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ST. PIUS X BOYS 63, CARTERSVILLE 46 After winning the Region 7-AAAA championship last weekend, the Cartersville boys basketball team saw their season come to an end Wednesday night at the Storm Center with an opening round state tournament loss to St. Pius X, 63-46. The Canes’ Cortney Cooley hit a three point field goal to close out the first quarter and bring Cartersville even with the visiting Golden Lions after eight minutes, 16-16. St. Pius, the fourth-seed from Region 6-AAAA, used full court pressure and a hounding defense along with good ball movement and quality shooting to outscore the Canes 17-7 in the second quarter. Carson Seramur and Kerney Lane made back-to-back three-pointers that put SPX up 26-18 midway through the second quarter. Later, a basket by Chandler Parks extended the Golden Lions lead to 30-20. Jaylon Pugh sank a free throw for Cartersville to cut the St. Pius lead to seven, but Seramur hit another three-pointer to give the Lions a 33-23 advantage at the intermission on 50 percent shooting for the half. The Canes were limited to 26 percent shooting in the first sixteen minutes. The Golden Lions pushed their lead to 38-27 midway through the third quarter. The Canes’ Trase Fezzia knocked down a three-pointer near the end of the period to cut the St. Pius lead to 40-33, but another Seramur three-pointer gave the Lions an eleven point lead after three quarters, 44-33. Senior Cade Archer nailed a three-pointer to open the fourth quarter scoring for Cartersville, but St. Pius responded with ten unanswered points to extend their lead to 54-36 with just under four minutes remaining and the Lions cruised to victory from there. Pugh led Cartersville with 11 points and seven rebounds. Seramur and Lane led the Golden Lions with 20 and 17 points, respectively. Merrill scored nine. St. Pius X improved to 23-6 and advanced to play a second round state tournament game at the Perry/Thomson winner Saturday night. The Canes’ season comes to a close with a 21-7 record. Other 7-AAAA first round final scores: Grady 78, Pickens 44 Columbia 70, Heritage-Catoosa 38 Lithonia 88, Northwest Whitfield 36

The Adairsville Lady Tigers’ season came to a close Tuesday night in Oakwood with a 73-48 loss to the Region 7-AAA champion West Hall Lady Spartans in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament. The loss brings a "Cinderella story" post-season, tournament run to an end for Coach Lee Whitaker's Lady Tigers who qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 1958. West Hall (20-8) advances to the Round of 16 Friday where they will host Washington County — a 65-46 winner Tuesday night over Jackson. Adairsville concludes the 2015-16 campaign with a 13-17 record. Other 7-AAA girls results Tuesday night: Ringgold 69, East Hall 50 (Ringgold advances to play at Peach County Fri., Feb. 19) Sonoraville 66, Banks County 46 (Sonoraville will host Kendrick Fri., Feb. 19) Dawson Co. 71, Calhoun 54 (Calhoun eliminated)

College athletes from the Cartersville and Bartow County area continue to make important contributions to their respective athletic programs across the Southeastern United States in softball and baseball. Bartow Sports Zone maintains a roster of all the local collegiate and professional athletes on the 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' page of this web site. Note: Swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling, and basketball ran as a separate article this week. Division I baseball has not started. SOFTBALL BETHANY BALLARD — Armstrong State University (Jr., Cass HS) . . . catcher, has appeared in four of 12 games for the Pirates and has one hit (.333) with a pair of RBI. ASU is 8-4 on the season and will host Mount Olive (NC) and Queens (NC) for a pair of games each Feb. 20-21. TAYLOR BRASELTON — Reinhardt University (Jr., Woodland HS) . . . As a leadoff hitting centerfielder, Braselton is 5-for-13 (.385) in four games for the Eagles with one RBI and a pair of walks. She has six putouts and an assist defensively. Reinhardt has started the season 4-0. Reinhardt plays four games Feb. 19-20 in the