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November 13, 2025 The Cartersville High School swim team placed ninth of 12 teams on Saturday, November 1, at the 2025 Spear and Shield Meet in Canton, hosted by River Ridge. Lambert (529.5) won the meet with Starrs Mill (299), River Ridge (236), Etowah (192), and Ringgold (163), rounding out the top five. Cartersville scored 110 team points. Top ten performances for Cartersville included: Boys 200-yard freestyle 2nd — Grayson Paradis — 2:04.46 Boys 200-yard IM 4th — Will Galland — 2:16.29 Boys 50-yard freestyle 5th — Will Galland — 23.75 9th — Grayson Paradis — 24.56 Boys 100-yard butterfly 2nd — Will Galland — 43.94 Boys 500-yard freestyle 4th — Grayson Paradis — 5:32.60 Galland earned state meet qualifying times in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. The next meet for Cartersville is on Saturday with Harrison and North Cobb Christian at the Central Aquatic Center in Cobb County.

November 11, 2025 The host LaFayette Ramblers held off the Excel Christian Academy boys down the stretch Tuesday night for a 71-70 win over the visiting Eagles.  LaFayette (1-0) had its largest lead of the evening at the conclusion of the first quarter, 24-17, but maintained slim advantages at each quarter break. The Ramblers were ahead 40-32 at halftime and 58-56 at the end of the third quarter. Trent Kennerly led LaFayette with 26 points. Mason McKinney led the Eagles with 20 points. Damir McBride and Karden Wingard each contributed 10 points, while Aston Chappell finished with nine points. Excel Christian (1-1) hosts Oakwood Christian on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

November 11, 2025 The Woodland Lady Cats and Wildcats opened their 2025-26 basketball seasons Tuesday night with home wins over the Gordon Central Warriors. The Lady Cats led 11-4 after the first eight minutes and extended their advantage to 20-7 by halftime. Woodland maintained a 30-16 lead after three quarters before outscoring the Lady Warriors 18-3 in the final period for a 48-19 victory. Destiny Jackson topped the Lady Cats' scoring with 21 points. Cathryn Sneed added eight points. Nevaeh Smith-Ferman and Angel Palmore each scored six points. Bailey Gerstner, Cyler Williams, and Gracie Korb each contributed two points, while Reign West provided one point for Woodland. Savannah Dyer led the Gordon Central girls (0-1) with 10 points. The Woodland boys carried a 24-18 lead to the intermission and added to their advantage in each of the final two periods en route to a 66-40 win. The Wildcats led 46-32 at the end of the third quarter and outscored the visiting Warriors 20-8 in the fourth quarter. Caiden Moore hit five three-pointers and was Woodland's top scorer with 19 points. Landon Dougherty added 15 points. Jonathan Hart scored eight points, and Canden Davis contributed seven. Amir Heath added seven points, while Clayton McArdle scored five. Christian Davis, R.J. Martin, and Solomon James each contributed two points. Jordon West scored 15 points and Aiden Fleming added 11 for the Warriors (0-1). “We have three new starters and everybody on the team was in a new role,” noted Woodland head coach Kip Dyer.  “I loved our energy throughout the game, and I thought we played well together.” The Woodland teams, both 1-0, return to action next Tuesday, November 18, at Dominion Christian and will rematch with Gordon Central in Calhoun on Friday, November 21.

November 11, 2025 Cartersville wrestling opened the 2025-26 season on Saturday, November 8, with a 17th-place finish at the 24-team Warrior Invitational hosted by North Cobb High School. River Ridge won the tournament by edging the host Warriors 305.5 to 303. Richmond Hill, Marietta, and Harrison rounded out the top five teams. Cartersville competed with several freshmen and first-year wrestlers, according to head coach Sammy Rosario. Several on the roster are still in football or waiting to be cleared for other reasons. Fite Casey (106 pounds) was the only placer for the Hurricanes. He finished the tournament with a  2-2 mark and placed fourth. His loss in the third-place match was settled in the final 30 seconds. Cartersville returns to action this weekend at Ola High School in McDonough.

