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January 19, 2025 The Cass High School wrestling team won its second consecutive GHSA State Duals championship Saturday and the Colonels’ third title in the last four seasons.  This year’s Class 4A State Duals Championship was held at Ola High School in McDonough. Cass defeated county rival Woodland in the state championship match, 38-30, to avenge a loss to the Wildcats two weeks ago in the region championship. The two local wrestling programs have been mainstays in whatever classification they have been assigned for more than a decade. Woodland beat Cass in the Region 7-4A Duals Championship to enter the state tournament as a higher seed.  The Wildcats won three-consecutive Class 5A titles between 2019 and 2021. Woodland also won the Duals Championship in Class 4A in 2011 and 2003.  Cass won the Class 5A Duals Championship in 2024 and 2022 and also won a 3A title in 2008. In this year’s tournament, Woodland advanced to the state championship match with victories over Westminter (74-6), Ware County (60-14), and Ola (41-29). Cass defeated Cambridge (56-21), Locust Grove (63-11), and top-ranked Central-Carroll (37-29) to earn a spot in the title match. In the finals that started with the 165-pound weight class, Woodland’s Paul Lanier, Zachary Wallace (175-pounds), and John Gill (215) gave the Wildcats an early lead by winning three of the first four bouts. The only Cass win in that string was by Kirecg Roe (190). Cass responded by winning five of the next six bouts. John Abernathy (285), Hayden Trimm (106), Gavin Walker (113), Hunter Barrett (120), and Luka Jensen (132) turned some of the match momentum in the Colonels’ direction. Woodland’s win in that stretch was by Adrian Zapata (126). The Colonels and Wildcats split the final four bouts. Dylan Couey (138) and Skylar Pizzutiello (157) collected wins for Woodland. Aidan Piatt (144) and David Jewell (150) had pin fall wins for Cass with Jewell's victory sealing the team title. “The boys wrestled great all weekend,” stated Cass coach D.L. Koontz on Saturday night. “Each boy contributed in their own way. Some did a great job even in a loss by limiting bonus points for their opponent.” Koontz also referred to the difficult route his team navigated in the tournament based on seeding, “Maybe one day we’ll figure out how to not match up with a reigning state champion in the semifinals. That’s two years in a row!” Koontz, in his 20th season with the Colonels, discussed the strength of the sport in Bartow County. “It was special to wrestle crosstown rival Woodland in the finals. It just goes to show how strong wrestling is in our community. It’s great to keep the state championship trophy in this county.” Zapata (4-0), Couey (4-0), and Gill (3-0) were undefeated in their bouts for Woodland. Nathan Cates (3-1), Lanier (3-1), Wallace (3-1), Christian Cothran (3-1), Will Thomas, and Owen Jones (2-1) lost only once in the tournament. Roe (4-0), Trimm (4-0), Walker (4-0), Barrett (4-0), Austin McArthur (2-0), and Colin Armona (1-0) had an undefeated tournament for Cass. Piatt, Ethan Harrington, Jensen, and Jewell each finish 2-1 in the event. State Championship Match Cass defeated Woodland 38-30 165  - Paul Lanier (Woodland) over Logan Crisp (Cass) TF 19-4 175  - Zachary Wallace (Woodland) over Mason Tompkins (Cass) Dec 10-4 190  - Kirecg Roe (Cass) over Christian Cothran (Woodland) Maj 14-6 215  - John Gill (Woodland) over Codey Dean (Cass) Fall 0:43 285  - John Abernathy (Cass) over Will Thomas (Woodland) Dec 10-8 106  - Hayden Trimm (Cass) over Nick Weathersbee (Woodland) TF 21-5 113  - Gavin Walker (Cass) over Bryton Glenn (Woodland), Fall 1:45 120  - Hunter Barrett (Cass) over Noah Cates (Woodland) TF 21-5 126  - Adrian Zapata (Woodland) over Joe Vara (Cass) Fall 3:22 132  - Luka Jensen (Cass) over Nathan Cates (Woodland) Dec 13-7 138  - Dylan Couey (Woodland) over Rowdy Duck (Cass) Maj 9-1 144  - Aidan Piatt (Cass) over Aiden Buchan (Woodland) Fall 3:21 150  - David Jewell (Cass) over Dallas Seale (Woodland) Fall 0:53 157  - Skylar Pizzutiello (Woodland) over Unree Sanders (Cass) Fall 3:04 First Round Cass defeated Cambridge 56-21 144  - Austin McArthur (Cass) over Clay Murdock (Cambridge) TF 20-5 150  - Aidan Piatt (Cass) over Liam Smith (Cambridge) Fall 0:47 157  - Ethan Harrington (Cass) over Eric Moelter (Cambridge) Maj 13-3 165  - Ty Tosi (Cambridge) over Jachai Delgado (Cass) Fall 4:19 175  - Mason Tompkins (Cass) over Walker Thomas (Cambridge) Fall 0:53 190  - Kirecg Roe (Cass) over Justice Levitan (Cambridge) TF 15-0 215  - Codey Dean (Cass) over Harrison House (Cambridge) Fall 0:44 285  - Manny Brown (Cambridge) over John Abernathy (Cass) Fall 2:44 106  - Hayden Trimm (Cass) over Zeke Driggs (Cambridge) Fall 0:58 113  - Gavin Walker (Cass) over Chris Brown (Cambridge) Fall 2:45 120  - Hunter Barrett (Cass) over Mykyta Liutyi (Cambridge) Fall 3:25 126  - J.D. Ginn (Cambridge) over Joe Vara (Cass) Dec 10-3 132  - Collin Armona (Cass) over Jett Fusco (Cambridge) Fall 1:07 138  - Hunter Keane (Cambridge) over Logan Hicks (Cass) Fall 0:23 Woodland defeated Westminster 74-6 144  - Aiden Buchan (Woodland) over Jackson Bailey (Westminster) Fall 1:38 150  - Webb Bogess (Westminster) over Skylar Pizzutiello (Woodland) Fall 1:06 157  - Paul Lanier (Woodland) over Louie Gump (Westminster) TF 21-5 165  - Zachary Wallace (Woodland) over Lincoln Jabren (Westminster) TF 17-2 175  - Christian Cothran (Woodland) over Clayton Clemmons (Westminster) Fall 0:55 190  - Owen Jones (Woodland) over Porter Clemmons (Westminster) Fall 0:37 215  - John Gill (Woodland) by Forfeit 285  - Will Thomas (Woodland) over Mason Ulzheimer (Westminster) Fall 2:49 106  - Nick Weathersbee (Woodland) over Eugene Oh (Westminster) Fall 0:29 113  - Bryton Glenn (Woodland) over Will Cooper (Westminster) Fall 1:28 120  - Noah Cates (Woodland) over Luca Bellman (Westminster) Maj 21-7 126  - Adrian Zapata (Woodland) over Brian Schaeffer (Westminster) Fall 1:20 132  - Nathan Cates (Woodland) over Luke Baugher (Westminster) Fall 3:22 138  - Dylan Couey (Woodland) over Aidan Cisneros (Westminster) Fall 0:51 State Quarterfinals Cass defeated Locust Grove 63-11 150  - Karter Nolan (Locust Grove) over David Jewell (Cass) Dec 12-10 157  - Ethan Harrington (Cass) over Avery Spencer (Locust Grove) Fall 0:00 165  - William McNair (Locust Grove) over Logan Crisp (Cass) TF 25-8 175  - Mason Tompkins (Cass) over Jacob Neal (Locust Grove) Fall 0:41 190  - Kirecg Roe (Cass) over Matthew Polyn (Locust Grove) Fall 1:47 215  - Codey Dean (Cass) over Justice Smith (Locust Grove) Fall 1:18 285  - John Abernathy (Cass) over Elisha Lamar (Locust Grove) Fall 0:47 106  - Hayden Trimm (Cass) over Khani Johnson (Locust Grove) Fall 1:24 113  - Gavin Walker (Cass) over Aiden Farquharso (Locust Grove) TF 17-1 120  - Hunter Barrett (Cass) over Derek Wheeler (Locust Grove) Fall 0:30 126  - Aden Akins (Locust Grove) over Joe Vara (Cass) Dec 16-12 132  - Luka Jensen (Cass) over Jackson East (Locust Grove) Fall 1:29 138  - Rowdy Duck (Cass) over Jayden Sanders (Locust Grove) TF 19-4 144  - Austin McArthur (Cass) over Randy Upshaw (Locust Grove) TF 20-4 Woodland defeated Ware County 60-14 150  - Jaden McKelvin (Ware County) over Skylar Pizzutiello (Woodland) Fall 2:15 157  - Paul Lanier (Woodland) over Kayden Drury (Ware County) TF 20-4 165  - Zachary Wallace (Woodland) over Gunter Fore (Ware County) TF 17-2 175  - Christian Cothran (Woodland) over David Muchison (Ware County) Fall 1:07 190  - Owen Jones (Woodland) over Cameron Hambrick (Ware County) Fall 1:40 215  - John Gill (Woodland) over Jalen Hampton (Ware County) Fall 1:40 285  - Will Thomas (Woodland) over Kyler Matthews (Ware County) TF 21-6 106  - Steohen Valdez (Ware County) over Nick Weathersbee (Woodland) Dec 3-1 113  - Jordan Maxwell (Ware County) over Bryton Glenn (Woodland) TF 17-0 120  - Noah Cates (Woodland) over Noah Paul (Ware County) TF 22-6 126  - Adrian Zapata (Woodland) over DaMarion Zanders (Ware County) Fall 1:55 132  - Nathan Cates (Woodland) over Rodrigo Reyes (Ware County) Maj 12-4 138  - Dylan Couey (Woodland) over Evan Thomas (Ware County) Fall 1:06 144  - Aiden Buchan (Woodland) over Aaron Bennett (Ware County) Fall 0:46 State Semifinals Cass defeated Central (Carroll) 37-29 157  - Kam Thornton (Central (Carroll)) over Ethan Harrington (Cass) Dec 6-5 165  - William White (Central (Carroll)) over Logan Crisp (Cass) Fall 0:55 175  - Mason Tompkins (Cass) over Elijah Toliver (Central (Carroll)) Fall 0:41 190  - Kirecg Roe (Cass) over Matt Phillips (Central (Carroll)) Maj 17-4 215  - Codey Dean (Cass) over Johnathan Watts (Central (Carroll)) Fall 3:12 285  - Jayden Thomasson (Central (Carroll)) over John Abernathy (Cass) Dec 1-0 106  - Hayden Trimm (Cass) over Jase Moore (Central (Carroll)) Fall 5:55 113  - Gavin Walker (Cass) over Landon Rossi (Central (Carroll)) Fall 1:49 120  - Hunter Barrett (Cass) over Chris Phillips (Central (Carroll)) SV-1 10-7 126  - Colt Mitchell (Central (Carroll)) over Joe Vara (Cass) Fall 1:57 132  - Ty Murray (Central (Carroll)) over Luka Jensen (Cass) TF 18-2 138  - Danny Krutules (Central (Carroll)) over Rowdy Duck (Cass) Dec 7-6 144  - Colson Hoffman (Central (Carroll)) over Aidan Piatt (Cass) Dec 13-6 150  - David Jewell (Cass) over Caden Shope (Central (Carroll)) Fall 1:40 Woodland defeated Ola 41-29 157  - J`Veion Redmon (Ola) over Paul Lanier (Woodland) TF 18-3 165  - Brian Papcun (Ola) over Zachary Wallace (Woodland) Maj 16-4 175  - Christian Cothran (Woodland) over Jeremy Reagin (Ola) Fall 1:58 190  - Xander Dossett (Ola) over Owen Jones (Woodland) Fall 2:31 215  - John Gill (Woodland) over Joseph Martin (Ola) Fall 2:41 285  - Will Thomas (Woodland) over Landon McKee (Ola) Maj 13-2 106  - Elvis Gonzalez- Alverez (Woodland) by Forfeit 113  - Gabriel Easey (Ola) over Nick Weathersbee (Woodland) TF 19-0 120  - Tye Daniel (Ola) over Noah Cates (Woodland) Fall 2:33 126  - Adrian Zapata (Woodland) over Max Meredith (Ola) Dec 15-13 132  - Nathan Cates (Woodland) over Lincoln Durden (Ola) TF 21-5 138  - Dylan Couey (Woodland) over Owen Nix (Ola) Fall 1:45 144  - Samir Ross (Ola) over Aiden Buchan (Woodland) Dec 12-5 150  - Skylar Pizzutiello (Woodland) over Landen Moss (Ola) Fall 1:54 Woodland's team score was adjusted by -1.0 for unsportsmanlike Up next for the two programs will be the Region 7-4A Traditional Tournament at Cartersville High School on Saturday, February 1.