Auburn-Montgomery Invitational with seventh-ranked Mobile, Faulkner, ninth-ranked William Carey, and top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery. SYDNEY FLOWERS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Woodland HS) . . . the Eagles’ third baseman has started three of four games and scored a run as Reinhardt has opened the season 4-0. Reinhardt plays four games Feb. 19-20 in the Auburn-Montgomery Invitational with seventh-ranked Mobile, Faulkner, ninth-ranked William Carey, and top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery. LACEY FRITZ — Southeastern Louisiana University (Jr., Woodland HS) . . . has appeared in four games, starting three as SLU has started the season 5-1. Fritz is 1-for-7 with a pair of walks. The Lady Lions host Alabama A&M Feb. 19-20 in a four-game series and Mississippi State Feb. 22. SAVANNA HUTCHINS — Cleveland State CC (Fr., Cass HS) . . . one plate appearance in the Cougars first four games. CSCC has started the season 4-0 and will host the University of the Cumberlands JV Feb. 18 in a doubleheader. HUNTER IRVIN — Reinhardt University (Fr., Cartersville HS) . . . has a hit and two RBI in a pair of plate appearances for the Lady Eagles who have started 4-0 with a pair of wins over both Georgetown College (KY) and Taylor University (IN) while hosting the season opening Reinhardt Invitational. Reinhardt plays four games Feb. 19-20 in the Auburn-Montgomery Invitational with seventh-ranked Mobile, Faulkner, ninth-ranked William Carey, and top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery. KAILAH RAIN — Embry-Riddle University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . has started the season 6-for-17 (.353) with six runs scored and an RBI for the 6-0 Eagles. ERAU is scheduled to host Saint Leo University in a three game Sunshine States Conference series Feb. 19-20 before Dominican College visits Daytona Beach for a doubleheader Feb. 23. TAYLOR WEEKS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Adairsville HS) . . . as a starter at shortstop, Weeks is 3-for-11 (.273) with three RBI and a pair of walks through the Eagles’ first four games. Reinhardt plays four games Feb. 19-20 in the Auburn-Montgomery Invitational with seventh-ranked Mobile, Faulkner, ninth-ranked William Carey, and top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery. RANDI WIMPY — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) . . . hitting in the No. 3 spot, the senior catcher has started the season 6-for-12 (.500) with five RBI, a homerun, four extra-base hit, and four walks. The Eagles have started the season 4-0 and will play four games Feb. 19-20 in the Auburn-Montgomery Invitational with seventh-ranked Mobile, Faulkner, ninth-ranked William Carey, and top-ranked Auburn-Montgomery. ANNALYN YANTIS — Samford University (Fr., Cartersville HS) . . . made her first appearance Sunday, pitching a shutout inning in a 10-1 win over Belmont University. The Bulldogs started the season 2-3 at the Sand Dollar Classic in Gulf Shores, AL. Samford plays four games Feb. 19-21 in the USA Invitational in Mobile, AL where they will face SIU-Edwardsville, Southern Miss, 25th-ranked South Alabama, and Mississippi State. BASEBALL CLIFTON DEMPSEY — Maryville College (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . has 7 plate appearances and has appeared in six games for the Scots including one start at second base. Dempsey has a pair of hits (.333 BA) that include a double and a run batted in. Maryville has started the season 5-2 and hosts MacMurray College in a three-game series Feb. 20-21. BO EDWARDS — University North Georgia (R-Sr., Adairsville HS) . . . has one start and has appeared in three games for the Nighthawks who are 6-2 to start the year. Edwards went 1-for-4 with a double vs. Valdosta State Jan. 30 and is 1-for-7 (.143) for the season. North Georgia has a Peach Belt Conference, three game series in Albany, GA with Georgia Southwestern University Feb. 20-21. BRANDON ETHERIDGE — Georgia Highlands CC (Soph., Cass HS) . . . the Chargers’ outfielder is 9-for-33 (.273) with a pair of RBI and five runs scored in nine games. Etheridge also