont University on Tuesday night, hosts Warren Wilson College (NC) on Thursday, and travels to Asbury University (KY) on Saturday. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled four points, four rebounds, and one steal in wins on February 11 at Columbia International University (SC) and at home this past Saturday over the University of Pikeville (KY). The Eagles travel to Milligan University (TN) on Monday, visit Brenau University (GA) on Wednesday, and play at Bluefield University (VA) on Saturday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … scored eight points and added six assists, four rebounds, and two steals on February 10 in a 92-56 loss at Paine College. The Screaming Eagles also suffered a loss last week at Alice Lloyd College. Toccoa Falls (9-17) welcomes Welch College (TN) on Monday and visits Bob Jones University (SC) on Saturday. T.J. PRINTUP — Tusculum University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … in home wins over Mars Hill University and Newberry College last week, Printup totaled 28 points, 14 rebounds, seven steals, two assists, and two blocks. The Pioneers host the University of Virginia-Wise on Wednesday before traveling to Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC) on Saturday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … in three games last week, Schultz totaled six points, nine rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals as the Fillies beat Point University (GA) at home, but lost at Trinity Baptist College-Jacksonville, and at home to Brewton Parker Christian University. ABAC (6-18, 3-11 Southern States Athletic Conference) completes the regular-season schedule on the road this week at Blue Mountain Christian University on Monday and at Life University on Saturday. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored 10 points and had nine rebounds, three steals, and two assists in a 65-49 win at Columbia International University (SC) on February 11. Smith added 13 points with 11 rebounds, three steals, and one assist in an 81-61 home win this past Saturday over the University of Pikeville (KY). The Eagles (19-5, 16-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Milligan University (TN) on Monday, Brenau University (GA) on Wednesday, and Bluefield University (VA) on Saturday afternoon. WRESTLING KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … went 2-2 in his 174-pound bouts and placed fifth at the Mid-South Conference Championships this past weekend in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Blue Raiders finished fourth as a team. GYMNASTICS ABIGAIL BUNCH — Rhode Island College (Sr., Cass HS) … scored a 9.500 on the uneven bars and a 9.550 on balance beam as the Anchorwomen defeated Springfield College (MA) 190.475 to 182.375 this past Saturday at the Murray Center in Providence. Rhode Island College heads to Brookville, New York on Friday to compete with the University of Bridgeport (CT), the University of New Hampshire, and host Long Island University (NY). TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) …  paired with Linn Goerdes to win 6-3 at Line 2 doubles as the Nighthawks blanked Erskine College 7-0 this past Saturday in Due West, South Carolina. UNG (2-0) hosts Auburn University-Montgomery on Monday and participates in the ITA Indoor Championships Friday through Sunday in Indianapolis. TRACK AND FIELD BEN ABERNATHY — Reinhardt University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … placed 10th (41-06) in the triple jump at the Samford Bulldog Open this past Saturday in Birmingham. The Eagles compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Championships this weekend in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. JUNE DeLAUDER — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … finished 22nd (10.56) in the 60-meter hurdles at the Samford Bulldog Open this past Saturday in Birmingham. The Eagles compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference Indoor Championships this weekend in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. ANDY FORSYTH — Berry College (So., Woodland HS) … placed second (1:55.65) in the 800-meters this past Saturday at the Samford Bulldog Open. The Vikings compete next at the Southern Athletic Association Indoor Championships on February 27-28 in Danville, Kentucky. TYLER JONES — University of West Georgia (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 11th (16:04.24) in the 5000-meter run this past weekend at the Tryon International Mid-Winter Invitational in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Up next for