January 18, 2025 Friday night featured a lot of local high school basketball action, with the Cass teams securing region victories. At the same time, the Adairsville boys, Excel Christian boys, and Cartersville girls also claimed wins. ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 68, GILMER 54 The Tigers completed a 3-0 week Friday night with a 68-54 home win over the Gilmer Bobcats. All three wins for Adairsville were region games and moved the Tigers into a tie at the top of the current 7-3A standings. Adairsville led 23-14 after one quarter on Friday and 36-26 at the intermission. The Tigers extended their advantage to 62-38 by the end of the third period and maintained that margin over the final eight minutes. Tre Winters scored a game-high 32 points to pace the Tigers. Eli Pearson followed with 11. Xavious Nalls chipped in 10 points and Ben Abernathy finished with nine for Adairsville. JD Taylor led the Bobcats with 20 points. Keegan Bryant scored 17 points, and Boston Teague added nine for Gilmer (7-9, 2-4). Adairsville (11-8, 6-1) visits Heritage-Catoosa on Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m. tip and will host Region 7-3A co-leader Northwest Whitfield on Friday at 8:30 p.m. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 76, ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN 62 Carter May The Eagles pulled away at home in the fourth quarter Friday night to win a back-and-forth tilt with visiting Arlington Christian of Fairburn, 76-62. Excel grabbed a 21-17 first-quarter lead, but Arlington held a 30-29 advantage at halftime. The host Eagles then outscored Arlington 20-14 in the third quarter to take a 49-44 lead. In the final eight minutes, Excel pulled away to escape with a 14-point win. Kaiyu Huffman led ECA with 20 points. Evan Chappell scored 19 points, and Carter May finished with 14 points for the Eagles.  Tylon Adams led Arlington (11-4) with 21 points, followed by 17 from Khalib Brooks. Excel Christian (11-7, 3-0) hosts Praise Academy on Monday at 5 p.m. during a busy week on the hardwoods. The Eagles also host Cross Keys on Tuesday at 7 p.m. before playing at Fideles Christian on Thursday and Gordon Central on Friday. ECA will then entertain Murray County on Saturday at 4 p.m. CASS BOYS 83, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 25 Comari Nettles The Colonels sprinted to a 22-5 first-quarter lead and led 61-19 by the end of the third quarter to win 83-25 at home Friday night and keep Southeast Whitfield winless on the season. Cass had 13 players in the scoring column during the Region 7-4A win. Derrick Sams scored 15 points for the Colonels. Jaimere Anderson, Comari Nettles, and Dylan Miller finished with nine points. “It was an overall team effort,” stated Cass coach Kevin Cunningham. “Hopefully, we can maintain this level tomorrow against North Cobb.” Mason Williams scored six points for the Raiders (0-16, 0-9). Cass (7-11, 4-5) visits North Cobb on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. for a non-region game. The Colonels visit Cartersville on Tuesday and Cedartown on Friday for 7:30 p.m. starts in both region games. CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 55, ALLATOONA 15 The Lady Canes led 37-10 by halftime Friday night and cruised to a 55-15 region win at Allatoona. KK Arnold led Cartersville in the scoring column with 15 points. She added two rebounds and one assist. Jayda Cothran scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds. Zoe McCurry finished with seven points, five assists, and four steals. AnaDe Oliveira scored six points for the Lady Buccaneers (2-13, 0-8). Cartersville (12-8, 8-1) hosts Cass on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and travels to Hiram on Friday for a 6 p.m. tip. CASS GIRLS 40, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 30 The Lady Colonels overcame a low-production first half Friday night to beat visiting Southeast Whitfield, 40-30. The Cass girls scored 23 points in the third quarter to take command after trailing 13-9 at halftime. KK Evans scored 15 points, and Summerlyn Smith tossed in 12 to lead the Lady Colonels. Kiana McDaniel added nine points for Cass. Johanna Ortiz posted 13 points for the Lady Raiders (3-11, 2-7). Cass (8-9, 6-3) visits Cartersville on Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Cedartown on Friday at 7 p.m. ALLATOONA 73, CARTERSVILLE BOYS 53 Host and region-leading Allatoona led 21-6 after one quarter and 38-18 by halftime Friday night in an eventual 73-53 win over Cartersville. Five Buccaneers scored in double figures, led by Matt McAuley and Dean Soulsby with 17 points. Dre Dupree finished with 14 points. Lewis Ngarga and Kellen Phillips added 10 for Allatoona (14-5, 9-0). Nas Bennett returned to the Cartersville lineup to score 22 points and added seven rebounds. Wyatt Thomason finished with eight points and eight boards. Kyron McClendon contributed eight points, five rebounds, and four assists. Kaden Baldwin tossed in eight points, and Grayson Warmack added six rebounds for the Canes.  Cartersville (10-10, 5-4) hosts a Region 7-4A matchup with Cass on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. before visiting Hiram on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. tip. HIRAM 83, WOODLAND BOYS 56 The host Hiram Hornets totaled 64 points in the two middle periods Friday night to pull away from the Woodland Wildcats, 83-56, in Paulding County. Woodland led 15-5 after the opening eight minutes before Hiram grabbed leads of 40-30 at halftime and 69-46 through three quarters. AJ Williams led the Hornets with 22 points. Mason McKinney and Javon Leonard added 16 and 10 points for Hiram (8-11, 6-3). Bryson Van Tonder made five three-pointers and paced the Wildcats with 25 points. Elijah Morris contributed 13 points, and Tylen Metcalf added 11. Woodland (5-15, 1-8) hosts region-leading Allatoona on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Dalton on Friday at 8:30 p.m. HIRAM 65, WOODLAND GIRLS 6 The Hiram girls improved to 8-11 overall and 7-2 in Region 7-4A Friday night with a home win over Woodland. The Lady Cats (1-19, 1-7) host Allatoona on Tuesday and Dalton on Friday. Both games are 6 p.m starts. DOMINION CHRISTIAN 63, EXCEL CHRISTIAN GIRLS 18  The Excel Christian Academy girls dropped a 63-18 decision this past Thursday at Dominion Christian in Marietta. The Lady Knights improved to 12-5 overall. Excel Christian (2-9) hosts Cross Keys on Tuesday at 6 p.m. before visiting Fideles Christian on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Gordon Central on Friday at 6 p.m. GILMER 50, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 23 The Lady Tigers lost their fourth game of the week Friday night at home, falling to Gilmer 50-23. The visiting Lady Bobcats improved to 10-7 overall and 4-2 in Region 7-AAA. Adairsville (9-11, 2-5) returns to region action on Tuesday at Heritage-Catoosa.

