November 15, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cass QB Brodie McWhorter tosses a pass to Kalil Charles in the Colonels' 21-12 first-round playoff win over Mays on November 14. WILLIAM BRAMLETT / DTN On a crisp, clear night with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s at Doug Cochran Stadium on the Cass High School campus, the Cass Colonels made school history by hosting their first-ever state playoff game in the Georgia High School Association Class 4A first round.  The No. 10-ranked Colonels delivered an early lead, and then held off a late rally from the Mays Raiders to secure a 21-12 victory and punch their ticket to the second round. This marked the third time in the last four years that Cass and Mays have met in the playoffs, with both programs earning their fifth consecutive postseason berth.  Cass defensive linemen Adrian Dye and Tremon Buckner take down a Mays ball carrier. WILLIAM BRAMLETT / DTN The game stayed scoreless for the first 23 minutes, but Cass exploded for two touchdowns in the final 48 seconds of the first half to take a 14-0 halftime lead. The Colonels extended their advantage to 21-0 with a third-quarter score before Mays mounted a fourth-quarter comeback that fell short. Cass fumbled the opening kickoff at their own 20-yard line, but the defense held firm, forcing Mays to miss a 31-yard field goal attempt wide left. The Colonels then drove from their 20 to the Mays' 33 on their first series, only for quarterback Brodie McWhorter to throw an interception. Both teams traded one more possession in a scoreless first quarter. Mays managed three second-quarter drives that ended in two punts and an interception. Cass capitalized late in the half. Jah Abdullah-Kortey stiff-arms a Mays defender after his catch. With 48 seconds left in the second quarter, McWhorter connected with Jah Abdulla-Kortey on a 30-yard touchdown pass to cap a 41-yard, four-play drive that took 1:33 off the clock. Anthony Quijada's PAT made it 7-0. Josh Love's interception set up Cass's next score.  On the final play of the half, McWhorter hit offensive tackle Bear McWhorter—lined up as an eligible receiver to his left—on a 7-yard touchdown pass. Receivers blocked downfield as Bear scored untouched. The drive was ignited by McWhorter's 51-yard completion to Elijah Slocum, moving Cass from their 42 to the Raiders' 7. Quijada's kick sent the Colonels into halftime up 14-0. Bear McWhorter caught a 7-yard touchdown pass in the Colonels' playoff win over Mays. Mays opened the second half with a drive to the Cass 36 but came away empty.  Late in the third, Cass put together a 14-play, 61-yard march that consumed 6:35. A fake punt from the Colonels' 47 resulted in a 13-yard run by Eli Simmons, setting up sophomore running back Kalil Charles' 2-yard touchdown plunge with 33 seconds remaining. Quijada's PAT pushed the lead to 21-0. The Raiders responded immediately, driving 65 yards in four plays. Quarterback Jaquavious Hill connected on four straight passes, including a 40-yard touchdown to Stepeney Lee with 11:45 left in the fourth. The PAT failed, leaving it 21-6. Cass turned the ball over on downs at their 45 and punted from their 30 on their next two possessions.  Cass defenders John Abernathy, Zach Stiles, Josh Love, and Adrian Dye take down a Raiders' ball carrier. WILLIAM BRAMLETT / DTN Mays added a late score on a 55-yard, eight-play drive, highlighted by a 23-yard pass and a 21-yard scramble by Hill. Hill found D’Andre Hennix for a 20-yard touchdown with 1:23 remaining. A two-point pass failed, making it 21-12. Mays recovered an onside kick, but the Cass defense sealed the win. The Colonels' defense was stifling against the run, limiting Mays to just five rushing yards on 19 attempts.  Mays was flagged 13 times for 162 yards, while Cass drew six penalties for 75 yards. Hill completed 15 of 31 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Hennix hauled in three catches for 40 yards and a score. McWhorter went 14 of 20 for 171 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick. Slocum led receivers with seven grabs for 93 yards, while Abdulla-Kortey added five for 65 yards and a touchdown. Charles rushed 26 times for 90 yards and a score, plus one catch for 16 yards. The loss ended Mays' season at 5-6. Cass (9-2) advances to face No. 4 Benedictine Military (8-2) in Savannah on Friday, November 21.