has two stolen bases. GHC is 5-4 and scheduled to host Cleveland State (TN) Feb. 17 before facing St. Louis CC (MO) Feb. 20-21 at LakePoint in Emerson. HARRISON HATFIELD — Shorter University (Soph, Cartersville HS) . . . has two plate appearances for the Hawks who are 5-3 to begin the year, including a four-game sweep of LeMoyne-Owen College Feb. 12-13. Shorter travels to Albany State Feb. 16 and Union University for a three-game Gulf South Conference series Feb. 20-21. EVAN HILTON — Georgia College (R-Jr., Woodland HS) . . . the southpaw worked two-thirds of an inning in a 19-3 win over Albany State Feb. 14 yielding an earned run on one hit and three walks. The Bobcats are 3-3 and travel to Valdosta State Feb. 17 before hosting 37th-ranked Flagler College in a three-game Peach Belt Conference series Feb. 19-21. BRADLEY HOOD — Georgia Highlands CC (Fr., Cass HS) . . . the right hand pitcher has made a pair of appearances with two strikeouts in 1 and 1/3 innings pitched. The Chargers are 5-4 and scheduled to host Cleveland State (TN) Feb. 17 before facing St. Louis CC (MO) Feb. 20-21 at LakePoint in Emerson. TRIPP JAMIESON — Univ. of the Cumberlands (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . has started the year 4-for-7 (.571 BA) with a double, a homerun, and seven RBI. The Patriots won two of three in their opening series with Brescia University at LakePoint. UC is scheduled to host Union College (KY) Feb. 17 and will play a four-game, home series with Ohio State University-Lima Feb. 20-21. SEAN McDERMOTT — Cleveland State CC (Fr., Adairsville HS) . . . starting at 1B or DH and hitting in the clean-up spot, McDermott is 7-for-21 (.333) to start the year with three doubles and five RBI. CSCC is 4-2 and plays at Georgia Highlands Feb. 17 before hosting a three-game series with Vincennes University Feb. 20-21. HUNTER OSBORN — Reinhardt University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . the RHP is 1-0 in a pair of starts for the Eagles. He has eight strikeouts in 9.2 innings pitched and a 1.86 ERA. Reinhardt (7-1) travels to Faulkner University Feb. 16; will host University of Saint Francis (IN) in a three-game series Feb. 19-20; and hosts Goshen College (IN) for a single game Feb. 21. MASON ROBINSON — Wallace State-Dothan CC (Soph., Woodland HS) . . . playing in the outfield, Robinson has started the year 2-for-18 (.167 BA) through five games with a double and a pair of stolen bases. The Governors, 5-1 and riding a five-game win streak, play at Enterprise State CC Feb. 16 and play a three game series at West Georgia Tech CC Feb. 19-21. TRISTON SMITH — Young Harris College (Soph., Adairsville HS) . . . made one appearance as a pinch runner for the Mountain Lions, Feb. 14 in a 10-7 loss to Newberry College. YHC is 4-2 on the season and plays at 14th-ranked University of West Georgia before opening Peach Belt Conference play at home Feb. 19-21 against Columbus State University. TYLER WILL — Berry College (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . the RHP has appeared in two games, allowing two hits in two innings while recording a save against Guilford College Feb. 13. The Vikings are 5-0 and play at Emory Feb. 16 prior to hosting Fontbonne University (MO) Feb. 20-21. ASA WILLIAMS — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cartersville HS) . . . the Eagles’ catcher is 3-for-12 (.250 BA) in four starts with a double and one RBI. Reinhardt (7-1) plays at Faulkner University Feb. 16; will host University of Saint Francis (IN) in a three-game series Feb. 19-20; and plays host to Goshen College (IN) for a single game Feb. 21. CHAZ WILSON — Columbus State University (Jr., Cass HS) . . . pitched 3.2 innings with two strikeouts and allowed one, unearned run in a middle relief appearance that was part of an 8-7 win over Albany State University Feb. 10. The Cougars have started the season 5-2 and open 2016 Peach Belt Conference play with a three-game series Feb. 19-21 at Young Harris College. Has Athletes Beyond Bartow missed a local collegiate athlete? Please let us know via our Contact page or use the link located on the Athletes Beyond Bartow page of this site.