January 18, 2025 Jakai Baldwin had five points Saturday in the Colonels' win at North Cobb. In a game that saw multiple lead changes and ties, the Cass Colonels escaped with a non-region two-point win Saturday afternoon at North Cobb. The Warriors held leads of 12-9 and 21-18 at the end of the first two periods but Cass surged ahead in the third quarter to hold a 34-31 advantage. The Colonels then held on in the final period for a 47-45 victory. “We’re just happy to get a road win out of the region,” said Cass coach Kevin Cunningham following the Colonels’ third straight win. “That game was basically tied the whole way. We knocked down some big free throws there at the end. Now we will take a day off, practice on Monday, and get ready to play Cartersville on Tuesday.” The Colonels converted six of nine free throw attempts in the fourth quarter. Cass boys' coach Kevin Cunningham Xavier Lowe led Cass in scoring with 11 points. Parnel Gamble and Comari Nettles contributed 10 points. Jason Brown added eight points for the Colonels. Josh Pritchett posted 11 points for North Cobb. Christian Peacock finished with nine for the Warriors (4-13). Cass (8-11, 4-5) play at Cartersville on Tuesday and at Cedartown on Friday. Both Region 7-4A games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. NORTH COBB 56, CASS GIRLS 33 The Lady Colonels struggled offensively out of the gate Saturday afternoon at North Cobb and dropped a 56-33 non-region decision to the Lady Warriors in Acworth. North Cobb led 13-1 after one quarter, 29-11 at the intermission, and 49-22 through three quarters. Jaidyn Taylor led North Cobb (10-11) with 18 points. KK Evans scored nine for the Lady Colonels. Darianna Sosa and Kiana McDaniel added eight points each. Cass (7-10, 6-3) visits Cartersville on Tuesday and Cedartown on Friday in 6 p.m. tips.

January 17, 2025 Woodland won the 2024-25 Bartow County Swimming Championship Thursday evening at Adairsville High School, with the host Tigers placing second and Cartersville third. Adairsville swimmers won 10 of the 22 events at the meet. Woodland swimmers won nine, Cartersville two, and Cass one. There were five state qualifying times. The Adairsville boys 200-yard medley relay team, the Woodland girls 200-yard medley relay team, plus the Woodland and Adairsvile boys 200-yard freestyle relay teams eclipsed GHSA state qualifying times. Adairsville’s Gabriel Greenway also reached the state qualifying mark in the boys' 100-yard butterfly. Top three placers in each event: Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay 1st — Adairsville — 1:50.31 (SQT) — Gabriel Greenway, Brayden Rizer, Finnley Minhinnett, Grayson McKinney 2nd — Woodland — 1:53.02 — Isaac Muriel, Isaiah Muriel, Grayson Moore, Kadin Keith 3rd — Adairsville — 1:58.27 — Brian Allen, Dylan Barrett, Andrew Harris, Eli Burke Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay 1st — Woodland — 2:06.73 (SQT) — Emily Guin, Natalie Guin, Peighton Young, Paisley Harp 2nd — Cartersville — 2:12.53 — Laney Saunders, Sofia Burns, Layne Callan, Adahyln Womack 3rd — Cass — 2:21.24 — Ryland Piatt, Adyson Doolittle, Marta Trezza, Jimena Perez Boys 200 Yard Freestyle 1st — Andrew Harris, Adairsville, 2:12.46 2nd — Nick Miranda, Woodland, 2:31.57 3rd — Grant Davenport, Woodland, 2:35.43 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle 1st — Emily Guin, Woodland, 2:35.54 2nd — Kaitlyn Queen, Adairsville, 2:56.04 3rd — Eliza Johnson, Cartersville, 2:57.62 Boys 200 Yard Individual Medley 1st — Finnley Minhinnett, Adairsville, 2:23.27 2nd — Eli Burke, Adairsville, 2:30.60 3rd — Isaiah Muriel, Woodland, 2:32.23 Girls 200 Yard Individual Medley 1st — Marta Trezza, Cass, 2:39.45 2nd — Natalie Guin, Woodland, 2:55.90 3rd — Laney Saunders, Cartersville, 3:04.72 Boys 50 Yard Freestyle 1st — Brayden Rizer, Adairsville, 23.75 2nd — Isaac Muriel, Woodland, 24.91 3rd — Grayson McKinney, Adairsville, 25.25 Girls 50 Yard Freestyle 1st — Brooklyn Chancey, Adairsville, 27.51 2nd — Karynne McKenney, Woodland, 29.61 3rd — Jimena Perez, Cass, 29.72 Boys 100 Yard Butterfly 1st — Gabriel Greenway, Adairsville, 57.48 (SQT) 2nd — Grayson Moore, Woodland, 58.52 3rd — Andrew Harris, Adairsville, 1:01.93 Girls 100 Yard Butterfly 1st — Natalie Guin, Woodland, 1:11.75 2nd — Brooklyn Chancey, Adairsville, 1:25.39 3rd — Brianna Morris, Woodland, 1:41.88 Boys 100 Yard Freestyle 1st — Isaac Muriel, Woodland, 55.31 2nd — Eli Burke, Adairsville, 58.78 3rd — Grayson McKinney, Adairsville, 59.55 Girls 100 Yard Freestyle 1st — Sofia Burns, Cartersville, 1:01.90 2nd — Marta Trezza, Cass, 1:02.40 3rd — Paisley Harp, Woodland, 1:08.77 Boys 500 Yard Freestyle 1st — Finnley Minhinnett, Adairsville, 5:49.41 2nd — Joel McSwain, Woodland, 6:19.65 3rd — Xi Chao, Woodland, 7:22.21 Girls 500 Yard Freestyle 1st — Kaitlyn Queen, Adairsville, 6:29.99 2nd — Jaxon Leger, Adairsville, 7:42.36 3rd — Eliza Johnson, Cartersville, 8:00.91 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st — Woodland, 1:36.29 (SQT) — Isaiah Muriel, Kadin Keith, Isaac Muriel, Grayson Moore 2nd — Adairsville, 1:37.19 (SQT) — Gabriel Greenway, Finnley Minhinnett, Grayson