Search Results

April 14, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com MLB / MiLB LOGAN MARTIN — Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants Double-A affiliate; 4th-year pro; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … made a four-inning pitching start but received no decision in the Flying Squirrels’ 5-3 home win April 8 over the Altoona Curve. Martin gave up three earned runs on two hits and three walks. He struck out five. Richmond started the week with an 8-1 record and plays a six-game series at the Hartford Yard Goats on Tuesday through Sunday. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Worcester Red Sox (Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate; 9th-year pro; Cartersville HS) … The MLB Red Sox optioned 26-year-old Seigler last week to Worcester after taking him off the MLB injured list to begin the year. Boston acquired him as a utility player from the Milwaukee Brewers in the off-season. Seigler has been dealing with a lingering left knee problem, but was deemed ready to play, although Boston had no place for him on the active MLB roster. He started at third base last Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double in a 7-0 home loss to the Columbus Clippers. Worcester began the week with a 10-4 mark in the International League East. They play a six-game series at Nashville from Tuesday through Sunday. BEACH VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … went 0-4 in Flight 3 matches with partner Kaylee Howell last Friday and Saturday as the D3 Vikings took on four NCAA Division I opponents in Chattanooga. Berry lost to Georgia State,  UT Martin, North Alabama, and UT Chattanooga, tuning up for the AVCA D3 National Championship Tournament on Friday through Sunday in Gulf Shores, Alabama. LAUREN LAWSON — University of South Carolina (Jr., Cartersville HS) … won a Flight 3 match with partner Evie Ziffer and lost a Flight 3 match this past Saturday as the 18th-ranked Gamecocks defeated visiting and 14th-ranked Stetson University, 3-2, but also lost to the Hatters 3-2. South Carolina (18-7) will face Georgia State, UNC Wilmington, North Florida, and host Stetson on Friday and Saturday at the Deland Cup in Deland, Florida. LONDON MOULTRIE — Wingate University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … lost two Flight 3 matches with partner Amelia Talbott as the Bulldogs lost to Carson-Newman University and Catawba College last Friday in Greenville, Tennessee. Wingate plays in the AVCA Small College Championships on Thursday through Sunday in Gulf Shores, Alabama. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … won her Line 5 singles and was leading at Line 3 doubles with partner Linn Goerdes last Thursday in the Nighthawks’ 7-0 home victory over Lander University (SC). North Georgia (13-5) plays Peach Belt Conference matches on Tuesday at Columbus State University, Friday at Middle Georgia State University, and Saturday at Georgia Southwestern University. SYDNEY COPPOLA — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … lost both of her Line 3 doubles matches with partner Charlee Eidson last Saturday and Sunday as the Vikings fell to Sewanee-University of the South (TN) and Centre College (KY). Berry (4-12) will play the University of Mary Washington (VA) on Saturday in Sewanee and visit Oglethorpe University in Atlanta on Sunday. TRACK AND FIELD McKINLEY CHAPPELL — Berry College (Sr., Woodland HS) … placed 19th in the 5000-meter run as the Vikings hosted the Berry Field Day Invitational last weekend. Berry hosts the Southern Athletic Association Outdoor Championships on April 24-25. ANDY FORSYTH — Berry College (So., Woodland HS) … finished first (1:53.43) in the 800-meters this past weekend at the Berry Field Day Invitational. Next, the Vikings will host the SAA Championships on April 24-25. WILL PARKER — Columbia College (Fr., Woodland HS) … finished seventh (4:42.05) for a personal best in the 1500-meters last Friday at the Francis Marion University Invitational in Florence, South Carolina. The Koalas travel to Rock Hill, South Carolina, this weekend for the Winthrop Invitational. DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished 44th (19:18.42) in the 5000-meter run last Friday at the Lee University Invitational in Cleveland, Tennessee. The Jaguars will have participants at the Wake Forest Invitational and the Georgia Tech Invitational this weekend. JAYLEN SCOTT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … placed 12th (137’7”) in the hammer throw last weekend at the Berry College Field Day Invitational. Reinhardt competes at the Keith Wright Memorial Meet in Marietta on Saturday. GOLF BRODY TI(DWELL — Georgia State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … carded rounds of 75-72-75 (6-over par) April 6-8 and tied for 44th individually as the Panthers tied for fourth place at the Stifel Spring Challenge held at True Blue Golf Club in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. UConn won the 16-team tournament, followed by UAB and George Washington. The Panthers tied with Jacksonville State. Georgia State plays in the Sun Belt Conference Championship April 27-30 in Madison, Mississippi. SOFTBALL KILEY ARNOLD — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-5, including one sacrifice fly, one run, and one RBI in two Hawks’ losses at Young Harris College last Saturday. Shorter (13-32, 7-17 Conference Carolinas) hosts Southern Wesleyan University (SC) for a doubleheader on Wednesday and completes regular season play on Saturday at King University (TN) in Bristol. JORDAN BISHOP — Virginia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 0-for-2 as a pinch hitter last Friday and Saturday as the 10th-ranked Hokies won two of three games at 21st-ranked Virginia over the weekend. Virginia Tech (36-6, 11-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) visits Liberty University for a single game on Wednesday before hosting a three-game conference series with Georgia Tech on Friday through Sunday. ANSLEY HIGHT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 3-for-7 including two doubles and two RBI in the Eagles’ two wins on April 8 at home over Spartanburg Methodist College. Reinhardt (19-5, 15-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visits Brenau University for a doubleheader on Tuesday, hosts Milligan College (TN) for two games on Wednesday, and welcomes Tennessee Wesleyan University for two on Friday afternoon. ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … the Lions’ catcher made a home start on April 8 against Johnson & Wales—Charlotte and went 0-for-2 in an 8-0 win. Piedmont (20-11, 7-5 Collegiate Conference of the South) entertains Berry College for a Wednesday doubleheader and hosts Covenant College for two games on Saturday. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 1-for-5 with a double and one sacrifice hit in the Eagles’ 3-1 and 6-0 home wins over Spartanburg Methodist College on April 8. Reinhardt (19-5, 15-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) travels to Gainesville for two games at Brenau University on Tuesday, welcomes Milligan College (TN) for a home doubleheader on Wednesday, and hosts two games with Tennessee Wesleyan University on Friday. RACHAEL LEE — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 1-for-7, including one double, one walk, and one run scored as the Blazers went 1-2 last Friday and Saturday at Lee University. VSU (19-21, 11-13 Gulf South Conference) welcomes Christian Brothers University for three games on Saturday and Sunday. BRIE PATTERSON — Lee University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made her collegiate debut but was unsuccessful as a pinch hitter last Friday in the Flames’ 5-3 home victory over Valdosta State University. Lee (15-29, 8-16 Gulf South Conference) hosts Tusculum University (TN) on Tuesday for two games and the Universitiy of West Alabama or three games on Saturday and Sunday. AVA PERKINS — Lander University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … made an appearance as a pinch hitter in the Bearkats’ 3-0 home win last Sunday over Flagler College (FL). Lander (26-13, 12-6 Peach Belt Conference) visits Georgia College for three games on Friday and Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-5, including one sacrifice hit, one run scored, and one RBI last weekend as the Tigers won for the first time this season during a three-game series at Morehead State University. TSU (1-29, 1-17) visits Middle Tennessee State University on Wednesday and hosts Western Illinois University for three conference games on Saturday and Sunday. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (R-Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … made a successful pinch hit appearance last Saturday in the Hawks’ 19-5 home win over Chowan University (NC). The Hawks (14-23, 6-21 Conference Carolinas) host Middle Georgia State University on Tuesday and play a three-game series at the University of Mount Olive (NC) on Friday and Saturday. DREW BILLINGS — Trinity College of Jacksonville (Sr., Woodland HS) … entered in the sixth inning and faced six batters, and was charged with the pitching loss as the Eagles fell at Toccoa Falls College (GA) 9-5. Billings allowed four earned runs on three hits and one walk, recording only one out. Trinity (14-19, 7-5 USCAA DII) hosts Florida National University for three games on Friday and Saturday. CURT BONNER — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-10 in a three-game series at Belhaven University (MS), including one walk, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice hit, one sacrifice fly, and two RBI. The Panthers (15-15, 4-8 Collegiate Conference of the South) lost all three games in Jackson and will try to bounce back Friday through Sunday at home when they welcome Piedmont University for three conference games.   CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … in four home games last week — one with Kennesaw State and three with Florida State — Daniel went 2-for-9, including one home run, one double, one walk, and two RBI. The 2nd-ranked Yellow Jackets (30-5, 15-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) host Georgia Southern University on Tuesday before playing a three-game conference series at 3rd-ranked North Carolina this weekend in Chapel Hill. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made two, one-inning relief appearances with no decision last Thursday and Saturday at home against Ave Maria University (FL). He allowed no runs on one hit with four strikeouts in the appearances while the Fire went 3-1 in the series. Southeastern (30-12, 14-6 Sun Conference) has a four-game series at Webber International University (FL) on Thursday through Saturday. ELLIOTT EASTIN — Covenant College (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … in three losses last Friday and Saturday at 24th-ranked Piedmont University, Eastin went 1-for-8 with four walks and one stolen base. The Scots (11-20, 4-11 Collegiate Conference of the South) host Berry College on Tuesday and a three-game series with Maryville College (TN) on Friday and Saturday. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … made a three-inning middle relief appearance on April 9 during a 13-3 win for the Knights at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Farr did not allow a run on two hits with three strikeouts. KCU (19-17, 10-11 River States Conference) visits Ohio Christian University on Tuesday and hosts a three-game series with Rio Grande College (OH) on Friday and Saturday. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 10-for-17, including two home runs, one triple, three doubles, two walks, six runs scored, and eight RBI, in a four-game home-and-home series sweep of Gordon State College. Through 46 games, Larkin has 14 homers, 57 RBI, and a .469 batting average. The Chargers (37-9, 17-2 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) have a four-game home-and-home series this week with East Georgia College.  