Georgia Highlands slipped to 5-4 on the year after being swept in a three-game series this past weekend by visiting Walters State (TN). The Patriots won 11-7 Friday night and then took a doubleheader on Saturday by scores of 7-5 and 5-3. Walters State improved to 6-3 on the season. In Saturday’s first game, the Chargers jumped on top, 3-1, but the visiting Senators put up single runs in the third through fifth frames to regain the lead. Highlands tied the game in the bottom of the fifth, but Walters State scored twice in the sixth and added another run in the seventh for a 7-5 decision. Brandon Bell had three hits for GHC. Zach McCrum drove in three runs on a pair of hits (a double and a HR) and Brandon Etheridge had two hits for the Chargers. In Saturday’s second game, the Chargers took a 3-2 lead to the top of the seventh inning before the Senators put up three runs in the final frame to win 5-3. Brandon Bell hit a solo shot in the fourth and a two-run homer in the sixth to account for all three Georgia Highlands’ RBI. The Chargers host Cleveland State (TN) Wednesday at 3pm at LakePoint and will host Lincoln Trail CC and St. Louis CC Saturday, at 1pm and 3:30pm. GHC will close out a two-game set with St. Louis CC Sunday at LakePoint with first pitch scheduled for 12 noon.

College athletes from the Cartersville and Bartow County area continue to make important contributions to their respective athletic programs across the Southeastern United States in swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling, and basketball. Bartow Sports Zone maintains a roster of all the local collegiate and professional athletes on the 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' page of this web site. Note: Baseball and Softball will be published separately. PHOTO: Matthew Siniard, Berry College senior. SWIMMING MATTHEW SINIARD — Berry College (Sr., Cartersville HS) . . . In the Vikings final meet, Siniard swam the second leg for the first place 800 yard freestyle relay team Feb. 10-13 at the Southern Athletic Association conference championships in Birmingham. The Vikings finished second at the event, the best finish ever for the program. Siniard’s relay team was eighth in the 200-yard freestyle relay and ninth in the 200-yard medley relay. He placed 10th in the 200-yard freestyle, 11th in the 100 yard freestyle and 16th in the 500-yard freestyle. ​​ TRACK AND FIELD MILES BEARDEN — Kansas State (Jr., Darlington School; Cartersville resident) . . . was 11th in the high jump (2.11m/6-11) at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., Feb. 13. The Wildcats host the Steve Miller Open Feb. 19 before traveling to the Big 12 Championships Feb. 26-27 in Ames, Iowa. ROGER HERRERA — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . distance runner, ran 30th (17:15.52) in the 5000 meter run at the Samford Invitational Feb. 13. He also placed 42nd in the 3000 meter (9:55.54) at the same event. The Eagles run next at the Cougar Open hosted by Columbus State Feb. 27. TROY HICKOM — Clayton State (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . distance runner, finished third in the 1-mile run (4:35.97) Feb. 6 at the Sewanee Tigers Invitational in Tennessee. He was also on the Lakers’ first place distance medley team. Next is the UCS Invitational in Winston-Salem, NC Feb. 20. ANNA HIGHTOWER — Georgia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) . . . pole vaulter, placed 13th (3.66m/12-0) at the Vanderbilt Music City Challenge Feb. 13. The Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Championships are Feb. 25-27 in Boston, MA. SAMANTHA PATTERSON — Jacksonville State (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . pole vaulter, placed 8th (3.50m/10-11.75) at the Samford Indoor Open Feb. 12-13 in Birmingham, AL. The Gamecocks travel to Nashville, TN Feb. 26-27 for the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships. BLAKE PERRY — Jacksonville State (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . finished 13th in the triple jump (11.46m/37-07.25) and finished 27th (9.34) in the 60m hurdles at the Samford Indoor Open Feb. 12-13 in Birmingham, AL. The Gamecocks travel to Nashville, TN Feb. 26-27 for the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships. TENNIS PEYTON GOLHOFFER — Ball State (Fr., Laurel Springs Acad.; Cartersville resident) . . . won her singles match and partnered with Audrey Berger to win in doubles in a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois Feb. 13. Berger and Golhoffer also won their doubles match in a 5-2 home win over Western Kentucky Feb. 14. The Lady Cardinals are now 3-2 on the season and host Chicago State and Evansville Feb. 19 before traveling to Youngstown State Feb. 21. BASKETBALL SYDNEY BOYD — Brewton-Parker College (Fr., Woodland HS) . . . scored two points with a pair of rebounds and a steal in a Feb. 11 69-65 win over Middle Georgia State. The Lady Barons also lost Feb. 13 to Brenau, 83-80, but Boyd did not see action. Boyd has eight starts and 22 appearances in her freshman season and is averaging 4.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per game with 15 steals. BPC hosts Coastal Georgia Feb. 20. RYAN DAVIS — Chattahoochee Tech CC (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . averaging 13.9 points and 5.7 rebounds with 5.1 assists per game. The Golden Eagles defeated Central Georgia Tech CC 71-68 Feb. 10 and lost to Albany Tech CC 68-61 Feb. 13. Chatt Tech is 20-7 overall and 7-6 in conference with games at Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 15, home against Georgia Highlands Feb. 17 and home with Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 21. MARISSA DUBOSE — Gadsden State CC (Soph., Woodland HS) . . . scoring just under two points per game with 2.8 rebounds and just under one assist per game for the Cardinal in 21 games. GSCC (9-13 overall, 4-3 in the Alabama Community College Conference) defeated Lawson State Feb. 11, 72-60 and hosts Roane State Feb. 15 before traveling to Snead State Feb. 18. ASHLEY HUSKINS — University of the Cumberlands (Fr., Cass HS) . . . has played in 20 of the Lady Patriots’ 22 games, starting twice. Huskins is scoring 4 points with 3.4 rebounds per game in 15.3 minutes per game. Huskins scored 10 points in a Feb. 11 win over St. Catharine (KY), 73-56. UC improved to 9-12 overall and picked up their first Mid-South Conference win of the season. She then played 18 minutes, scored six points, with a steal and two rebounds as the Patriots upset third-ranked Campbellsville University Feb. 13, 60-56. The Patriots travel to Berea College (KY) Feb. 16 and return to their home floor Feb. 20 against 19th-ranked University of Pikeville. KAELYN IRBY — Gadsden State CC (Soph. Cartersville HS) . . . averaging 12 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Irby recorded a double-double in a Feb. 11, 72-60 victory over Lawson State with 14 points and 10 assists. She also collected four rebounds in the win. GSCC (9-13 overall, 4-3 in the Alabama Community College Conference) hosts Roane State Feb. 15 before traveling to Snead State Feb. 18. MAYA JONES — Gadsden State CC (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . has appeared in 17 games as a reserve center, scoring 0.9 points with 0.6 rebounds per game. GSCC is 9-13 overall and 4-3 in the Alabama Community College Conference. The Cardinal defeated Lawson State Feb. 11. They host Roane State Feb. 15 and travel to Snead State Feb. 18. MORGAN JONES — Gadsden State CC (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . in 20 games for the Cardinal, she is averaging 5.