McKinney, Brayden Rizer 3rd — Cartersville, 1:42.63 — Barrett Stepp, Thomas Peters, Tripp Chitwood, Nate Rives Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st — Woodland, 1:55.48 — Natalie Guin, Paisley Harp, Karynne McKenney, Emily Guin 2nd — Cartersville, 1:59.27 — Adahyln Womack, Layne Callan, Laney Saunders, Sofia Burns 3rd — Cass, 2:01.83 — Jimena Perez, Ryland Piatt, Adyson Doolittle, Marta Trezza Boys 100 Yard Backstroke 1st — Grayson Moore, Woodland, 1:00.54 2nd — Gabriel Greenway, Adairsville, 1:01.64 3rd — Brian Allen, Adairsville, 1:12.50 Girls 100 Yard Backstroke 1st — Emily Guin, Woodland, 1:13.91 2nd — Laney Saunders, Cartersville, 1:19.98 3rd — Karynne McKenney, Woodland, 1:24.73 Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke 1st — Brayden Rizer, Adairsville, 1:09.92 2nd — Isaiah Muriel, Woodland, 1:14.11 3rd — Dylan Barrett, Adairsville, 1:16.60 Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke 1st — Sofia Burns, Cartersville, 1:16.49 2nd — Ella Bailey, Adairsville, 1:26.65 3rd — Peighton Young, Woodland, 1:28.19 Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st — Adairsville (4:17.63) — Eli Burke, Dylan Barrett, Toby Johnson, Wyatt Mauldin 2nd — Adairsville (4:29.91) — Stevie Flores, Beckett Collins, Nathaniel Fortier, Hayden Erickson 3rd — Woodland (4:30.43) — Nick Miranda, Jac Williams, Gavin Hubbard, Joel McSwain Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st — Woodland (5:06.34) — Karynne McKenney, Ireland Perkins, Jomana Edens, Sarah Reyes 2nd — Cartersville (5:20.55) — Charlotte Green, Baylei Hill, Arabella Kilgore, Lexi Saunders 3rd — Adairsville (5:23.57) — Jaxon Leger, Mollie Coker, Hayden Clay, Kaitlyn Queen SQT = State Meet Qualifying Time Team Scores Combined: Woodland 888, Adairsville 794, Cartersville 698, Cass 375 Girls: Woodland 460, Cartersville 370, Adairsville 302, Cass 221 Boys: Adairsville 492, Woodland 428, Cartersville 328, Cass 154

January 17, 2025 by Clifton Puckett The Georgia Highlands College men's basketball team took down Central Georgia Tech 59-48 Wednesday night in Macon to notch their first conference win of the season. GHC led 30-15 and kept pace in the second half to earn the victory. Jordan Johnson led a balanced scoring attack with 11 points and added eight rebounds. Landen Williams and Josh Cooper added 10 points apiece for the Chargers. The Chargers, now 1-1 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Associaton standings and 9-5 overall, begin a four-game homestand on Saturday against East Georgia at 2 pm on the Floyd Campus.

January 15, 2025 KK Arnold (shown in a recent home game) scored 15 points Wednesday night in the Lady Canes' non-region win at Adairsville. The Cartersville Lady Canes won at Adairsville Wednesday night in a non-region basketball game between the intra-county rivals, 50-41.  Cartersville led 16-7 after the opening eight minutes and held leads of 25-20 and 37-28 at the end of the next two periods. Zoe McCurry and KK Arnold led the Lady Canes in the scoring column with 16 and 15 points, respectively. Bayley Stanley added six points. NaXyria Roberts scored 16 points for the Lady Tigers. Alivia Joslin and Lily Roberts finished with nine points. Cartersville (11-8, 7-1) returns to Region 7-4A play Friday at Allatoona at 6 p.m. Adairsville (9-9, 2-3) plays a Region 7-3A game Thursday night at 6 p.m. at Calhoun. The Lady Tigers then host region foe Gilmer on Friday night in a 7 p.m. tip.

January 16, 2025 In games that were rescheduled from last weekend, the Adairsville High basketball teams split Region 7-3A contests Thursday night at Calhoun. ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 71, CALHOUN 54 Tre Winters scored 24 points in the Tigers' win Thursday at Calhoun. The Tigers moved to within one-half game of first place in Region 7-3A Thursday night with a 71-54 win at Calhoun. As a result, Adairsville, Calhoun, and Northwest Whitfield have one loss at the top of the region standings. The Tigers held an 18-15 lead at the end of the first quarter and were up 35-29 at the intermission but built an 18-point lead by the end of the third quarter, 59-41. “It was another great defensive effort,” said Adairsville coach Alex Disbrow. “A good win, but we have another important region game tomorrow night.” Tre Winters and Xavious Nalls led Adairsville with 24 and 22 points, respectively. Tyrek Hames and Ben Abernathy added eight points for the Tigers. Trace Hawkins led Calhoun (8-3, 4-1) with 17 points, and Jaxon Moore scored 16. Adairsville (10-8, 5-1) hosts Gilmer on Friday at 8:30 p.m. CALHOUN 50, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 20 The Lady Tigers had a problematic scoring night Thursday at Calhoun and fell to the Lady Jackets, 50-20. Calhoun led 16-6 at the end of the opening period and 28-12 at halftime.  Adairsville then managed only eight more points in the second half. Jaylene Johns led Calhoun (10-5, 4-1) with 12 points. Jaylen Moore scored 10 for the Lady Jackets. NaXyria Roberts and Alivia Joslin scored five points for the Lady Tigers. Adairsville (9-10, 2-4) hosts Gilmer in a Region 7-3A game on Friday at 7 p.m.

