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April 27, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cartersville High product Devonte Ross signed with the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League this weekend as an undrafted free agent. Ross, who played three seasons at Troy University before playing his senior season at Penn State, had over 2,100 receiving yards in college. Elsewhere, local athletes made their marks this past week in Minor League Baseball, college track and field, tennis, college softball, and college baseball. MiLB MASON BARNETT — Las Vegas Aviators (5th-year pro; MLB Athletics Triple-A franchise; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … made a five-inning, no-decision start last Saturday and allowed no runs on one hit and two walks. Las Vegas scored late to win 4-0. Barnett struck out seven, facing 18 batters. He improved his Triple-A ERA to 2.29 in four starts with a 2-0 record. The Aviators began the week with a 13-11 record. They play a six-game series at the Tacoma Rainiers this week. LOGAN MARTIN — Richmond Flying Squirrels (4th-year pro; San Francisco Giants Double-A affiliate; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … made a four-inning start this past Sunday and allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk. He struck out five and received no decision at home in an eventual 4-3 win over the Somerset Patriots. Richmond entered the week with a 17-3 record, leading the Eastern League’s Southwest Division by four games over the Harrisburg Senators. The Squirrels play a six-game series this week at the Altoona Curve. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Worcester Red Sox (9th-year pro; Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate; Cartersville HS) … went 3-for-13 across four home games last week versus the Syracuse Mets. Seigler had two walks and three RBI. Worcester entered the week with a 15-11 record. Worcester plays a six-game series this week at the Rochester Red Wings. NFL DEVONTE ROSS — Los Angeles Chargers (1st-year pro; NFL; Penn State; Cartersville HS) … signed this past weekend as one of 18 undrafted free agents (two wide receivers) by the Chargers. Ross had 36 receptions for 501 yards and five touchdowns in his senior season for the Nittany Lions. He played his first three seasons at Troy University, amassing 1,618 yards on 129 catches with 14 touchdowns. Training camp for the Chargers is slated to begin July 17. SOFTBALL JORDAN BISHOP — Virginia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) … was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded last Friday to drive in a run in the sixth inning of the 13th-ranked Hokies’ 6-5 home win over North Carolina. Virginia Tech (41-9, 15-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays a three-game series at Syracuse on Friday through Sunday. ANSLEY HIGHT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-5, including one home run, one double, two walks, scored one run, and had one RBI in two Eagles’ losses April 22 at Johnson University (TN). Reinhardt (23-9, 19-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference) opens play in the conference tournament in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Tuesday night versus Monday’s Bryan College/University of Pikeville winner. The tournament continues through Friday. ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … appeared in both games of a doubleheader last Friday at Wesleyan College in Macon and went 1-for-7 at the plate with one walk and scored one run. The Lions (24-14, 11-5 Collegiate Conference of the South) open play in the conference tournament in Oxford, Alabama, on Thursday. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … entered as a pinch runner April 22 in an Eagles’ 2-1 loss at Johnson University (TN). Reinhardt (23-9, 19-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference) heads to Kingsport, Tennessee, for the conference championship tournament on Tuesday through Friday. RACHAEL LEE — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-8 in a series at the University of West Florida last Friday and Saturday, where VSU dropped two of three. Lee had one double, one walk, one run scored, and drove in four runs. The Blazers (22-24, 14-16 Gulf South Conference) host Union University (TN) for three games on Friday and Saturday. AVA PERKINS — Lander University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … made three home starts last Friday and Saturday against USC Aiken and went 0-for-6 at the plate with two walks, one sacrifice hit, and one RBI. The Bearkats (31-16, 15-9 Peach Belt Conference) visit Columbus State University for a three-game series on Friday and Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 3-for-9, including one double, one sacrifice hit, two runs scored, one stolen base, and two RBI in three home games last week. The Tigers beat Western Illinois on April 20, but lost three games to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Tennessee State (2-35, 2-22 Ohio Valley Conference) plays a three-game series at Eastern Illinois on Friday and Saturday. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (R-Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … in four road games last week — a loss at Carson-Newman University and three games (two wins) at Southern Wesleyan University — the infielder went 2-for-12, including one walk, one hit by pitch, one run, and one RBI. The Hawks (17-28, 8-25 Conference Carolinas) did not qualify for the conference tournament. DREW BILLINGS — Trinity College of Jacksonville (Sr., Woodland HS) … tossed a shutout fifth inning last Friday as the Eagles beat visiting Paine College (GA) 12-3. He allowed one hit and did not issue a walk. Trinity (20-19, 10-5 National Christian College Athletic Association South Region) begins play in the regional tournament on Monday, May 4, at Toccoa Falls College (GA). CURT BONNER — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in three home games last Friday and Saturday against Maryville College (TN), Bonner went 8-for-12, including two triples, one double, two hit by pitch, two walks, two stolen bases, six runs scored, and six RBI. He lifted his season batting average to .374. LaGrange (19-17, 8-10 Collegiate Conference of the South) begins the CCS Tournament on Wednesday at Trustman Park in Pearl, Mississippi. CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-15, including one double, in four starts as the 3rd-ranked Yellow Jackets defeated the 5th-ranked University of Georgia on April 21 in Atlanta and swept a three-game home series versus Wake Forest over the weekend. Georgia Tech visits Kennesaw State University on Tuesday night and hosts Xavier University for three games on Friday through Sunday. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made two relief appearances totaling 1-2/3 innings as the Fire split home games against New College (FL). Earwood allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Southeastern (35-15, 19-9) faces St. Thomas University (FL) on Thursday afternoon in the first round of the Sun Conference Tournament in Fort Myers. ELLIOTT EASTIN — Covenant College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 3-for-13 last week as the Scots dropped five road games — one at Berry College and four at Toccoa Falls College. Eastin had one double, four walks, scored one run, stole one base, and drove in four runs. Covenant (14-26, 6-12 Collegiate Conference of the South) did not qualify for the conference tournament. COLIN EATON — East Tennessee State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in a third-inning relief appearance at Appalachian State University on April 21, Eaton walked one and hit one batter, completing a scoreless inning in a 3-1 loss to the Mountaineers. The Buccaneers also dropped two of three games at Western Carolina University over the weekend. ETSU (26-15, 9-6 Southern Conference) welcomes UNC Asheville on Tuesday night and plays a three-game, non-conference series at UConn on Friday through Sunday. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … made a 1-1/3 innings relief appearance last Friday and was charged with the pitching loss as the Knights dropped a 17-6 decision at Oakland City College (IN). Farr (2-2) allowed four earned runs on one hit and four walks with one strikeout. KCU finished the regular season 22-22 overall and 11-16 in the River States Conference. RYAN JOHNSON — University of Illinois (Fr., Cartersville HS) … pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk with one strikeout in the Illini’s 13-6 home loss April 21 to Illinois State. Illinois (21-21, 9-12 Big Ten Conference) also lost two of three at home this past weekend to 20th-ranked Nebraska. They visit Bradley University on Tuesday and play a three-game series at the University of Iowa this weekend. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 5-for-11, including one homer, one triple, one double, four runs scored, and three RBI in road wins April 21 and 23 at Andrew College and East Georgia State. The Chargers (41-11, 21-4 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) finish regular-season play this week with a doubleheader on Tuesday at South Georgia State and a single game on Thursday at Gordon State. HUNTER LOVETT — Oglethorpe University (Fr., Cass HS) … allowed one earned run on two walks and one hit this past Saturday, retiring only one batter in a fifth-inning relief appearance and Stormy Petrels’ 3-2 loss at Centre College (KY). Oglethorpe (18-18, 9-9 Southern Athletic Association) dropped all three games in the series. They host Emory University on Tuesday night and welcome Sewanee-University of the South on Friday and Saturday for a three-game series. SAM MELTON — Guilford College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made an unsuccessful pinch-hitting appearance April 22 in the Quakers’ 10-1 win at Greensboro College. Guilford (19-19, 6-13 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) visits Carolina University (NC) on Tuesday to complete the season. The Quakers did not qualify for the conference tournament. LUKE MILLER — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … in three starts last week — one at the University of Montevallo and two at Georgia Southwestern State University — Miller went 2-for-7, including one double, one walk, one sac fly, and three RBI. The Cougars suffered a 0-4 week and will look to bounce back starting Friday at the Peach Belt Conference Tournament in Greenwood, South Carolina, against USC Aiken. AYDEN RAY — USC-Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … went 2-for-7, including one sacrifice fly and three RBI in two games this past weekend at Gaston College (NC). The Lancers finished the regular season with a 22-26 record and went 9-20 in the Carolina Junior College Conference. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-10, including one homer, one hit by pitch, three runs scored, and two RBI as the Stallions swept a three-game series at home over the University of Tennessee Southern. ABAC (36-14, 20-7 Southern States Athletic Conference) is the No. 1 seed in the SSAC Championship Tournament that begins Wednesday through Saturday at Rockabillys Stadium in Jackson, Tennessee. LOGAN SHREWSBURY — Columbus State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made a one-inning relief appearance April 21 with no decision in an 8-5 loss at the University of Montevallo (AL). He yielded one earned run on two hits, facing five batters in the frame. The Cougars (27-20, 18-12 Peach Belt Conference) dropped all three games in their weekend series in Americus. They begin the Peach Belt Conference Tournament on Friday in Greenwood, South Carolina, against USC Aiken. HANK SMITH — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … appeared in three games and made one start last week, going 2-for-5 in his plate appearances. The Wolves lost a home game with Kennesaw State University and dropped all three home games with Stetson University (FL). West Georgia (11-33, 8-13 Atlantic Sun Conference) travels to Knoxville to challenge the University of Tennessee on Tuesday night and hosts a three-game conference series with Queens University of Charlotte on Friday through Sunday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two relief appearances this past weekend at home versus Stetson University and was charged with a pitching loss in both. He gave up five earned runs on five hits and two walks. The Wolves (11-33, 8-13 Atlantic Sun Conference) visit the University of Tennessee on Tuesday night and welcome Queens University of Charlotte for a three-game conference series beginning Friday through Sunday. SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … made a six-inning start at Georgia Southwestern State University last Friday and received no decision in a 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. Wilson allowed three earned runs on seven hits and one walk. He fanned seven. The Cougars (27-20, 18-12 Peach Belt Conference) dropped all three games in their series in Americus. They open play in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament against USC Aiken on Friday in Greenwood, South Carolina. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … at the Peach Belt Conference Championship in Columbus this past weekend, Bush partnered with Linn Goerdes to win Line 2 doubles sets in a team quarterfinal win over Lander and a semifinal team loss to Flagler College (FL). She also had a Line 5 singles win versus Lander and a narrow Line 6 singles loss against Flagler. The 13th-ranked Nighthawks (16-7) await their fate regarding an at-large bid to the 48-team NCAA Division II National Tournament. The selection show is on Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD BEN ABERNATHY — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … placed 11th (19-07.50) in the long jump this past weekend at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships in Montreat, North Carolina. The Eagles are scheduled for the Emory Last Chance Meet on May 6. McKINLEY CHAPPELL — Berry College (Sr., Woodland HS) … finished 20th (16:20.19) in the 5000-meter run this past weekend at the Southern Athletic Association Championships hosted by the Vikings. Next on the Berry schedule is the Emory Twilight Qualifier in Atlanta on May 6. JUNE DeLAUDER — Reinhardt University (So., Cass HS) … finished 12th (1:14.93) in the 400-meter hurdles this past weekend at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships in Montreat, North Carolina. The Eagles are scheduled for the Emory Last Chance Meet on May 6. ANDY FORSYTH — Berry College (So., Woodland HS) … won the men’s 800-meter run (1:53.21) as the Vikings hosted the Southern Athletic Association Championships this past weekend. Next on the Berry schedule is the Emory Twilight Qualifier in Atlanta on May 6. The NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships are May 21-23. WILL PARKER — Columbia College (Fr., Woodland HS) … placed 5th (34:32.67) in the 5000-meter racewalk this past weekend at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships in Montreat, North Carolina. JAYLEN SCOTT — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … finished 17th (123-07) in the discus throw this past weekend at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships in Montreat, North Carolina. The Eagles are scheduled for the Emory Last Chance Meet on May 6. JOSEPH WOMACK — Furman University (So., Cartersville resident, Darlington HS) … finished 17th (49.13) in the 400-meter dash at the UNC-Charlotte Invitational this past weekend. Next up for the Paladins is the Duke University Twilight on Sunday.