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jones registered 8 rebounds, a pair of steals, and scored one point in a 72-60 win over Lawson State Feb. 11. The Cardinal are 9-13 overall and 4-3 in the ACCC. They host Roane State Feb. 15 and play at Snead State Feb. 18. A.J. MOSBY — Chattahoochee Tech CC (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . scoring 19.1 points per game with 5.1 rebounds and 4 assists per game. CTCC defeated Central Georgia Tech CC 71-68 Feb. 10 and lost to Albany Tech CC 68-61 Feb. 13. The Golden Eagles are 20-7 overall and 7-6 in conference with games at Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 15, home against Georgia Highlands Feb. 17 and home with Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 21. ELIJAH ROBINSON — Emmanual College (Jr., Excel Christian Academy) . . . scoring 9.4 points per game with 5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the 16-5 Lions. Emmanuel is 8-2 in Conference Carolinas with upcoming games at North Greenville Feb. 15, at Limestone Feb. 17, and at home with Lees-McRae Feb. 20. ADRIAN RODGERS — Southern University (Sr., Cartersville, GA; Centennial HS; Maine Central Prep) . . . a starter in all 25 games for the Jaguars, Rodgers is averaging 16.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting better than 76 percent from free throw line and 43 percent from the floor. A former Cass Colonel, Rodgers was named South West Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Week Feb. 10 after averaging 28 points in two road games at Grambling State and Jackson State on 56 percent shooting from the field. Southern has won 9 of 10 and is 17-8 overall. Southern is 9-3 in the SWAC, currently second behind Texas Southern. The Jags host Mississippi Valley State Feb. 15 and travel to Alabama State Feb. 20. COREY TOBIN — Chattahoochee Tech CC (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . contributing 8.0 points per game, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists through 25 games for the Golden Eagles. Chattahoochee Tech defeated Central Georgia Tech CC 71-68 Feb. 10 and lost to Albany Tech CC 68-61 Feb. 13. CTCC is 20-7 on the season and 7-6 in the GCAA with games at Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 15, home against Georgia Highlands Feb. 17 and home with Atlanta Metropolitan Feb. 21. RUDY WINTERS — Dalton State College (Soph., Excel Christian Academy) . . . scored 10 points as the Roadrunners beat Coastal Georgia College 67-60 Feb. 11 and improved to 16-10 overall and 8-7 in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Winters is averaging 13.5 points per game, 3 rebounds, and just under one assist in 14 appearances. DSC has home games with Faulkner University Feb. 18 and Auburn-Montgomery Feb. 20. WRESTLING EVAN COLE — Cumberland University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . lost his match in the 149-pound class by major decision Feb. 13 vs. St. Catharine (KY) University as the Phoenix edged the Patriots, 20-19. Next for CU is the NAIA East Qualifier in Marietta, GA hosted by Life University. RASHAD WILLIAMS — Coker College (Soph., Cass HS) . . . lost a 6-2 decision in his match in the 133-pound class, but the Cobras defeated Anderson University, 33-9, Feb. 10. Coker travels to Indianapolis Feb. 26 for the NCAA Regionals after finishing 14-3 in dual matches during the season. Has Athletes Beyond Bartow missed a local collegiate athlete? Please let us know via our Contact page or use the link located on the Athletes Beyond Bartow page of this site.