January 15, 2025 In a quad swim meet hosted by Cass Tuesday night at the Adairsville High School pool, Coahulla Creek (191) outscored Cass (121), Woodland (96), and Southeast Whitfield (78) for a combined team victory. Event winners for Cass and Woodland: Emily Guin, Woodland — Girls 200-yard freestyle (2:33.07) Marta Trezza, Cass — Girls 200-yard individual medley (2:42.24) Jordan Russell, Cass — Boys 50-yard freestyle (25.82) Natalie Guin, Woodland — Girls 50-yard freestyle (28.74) Gavin Hubbard, Woodland — Boys 100-yard freestyle (1:03.08) Marta Trezza, Cass — Girls 100-yard freestyle (1:04.58) Cass girls 200-yard freestyle relay — Jimena Perez, Ryland Piatt, Adyson Doolittle, and Marta Trezza (2:03.60) Isaiah Muriel, Woodland — Boys 100-yard breaststroke (1:16.57) Cass and Woodland will return to the Adairsville High School pool on Thursday for the Bartow County Championship.

January 14, 2025 This week’s update is for athletes with local connections nationwide and worldwide at the collegiate and pro level. CHINA — CBA PRO BASKETBALL ASHTON HAGANS — Xinjiang Flying Tigers (5th yr. pro; Cartersville native; University of Kentucky; Newton HS) … in losses last week to Fujian and Nanjing, Hagans totaled 14 points, 18 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals. Xinjiang (20-9) has slipped to fifth place in the 20-team pro league. The Flying Tigers play at Jiangsu and host Guangzhou this week. WRESTLING ANGEL BANDA — Reinhardt University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … went 3-1 in bouts wrestling at 125 pounds and 133 pounds as the Eagles finished third at the NAIA Virginia Duals this past weekend in Hampton, Virginia. Banda had a pair of tech fall wins and one win by pin. Reinhardt defeated Davis & Elkins College (WV), Johns Hopkins University (MD), and Ferrum College (VA). The tournament loss was to the eventual champion, Kutztown University (PA). The Eagles return to the mat Thursday at the Emmanuel University Duals. They will also participate in the Southeastern University Open on Saturday in Lakeland, Florida. LEE CAMP — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cass HS) … went 3-0 in his bouts as the Eagles finished third at the NAIA Virginia Duals. Camp recorded 125-pound wins in Reinhardt’s victory over Johns Hopkins and loss to Kutztown. He added a major decision win at 133 pounds in the Eagles’ third-place match victory over Ferrum. Reinhardt wrestles at the Emmanuel University Duals on Thursday and the Southeastern University Open on Saturday. KYLE GOLLHOFER — University of Northern Iowa (Sr., Woodland HS) … lost a 4-2 decision in his 125-pound bout, but the 7th-ranked Panthers defeated 14th-ranked South Dakota State 31-3 this past Saturday to win the NWCA National Dual Meet Championship in Cedar Falls, Iowa. UNI also defeated Sacred Heart, Ohio University, and Northern Colorado in the tournament. The Panthers travel to Tempe, Arizona to face Arizona State on Friday and will participate in the Iowa State Cyclone Open on Sunday. BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshal College (Jr., Cass HS) … went 4-1 in his 141-pound bouts and placed fifth this past weekend at the David Lehman Open hosted by the Diplomats, where 23 D-I schools were represented. Kresho’s wins were against Kent State, Harvard, American University, and Long Island opponents. Franklin & Marshall hosts an EIWA conference dual on Saturday against Binghamton. TYLER-XAVIER McKNIGHT — Davidson College (So., Cass HS) … went 5-3 on January 5-6  in the 149-pound bracket at the 23-team Chattanooga Southern Scuffle to place sixth. McKnight and teammate Tyson Sherlock became the first Wildcats in seven seasons to place at the tournament. The team scored 30.5 points at the Scuffle to register a new program best in that event. McKnight is now 20-7 this season. The Wildcats will host the Davidson Duals on Saturday. EAIDEN NEAL — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … dropped his only bout at 133 pounds in a team win over Davis & Elkins this past weekend at the Virginia Duals in Hampton. The Eagles went 3-1 as a team to place third. Reinhardt heads to the Emmanuel University Duals on Thursday and will participate in the Southeastern University Open on Saturday. JAXON SMITH — University of Maryland (R-Jr., Woodland HS) … won his 184-pound bout Saturday as the visiting Terrapins upset 10th-ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor, 19-18, on criteria. Smith, ranked 11th nationally as an individual, won a 4-1 decision in his bout.  On Sunday, he pinned his opponent at Michigan State in the first period as the Terps toppled the Spartans 27-11. Maryland, now 2-0 in the Big Ten, hosts Wisconsin on Friday night. ANETRA WITHERSPOON — Life University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the Eagles won the 2025 NWCA National Duals this past weekend with wins over Missouri Baptist University, Campbellsville University (KY), University of Providence (MT), and Grand View University (IA). Witherspoon won her only 207-pound bout in Life’s 48-0 victory over Missouri Baptist. The Eagles host Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Presbyterian College on Wednesday. BASKETBALL BRAXTON BENHAM — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … scored 23 points with eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals last Thursday in an 81-78 home loss to Sewanee-University of the South (TN). This past Sunday, Benham finished with three points, eight assists, five rebounds, four steals, and one blocked shot in a 91-68 home victory over Centre College (KY). The Vikings (8-7, 1-1 Southern Athletic Association) host Oglethorpe University on Wednesday and travel to Millsaps College (MS) for a Saturday conference tilt. NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … scored two points and added two steals and one assist Tuesday, January 7, in a 67-59 win at Johnson University (TN). Reinhardt (13-3, 9-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Brenau University on Wednesday and plays Montreat College (NC) on the campus of UNC-Asheville on Saturday. CLAIRE DAVIS — Kennesaw State University (Jr., Cass HS) … did not have stat lines but saw brief floor time last Thursday and Saturday in the Owls’ home losses to Middle Tennessee (59-47) and Western Kentucky (72-62). KSU (5-9, 0-3 Conference USA) seeks to snap a four-game skid Thursday at Sam Houston. The Owls also play at Louisiana Tech on Saturday. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Chattanooga State CC (So., Cartersville HS) … scored nine points with four assists, two rebounds, and two steals on Wednesday, January 8 in a 66-39 home win over Motlow State CC. The Tigers (10-5, 6-1 Tennessee Community College Athletic Association) play at Dyersburg State CC on Saturday. ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan (Fr., Cartersville HS) … did not have stat lines but saw brief action in the Bishops’ wins at Greensboro College on January 7 and Meredith Colege this past Sunday. North Carolina Wesleyan (7-6, 4-2 USA South Athletic Conference) hosts Methodist University on Wednesday night and Pfeiffer University on Saturday. ZION HAYES — Weatherford College (Fr., Cass HS) … collected three rebounds in losses to Collin County CC on January 8 and at McLennan CC this past Sunday. The Coyotes (7-7, 0-2 North Texas Junior College Conference) visit Hill College on Wednesday and host Southwestern Christian College on Saturday. ZYON HEATH — LaGrange College (Fr., Woodland HS) … saw action in a 96-65 road loss on January 7 at Belhaven University. Heath had two rebounds and two assists. The Panthers (4-11, 0-3) host Maryville College (TN) and Asbury University (KY) this weekend. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … grabbed four rebounds and added one assist and one point Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Lady Eagles’ 67-59 win at Johnson University (TN). Reinhardt (13-3, 9-1 Appalachian Athletic Conference) plays at Brenau University on Wednesday and plays Montreat College (NC) on the campus of UNC-Asheville on Saturday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Fr., Woodland HS) … collected two rebounds last Thursday (Jan. 9) in a 79-54 home loss to the University of Mobile. The Fillies (5-11, 0-5 Southern States Athletic Conference) host Tennessee Southern on Thursday and Blue Mountain Christian on Saturday. LONDAISHA SMITH — St. Andrews University (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, four steals, and one blocked shot as the Lady Knights won at Columbia International University but lost at home to Johnson University (TN) last week. St. Andrews (6-10, 3-7 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Winston Salem State on Monday, visits Truett McConnell University on Wednesday, and entertains Bluefield University (VA) on Saturday.  ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … scored four points with one rebound and one assist on January 7 in a 52-49 Lady Bears’ home win over Bryan College (TN). She added six points, four rebounds, and one steal on Monday in a 43-32 victory at Toccoa Falls College. TMU (8-7, 5-4 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts St. Andrews University on Wednesday and plays at Johnson University (TN) on Saturday.

January 15, 2025 All local high school basketball teams were in action Tuesday night as local schedules returned to region action. CASS BOYS 76, WOODLAND 62 Dylan Miller scored 12 points in the Colonels' win Tuesday night over visiting Woodland. The Colonels trailed by five points at halftime Tuesday night but came out of the third quarter with a five-point lead in a come-from-behind region win at home over Woodland. The Wildcats led 18-15 after one quarter and 37-32 at halftime before Cass rallied in the third quarter to take the lead. The Colonels led 55-50 entering the fourth quarter en route to a 14-point victory. “Our defensive intensity in the second half was great,” Cass coach Kevin Cunningham said following the game.  “We played well and turned our defense into offense. I’m pleased to get this win.” Xavier Lowe scored 20 points for Cass. Dylan Miller finished with 12. Parnell Gamble and Jason Brown totaled 11 points, while Jakai Baldwin and Comari Nettles added eight. Jayden Metcalf poured in 27 points for the Wildcats. Isaiah Livsey finished with 12 points, and Bryson Van Tonder added seven for Woodland. The Wildcats (5-14, 1-7) travel to Hiram for a 7:30 p.m. tip on Friday. Cass (6-11, 3-5) hosts Southeast Whitfield on Friday at 7:30 p.m. CASS GIRLS 49, WOODLAND 13 The Lady Colonels held a 24-9 lead by halftime and cruised to a 49-13 home win Tuesday night over Woodland. KK Evans scored 16 points to pace the Cass girls. Cadie Paez finished with eight points, and Yvonne Ellison added five for the Lady Colonels. Nevaeh Smith-Ferman scored four points for the Lady Cats. Woodland (1-19, 1-7) plays at Hiram on Friday at 6 p.m. Cass (8-9, 5-3) hosts Southeast Whitfield on Friday at 6 p.m. ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 52, LAFAYETTE 34 Xavious Nalls poured in 18 points Tuesday night in the Tigers' win over LaFayette. Three Tigers scored double figures Tuesday night as Adairsville rolled by visiting LaFayette, 52-34. Adairsville led 33-20 at the intermission and extended the lead to 43-27 by the end of the third quarter. “I was pleased with our defensive effort tonight,” noted Adairsville coach Alex Disbrow. Xavious Nalls led the Tigers with 18 points. Ben Abernathy scored 13, and Tre Winters scored 10 points in the Region 7-AAA win. Bryson Penson and Isaiah McKenzie led the Ramblers (9-8, 1-4) with eight points. Khalas Finley added six points for LaFayette. Adairsville (9-8, 4-1) plays at Calhoun on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and hosts Gilmer on Friday at 8:30 p.m. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 74, UNITY CHRISTIAN 52 The Eagles led visiting Unity Christian 32-24 at halftime Tuesday night and pulled away in the second half for a 22-point region win. Carter May and Kamarion Profit led Excel in scoring with 13 points. Connor Garland contributed 10 points, while Evan Chappell and Jorge Ricardo added eight points for the Eagles.  Ondreo Sawyer led the Lions (1-15, 0-2) with 25 points. Excel Christian (10-7, 3-0) hosts Arlington Christian of Fairburn on Friday at 6 p.m. CARTERSVILLE BOYS 53, DALTON 48 The Hurricanes improved to 10-9 overall and 5-3 in Region 7-4A Tuesday night with a 53-48 home win over Dalton. Kyron McClendon scored 15 points with three rebounds for Cartersville. Wyatt Thomason totaled 13 points, six boards, two assists, and two steals. Kaden Baldwin contributed eight points and four rebounds, while Grayson Warmack had 11 rebounds with three points and three assists. The Catamounts slipped to 9-6 overall and 6-2 in region play. The Canes play at Allatoona on Friday at 7:30 p.m. DALTON 60, CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 45 Trinity Montgomery had seven points and five rebounds on Tuesday in the Lady Canes' home loss to Dalton. Visiting Dalton built a 20-point lead in the first half and held off the Cartersville girls Tuesday night at The Storm Center, 60-45. Dalton led 34-14 at the intermission and 48-35 through three quarters. Aubry Camp paced Dalton with 19 points. Alexia Gonzalez and Jolie Wingfield contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively. KK Arnold scored 11 points with four assists and three steals for Cartersville. Zoe McCurry followed with 10 points, five assists, and three steals. Trinity Montgomery and Senai Camper added seven points for the Lady Canes. Montgomery had five boards. Dalton improved to 14-3 overall and 7-1 in Region 7-4A. Cartersville (10-8, 7-1) visits Adairsville on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Allatoona on Friday at 6 p.m. LAFAYETTE 47, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 42 In a game that was close from start to finish Tuesday night, the visiting LaFayette girls held on to defeat the Lady Tigers, 47-42. The Lady Ramblers led 25-24 at halftime and 37-31 at the end of the third quarter in their eventual five-point win. Tamra Yancey led all scorers with 16 points for LaFayette (11-8, 2-4). NaXyria Roberts scored 14 points for Adairsville. Alivia Joslin, Rihanna Crittendon, and Lily Roberts contributed seven points for the Lady Tigers. Adairsville (9-8, 2-3) hosts Cartersville on Wednesday at 6 p.m., visits Calhoun on Thursday for a 6 p.m. start, and hosts Gilmer on Friday at 7 p.m.