April 25, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com For the first time in 20 years, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes boys soccer team secured a road victory in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs, defeating the host Drew Titans of Riverdale 3-2 in overtime Friday night in a Class AAAA first-round matchup. Drew jumped out to an early lead, scoring within the first five minutes of the game. Cartersville responded in the 20th minute when Rhett Jacobs was fouled in the box, drawing a penalty kick. Brayden Alonso stepped up and calmly converted the spot kick to even the score at 1-1. The Titans regained the advantage just five minutes later. A long ball slipped past the Hurricanes’ defense to an open striker, who made no mistake in finishing to put Drew back in front 2-1. Cartersville refused to go away. With just three minutes left in the first half, Abraham Zavala Grande headed home the first goal of his high school career off a corner kick delivered by Jacobs, leveling the match at 2-2 heading into halftime. The second half remained tightly contested, even after Zavala Grande received a red card, forcing the Hurricanes to play a man down for the final 30 minutes of regulation. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Cartersville’s defense held firm, and the game remained deadlocked at 2-2 through the end of regulation. In the first overtime period, the Hurricanes found the decisive moment. Joy Toure received a perfectly weighted through ball from Alonso and raced in on a breakaway, slotting the ball past the Drew goalkeeper to give Cartersville a 3-2 lead. The Purple Hurricanes then showed their resilience, digging in defensively for the remainder of overtime to protect the lead and run out the clock for the hard-fought victory. Drew’s season came to an end with a final record of 13-4. Cartersville improved to 11-7 and advances to the second round, where it will travel to Walnut Grove. The Warriors (16-3) earned their spot in the next round with a 3-0 shutout victory over Ware County in the first round.

April 24, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville Tigers overpowered the host Douglass Astros on Friday in Atlanta to sweep their first-round Class 3A state playoff series in two straight games. Adairsville claimed victory in the first game with a 15-0 win in six innings and ousted the Astros 12-2 in five innings in the second game to clinch the best-of-three series. Starting pitcher Hudson Parr struck out ten and scattered two hits without allowing a walk to earn the victory in Game 1. Tyler Parker struck out two in closing out a scoreless sixth inning. In Game 2, the Tigers established a 10-0 advantage during the first three innings, while pitchers McCayden Hufstetler and Evan Hardin worked together to restrict Douglass to only two unearned runs—one per pitcher—across three hits and four walks. Hufstetler struck out seven batters. Both pitchers issued two walks each. Adairsville had 17 hits in the doubleheader, led by Harrison Cole with three, including one home run, one double, and three RBI. Brody Varner (four RBI), Hayden Miller (double, two RBI), and Parr (triple, sacrifice fly, four RBI) each contributed two hits. Hunter Dudley (RBI), Huck Garlin (RBI), David Sutton (RBI), Matthew Cook, Westin Barfield, Braden Slocumb, Parker (RBI), and Hardin each added one hit. The season ended for Douglass with a 14-8 record. The Tigers (20-11) advance to the Sweet Sixteen round of the Class AAA state playoffs and will play at Pickens on Thursday in Jasper. The Dragons (29-3) swept Cairo on Friday, 10-0 and 13-1.