November 11, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia High School Association has released the proposed geographic regions for the 2026-2028 reclassification cycle, with local schools remaining in similar positions. Schools have until Sunday, November 16, at noon to request a transfer to another region within their currently assigned classification. The appeal meetings will take place on Monday, November 17, in Thomaston. In most cycles, schools have appealed, asking for lateral moves to adjacent geographical assignments.   The GHSA office proposal, released this past Monday, includes seven schools in Region 7-5A: Allatoona, Cartersville, Cass, Cedartown, Dalton, Villa Rica, and Woodland. Each of those schools, except Villa Rica, is currently in Region 7-4A. In the GHSA Class 4A proposal for 2026-28, Adairsville is tabbed for a six-school Region 7-4A along with Calhoun, Heritage-Catoosa, Northwest Whitfield, Ridgeland, and Southeast Whitfield. All except Southeast Whitfield are currently in Region 7-3A. A complete listing of all schools and all regions may be viewed at this link: link: https://www.ghsa.net/sites/default/files/documents/reclassification/GHSA_Proposed_Region_Alignment_for_2026-2028_11-10-2025.pdf

November 10, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com November is a transitional month in college athletics, as Fall sports begin to wind down and Winter sports get underway. This week’s update on pro and college athletes reports contributions from three dozen athletes in five sports. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) …completed 13 of 23 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown with one interception this past Sunday as Jacksonville lost at the Houston Texans, 36-29. Lawrence also had five rushing attempts for 35 yards. The Jaguars (5-4) host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. FOOTBALL JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped generate 600 yards of total offense in a 38-14 win last Saturday at Samford University. The Buccaneers (5-5, 3-3 Southern Conference) visit 24th-ranked Western Carolina University on Saturday. CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 16 of 35 pass attempts for 154 yards and one touchdown in a 35-23 home loss to James Madison University this past Saturday. He also had 73 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The Thundering Herd (4-5) visits Atlanta on Saturday to play Georgia State University. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made two tackles this past Saturday as the Bearkats picked up their first win of the season at Oregon State, 21-17. Sam Houston State (1-8, 0-5 Conference USA) hosts Delaware on Saturday night. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … made one tackle and broke up one pass this past Saturday in the Flames’ 21-17 home loss to Missouri State. Liberty (4-5, 3-2 Conference USA) visits Miami on Saturday to face Florida International University. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made seven tackles this past Saturday in the 9th-ranked Oilers’ 14-3 win at 15th-ranked Ashland University (OH). Findlay (10-0, 8-0 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) hosts Tiffin University (OH) on Saturday. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starting guard on the Green Wave’s offensive line that helped produce 435 total yards in a 38-32 win at then 23rd-ranked Memphis. Tulane (7-2, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts Florida Atlantic University on Saturday. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … rushed for eight yards on four carries this past Saturday in the Gamecocks’ 30-27 win at UTEP. Jax State (6-3, 5-0 Conference USA) hosts Kennesaw State on Saturday night. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 395 yards of total offense this past Saturday in a 36-7 home win over Maryville College (TN). The victory locked up the SAA conference championship and an NCAA D-III playoff berth. Seventeenth-ranked Berry (8-1, 6-0 Southern Athletic Association) travels to Georgetown, Texas to play at Southwestern University (TX) on Saturday. ZAY NALLS — Anderson University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made two tackles this past Saturday in the Trojans’ 44-20 loss at Catawba College (NC). Anderson finished the season with a 5-6 record overall and was 3-6 in South Atlantic Conference games.  JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 24 of 37 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns this past Saturday, but the Phoenix lost 56-37 at 9th-ranked Lindsey Wilson College (KY). Parker also rushed for 77 yards on 14 attempts. Cumberland (6-4, 2-3 Mid-South Conference) completes its regular season at home Saturday against Faulkner University (AL). SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had one catch for 12 yards this past Saturday in an 18-16 home loss to 7th-ranked Oregon. The Hawkeyes (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) travel to Los Angeles for a matchup with 17th-ranked USC on Saturday. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … was targeted four times, but did not have a reception this past Saturday in the Nittany Lions’ 27-24 home loss to 2nd-ranked Indiana. Penn State (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) visits Michigan State on Saturday. STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (So., Cartersville HS) … made five solo tackles, including one for an eight yard loss this past Saturday during the Maroon Tigers’ 48-45 loss at Clark Atlanta University. Morehouse finished the season with a 3-7 record and was 3-5 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … a starter on the Panthers’ offensive line that helped generate 162 total yards this past Saturday in a 27-9 loss at Lake Erie College (OH). Wesleyan (0-10, 0-8 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) hosts Thomas More University (KY).  MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw his first collegiate action this past Saturday during the 5th-ranked Bulldogs’ 41-21 win at Mississippi State. He became part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce over 300 rushing yards and 567 total yards in the victory. Georgia (8-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Texas on Saturday night in Athens.  SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had one reception for two yards and returned one punt 19 yards this past Saturday in the 5th-ranked Bulldogs’ 41-21 victory at Mississippi State. UGA (8-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) entertains the University of Texas on Saturday night in Athens.  IAN WILLIAMS — University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action but did not have a stat line in the Tigers’ home loss this past Saturday to Tulane, 38-32. Memphis (8-2, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) visits East Carolina on Saturday. FISHING COOPER MOON — University of Montevallo (Fr., Cartersville HS) … became the first Georgian named to the USAngling Youth Bass Team and will compete in December in the Tri-Nations Cup in South Africa. Moon was selected for the international competition following a win with partner Carson Holbert at the Abu Garcia High School Championship. The U.S. Team of 13 anglers will compete against South Africa and Zimbabwe for the Tri-Nations Cup at Loskop Dam in Mpumalanga, South Africa.  CROSS COUNTRY DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 28th with a personal best 23:18.44 6K at the 2025 NCAA D-II Southeast Region Cross Country Championship this past Saturday in Wingate, North Carolina. The 8th-ranked Lady Jaguars finished fifth in the region behind Wingate University (NC), Catawba College (NC), Flagler College (FL), and Anderson University (SC). Only the top three teams advanced to the NCAA D-II Championship in Kenosha, Wisconsin on November 22, plus eight at-large selections from the eight regional races. WRESTLING COLTON BISHOP — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 2-2 in his bouts at 125 pounds at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. Reinhardt heads to Marietta for the Life University Open on November 22. LEE CAMP — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … had a medical withdrawal at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1 after going 2-1 in his matches at 133 pounds. The Eagles compete at the Life University Open on November 22. CHAMP HIGDON — Lander University (Jr., Woodland HS) … went 2-2 in his 184-pound bouts this past Sunday at the Georgia Open hosted by Emmanuel University (GA). The Bearcats will wrestle Coker College and UNC Pembroke in Hartsville, South Carolina, on Thursday and will face Campbell University on Saturday on the USS Yorktown in Charleston. EAIDEN NEAL — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … went 1-2 in his bouts at 133 pounds at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. Next on the Reinhardt schedule is the Life University Open on November 22. KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … went 4-2 and placed sixth this past Saturday at the Millikin Open in Decatur, Illinois. The Blue Raiders will compete at the Grand View Open on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. HAYDEN SANTORA — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS) … went 2-1 before a medical withdrawal at the University of the Cumberlands Open on November 1. He also lost his bout at 165 pounds this past Saturday as the Eagles dropped a home dual with Southeastern University (FL), 32-7. Next on the Reinhardt schedule is the Life University Open on November 22. BASKETBALL NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … started at guard and scored 11 points with seven rebounds, one blocked shot, one steal, and one assist last Thursday in a 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL). The Eagles (0-1) host Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday before visiting Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) this weekend. SENAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … in the Cavaliers’ first five games, Camper has made one start and averaged 12 minutes of court time. She has averaged 2.8 points and two rebounds as Montreat went 2-3 with wins over Carolina University (NC) and Oakland City University (IN), but suffered losses to Brescia University (KY), William Carey University (MS), and Faulkner University (AL). CLAIRE DAVIS — University of North Florida (Sr., Cass HS) … logged six minutes of court time, but had no additional stat line in the Ospreys 96-62 loss November 3 at the University of Florida. UNF (1-1) also had a 70-67 home win November 5 over Palm Beach Atlantic University. The Ospreys play at Tulane University on Wednesday and the University of South Alaama on Friday. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (So., Cartersville HS) … started each of the Barons’ first four games, averaging 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds as BPCU suffered losses to Fisk University (AL), Stillman College (AL), Southeastern University (FL), and St. Thomas University (FL). The Lady Barons (0-4) will play Freed-Hardeman University (TN) and Xavier University of Louisiana on Friday and Saturday in Marietta. ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … made starts and averaged just over 10 points, seven rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals as the Trailblazers beat Owens CC, Richard Daley CC, and Olive-Harvey College,  but lost at Mineral Area College, November 1-8. Vincennes (3-1) visits Danville Area CC on Tuesday, November 18. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored two points and added two rebounds last Thursday in the Eagles’ 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL). Reinhardt (0-1) hosts Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday, then travels to Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) on Saturday and Sunday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter for the Screamin’ Eagles in their initial six games, she has averaged slightly over four points and three rebounds. Toccoa Falls has secured victories against Columbia International University (SC) and Welch College (TN), while experiencing defeats against Georgia Gwinnett College, Brenau University, both at home and away, and Truett-McConnell University. The Eagles, with a record of 2-4, will host Columbia International on Tuesday and then travel to Cumberland University (TN) on Friday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … made starts in the Fillies’ first three games and totaled six points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot. ABAC (1-2) lost to Warner University (FL) and Spartanburg Methodist College (SC), but beat Beacon College. The Fillies visit Georgia Gwinnett College on Saturday. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … started at forward and scored 17 points with five rebounds, one steal, and one assist in a 68-55 loss at Faulkner University (AL) last Thursday. The Eagles (0-1) host Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday before visiting Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville (KY) this weekend. ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) … started the Bears’ first three games, averaging 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. She also totaled two assists, four steals, and had one blocked shot as TMU (1-2) beat Toccoa Falls College, but lost to Talladega College (AL) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ). The Bears visit Bryan College (TN) on Wednesday and host Johnson University (TN) on Saturday. NOTE:  In today’s collegiate transfer climate, please notify Bartow Sports Zone if a current contributing athlete was omitted this week or is not currently listed on our Athletes Beyond Bartow "watch list" page at BartowSportsZone.com .  Email: bartowsportszone@comcast.net

November 7, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Allison Snead was the top runner for the Woodland girls at the GHSA State Championships on Nov. 7. The Cartersville girls placed 11th, the Woodland girls finished 17th, and the Cartersville boys placed 18th on Friday at the Georgia High School Association Class 4A Cross Country Championships in Carrollton. Westminster’s girls’ and boys’ teams won the Class 4A team titles. The Marist girls were runner-up, followed by Harris County, St. Pius X, and Blessed Trinity. The Starrs Mill boys were the runner-up, followed by Jones County, Marist, and Pace Academy, which rounded out the top five of 24 qualifying teams. Cartersville sophomores Sofia Burns (21:13) and Zoe McCurry (21:14) placed 38th and 39th to pace the Lady Canes. Freshman Sydney Burris (65th, 22:08), sophomore Samantha Stepp (70th, 22:27), and freshman Adalin Empie (86th, 22:55) had scoring runs for Cartersville. Genevieve Alessandro (94th, 23:30) and Kylie Ham (124th, 24:23) also ran for the Lady Canes. Sofia Burns (366) and Zoe McCurry (370) helped lead the Lady Canes to an 11th-place finish at the GHSA Class 4A State Championships on Nov. 7 in Carrollton. Sophomore Allison Snead (36th, 21:12) led the Woodland girls with the best individual finish among locals. She was followed by teammates Rylee Maxwell (80th, 22:42), Addison Brown (96th, 23:31), Jette Julius (145th, 25:51), Leilani Monroy (154th, 27:03), Lily Hiott (160th, 28:15), and Sierra Woodie (162nd, 30:32). Ben Russell’s 59th-place finish led the Cartersville boys in 17:47. Other runners for the Hurricanes included Carson Robinson (87th, 18:12), Tripp Chitwood (92nd, 18:16), Micah Sanders (116th, 18:36), Knox Matthews (123rd, 18:45), and Malachi Weir (137th, 19:07). Sophomore Jonathan Ringwell represented the Woodland boys (17:11) with a 31st-place finish. Cass sophomore Nicholas Robinson qualified as an individual and finished 101st in 18:22.