January 14, 2025 The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) recently released its 2025 pre-season all-state recognition, including five local athletes. Junior forward/striker Annabelle Williams (Cartersville) and sophomore forward/striker Ansley Burns (Woodland) were named Girls’ Pre-Season Class 4A First Team selections. Senior midfielder Melvin Velasquez (Cass) was also named Boys’ Pre-Season Class 4A First Team. Senior forward/striker LIbby Morgan (Woodland) and junior midfielder Mallory Nicklas (Cartersville) were recognized as Girls’ Pre-Season Honorable Mention.

January 13, 2025 Five local high school football players were recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 2024 Class 4A All-State. Two offensive linemen, Cartersville’s Langston Hogg (6-2, 255, Jr.) and Bear McWhorter of Cass (6-4, 305, Jr.), were named to the Class 4A First Team Offense. Junior offensive lineman Kail Ellis of Cass, junior wide receiver Brady Marchese of Cartersville, and senior defensive back Jordyn Woods of Cartersville received honorable mention. The complete 2024 AJC Class 4A All-State Team: Offensive player of the year: Harrison Faulkner, North Oconee Defensive player of the year: D.J. Jacobs, Blessed Trinity Coach of the year: Tyler Aurandt, North Oconee First Team Offense: QB - Harrison Faulkner, North Oconee, 6-0, 180, Jr. RB - Quinterrius “Moonie” Gipson, Kell, 5-11, 205, So. RB - Jonaz Walton, Central-Carrollton, 5-10, 205, Jr. WR - Kamari Maxwell, New Hampstead, 6-1, 185, Sr. WR - Landon Roldan, North Oconee, 6-1, 185, Sr. WR - Jaivon Solomon, Jones County, 6-2, 175, Sr. OL - Tre Glover, Warner Robins, 6-5, 305, Jr. OL - Langston Hogg, Cartersville, 6-2, 255, Jr. OL - Bear McWhorter, Cass, 6-4, 305, Jr. OL - Gabe Smith, Cambridge, 6-5, 330, Sr. OL - Jacobe Ward, Benedictine, 6-5, 350, Sr. ATH - Jayden Barr, Eastside, 6-1, 195, Sr. ATH - Jontavius Wyman, Jonesboro, 6-0, 180, Jr. PK - Connor Ferguson, Benedictine, 5-10, 165, Sr. First Team Defense DL - Cassius Burch, Creekside, 6-2, 245, So. DL - Kameron Cody, Benedictine, 6-3, 285, Jr. DL - Isaiah Gibson, Warner Robins, 6-5, 245, Sr. DL - Jack Richerson, Marist, 6-4, 205, Jr. LB - Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, 6-4, 225, Jr. LB - Christian Gass, Eastside, 6-3, 225, Sr. LB - David “D.J.” Jacobs, Blessed Trinity, 6-5, 230, So. LB - Herbert “Third” Scroggins III, Benedictine, 6-3, 230, Sr. DB - Rasean Dinkins, Warner Robins, 6-0, 173, Sr. DB - Fenix Felton, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-1, 185, Sr. DB - Tae Harris, Cedartown, 5-11, 190, Sr. DB - Cortez Redding, Jonesboro, 6-0, 180, Jr. P - William Bates, Ware County, 6-0, 170, Sr. Honorable Mention ATH Decorrion Daniels, Perry, Jr. DB Demarcus Gardner, Cedartown, Sr. DL Jeremiah Ticket, Jonesboro, Sr. DB Marcelous Townsend, Blessed Trinity, Sr. DB Jordyn Woods, Cartersville, Sr. LB Bailey Benson, Eastside, Sr. LB Jordan Donald, Perry, Sr. LB Noah Gerrick, Marist, Sr. LB Michael Gibbons, Cedartown, Sr. LB Savion Husband, Mays, Sr. LB/HB Macklin Sanders, Ola, Sr. LB/TE Brayden Rouse, Kell, Jr. OL Kail Ellis, Cass, Jr. OL Jahari Medlock, Drew, Sr. QB Cayden Benson, Creekside, Jr. QB Devin Edmonds, Jones County, Sr. QB Jack Euart, Marist, Sr. QB Weston Taylor, Cambridge, Sr. QB Rashawn Truell, New Hampstead, Sr. QB Skyler Williams, Warner Robins, Sr. WR Craig Dandridge, Cambridge, Jr. WR Lincoln DeLaere, Starr’s Mill, Sr. WR Brady Marchese, Cartersville, Jr. WR Samuel Turner, Southwest DeKalb, Sr. WR Dylan Vickerson, Creekside, Sr.