HUNTER LOVETT — Oglethorpe University (Fr., Cass HS) … entered in the second inning and made a five-inning appearance this past Sunday as the Stormy Petrels won at Rhodes College in Memphis, 14-8. Lovett allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while fanning two. Oglethorpe (16-14, 7-5 Southern Athletic Association) hosts Berry College for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday. LUKE MILLER — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … started two of five games for the Cougars last week — April 7 at home vs. West Florida and last Friday at the 13th-ranked University of North Georgia. Miller went 2-for-8 in the two games and scored one run. CSU (24-15, 16-8 Peach Belt Conference) hosts Auburn University Montgomery on Tuesday and a three-game series with Augusta University on Friday through Sunday. AYDEN RAY — USC Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … went 4-for-10 and extended his current hitting streak to nine games as the Lancers won two of three games last Saturday and Sunday at USC Sumter. Ray had one walk, scored three runs, and drove in three runs in the series as his season totals rose to a .391 batting average with eight homers and 42 RBI. USC Lancaster (22-20, 9-14 Carolina Junior College Conference) welcomes USC Union for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 3-for-10, including one walk, two runs scored, and two RBI as the Stallions swept a three-game home series with Point University (GA). ABAC (29-14, 14-7 Southern States Athletic Conference) hosts Albany State University on Tuesday before visiting Blue Mountain University (MS) for three games on Friday and Saturday. LOGAN SHREWSBURY — Columbus State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made a 4-⅓ innings start with no decision on April 8 in an eventual 6-2 home loss to the 12th-ranked University of West Florida. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and five walks. The Cougars (24-15, 16-8 Peach Belt Conference) welcome Auburn University Montgomery on Tuesday and host a three-game conference with Augusta University this weekend. HANK SMITH — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) …  the Wolves catcher made starts on April 7 and this past Saturday as UWG loss at Mercer University and at home to the University of North Florida. Smith was 0-for-6 at the plate. The Wolves (11-25, 8-7 Atlantic Sun Conference) visit Georgia State University on Tuesday night and play a three-game conference series at Jacksonville University (FL) on Friday through Sunday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two, late-inning relief appearances for the Wolves last week with no decision. He gave up three earned runs on four hits and one walk in a 7-3 home loss to the University of North Florida last Friday. He also retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in a 5-3 loss to the Ospreys. Williams had one strikeout in each appearance. West Georgia (11-25, 8-7 Atlantic Sun Conference) plays at Georgia State University on Tuesday night and has a three-game conference series at Jacksonville University (FL) on Friday through Sunday. SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a three-inning start and was the losing pitcher last Friday in a 12-5 loss at 12th-ranked North Georgia. Wilson yielded six earned runs on eight hits and struck out three. His season record slipped to 4-3. The Cougars (24-15, 16-8 Peach Belt Conference) welcome Auburn University Montgomery on Tuesday and host a three-game conference with Augusta University this weekend.

April 14, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Bodie Brumlow won the 2026 Allatoona Spring Breakout on April 13, carding a 5-under par 67 at The Governors Golf Club. The Carterville High School boys’ golf team recorded its best 18-hole score of the season and finished runner-up on Monday at the 12-team Allatoona Spring Breakout contested at The Governors Golf Club in Acworth.  Bodie Brumlow won the individual title with a 5-under par 67. Reid Henson finished one shot back at 68. The Class 6A Harrison Hoyas won the tournament title. Cartersville shot a 1-over par 289 to finish second. The Canes will return to the same venue next Monday and Tuesday for the 36-hole Billy Peek Invitational.

April 10, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville Hurricanes continued their run through Region 7-AAAA on Friday with a pair of run-rule wins in a doubleheader at Southeast Whitfield in Dalton. Cartersville won 15-0 in the first game on Friday and took the second game, 14-1. Friday’s two wins completed a three-game sweep of the Raiders. The Canes won 18-1 at home last Tuesday. Along with other region outcomes this week, the Hurricanes' sweep of Southeast Whitfield enabled Cartersville to clinch the 2026 Region 7-AAAA title with three games remaining.  Pitchers Logan Buchanan (2 IP,  0R, 2H, 0BB, 2K) and Collier Jordan (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 2K) blanked Southeast in the first game on Friday. Cole Crawford (2 IP, 1ER, 0H, 1BB, 3K), Brayden Logan (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 4K), and Wyatt Earwood (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 2K) took care of the pitching duties in the second game.  Logan paced the Canes’ bats in the doubleheader with five hits, including two doubles, one sacrifice fly, and five RBI. Nolan Elrod (home run, doubled , four RBI), Tyler Hickman (double, two RBI), Harris Turner (three RBI), and Crawford (double, sacrifice fly, five RBI) contributed three hits on Friday. Cooper Reynolds (home run, double, four RBI) each had two hits. Gianni Gandy (double, RBI) and Clint Hosea (sacrifice fly, two RBI) added one hit apiece. Southeast Whitfield dropped to 2-25 overall and 1-17 in region games. Cartersville (20-7, 18-0) leads Allatoona and Dalton by five games in the region standings. The Canes will wrap up region and regular season play next week in a three-game, home-and-home series with Dalton (17-8, 13-5). Cartersville will host a single game on Tuesday at 5:55 p.m. Dalton will host a doubleheader on Thursday, starting at 5 p.m.