April 24, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Freshman defender Sofia Mayorga moves upfield April 23 in the Lady Canes' playoff loss to Pace Academy. RANDY PARKER / THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS On Thursday night, both the Woodland Lady Cats and the Cartersville Lady Canes were defeated in their Class 4A first-round state playoff games. JACKSON-ATLANTA 5, WOODLAND 1 The Woodland Lady Wildcats fell 5-1 to the Maynard Jackson-Atlanta Lady Jaguars on Thursday night in Atlanta, bringing their season to a close in the Class AAAA state playoffs. Jackson-Atlanta struck quickly, scoring twice in the opening minutes of the first half. The first goal came on a free kick after a handball just outside the box created an open look, and the Jaguars followed with another goal shortly after to take an early 2-0 lead. Woodland settled in after the quick start and put together a solid stretch of play, but the Jaguars extended their advantage to 3-0 on a counter-attack before halftime. The Lady Wildcats showed improvement in the second half, creating offensive opportunities, but Jackson-Atlanta again capitalized on a counterattack to push the lead to 4-0. Woodland broke through to cut the deficit to 4-1 when Ansley Burns finished a crossing pass from Sammy Espinosa. However, the Jaguars added a final goal in the closing five minutes, taking advantage of a Woodland turnover to seal the 5-1 victory. Woodland head coach James Thomas reflected on the season following the loss. “Overall, it was a good season,” Thomas said. “We will lose four seniors, three of whom were starters, so we will have some holes to fill, but we’re looking forward to another good year.” The Lady Wildcats conclude the season with an 8-9 record, while Jackson-Atlanta improves to 10-6 and will travel to North Oconee next Thursday for the Sweet Sixteen round of the Class AAAA state playoffs. PACE ACADEMY 7, CARTERSVILLE 0 Senior midfielder Mallory Nicklas looks for an open pass April 23 in the Lady Canes' home playoff loss to Pace Academy. RANDY PARKER / THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS The Cartersville Lady Canes saw their season come to an end with a 7-0 loss to the visiting Pace Academy Lady Knights Thursday night in the first round of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Weinman Stadium. Despite the loss, Cartersville head coach MaryBeth Popham emphasized the bigger picture following the match. “It wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, but I’m proud of our girls,” Popham said. “They’ve had a tremendous season, and they battled to the final whistle. I’m grateful for the hard work, heart, and resilience they’ve shown all season. They grew as athletes, as teammates, and as young women, and that’s something a scoreboard can’t measure.” The loss closes the season for the Lady Canes at 10-8. Pace Academy improved to 10-8 and will travel to Perry next Thursday to compete in the Sweet Sixteen round of the state playoffs.

April 23, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Ellie Kate Jones, coach Kimberly Mostellar, and Emerie Elrod at the GHSA State Preliminary Meet in Buford on Wednesday. Senior Emerie Elrod and freshman Ellie Kate Jones from Cartersville High School's varsity gymnastics team competed in the Georgia High School Association State Preliminary Meet on Wednesday, April 22, in Buford, facing some of the leading athletes in the A–4A classification. Among 32 vault competitors, Elrod showcased a strong performance, securing 11th place overall with a score of 8.725. Just behind, Jones achieved 12th place with an 8.700, marking an impressive display for the Lady Canes at the state level. Cartersville head coach Kimberly Mosteller noted that the meet marked the conclusion of Elrod’s standout high school career. “Emerie has been a steady leader. She leaves a lasting impact on the program, highlighted by her consistent performances at the state level and her role in the team’s success.” With Jones among those expected to return, Mosteller expressed optimism about the future. “We plan to build on this year’s accomplishments with a mix of experienced athletes and newcomers.”

April 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Nate Russell collected the Game 1 pitching win on Wednesday as the Hurricanes swept their first-round state playoff series against the M.L. King Lions. Dominant pitching and plenty of offensive production lifted the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes to a Class AAA state playoff first-round sweep of the M.L. King Lions on Wednesday at Richard Bell Field. The Canes secured the best-of-three playoff series with victories of 11-0 and 15-0. In Game 1, starting pitcher Nate Russell and reliever Collier Jordan limited the Lions to only one hit and two walks. The duo combined for twelve strikeouts. Cartersville scored two runs in the first and second innings, added a run in the third, and posted six runs in the fourth. Brayden Logan led the offense with two doubles and two RBI. Cole Crawford (double, two RBI), Cooper Reynolds (sac fly, two RBI), David Vargas (sac fly, RBI), Nolan Elrod (double, RBI), Clint Hosea (double, RBI), Harris Turner (double, RBI), and Gianni Gandy (double, RBI) each added one hit. In Game 2, Elrod started on the mound, struck out nine, and allowed just one hit. Wyatt Earwood struck out two to close out a scoreless sixth inning. The Canes led 5-0 through three innings, added two runs in the fifth, and put the game away with an eight-run sixth inning. Crawford paced the Canes’ bats with three hits, including a home run and four RBI. Vargas (double, RBI) and Logan (double) followed with two hits each. Elrod (two RBI), Reynolds (double, two RBI), Kent Gresham (double, RBI), and Hosea each added one hit. M.L. King finished the year with a 14-10 record. Cartersville (25-7) will host the Ware County/Walnut Grove series winner in the Sweet Sixteen round. The best-of-three series will begin with a doubleheader on April 29.