November 8, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com PHOTO: Cartersville Cheerleading on Facebook The Cartersville High Competition Cheer team scored a 105 to win Region 7-4A and had the highest score in the 4A sectional on Saturday at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville.  The region title for Cartersville was the program’s seventh straight, and their 105 score was the best in the program’s history. Dalton was the region runner-up in 7-4A at 93, followed by Cedartown (90.5) and Woodland (87.5).  Central-Carroll (104), Cambridge (103.5), Union Grove (100), and Harris County (99) rounded out the top five in the Class 4A sectional. Adairsville won Region 7-3A with a score of 101 and had the third-highest sectional score at West Laurens High School. The Tigers were followed by Heritage-Catoosa (98.5) and Northwest Whitfield (94.5) in Region 7-3A.  Cherokee Bluff (104.5) and West Laurens (103.5) led Class 3A, followed by Adairsville, Whitewater (98.5), and Heritage-Catoosa in the Class 3A top five. The GHSA Cheerleading State Championships will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 14-15 at the Macon Centreplex. Class 4A begins on Friday at 10 a.m. Class 3A begins on Saturday at 10 a.m.

November 4, 2025 The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team opened the 2025 season Monday night with a 72-52 home win over Cornerstone Prep Academy. Following a tight first half, the host Eagles opened up a double-digit lead by the end of the third quarter and pulled away in the final eight minutes for a 20-point victory. The Eagles led 14-9 after one quarter and 31-28 at the intermission. Excel extended its lead to 52-42 by the end of the third period. Mason McKinney and Karden Wingard shared scoring honors for Excel with 13 points. Aston Chappell and Jamari Gatson followed with 11 points. Damir McBride and TJ Hubert each scored eight. Connor Garland added four, while Clay Poe and Jayden Jinks finished with one point. Simeon Greene led the visiting Cougars with 13 points. Seth Bledsoe and Eli Stone added eight for Cornerstone. The loss dropped Cornerstone Prep to 1-1 on the young season. Excel Christian (1-0) hosts Trion on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Emerson.

November 4, 2025 The Georgia High School Association has released its proposed Classifications for the 2026-2028 Reclassification Cycle. Schools will have until Sunday at noon to appeal or request a move to a higher classification. The appeals meetings will take place on Monday, November 10, at 10 a.m. at the GHSA offices in Thomaston. Any schools opting for a higher classification must remain in that classification until the next statewide reclassification. Geographical region assignments will not be made until classification assignments are finalized. Currently, schools assigned to Class 5A that have either been in past regions with local schools or are located in the general vicinity of Bartow County include Villa Rica, Dalton, Cartersville, Allatoona, Hiram, Lithia Springs, Blessed Trinity, Woodland-Cartersville, Cass, LaGrange, Central-Carroll, and Cedartown. Schools currently assigned to Class 4A that are in the general vicinity of Adairsville include Southeast Whitfield, Calhoun, Ridgeland, Heritage-Catoosa, Northwest Whitfield, Gilmer, Pickens, and LaFayette. Based on historical assignments, not all of these schools will be placed together in a single region, but they are relatively close in geography and may be considered.  The GHSA reclassification committee will strive to balance the number of schools in each region within a classification, taking into account geography, travel time, and other relevant factors.  A complete list of schools in each classification is available at this link —  https://www.ghsa.net/sites/default/files/documents/reclassification/GHSA_Reclassification_2025_FTE_-_Classifications.pdf

Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com In conjunction with WBHF and Bartow Sports Zone, Elite Stone Supply presents the ELITE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH. Each month, local high schools select an Elite Athlete of the Month from their varsity programs and share the information about their honoree through Bartow Sports Zone and on 100.3 FM and AM 1450, WBHF in Cartersville. The Cartersville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for October 2025 is Emerie Elrod. A senior on the Canes’ competition cheer, sideline cheer, Game Day cheer, and gymnastics teams, she is the daughter of Kelly Elrod. “Emerie has demonstrated exceptional athleticism and leadership throughout her cheerleading career,” noted Breanna Johnson and Cissi Adams. “Her consistent excellence and ability to perform under pressure make her a standout athlete in the program.” Elrod has been a key contributor to the Cartersville GHSA Class 4A state championship team in 2024 and helped secure a state runner-up title in 2022. Her teams achieved a three-peat region