April 10, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville Tigers pounded out fourteen hits Friday night at LaFayette to defeat the Ramblers 12-5 in the third game of the two teams’ series during the week.  LaFayette won the series opener on Tuesday in Walker County 4-1, but the Tigers took the series with a 3-1 win on Thursday at home and Friday night’s victory. Adairsville posted seven runs in the first three innings on Friday to build a five-run lead. The Ramblers narrowed the Tigers’ advantage to 8-5 in the sixth inning, but Adairsville secured the win by scoring four times in the seventh. Kaden Coker (5 IP, 2R, 1ER, 3H, 2BB, 8K) collected the pitching win for the Tigers. Bryson Weaver (0.1 IP, 3ER, 1H, 3BB, 1K) and Tyler Parker (1.2 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 3K) closed out the final two frames on the mound. The Ramblers slipped to 12-16 overall and 3-15 in Region 7-AAA. Adairsville (18-8, 10-5) plays a three-game series with Northwest Whitfield to conclude regular season play. The Bruins will host on Tuesday and Friday. Adairsville will host on Thursday. All three games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Entering action on Friday night, Adairsville held the No. 10 position in the GHSA Class AAA Post-Season Rankings. The top 32 teams in the rankings at the end of the regular season will qualify for the state playoffs. The top 16 teams will host a first-round series.

April 9, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Woodland Wildcats swept both games of a doubleheader at Cass on Thursday evening and won the weeklong Region 7-AAAA series two games to one. Cass won the first game of the series on Tuesday at Woodland, 4-2, but the Wildcats won 14-6 and 6-4 on the Colonels’ diamond on Thursday. In Thursday’s opener, Woodland scored five runs in the top of the first inning and added seven in the seventh to put the game away. In the second game, the Wildcats grabbed a 3-1 advantage in the third inning and added single runs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh to hold on to a two-run victory. Woodland took advantage of eleven walks issued by Cass pitchers. Clayton Wilkes (3.1 IP, 5ER, 3H, 2BB, 5K) was the winning pitcher for Woodland in Thursday’s opener. Zaylen Cochran (1.2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H, 2K) and Alfredo Romo (2 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 1K) pitched in relief for the Wildcats. Blake Forstie (6.2 IP, 4ER, 5H, 6BB, 5K) picked up Woodland’s pitching win in the nightcap. Brylon Reynolds (0.1 IP, 0R, 1H) retired the final out of the seventh inning. Dustin Wallin (0.2 IP, 5ER, 5H, 2BB, 1K) suffered the pitching loss for Cass in the first game on Thursday. Easton Lee (5.1 IP, 2R, 0ER, 4H, 1K), Andrew Ray (0.0 IP, 2ER, 1BB), Landon Lamb (0.0 IP, 3ER, 3BB), and Landon Farmer (1 IP, 2ER, 2H, 1BB, 1K) also pitched for the Colonels. Noah Rogers (4 IP, 3R, 1ER, 1H, 6BB) made the start for Cass in the second game and was charged with the loss. Wallin (3 IP, 3R, 2ER, 0H, 5BB, 6K) pitched the final three frames.  Tommy Risner had three hits and three RBI to lead Woodland in the doubleheader. Jacob Tatum (double, two RBI), Logan Smith, and Sammy Ray (double, two RBI) followed with two hits each. Preston Sorrells, Grant Tidwell, Jonathy Ryan (RBI), and Steven Tumlin (double, two RBI) added one hit each for the Wildcats. Romo added one RBI. Zach Stiles led the Cass offense with three doubles in the two games. Maddox Koontz (double, two RBI) and Rogers (three RBI) contributed two hits. Aidan Castenada (RBI), Dawson Warner, Kasey Jacobs (two RBI), Lamb (RBI), and Wallin each added one hit. Woodland (13-13, 8-10) plays at Allatoona on Tuesday at 5:55 p.m.  Cass (8-19, 5-13) welcomes Hiram on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. TIGERS EVEN SERIES WITH LAFAYETTE The Adairsville Tigers bounced back on Thursday at home to even their three-game Region 7-AAA series with the LaFayette Ramblers. The Tigers, who fell 4-1 on Tuesday, won 3-1 on Thursday. Hudson Parr was outstanding on the mound and hit a solo home run in the sixth inning to give Adairsville an important insurance run. The Tigers’ hurler allowed only one, unearned run on three hits and two walks. He fanned thirteen in a seven-inning performance. Harrison Cole had two hits for Adairsville, and Westin Barfield drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Adairsville (17-8, 9-5) travels to LaFayette (12-15, 3-14) for the final game of the series on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.

April 8, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville Tigers lost the opening game of their three-game, home-and-home series against LaFayette on Tuesday night. The Ramblers, playing at home, secured a 4-1 victory in the first matchup. LaFayette took an early advantage with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Although the Tigers equalized in the third inning, the Ramblers responded with three consecutive runs in the third and fourth innings. McCayden Hufstetler (4 IP, 4R, 2ER, 4H, 5BB, 9K) started on the mound for Adairsville and suffered the pitching loss. Tyler Parker (2 IP, 0R, 1H, 3K) pitched the final two innings for the Tigers. Harrison Cole had two hits for Adairsville. Westin Barfield (double), Brody Varner, Hudson Parr, and Hayden Miller each added one hit. LaFayette (12-14, 3-13) and Adairsville (16-8, 8-5) will continue their series on Thursday and Friday. The Tigers will play at home on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., while the Ramblers will host the final game of the series on Friday at 6 p.m.