November 15, 2025 The Cartersville Lady Canes opened their 2025-26 basketball season on Saturday afternoon with a dominant 65-28 win over Carver-Columbus at the Carrollton High School Girls Night Out Invitational. Cartersville led 32-11 by halftime and cruised in the second half for a 37-point victory. Columbus State signee Kaytlyn Arnold led the Lady Canes with 21 points. Bayley Stanley contributed 13 points and five steals. Trinity Montgomery scored eight and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Zoe McCurry and Kaelyn Agee added six points in the win. Cartersville (1-0) plays at Carrollton on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CHATTAHOOCHEE 70, EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 68 The Eagles battled from an early deficit, but came up just a bit short Saturday in a matchup at the Wood Elite Classic hosted by Cherokee High School in Canton. Chattahoochee led 25-12 after one quarter and 41-28 at halftime, before the Eagles narrowed their deficit to 51-48 by the end of the third quarter. The Cougars held on in the final period for a two-point win. Chattahoochee (1-3) had four players to score in double digits, led by Josh Coleman’s 18. Damir McBride led ECA with 20 points. Mier Bell scored 17 in the loss.  Excel (1-2) visits Cornerstone Prep Academy on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

November 15, 2025 The Cartersville High School competition cheerleading team won the Georgia High School Association’s 2025 Class 4A state championship on Friday at the Macon Centreplex. The victory marked a second-straight state title for the program, which finished ahead of runner-up Central-Carroll. Cambridge was third, and Union Grove placed fourth. The Purple Hurricanes’ state championship capped off a season where Cartersville won its seventh-consecutive region championship and won the State Sectional. The 2025 team includes: Ava Barnes, Keely Blalock, Averie Brotherton, Kendra Caldwell, Emerie Elrod, Makenzie Fletcher, Georgia Graves, McKenzie Ham, Addie Harris, Callie Hastings, Presley Ledford, Charleigh Lowry, Claire Pogue, Laney Saunders, Kyndal Shook, and Kalee Wyatt.