title, and she was selected to the competition all-region team in 2023. Academically, Elrod has completed pathways in engineering and business. She plans to attend Georgia Southern University to major in nursing. Nick Robinson is the October 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month for Cass High School. A sophomore member of the Colonels’ cross country team, he is the son of Cass Cantrell. “Nick is a positive influence in cross country and in the classroom. He works extremely hard at everything he does and doesn’t have an ounce of quit in him,” said coach Hunter Abney. “He is a natural-born leader with the potential to do anything he sets his mind to. Any coach would love to have him on their team because of his resilience and determination. He makes the students, teammates, and coach around him better.” Robinson has a goal to run at the collegiate level. The Elite Athlete of the Month representing Adairsville High School is Colt Sanford. A senior defensive back and wide receiver on the Tigers’ football team, he is the son of Josh and Brittney Mitchell. “Colt has been a leader in all three phases of the game for our football team this year,” said Adairsville head football coach Jonathan Cudd. “He leads the team in receiving yards and touchdowns on offense. He leads the defense in interceptions and is fourth in total tackles. Finally, he leads the team in kickoff return and punt return yardage on special teams. Additionally, his impact on the game and his teammates goes well beyond his stats.” Sanford maintains a 3.9 GPA and plans to attend college and play football. Allison Snead represents Woodland High School as an October 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month. The daughter of Joseph and Terri Snead, she is a sophomore on the Wildcats' cross-country and track and field teams and has placed in the top twenty in many races over the past two seasons. “Allison is a very hard worker,” stated Woodland cross country coach Amber Parker. “She is a well-rounded individual who is always eager to get out there and race — whether it is school competition or community races.” Snead is a member of the National Honor Society and has received the DAR award while participating in Woodland’s magnet program. Editor's Note: The respective schools and athletic departments supply Bartow Sports Zone and WBHF with photos and bios. Elite Stone Supply Co., LLC is the monthly sponsor. Athletes receive a plaque and recognition during a radio feature on WBHF. #EliteAthletesoftheMonth #Cass #Cartersville #Woodland #Adairsville #highschool

November 3, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Former Cartersville High School quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars survived in overtime this past Sunday in Las Vegas. They moved to within one game of the AFC South division lead.  Meanwhile, in college football, former Cass Colonels center Kail Ellis has become not only the youngest player in FBS but also a starter at Auburn. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) … completed 23 of 34 pass attempts for 220 yards with one interception and rushed for 24 yards and two touchdowns on nine attempts as the Jaguars won 30-29 at the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday in overtime. Both teams scored touchdowns on their initial possessions in the extra period, but Vegas went for a two-point conversion and failed. Jacksonville (5-3) plays at the Houston Texans on Sunday. FOOTBALL CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 21 of 36 pass attempts for 153 yards and one touchdown, but threw two interceptions in a 44-27 home loss to Coastal Carolina last Thursday night. He also rushed for 70 yards on 21 attempts. Marshall (4-4, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference) hosts James Madison University on Saturday. KAIL ELLIS — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … started at center for a second straight game and was part of an offensive line rotation that produced 241 total yards in a 10-3 home loss this past Saturday to Kentucky. Ellis, 17, is the youngest player in the FBS after reclassifying last year to attend Auburn one year early. Ellis has taken over at center after All-American Connor Lew was lost for the season to injury. Auburn (4-5, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) visits Vanderbilt on Saturday. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … the linebacker saw action but did not have a stat line in the Bearkats’ 55-14 loss at Louisiana Tech last Friday. SHSU (0-8, 0-5 Conference USA) travels to Corvallis to play at Oregon State on Saturday night. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had one solo tackle this past Saturday in the Flames’ 59-30 home win over Delaware. Liberty (4-4, 3-1 Conference USA) hosts Missouri State on Saturday. Kevin Henderson (9) makes a tackle from his linebacker position. FINDLAY UNIVERSITY PHOTO. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made 11 tackles, including seven solo tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks this past Saturday as the 11th-ranked Oilers won 31-16 at Northwood University (MI). Findlay (9-0, 7-0 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) visits Ashland University (OH) on Saturday. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the offensive line, Hurst was part of an offensive unit that produced 434 total yards in a 48-26 home loss to UTSA. The Green Wave (6-2, 3-1 American Athletic Conference) visits the University of Memphis on Friday night. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … rushed for 13 yards on six attempts October 29 in the Gamecocks’ 24-21 win at Middle Tennessee. Jax State (5-3, 4-0 Conference USA) travels to El Paso to face UTEP on Saturday. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … a regular starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 371 yards of total offense this past Saturday in a 31-13 win at Centre College (KY). 20th-ranked Berry (7-1, 5-0 Southern Athletic Association) hosts Maryville College (TN) and will honor Martin and the other Vikings’ seniors on Saturday. Jake Parker accounted for four touchdowns in last Saturday's win. CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY PHOTO JAKE PARKER — Cumberlands University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 8 of 13 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns this past Saturday as the Phoenix edged the University of the Cumberlands (KY) 40-37 in overtime. Parker also rushed 10 times for 71 yards and one touchdown in the conference victory. CU (6-3, 2-2 Mid-South Conference) visits 7th-ranked Lindsey Wilson College on Saturday. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … caught five passes for 26 yards in the Nittany Lions’ 38-14 loss this past Saturday at top-ranked Ohio State. Penn State (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten Conference) hosts 2nd-ranked Indiana on Saturday. STEPHEN ROWSER — Morehouse College (So., Cartersville HS) … recorded four tackles this past Saturday in the Maroon Tigers’ 28-17 home loss to Miles College (TN). Morehouse (3-6, 3-4 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) plays at Clark Atlanta on Saturday night. BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … started on an offensive line that helped produce 305 total yards during a 24-12 loss this past Saturday at Tiffin University (OH). The Panthers (0-9, 0-7 Great Midwest Athletic Conference) play at Lake Erie University (OH) on Saturday. IAN WILLIAMS — University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) … made one tackle in the Tigers’ 38-14 home win last Friday over Rice University. 22nd-ranked Memphis (8-1, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts Tulane on Friday night. SOCCER ABBEY CRAIG — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … the Eagles defender appeared in 63 games in her four-year career and made 33 starts.  Reinhardt (8-6-2) was eliminated at Columbia International University in the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament this past Saturday. LIBBY MORGAN — Shorter University (Fr., Woodland HS) … started and played 65 minutes in a 4-0 loss this past Saturday at Young Harris College. The Lady Hawks did not qualify for the Conference Carolinas tournament and finished the 2025 season with a 1-12-2 mark. VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … had one dig and played in all three sets of a 3-0 win October 28 at Oglethorpe University. She also had three service aces this past Saturday and appeared in all five sets of a 3-2 loss at Centre College (KY). This past Sunday, she had one dig in four sets in a 3-1 loss at Sewanee. Berry (19-6, 10-4 Southern Athletic Association) plays Washington and Lee University, Randolph-Macon College, and Emory University on Friday and Saturday in Atlanta. Meredith (1) and Madelyn (10) Orton were recently recognized during a LaGrange College volleyball senior night ceremony. LAGRANGE COLLEGE PHOTO MADELYN ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … appeared in three sets this past Saturday as the Panthers beat Wesleyan College but lost to Asbury University (KY). LaGrange (12-18, 10-6 CCS) enters the Collegiate Conference of the South tournament on November 11 as the No. 4 seed and will host Huntingdon College (AL) in the quarterfinals. Asbury will host the conference final four on November 14-15. MEREDITH ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep) … had one kill and appeared in two sets this past Saturday as the Panthers beat Wesleyan College but lost to Asbury University (KY). LaGrange (12-18, 10-6 CCS) begins the conference tournament on November 11. CROSS COUNTRY McKINLEY CHAPPELL — Berry College (Sr., Woodland HS) … finished 49th in 27:18 at the 8K Southern Athletic Association conference championships in Grovetown, Texas. The Vikings finished third behind Trinity University (TX) and Centre College (KY).