April 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Purple Hurricanes needed only two offensive frames Tuesday night at Richard Bell Field to defeat the visiting Southeast Whitfield Raiders 18-1 in three innings.  Cartersville scored six runs in the first and a dozen in the second inning for the Region 7-AAAA victory.  Nate Russell pitched the first two scoreless innings for the Canes and struck out five. Brayden Channell pitched the final inning and yielded one run on one hit with one strikeout. Parker Lively (home run, six RBI) and Cole Crawford (two doubles, two RBI) had three hits for the Hurricanes. Cooper Reynolds (double) produced two hits. David Vargas (RBI), Nolan Elrod (two RBI), Clint Hosea (double, two RBI), Asa Mitcham (double, two RBI), and Cooper Adams (double) each had one hit. James Manring contributed one RBI. Southeast Whitfield (2-23, 1-15) will host Cartersville (18-7, 16-0) for a doubleheader on Friday.

April 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cass Colonels secured a 4-2 victory in the opening game of a three-game series against Woodland on Tuesday evening at the Wildcats' home field. The game was dominated by pitching, as both teams' lineups were limited to just two hits each. Cass took advantage of three walks to score three runs in the top of the third inning, but Woodland answered with two runs in the bottom of the frame after also drawing three walks.  The Colonels added one more run in the top of the sixth on a hit batter and two Woodland errors for the 4-2 final score. Andrew Ray (3.1 IP, 2ER, 1H, 3BB, 2K) earned the pitching victory for Cass, while Easton Lee (3.2 IP, 0R, 1H, 0BB, 1K) collected a save. Alfredo Romo (3 IP, 3ER, 1H, 5BB, 2K) was saddled with the pitching loss for Woodland. Tucker James (3 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H, 1BB, 2K) and Logan Smith (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 2BB) pitched in relief for the Wildcats.  Landon Lamb and Zach Stiles had the Cass base hits. Preston Sorrells and Logan Smith had hits for Woodland. Jonathan Ryan and Jacob Tatum were each credited with one RBI for the Wildcats. Cass (8-17, 5-11) will host Woodland (11-13, 6-10) for a doubleheader on Thursday.

April 7, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College baseball opened a four-game, home-and-home, conference series with the Gordon State Highlanders on Tuesday at Cdr. Robert Bentley Baseball Field in Cartersville with a 9-4 win. The Chargers took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the second inning and never trailed from that point forward, outhitting Gordon State thirteen to five. GHC led 5-3 through five innings and took command with a four-run sixth. David McKechnie (5 IP, 3ER, 5H, 2BB, 8K) made the pitching start for the Chargers and collected the win on the mound. Marshall Flowers (1 IP, 1BB), Alex Karst (1 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2BB, 1K), and Braxton Wade (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 3K) pitched in relief. Hayden Miller led the Chargers’ offense with three hits, including one double and two RBI. Aidan Larkin (double, RBI), Emiliano Dominguez (RBI), Carson Page (RBI), and Caden Marcos each contributed two hits. Mason Moore (double, two RBI) and Andrew Bishop added one hit. Tuesday’s loss leaves the Highlands at 26-17 on the season and 8-7 in conference play. Georgia Highlands (34-9, 14-2 GCAA) plays the next three games in Barnesville — a single game on Thursday at 2 p.m. and a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

April 6, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Mason Barnett made his first two pitching starts in the 2026 season with the Las Vegas Aviators. This week's report includes the opening of Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, plus reports on local athletes in college softball, baseball, tennis, beach volleyball, and track and field. MLB / MiLB MASON BARNETT — Las Vegas Aviators (5th-yr. pro; Triple-A affiliate Sacramento Athletics; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … made his first start this season for the Aviators on Sunday, March 29, and earned a pitching win by going 5-⅔ innings. He allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out four. The lone run was a solo home run as Las Vegas beat the Salt Lake City Bees 6-1. This past Saturday in his second start, he went 4 innings with no decision in an eventual 8-5 home win over the Oklahoma City Comets. Barnett gave up four earned runs on seven hits and three walks. He fanned three. Las Vegas has a six-game series on Tuesday through Sunday at the Sacramento River Cats. LOGAN MARTIN —  Richmond Flying Squirrels (4th-yr. pro; Double-A affiliate San Francisco Giants; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … the right-hand pitcher begins the 2026 season in Double-A, but has not been called on through the first three games. The Flying Squirrels went 2-1 at the Erie SeaWolves. Richmond hosts a six-game series with the Altoona Curve on Tuesday through Sunday. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Boston Red Sox (9th-yr. pro; Cartersville HS) … the 26-year-old has started the 2026 season on the 10-day injured list for the Red Sox. SOFTBALL KILEY ARNOLD — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 1-for-5 at the plate in two games on April 1 at Erskine College as the Hawks lost 5-2 and 3-1. Shorter (11-30, 5-15 Conference Carolinas) hosts Emmanuel University (GA) for a doubleheader on Tuesday and visits Young Harris College for two games on Friday. HAYLEE DISHMON — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … entered as a pinch runner in the Vikings’ 8-3 loss last Saturday to visiting Trinity University (TX). Berry (20-7, 5-4 Southern Athletic Association) dropped two of three games with Trinity, and will visit Centre College (KY) for a three-game conference series on Saturday and Sunday. TAYLOR EVANS — Southern Wesleyan University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … went 0-for-1 with a walk and scored a run last Thursday in the Warriors’ 15-0 win at Erskine College (SC). SWU (25-11, 13-4 Conference Carolinas) welcomes Erskine for a doubleheader on Tuesday, entertains Ferrum College (VA) for two games on Friday, and visits Young Harris College for a doubleheader on Saturday. ANSLEY HIGHT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-13 with one walk in four games last week as the Eagles split a home doubleheader with Truett McConnell University and swept two games at Columbia College (SC). Reinhardt (17-5, 13-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Spartanburg Methodist College for two games on Wednesday. ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made a home start last Friday and went 0-for-1 with one walk in a 2-0 win over Maryville College (TN). Piedmont (18-10, 7-3 Collegiate Conference) hosts a doubleheader with Johnson & Wales University (NC) on Wednesday before visiting Belhaven University (MS) on Saturday. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-6 with five walks, one double, one sacrifice fly, five runs scored, and two RBI as the Eagles went 3-1 last week against Truett McConnell University and Columbia College. Reinhardt (17-5, 13-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Spartanburg Methodist College for two games on Wednesday. RACHAEL LEE — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-9 with one double, one walk, one run scored, and one RBI as the Blazers dropped two of three home games with Auburn University Montgomery. VSU (16-19, 10-11 Gulf South Conference) hosts two games with Georgia Southwestern State University on Tuesday beore visiting Lee University (TN) for three games on Friday and Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … hit safely in all three home games against Lindenwood last Thursday and Friday, but the Tigers remain winless on the season. Woods was 3-for-9 in the games with two RBI, two stolen bases, one sacrifice fly, and two runs scored. TSU (0-27, 0-15 Ohio Valley Conference) plays three conference games at Morehead State University (KY) on Saturday and Sunday. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (R-Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … started all four games for the Hawks last week as they went 1-3 with a loss at the University of Montevallo and dropped two of three home games with Erskine College (SC). Adams went 3-for-15 with his first two collegiate RBI. He also scored one run and stole one base. Shorter (12-22, 4-20 Conference Carolinas) hosts Morehouse College on Tuesday afternoon and welcomes Chowan University (NC) for three games on Friday and Saturday. DREW BILLINGS — Trinity College of Jacksonville (Sr., Woodland HS) … made a ninth inning relief appearance and yielded one unearned run on one walk in a 14-6 home loss to Florida Memorial University on March 31. The Eagles (13-17, 6-3 NCCAA D2) play a three-game series at Toccoa Falls College on Friday and Saturday. CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-8 last week, including a solo home run on March 31 at home against Auburn. He also scored two runs in his three starts — a win over Auburn and two wins at the University of California. The third-ranked Yellow Jackets (26-5, 12-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) welcome Kennesaw State University on Tuesday night and host Florida State University for three games on Thursday through Saturday. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made relief appearances last Thursday and Saturday at Keiser University (FL). He struck out two of three batters faced in a scoreless eighth inning on Thursday in a 5-3 win. He pitched the seventh and eighth innings with no decision in the Fire’s 7-6 loss on Saturday. Earwood allowed one hit and hit one batter, but did not allow a run and struck out three in his time on the mound. Southeastern (27-11, 11-5 The Sun Conference) hosts four games with Ave Maria University (FL) on Thursday through Saturday. ELLIOTT EASTIN — Covenant College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-12, including one double, one walk, and one run scored last Friday and Saturday as the Scots lost two of three home games with Belhaven University (MS). Covenant (11-17, 4-8 Collegiate Conference of the South) plays a three game series on Friday and Saturday at Piedmont University. COLIN EATON — East Tennessee State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … gave up one earned run on three walks and one hit batter in a ⅓-inning relief appearance last Thursday during a 13-7 loss at Samford University. The Buccaneers (21-8, 6-3 Southern Conference) visit Radford University (VA) on Tuesday evening and play a three game series at Belmont University (TN) on Friday and Saturday. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … made a late innings relief appearance and retired the final four outs of an 11-1 home win last Thursday over Brescia University (KY). Farr allowed no runs on one hit and one walk, while striking out two. The Knights (16-15, 7-10 River States Conference) has two games at Alice Lloyd College (KY) on Tuesday and visit Indiana University-Columbus for three games on Friday and Saturday. DAVID JINKS — Bethany College (So., Excel Christian Academy) … entered as a pinch runner and scored a run in the Bison’s 14-4 win last Saturday over Hiram College (OH). Bethany (15-8, 5-3 Presidents’ Athletic Conference) visits Waynesburg University (PA) for a conference doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon and hosts Geneva College (PA) for two games on Saturday. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 7-for-16, including four home runs, one double, three walks, eight runs scored, and seven RBI in a four-game home-and-home series last week with South Georgia State College. The Chargers won three games in the series, improving to 33-9 overall and 13-2 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. GHC has a four-game home-and-home series this week with Gordon State College. HUNTER LOVETT — Oglethorpe University (Fr., Cass HS) … made relief appearances in three home games last Friday and Saturday as the Stormy Petrels won two of three over Millsaps College (MS). Lovett retired the only batter he faced in the seventh inning of a 6-4 win on Friday. He worked 2-⅔ scoreless innings with three strikeouts in an 11-6 loss on Friday, and he allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a 10-7 win on Saturday. Oglethorpe (15-11, 6-3 Southern Athletic Association) hosts Huntingdon College (AL) on Tuesday before visiting Rhodes College (TN) for three conference games on Saturday and Sunday. SAM MELTON — Guilford College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 0-for-2 on March 31 in a Quakers win at Southern Virginia University and made a defensive appearance at first base this past Saturday in an 11-1 home loss to Shenandoah University (VA). Guilford (12-15, 3-9 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) visits Methodist University (NC) on Tuesday, Johnson & Wales University (NC) on Wednesday, and plays a doubleheader at Bridgewater College on Saturday. LUKE MILLER — Columbus State (So., Cartersville HS) … started two of three games last weekend at Middle Georgia State University and went 2-for-6 with two walks. The Cougars lost last Thursday, but won on Friday and Saturday. CSU (23-11, 15-6 Peach Belt Conference) welcome the 12th-ranked University of West Florida for non-conference games on Tuesday and Wednesday before visiting the 20th-ranked University of North Georgia for a three-game series on Friday through Sunday. JACK NELSON — Wabash Valley College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made a seventh-inning relief appearance on March 31 at Vincennes University, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks. He fanned two as the Warriors won 14-4. Wabash Valley (29-11, 11-4 Great Rivers Athletic Conference) visits John A. Logan College on Tuesday and plays a three-game, home-and-home series with Southwestern Illinois College on Thursday and Saturday. AYDEN RAY — USC Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … started two of three home games with Florence-Darlington Tech last Friday and Saturday. He went 3-for-8 with a solo home run and one double, but the Lancers went 0-3 in the series. USC Lancaster (20-19, 7-13 NJCAA Region 10) plays a three-game series at USC Sumter on Saturday and Sunday. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in one start at Georgia Gwinnett College and three at the University of Mobile (AL) last week he went 2-for-14, including one home run, one double, two walks, three runs scored, and four RBI. The Stallions dropped three of four games with the win coming in the first game at Mobile. ABAC (26-14, 11-6 Southern States Athletic Conference) hosts Point University (GA) for three games on Friday and Saturday. LOGAN SHREWSBURY — Columbus State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … entered in relief in the fourth innings and worked 2-⅔ innings in an 8-3 loss last Thursday at Middle Georgia State. He allowed one earned run on one hit and two hit batters. The Cougars (23-11, 15-6 Peach Belt Conference) host the University of West Florida on Tuesday and Wednesday before a weekend trip to the University of North Georgia for three games on Friday through Sunday. HANK SMITH — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made a home start last Friday and went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and one walk as the Wolves defeated Florida Gulf Coast University 9-6. West Georgia (10-22, 7-5 Atlantic Sun Conference) visits Mercer University on Tuesday night and welcomes the University of North Florida for three games on Friday through Sunday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made relief appearances in both of the Wolves’ home wins last weekend over Florida Gulf Coast University.  He entered in the seventh inning and worked 1-⅔ scoreless innings with one strikeout in Thursday’s 9-4 victory. He also allowed one hit and one walk, but pitched a scoreless sixth inning in Friday’s 9-6 win. UWG (10-22, 7-5 Atlantic Sun Conference) plays at Mercer University on Tuesday night before hosting the University of North Florida for three games this weekend. SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … was the losing pitcher last Thursday in a 3-⅓ innings start at Middle Georgia State University. He was touched for six runs (four earned) on eight hits, one walk, and one hit batter in an 8-3 loss. The Cougars (23-11, 15-6 Peach Belt Conference) host the University of West Florida on Tuesday and Wednesday before a weekend trip to the University of North Georgia for three games on Friday through Sunday. BEACH VOLLEYBALL LAUREN LAWSON — University of South Carolina (Jr., Cartersville HS) … won a Flight 3 match with partner Brooke Balue 21-19, 16-21, 15-12, but the Gamecocks lost to Arizona 3-2 last Friday at Bear Down Beach in Tucson. In USC’s 3-2 win over Hawaii, she paired with Evie Ziffer to win 15-21, 26-24, 15-9 in a Flight 3 match. That same duo also won 21-19, 21-17 in Flight 3, 4-1 over Florida Gulf Coast University. The 18th-ranked Gamecocks host Stetson University on Saturday at 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. in Columbia. LONDON MOULTRIE — Wingate University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in matches played last week at Erskine College, Moultrie and partner Amelia Talbott had two wins and three losses. They won a Flight 3 match in a 4-1 team win over Emmanuel University, and had a Flight 2 win in a 4-1 team loss to Tusculum University. The duo also suffered losses, including to Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston, and Carson-Newman University. The South Atlantic Conference Tournament is in Greenville, Tennessee, on Friday and Saturday. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … won her Line 3 singles match 6-3, 6-4, and took a 6-4 decision at Line 2 doubles with partner Linn Goerdes as the 13th-ranked Nighthawks blanked Georgia College last Thursday. UNG (12-5) hosts Lander University on Thursday. SYDNEY COPPOLA — Berry College (So., Cass HS) … lost a Line 3 doubles match last Friday with partner Charlee Eidson and lost her Line 6 singles match in a 0-7 team loss at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The duo also lost on Saturday, and Coppola had her Line 6 singles match halted in a 0-4 loss at Southwestern University (TX). Berry hosts the University of the South-Sewanee on Saturday at the Rome Tennis Center. TRACK AND FIELD BEN ABERNATHY — Reinhardt University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … placed 8th (21’2”) in the long jump at the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet this past Saturday in Atlanta. The Eagles will participate in the Berry Field Day on Thursday through Saturday. JUNE DELAUDER — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … ran 9th (16.78) in the 100-hurdles and was 16th (1:20.700 in the 400-meter hurdles this past Saturday at the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet. Next for Reinhardt is the Berry Field Day on Thursday through Saturday. ANDY FORSYTH — Berry College (So., Woodland HS) … finished 6th (1:54.10) in the 800-meters this past Saturday at the Emory University Dooley Elite Meet. The Vikings host Berry Field Day on Thursday through Saturday. TYLER JONES — University of West Georgia (So., Woodland HS) … placed seventh (16:25.60) in the 5000-meter run this past Friday and Saturday as the Wolves hosted the UWG Legends Invitational. Next for West Georgia is the UNC-Asheville Bulldog Invitational in North Carolina on Friday and Saturday. WILL PARKER — Columbia College (Fr., Woodland HS) … finished 29th (11:35.96) in the 3000-meter steeplechase last week at the High Point University (NC) VertKlasse Meeting. The Koalas compete this weekend at the Francis Marion Invitational in Florence, South Carolina. KENDRICK PRICE — Troy University (So., Cartersville HS) … placed 10th (10.88) in the 100-meter dash. Next for the Trojans is the Dick Roberts Seminole Invitational at Florida State on Friday and Saturday. BARRETT STEPP — Augusta University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … placed 13th (2:06.22) in the 800-meters this past weekend at the Anderson University (SC) Electric City Invitational. Augusta competes on Friday at the Lee Flames Invitational in Cleveland, Tennessee. DANIELLE THAYER — Augusta University (Jr., Woodland HS) … finished fifth (12:24.68) in the 3000-meter steeplechase this past weekend at the Anderson University (SC) Electric City Invitational. The Jaguars visit Cleveland, Tennessee, for the Lee Flames Invitational on Friday.

April 4, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia Highlands bats exploded for 36 hits and 33 runs on Saturday to win both games of a home conference doubleheader with the South Georgia State Hawks. The Chargers, who have built a five-game lead in the conference standings, won the first game 20-2 and took the second game 13-3. In the first game, thirteen of the Chargers' hits were extra-base hits, including seven home runs. In Game 2, GHC contributed seven additional extra-base hits, with three of them being home runs. Kaiden Krak (6 IP, 2ER, 3H, 5BB, 6K) started the opener on the mound and collected the pitching victory. Sam Clower (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 1K) closed out the seventh inning. Matthew Perkins (4 IP, 2ER, 7H, 0BB, 7K) was the winning pitcher in Saturday’s second game. Reed Thursby (3 IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB, 5K) wrapped up the fifth through seventh innings. Andrew Bishop (three home runs, six RBI) and Carson Page (two doubles, three RBI) led the Georgia Highlands offense with five hits in the doubleheader. Kenton Collier (three home runs, sac fly, four RBI), Aidan Larkin (three home runs, double, five RBI), and Mason Moore (home run, four RBI) each produced four hits on the day. Wyatt Gatlin (two doubles, two RBI), Hayden Miller (three doubles, three RBI), Caden Marcos (double, three RBI), and Emiliano Dominguez (home run, three RBI) finished the day with three hits. South Georgia State slipped to 24-18 overall and 6-8 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. The Chargers (33-9, 13-2) will host the Gordon College Highlanders on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to kick off a four-game, home-and-home series. The remaining three games will take place in Barnsville, featuring a single game on Thursday and a doubleheader on Saturday.

April 4, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College softball won both games of a home conference doubleheader with Gordon State College on Saturday, winning 6-0 and 2-1. Emily Ferro started in the pitching circle and scattered five hits and two walks in the opening game to shut out the visiting Highlanders. Ferro fanned five. Haley Curtis then went the distance in a nine-inning thriller, allowing one earned run on six hits and four walks. She struck out three. In the first game, the Chargers struck for three runs in the first inning and added single runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings. In Game 2, Gordon College posted a first-inning run, but the Chargers knotted the score in the fifth and pulled out the victory in the bottom of the ninth on an RBI double by Ferro. Anslee Logan (double, RBI) and Ferro (double, sac fly, three RBI) led the GHC offense in the doubleheader with four hits. CeCe Williams followed with three hits and one RBI. Emma Darrow (triple, RBI) and Maci Andrews (double) had two hits on the day, while Athens Hudson (double), Emmalee Freeman (double), and Ahmani Green each added one hit. The losses dropped the Highlanders to 25-14 overall and 10-3 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. Georgia Highlands (17-12, 7-4) plays at Gordon College on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and will visit the Highlanders for another doubleheader on Saturday.