November 15, 2025 Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com Brady Marchese had three touchdown receptions in the Canes' first-round playoff win over Jackson-Atlanta. A three-week layover since the last time CHS played showed no signs of rust. If anything, to head coach Conor Foster, his team’s dominating 53-0 opening-round playoff win only displayed what they are.  “Our kids handled the time off like pros,” said Foster. “We went through it last year, and we have a mature team. They were really focused the last couple of weeks, and I’m really, really proud of the work they put in. We had some great practices, so it wasn’t a surprise to me.  “You can’t afford to make excuses for not being ready in the playoffs, and our kids didn’t make any tonight.” CHS started the rout on their first play from scrimmage, as Braylon Hill exploded through the middle for a 68-yard touchdown. With the Canes lined up for the extra point try in a swinging gate formation, Maddox Davis caught the ball from long snapper Cole Crawford and ran in for two points and an 8-0 lead 16 seconds into the game. Seven Canes’ first-half possessions brought seven touchdowns. Bryson Everett’s 45-yard catch late in the game from Harris Turner set up Jaden Navarrez’s 25-yard field goal for the final score.  Brady Marchese got a hat trick, as all three of his receptions from Nate Russell went for scores. Hill found the end zone again on an 11-yard run late in the first quarter to make the difference 29-0. With Russell done for the night, Turner stepped up in the pocket on fourth down and dropped his best throw of the season past a defender and into Holden Hoopingarner’s arms. The 34-yard score on the final play from scrimmage in the first half for the 50-0 lead.  The highlight of the evening came midway through the first quarter. It looked like a torn meniscus during practice in Week Zero ended Jackson Montgomery’s senior season before it started. However, the Canes' sideline erupted with Montgomery’s 17-yard catch in the end zone that brought the lead to 22-0. He would add another ten-yard grab over the middle later.  Braylon Hill races for big yardage in the Purple Hurricanes' 53-0 first-round win over Jackson-Atlanta. “This meant so much to me,” Montgomery said. “I thank the Lord for this opportunity. I didn’t think I’d make it back on the field, but, God willing, I worked hard in physical therapy, and my team was always there to encourage me. I appreciate them so much. They helped keep my mindset focused on getting back. I was going to get back out there with my guys." “I’m just blessed to be out there and do that under the lights in the playoffs. I love Cartersville.” “That was a big, emotional catch for everybody,” said Foster. “He’s a guy we weren’t sure we were going to have back this year, so it was a blessing to have that opportunity.” The Jaguars’ deepest field position came after a punt bounced off a Cartersville player and gave Jackson the ball at the Canes’ 28. Hoopingarner ended the threat on the next play, though, with an interception return from the 15 to the Cartersville 32. The visitors got as far as the Canes’ 34 in the first half, but were turned away two plays later on fourth down. “Credit to their coaching staff. They threw a lot of different looks at us we hadn’t seen,” Foster said, “But our kids adjusted.” “We knew they could do a lot of different things,” said linebacker Brayden Logan. “We thought they would run the ball more, and they came out early with some quick [passes]. But we defended that well and stayed sound. We just need to stay healthy and consistent and play with the same tenacity we’ve had the last 11 games.” Logan entered the game leading the team in tackles with 54. He and Cole Crawford, who was recently named an Under Armour Next All-American , are the latest in a strong line of CHS middle linebackers.  “We work well together,” said Logan. “Sometimes he’s got to calm me down, and I’ve got to calm him down. But we’ve had a lot of good seniors in front of us, like Conor Brasfield and Luke McBride. Coach [Dawson] Mitchell also knows how to keep us under control.” Logan and Kaiden Kent’s five tackles apiece paced the defense, with freshman Athens Davenport just behind with four. Logan, PJ Richards, Grayson Villar, Jared Cooley, and Adam Fernandes all had tackles for losses. Villar and Elijah Peeks each recorded a sack for the Canes. CHS also recorded two turnovers on Hoopingarner’s interception and Thomas Smith’s fumble recovery.  The Canes piled up 454 total yards of offense, 327 of that through the air. Nary a pass found the ground, as Russell (11-for-11, 236, 4 TDs) and Harris (6-for-6, 91, and a score) were perfect for identical 177.1 quarterback rankings. Marchese led with 88 yards receiving. Hill only needed two carries for his team-leading 68 rushing yards to go with a 12-yard reception.  His reputation as a deep threat is well-deserved, but Marchese’s first two scores showed his physicality as well. On the Canes’ second possession from 23 yards out, the Georgia commit took Russell’s pass near the 12 and was hit just inside the 10 before dragging the defender the rest of the way into the end zone.  His most impressive catch came early in the second quarter from the Jackson 19. Lined up on the right side, Marchese cut in on the snap and had to reach behind himself to snag Russell’s throw. He then pirouetted, regained his footing, and hit the gas to run through tackles and in for the score.  Davis continued making the ridiculous look routine with his two catches for 76 yards. The first came on a spinning, one-handed museum piece near the sideline for 33 yards on the Canes’ second drive, followed by a 43-yarder on the next possession. Davis wasn’t in position for the catch, but timed his jump to elevate over the defender. Two plays later, Montgomery’s catch and Ramsey Rowell, who was 6-for-6 on PATs, made he score 22-0.  The Canes will face Warner-Robins, who moved to 7-4 in their 28-14 opening-round win over Eastside, next Friday in Weinman Stadium.

November 15, 2025 The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team held leads through the first three quarters Friday night, but visiting Chattooga outscored the Eagles 19-12 in the final quarter to escape with a 69-65 victory. DJ Etchison scored 29 points and Kai Dodd added 16 to lead the Indians (1-0). Mason McKinney led Excel with 15 points. Mier Bell finished with 10. TJ Hubert, Karden Wingard, and Jayden Jinks scored nine for the Eagles. Excel Christian (1-2) plays Chattahoochee on Saturday at noon at Cherokee High School in the Wood Elite Classic.

November 13, 2025 The Cass High School basketball teams both lost their season and home openers on Thursday night to South Paulding. The Lady Colonels were edged 44-43, and the Colonels lost 75-39. The Cass girls led for much of the first three quarters, but the visiting Lady Spartans outscored the Lady Colonels 14-10 in the fourth quarter to squeeze out a one-point win. Cass led 23-9 after the opening eight minutes, but South Paulding narrowed the margin to 27-24 at halftime and 33-30 at the end of the third quarter. Ari McElrath led South Paulding (1-1) with 20 points. Lindsey Henry added 17. Cadie Paez scored 19 points for Cass. Nakayla Evans finished with 10 points, and Anizah Taylor contributed eight. The South Paulding boys raced to a 31-4 lead in the first quarter and pulled away for an eventual 36-point road win. The Spartans (1-0) had four players score in double figures, including Tanner Pitts (17), Ethan Moore (16), Josiah Azu (15), and PJ Rosser (14). Isaiah Moreno led Cass with 14 points. Derris Reece added seven for the Colonels. Both Cass teams visit Sonoraville next Tuesday, with the girls’ game set to tip at 6 p.m.

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