April 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville boys’ track and field team finished third, and the Lady Tigers were sixth on Monday at the Region 7-AAA Championships hosted by Calhoun High School. Heritage-Catoosa won the girls’ team title, followed by Calhoun and Gilmer. The Calhoun boys won the region championship with 210 points, followed by Heritage-Catoosa (155.33) and Adairsville (86) in the seven-team field. The top four placers in each event advanced to the Class AAA State Sectionals at Jefferson High School on Saturday, May 2. Sectional qualifiers for Adairsville: First place Cameron Jocelyn — 110-meter hurdles — 16.16 Cameron Jocelyn — 300-meter hurdles — 43.89 Second place Brayce-Lynn Reynolds — Shot put — 34-9 Torron Hale — 400-meter dash — 51.00 Boys 4x400-meter relay — Aaron Souders, Cameron Jocelyn, Beau Hollimon, Cedric Nash — 3:42.27 Third place Cedric Nash — Triple jump — 40-3.25 Torron Hale — 200-meter dash — 22.81 Girls 4x800-meter relay — Madison Marin, Fernanda Singer, Bella Smith, Kinzie Griffin —11:28.39 Boys 4x800-meter relay — Aaron Souders, Beau Hollimon, Michael Stanley, Luke Farmer — 9:28.69 Fourth place Cedric Nash — High jump — 5-10 Cadence Caudill — Discus throw — 86-11 Torron Hale — 100-meter dash — 11.11 Aaron Souders — 800-meter run — 2:11.33 Boys 4x200-meter relay — Aaron Souders, Aiden White, Jayvian Carson, Bentley Bagley — 1:36.50 Boys 4x100-meter relay — Bentley Bagley, Jayvian Carson, Michael Stanley, Aiden White —47.35

April 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cartersville High School junior golfer Bodie Brumlow carded a 4-under par 68 on Monday at the U.S. Open Local Qualifying held at Druid Hills Golf Club, and has advanced to the Final Stage qualifying. The 126th U.S. Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, on June 18-21, 2026. Brumlow, a University of Georgia commit, was one of seven professional and amateur players to advance from a field of 132 golfers at Druid Hills. Professional Chris Petefish of Cumming was the medalist with a 6-under par 66 on the par-72, 6,947-yard layout. Brumlow tied fellow amateurs Clark Akers (Nashville, Tennessee) and Harris Barth (Atlanta) with 68s. Professionals Steve Kibare (Canton), Jimmy Paradise (Tampa, Florida), and JP Griffin (Buford) also advanced. Final-stage qualifying will take place on May 18, May 25, and primarily on June 8 at various U.S. locations, including Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground.

April 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College softball won both games of a conference doubleheader on Tuesday at Carol Brown Field in Cartersville against South Georgia State. The Chargers won the first game 4-1 and outlasted the Hawks in the second game, 8-7. Single runs in the first, second, third, and fifth innings overcame an early 1-0 deficit for the first GHC win. A walk-off run on a passed ball lifted the Chargers to an extra-inning victory in Game 2. Pitcher Emily Ferro (7 IP, 1ER, 4H, 2BB, 8K) fanned eight and limited South Georgia State to a single run in the opener. Haley Curtis (8 IP, 7R, 5ER, 11H, 4BB, 2K) went the distance in the circle to collect the pitching victory in Game 2. Emmalee Freeman (double, three RBI), Emma Darrow (triple, RBI), and Mary Catherine Kimball (double, RBI) led the GHC offense with three hits in the doubleheader. Athens Hudson (RBI), Ahmani Green (triple, double), Lily Branch, and Ferro had two hits. CeCe Williams (triple, RBI), Anslee Logan (sac fly, two RBI), and Gracie Azpeitia (two RBI) each added one hit. Georgia Highlands (24-15, 13-6 GCAA) plays a three-game series on Friday and Saturday at South Georgia State (9-17, 5-11).