the Wolves is the Atlantic Sun Conference Indoor Championships in Louisville, Kentucky on February 27-28. BARRETT STEPP — Augusta University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … placed 32nd (2:08.33) in the 800-meters this past weekend at the Tryon Mid-Winter Invitational in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Augusta competes at the Peach Belt Conference Indoor Championship in Gainesville, Florida on February 23. DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (So., Woodland HS) … finished 13th (11:04.13) in the 3000-meter run this past weekend at the Tryon Mid-Winter Invitational in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Augusta competes at the Peach Belt Conference Indoor Championship in Gainesville, Florida on February 23. ZACHARY WIGGINS — University of West Georgia (So., Woodland HS) … won his heat, but placed 11th (8.71) in the 60-meter hurdles preliminaries at the Tryon Mid-Winter Invitational in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The Wolves will compete at the Atlantic Sun Conference Indoor Championships in Louisville, Kentucky on February 27-28. GOLF ANDREW LUTJENS — Georgia College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … shot 75-79-77 and tied for 53rd individually as the Bobcats placed 17th of 18 teams at the Lincoln Memorial University Spring Kickoff Intercollegiate held at St. Johns Golf & Country Club in St. Augustine, Florida on February 8-9. St. Mary’s (TX) won the tournament, followed by the University of North Georgia and Catawba College (NC). Georgia College plays at the Oldfield Classic in Okatie, South Carolina, on February 23-24. BRODY TIDWELL — Georgia State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … fired rounds of 67-78-74 and tied for 39th on February 9-10 as the Panthers finished 12th of 14 teams at the Lake Jovita Invitational hosted by Ball State University in Dade City, Florida at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. Xavier won the tournament, followed by Butler and UConn. Georgia State will play in the TPC Dorado Beach Colliegiate on February 22-24 in Puerto Rico. SOFTBALL KILEY ARNOLD — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … entered as a pinch runner and scored a run in the Hawks' 6-5 loss to Kentucky Wesleyan this past Saturday in Huntsville. Shorter was 0-6 for the week with two losses each to Middle Georgia State University, Alabama-Huntsville, and Kentucky Wesleyan. The Hawks (3-9) host Carson-Newman University  for two games on Wednesday and welcome Columbus State University on Friday and Saturday for a three-game series. JORDAN BISHOP — Virginia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) … was utilized as a pinch runner last Saturday in the fifth inniing of an 11-3 win over Villanova. For the week, the Hokies went 2-2 with wins over Villanova and losses to Michigan State and host UNC-Charlotte at the Queen City Classic. Virginia Tech (7-2) will face Seton Hall twice, Georgia twice, and Utah State once in the Georgia Classic on Friday through Sunday in Athens. JORDAN CLAY — Shorter University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made her first collegiate appearance on February 10 in a 1-⅔ innings start at home against Middle Georgia State University. Clay allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits, three walks, and one hit by pitch. She was the pitcher of record in a 10-2 loss. The Hawks went 0-6 for the week with two losses each to Middle Georgia, Alabama-Huntsville, and Kentucky Wesleyan College. Shorter (3-9) hosts Carson-Newman University for two games on Wednesday before welcoming Columbus State University for three games on Friday and Saturday. HAYLEE DISHMON — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … was utilized as a pinch runner and scored a run in a 5-0 home win this past Saturday over Maryville College (TN). The Vikings (2-0)  visit Covenant College for a doubleheader on Thursday and play two games on Saturday at LaGrange College. TAYLOR EVANS — Southern Wesleyan University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made a pinch hitting appearance this past Saturday at Lander University and grounded out to short in a 4-1 Warriors win. Southern Wesleyan (5-4) hosts a doubleheader with Lincoln Memorial University on Saturday. MEGAN GREGORY — Indiana University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … pitched one inning, issued one walk, but faced the minimum in a Hoosiers’ 23-0 win over Portland State last Thursday in Tempe, Arizona. Indiana went 3-2 at the Littlewood Invitational. The other