April 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville High School boys’ track and field team won its second consecutive Region 7-AAAA championship, and the Lady Canes placed third on Tuesday at Dalton High School. Allatoona won the girls’ title with 208.5 points, followed by Hiram (117), Cartersville (116), and Woodland (81). The Cass girls were sixth (68) in the eight-team field. The Cartersville boys scored 210 points, followed by Allatoona (169), Cedartown (79), and Woodland (72). The Cass boys were seventh (38). The top four placers in each event at the region meet advanced to the Sectional Meet at North Oconee High School on May 2. Local state sectional qualifiers: FIRST PLACE Cyler Williams — Woodland — High jump — 5-2 Xavier Lowe — Cartersville — High jump — 6-8 Laney Saunders — Cartersville — Pole vault — 10-6 Adrian Dye — Cass — Discus throw — 163-8 Adrian Dye — Cass — Shot put — 53-3.50 Laney Saunders — Cartersville — 100-meter hurdles — 17.13 Madoxx Davis — Cartersville — 100-meter dash — 10.79 Ethan Empie — Cartersville — 3200-meter run — 10:10.26 Actavious Thompson — Cartersville — 400-meter dash — 48.63 Laney Saunders — Cartersville — 300-meter hurdles — 48.70 Actavious Thompson — Cartersville — 200-meter dash — 22.08 Ethan Empie — Cartersville — 1600-meter run — 4:34.16 Cartersville boys — 4x200-meter relay — Bryson Everett, Madoxx Davis, Tyon Coe, Zion Ayeni — 1:28.25 Cartersville boys — 4x100-meter relay — Bryson Everett, Brayden Doss, Madoxx Davis, Tyon Coe — 42.60 SECOND PLACE Rowe Gentry — Woodland — High jump — 5-0 Landon Dougherty — Woodland — High jump — 6-4 Actavious Thompson — Cartersville — Long jump — 21-6.50 Laila Webb — Cass — Triple jump — 33.1.50 Actavious Thompson — Cartersville — Triple jump — 43-11 Carder Brock — Cartersville — Discus throw — 99-8 Thoreau Lipscomb — Cartersville — Discus throw — 145-0 Allana Williams — Cartersville — Shot put — 35-6 Thoreau Lipscomb — Cartersville — Shot put — 52-6 Sydney Burris — Cartersville — 3200-meter run — 12:22.47 Kamerynn Easterling — Cass — 400-meter dash — 1:02.11 Rowen Lee — Woodland — 400-meter dash — 50.48 Bryson Everett — Cartersville — 200-meter dash — 22.38 Woodland girls — 4x800-meter relay — Allison Snead, Addison Brown, Jette Julius, Rylee Maxwell — 10.50.60 Cartersville boys — 4x800-meter relay — Tripp Chitwood, Daylen Lawson, Ben Russell, Adynn Phillips — 8:36.84 Cartersville boys — 4x400-meter relay — Braylon Hill, Kaiden Kent, Kayden Blackwell, Hayden Empie — 3:26.64 THIRD PLACE Anizah Taylor — Cass — High jump — 5-0 Anthony Banks — Cass — Long jump — 20-10.75 Kaleb Dennis — Woodland — Triple jump — 41-11.50 Allana Williams — Cartersville — Discus throw — 96-3 Carder Brock — Cartersville — Shot put — 35-1 Tyon Coe — Cartersville — 100-meter dash — 11.00 Rylee Maxwell — Woodland — 3200-meter run — 12:23.32 Braylon Hill — Cartersville — 400-meter dash — 50.90 Thomas Smith — Cartersville — 300-meter hurdles — 40.87 Kylie Ham — Cartersville — 800-meter run — 2:29.96 Carson Robinson — Cartersville — 800-meter run — 1:59.17 Madoxx Davis — Cartersville — 200-meter dash — 22.58 Cartersville girls — 4x800-meter relay — Genevieve Alessandro, Sydney Burris, Riley Mahan, Vivi Vest — 11:23.32 Cass girls — 4x200-meter relay — Chloe Dye, Kamerynn Easterline, Anizah Taylor, Javia Woodard — 1:50.76 Cartersville girls — 4x400-meter relay — Novella Berlus, Kylie Ham, Leyla Booth, Ruth Chavez — 4:24.89 FOURTH PLACE Kenneth Wilkey — Cartersville — High jump — 6-2 Christian Henderson — Woodland — Pole vault — 10-6 Jette Julius — Woodland — Long jump — 15-1.50 Jackson Montgomery — Cartersville — Long