wins were over Pacific University and Nevada, with losses to 22nd-ranked Arizona State and Nevada. Indiana (7-3) plays in the University of South Florida Tournament on Friday through Monday and will face Colgate, Saint Joseph’s, Marist, Boston College, and the host Bulls in Tampa, Florida. AVA PERKINS — Lander University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … started five of six games last week for the Bearkats and was 3-for-15 at the plate, including one double, and one walk. Lander split two games at North Greenville University and at home with Young Harris College. They added a Friday win over Emory & Henry College (VA) and a loss on Saturday to Southern Wesleyan University. Lander (5-3) travels to Wingate University (NC) on Wednesday for two games and hosts Newberry College for a doubleheader on Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … the Tigers’ leadoff hitter and second baseman went 4-for-11 with one RBI in three home losses last Friday and Saturday to Butler University (IN). TSU (0-3) plays Bowling Green University (OH) and the host Buccaneers on Saturday and Sunday at the East Tennessee State Tournament in Johnson City, Tennessee. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (R-Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … appeared in two home game losses last weekend to Belmont Abbey College (NC). He entered to play second base and went 0-for-3 in plate appearances. The Hawks (5-3) visit Augusta University on Tuesday before beginning Conference Carolinas action on Friday and Saturday in a three-game series at Francis Marion University (SC). DREW BILLINGS — Trinity College of Jacksonville (Sr., Woodland HS) … pitched 2-⅔ innings of relief last Friday and was charged with the loss as the Eagles fell to Baptist University (FL) in eight innings, 10-9. Billings allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk. He fanned five. Trinity dropped two of three games with Baptist University last weekend. The Eagles (4-5, 4-2 National Christian College D2) play four games in Arlington, Texas on Thursday through Saturday at the NCCAA D2 Invitational. CURT BONNER — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 5-for-11 at the plate in three home starts this past weekend against Millikin University (IL) as the Panthers won one game in the series. Bonner was hit by a pitch twice, walked once, had one triple, and drove in three runs. LaGrange (4-2) visits Emory University on Tuesday and will host Adrian College (MI), Endicott College (MA), and Mississippi University for Women at the LaGrange Classic on Friday through Sunday. CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … made two home starts last weekend against Bowling Green University and went 3-for-7 with two home runs, one double, one walk, one hit by pitch, and seven RBI. The 2nd-ranked Yellow Jackets outscored the Falcons 50-11 in the three-game series. Georgia Tech (3-0) visits Georgia Southern on Tuesday, before hosting a four-game weekend series with Stony Brook University (NY). GAVIN DYSON -- LaGrange College (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) ... was one of seven pitchers utilized by the Panthers last Saturday in a 9-5 loss to Millikin University (IL). Dyson faced eleven batters and allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and one hit batter in 1-2/3 innings. LaGrange (4-2) visits Emory University on Tuesday and will host Adrian College (MI), Endicott College (MA), and Mississippi University for Women at the LaGrange Classic on Friday through Sunday. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made two pitching appearances last weekend and picked up one win as the Fire swept a four-game series at the University of Mobile (AL). Earwood entered in the eighth inning and went 2-⅓ scoreless innings for his win. He walked two (one intentionally) and struck out two. Earlier in the weekend, he closed out the final two outs of the seventh inning with strikeouts and the Fire went on to win 4-3 in nine innings. Southeastern (9-3) hosts Marian University (IN) for four games on Friday and Saturday. EASTIN ELLIOTT — Covenant College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Scots’ outfielder went 1-for-11 with one walk and one RBI last Friday and Saturday in three wins over Greenville University (IL). Covenant (3-0) welcomes Wheaton College (IL) for four games on Friday and Saturday. COLIN EATON — East Tennessee State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … struck out three and tossed two scoreless innings last Saturday to close out a 7-2 home win over Marist University (NY). The Buccaneers (3-0) swept Marist on their opening weekend and will visit Virginia Tech on Tuesday before hosting Sacred Heart University (CT) for three games on Friday through Sunday. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … made a relief appearance covering 1-⅓ innings last Saturday with no decision in an eventual 6-4 home loss to Goshen College (IN). Farr allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk with four strikeouts, facing nine batters. The Knights (1-3) welcome Rochester Christian University (MI) for four games on Friday and Saturday. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … in two starts at Cleveland State CC and four at home against Lincoln Trail College, Larkin was 8-for-16 with one home run, five doubles, six walks, and seven RBI across the six games. The Chargers (12-4) host USC Salkehatchie on Monday and welcome Wabash Valley College (IL), Macomb CC (MI), and Catawba Valley CC (SC) this weekend for the GHC Invitational. SAM MELTON — Guilford College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in an appearance at Brevard College (NC) and a home start against Lycoming College (PA), Melton was 1-for-3 at the plate with one walk. The Quakers (1-3) host North Carolina Wesleyan University on Wednesday afternoon and a doubleheader with Bob Jones University (SC) on Saturday. LUKE MILLER — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … in one home game win over Albany State University on February 11 and a doubleheader split with Flagler College (FL) last Saturday, Miller was 3-for-13 with one home run, two walks, four RBI, scored two runs, and stole one base. The Cougars (2-7, 1-2 Peach Belt Conference) welcome Claflin University (SC) for a three-game series on Friday and Saturday. JULEZ PRATT — Wabash Valley College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … appeared in both one-sided home wins last Saturday over Jackson State CC. Pratt was 0-for-1 with one walk and scored one run. Wabash Valley (8-3) will face Macomb CC (MI), Catawba Valley CC (SC), and Georgia Highlands College twice this weekend in Cartersville at the GHC Invitational. AYDIN RAY — USC Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … appearing in three of four home game wins over Clark State College last weekend, Ray was 4-for-8 with one walk, one sacrifice fly, and three RBI. The Lancers (6-5) hosts Robeson CC (NC) on Wednesday and USC Salkehatchie for three games on Saturday and Sunday. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in four home wins last week — on over Thomas University and three over Spartanburg Methodist College (SC) — Rothschild was 4-for-11, including three walks, one double, one sac fly, six RBI, and scored three runs. The Stallions (11-3) host the University of Fort Lauderdale and John Melvin University (LA) on Friday and Saturday. LOGAN SHREWSBURY — Columbus State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made two home relief appearances last week for the Cougars. He worked 3-⅓ innings on February 11 against Albany State University, allowing one earned run on two hits, four walks, and one hit batter. He struck out one. Against Flagler College (FL) on Saturday, he worked one inning, yielding no runs on one hit with one strikeout. CSU (2-7, 1-2 Peach Belt Conference) hosts Claflin University (SC) for a three-game series on Friday and Saturday. HANK SMITH — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two starts and appeared in three games last weekend at home against Central Michigan University as the Wolves won one of four games. Smith went 1-for-7 at the plate with one RBI and one run scored. West Georgia (1-3) visits Kennesaw State University on Tuesday and plays a three-game weekend series at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two one-inning relief appearances this past weekend against visiting Central Michigan University and did not give up a run or a hit, while striking out four. He did not receive a pitching decision in either appearance. The Wolves (1-3) travel to Kennesaw State University on Tuesday and visit the University of Arkansas-Little Rock for a three-game series on Friday through Sunday. SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a one-inning start with no decision this past Saturday as the Cougars utilized eight pitchers in a 6-5 home win over Flagler College (FL). Wilson allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits, one hit batter, and one walk. Columbus State (2-7, 1-2 Peach Belt Conference) welcomes Claflin University (SC) for a three-game series on Friday and Saturday.

February 17, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cass Colonels routed winless Southeast Whitfield on Monday night at Cartersville High School to advance in the Region 7-AAAA Tournament, but the other local teams in region tournament action on Monday were not as fortunate. CASS BOYS 74, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 35 The Colonels advanced to the second round of the Region 7-AAAA Tournament at Cartersville High School with an opening round 74-35 win over Southeast Whitfield. Cass took control of the contest in the second quarter by outscoring the Raiders 25-0 for a 41-10 lead at halftime. Jalen Walker led three Colonels in double-figures with 14 points. Cam’ron Beauford finished with 11 points, and Deion Powell with 10 points. Ontario Crenshaw added eight points for Cass. Brayden Johnson posted 15 points for Southeast Whitfield (0-26), and Luke Ampaugh contributed 12. Cass (8-16) will play 4th-seeded Dalton on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals. NORTHWEST WHITFIELD 52, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 50  (OT) The Adairsville Lady Tigers endured a heartbreaking 52-50 overtime defeat against Northwest Whitfield on Monday night at Ridgeland High School, resulting in their elimination from the Region 7-AAA tournament. The Bruins led 20-16 af halftime and 36-32 through three quarters before Adairsville tied the game at 48-all and sent it to overtime.  The Bruins edged the Tigers 4-2 in the extra four minutes. Kelbrie Flowers led Northwest with 14 points. Miah Triana, who scored the only field goal of overtime for either team, finished with nine points for the Bruins. Lily Roberts scored 16 points for Adairsville, followed by Alivia Joslin with 14 and Rihanna Crittenden with eight. Northwest Whitfield advanced to play No. 1 seed Heritage-Catoosa at Calhoun on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the semifinals. The season ended for Adairsville with an 11-15 record. CEDARTOWN 72, WOODLAND BOYS 62 The Wildcats trailed Cedartown 18-8 at the end of the first quarter on Monday night at Cartersville High School and could not catch the Bulldogs in a 72-62 first-round loss in the Region 7-AAAA Tournament. Woodland trailed by eight at halftime, and Cedartown's lead was nine points through three quarters. Davion Smith led Cedartown with 21 points. Kenan Price scored 16. JP Price contributed 14 points, and Coleton Prather added 11 for the Bulldogs. Landon Dougherty led Woodland with 17 points. Canden Davis pitched in 15. Clayton McArdle totaled 9 points, and Amir Heath and Solomon James each added eight. Cedartown (10-15) advanced to play 3rd-seeded Allatoona on Tuesday in the quarterfinals. Woodland’s season ends with a 9-17 mark. HIRAM 48, WOODLAND GIRLS 13 In the opening round of the Region 7-AAAA girls’ tournament at Cartersville High School, 5th-seeded Hiram eliminated the Woodland Lady Cats, 48-13. Brittain Payne and Adriana Howell scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, for the Hornets. Destiny Jackson scored 10 points for Woodland. The Hiram girls (9-14) advanced to play 4th-seeded Allatoona on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Storm Center. Woodland’s season ended with a 4-22 record.

February 17, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia Highlands Chargers baseball team swept a home doubleheader with USC Salkehatchie on Monday, winning 14-1 and 19-5 at Cdr. Robert Bentley USN (Ret) Baseball Field. The Chargers scored ten runs in the second inning of the opener and outhit the Indians eleven to four. Alex Karst and Wyatt Gatlin homered for GHC. Carson Page and Andrew Bishop each had two hits.  Braxton Wade collected the Game 1 pitching win for Georgia Highlands. He allowed just one earned run on three hits and one walk in four innings. Wade fanned three. In Game 2, the Chargers exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to their seventh-straight win. They out-hit the Indians 16 to 2. Four pitchers worked short stints for Georgia Highlands, including Karst, Dozier Swain, Reed Thursby, and Calvin Koo.  Gatlin had three hits and three RBI to lead the Chargers’ bats. Five others had two hits, including Harper Davenport (three RBI), Caden Marcos (two RBI), Bishop (two RBI), Hayden Miller (RBI), and Aidan Larkin (RBI). The two losses dropped the Indians to 2-13 on the season. Georgia Highlands (14-4) welcomes Wabash Valley College (IL), Macomb CC (MI), and Catawba Valley CC (SC) for the Chargers Invitational on Friday through Sunday.