jump — 20-6.50 Ryan Womack — Woodland — Triple jump — 41.3.25 Henry Abernathy — Cartersville — Discus throw — 139-2 Nakayla Evans — Cass — Shot put — 34-2 Sailor DeHart — Woodland — 100-meter hurdles — 17.71 Allison Snead — Woodland — 3200-meter run — 12:24.99 Landon Dougherty — Woodland — 300-meter hurdles — 40.90 Rylee Maxwell — Woodland — 800-meter run — 2:35.50 Sydney Burris — Cartersville — 1600-meter run — 5:48.33 Woodland girls — 4x200-meter relay — Madysen Grano, Andrea de Leon Pozuelos, Cyler Williams, Kirae Grayson — 1:51.78 Cass girls — 4x100-meter relay — Nakayla Evans, Anizah Taylor, Shakiyah Ware, Laila Webb — 51.79 Woodland boys — 4x400-meter relay — Raylen Johnson, Cameron Broome, Dakota Keane, Rowen Lee — 3:38.30

April 21, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville High School girls soccer team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night at home, shutting out the visiting Douglass-Atlanta Astros 10-0 in a first-round Class AAA playoff matchup. Adairsville’s midfielders and strikers completely controlled possession throughout the contest, preventing the Astros from registering a single shot on goal. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first half, which was shortened to 20 minutes due to the lopsided scoreline. Ella Edwards got the scoring started early, finding the net in the 4th minute off an assist from Alexa Damer. Edwards added another goal just a minute later in the 5th minute, this time assisted by Addi Jerauld. She completed her hat trick in the 9th minute with her third goal of the night, again set up by Damer. Alexa Damer then scored in the 10th minute off a feed from Braylynn Martin. Martin got on the scoreboard herself in the 12th minute, assisted by Sam Gough. Damer added her second goal of the match in the 13th minute with an assist from Martin, and Alivia Joslin capped the first-half barrage with a goal in the 14th minute, assisted by Gough. In the second half, Ryleigh Parker scored in the 24th minute off an assist from Carly Edwards. Sam Gough notched a goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by Piper Tordrup, and Alexa Damer finished the scoring with her third goal of the game in the 33rd minute, again set up by Tordrup. The victory improved Adairsville’s record to 16-2 and sent the Lady Tigers into the Class AAA Sweet Sixteen. Adairsville will host Johnson-Gainesville (12-5) next Tuesday night. The Knights advanced with a 10-0 first-round win over Mt. Zion-Jonesboro on Tuesday. Douglass-Atlanta’s season came to an end with a 10-5 record.

April 21, 2026 Staff report The Cartersville High School boys golf team wrapped up its 2026 regular season on a high note, claiming second place at the two-day Billy Peek Invitational. The Canes once again finished runner-up to Harrison. Sophomore Reid Henson led the way for Cartersville, posting an impressive 4-under par total over the two days and earning a spot on the all-tournament team. Seniors Carsen Stanfield and Carter Rice provided strong support, with Stanfield finishing at even par and Rice at 1-over for the tournament. Junior Bodie Brumlow was unavailable for the first round as he competed in a U.S. Open qualifying event. He returned for the second round and fired an even-par 72. Of note, senior Carsen Stanfield, who will continue his golf career at the University of South Carolina Upstate, was awarded the annual Billy Peek Scholarship worth $1,500. With the regular season complete, the Cartersville boys and girls golf teams now turn their attention to the postseason. The area tournament is set for Monday at the Governor’s Towne Club in Acworth.