Local youth recreation basketball all-star teams will begin play in the 2016 Georgia Parks and Recreation Association District Five playoffs this weekend. Schedules for local all-star teams from Cartersville and Bartow County are listed below. GRPA District 5 Tournament Schedule 8U Girls Semifinals - Bartow vs. Whitfield Co., Sat. Feb. 20, 10am, Manning Mill Park, Adairsville. Finals - Sat. at 3pm 8U Boys Quarterfinals - Bartow White vs. Dalton, Sat. Feb. 20, 12:30pm, Manning Mill Park, Adairsville Semifinals - Bartow Blue vs. Whitfield Co., Mon. Feb. 22, 6:30pm, Manning Mill Park, Adairsville Finals - Tue., Feb. 23, 7pm, Manning Mill Park, Adairsville 10U Girls Quarterfinals - Cartersville vs. Rome #2, Sat. Feb. 20, 1pm, Whitfield Co. Rec. Gym Semifinals - Bartow vs. Rome #1/Whitfield Co, Sat. Feb. 20, 11:30am, Whitfield Co. Rec. Gym Finals - Tue, Feb. 23, 6:15, Whitfield Co. Rec. Gym 10U Boys 1st Rd. - Bartow White vs. Powder Springs, Sat. Feb. 20, 10am, Hamilton Crossing Park 1st Rd. - Bartow Blue vs. Dalton, Sat. Feb. 20, 11:30am, Hamilton Crossing Park Quarterfinals - Cartersville vs. South Cobb #2, Sat., Feb. 20, 1pm, Hamilton Crossing Park Tournament continues Mon, Tue, and finals on Thursday at 7pm 12U Girls Quarterfinals - Bartow vs. Dalton, Friday, Feb. 19, at Whitfield Co. Rec. Department Semifinals - Cartersville vs. Whitfield Co., Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:45pm Finals - Tue Feb 23 7:45pm 12U Boys Quarterfinal - Cartersville vs. Cobb #2, Sat. Feb. 20, 2:30pm, New Hope Middle School, Dalton Quarterfinal - Bartow vs. Cobb #1, Sat. Feb. 20, 11:30am, New Hope Middle School, Dalton Semifinals are Monday night. Championship game Tue. at 7pm 14U Boys Quarterfinal - Cartersville vs. South Cobb, Sat. Feb. 20, 10am, Anderson Rec. Center, Powder Springs Semifinal - Bartow vs. Cartersville/South Cobb winner, Sat. Feb. 20, 1pm, Anderson Rec. Center, Powder Springs Finals - Mon. Feb. 22, 7pm, Anderson Rec. Center, Cobb Co. 17U Boys Semifinal - Bartow vs. Powder Springs, Fri., Feb. 19, 6:30pm, Anderson Rec. Center, Powder Springs Finals - South Cobb vs. Bartow/Powder Springs winner, Sat. Feb. 20, 2:30pm, Anderson Rec. Center, Powder Springs Youth recreation basketball reports are provided by the City of Cartersville and Bartow County Recreation Departments.

The Cartersville Recreation Department All-Star teams participated last weekend in the United Way Pre-District Invitational Tournament co-hosted by the Calhoun and Gordon County Recreation Departments. Results for City of Cartersville teams were as follows: 10U Girls Gordon Co. 20, Cartersville 4 Murray Co. 56, Cartersville 0 Calhoun 7, Cartersville 0 10U Boys Murray Co. 26, Cartersville 24 Bartow Blue 40, Cartersville 35 Calhoun 44, Cartersville 19 12U Girls Calhoun 22, Cartersville 19 Cartersville 16, Gordon Co. 13 Cartersville 18, Dawson Co. 4 Cartersville girls placed second 12U Boys Calhoun 30, Cartersville 13 Murray Co. 23, Cartersville 16 Pickens Co. 36, Cartersville 34 CARTERSVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT BASKETBALL ALL-STAR ROSTERS 10U GIRLS CARTERSVILLE ALL-STARS Olivia Woods, Alana Jones, Tatum Canady, Emma Jane Terry, Aleiria Hamilton, Paris Mitchell, Molli Lochridge, Kate Cagle, Desana Clark, Tamira Feanny. Coaches: Jeff Powell, Matt Terry 10U BOYS CARTERSVILLE ALL-STARS Kamari Turner, Isaac Yul Cunningham, Sam Wiedetz, Jayden Curtis, Drew Perry, Cedric McClinic, Avery Higgins, Joseph Womack, JaKiyon Porter, Jalen Levy. Coaches: Malcolm Cooley, Mario Curtis 12U GIRLS CARTERSVILLE ALL-STARS Reanna Woods, Anna Grace Brock, Kiera Milline, Lauren Mason Cline, Staci Kennedy, Alexis Rogers, Emily Miller, Ava Anderson, Lyrica Milner, Au’Juhnae Davenport. Coaches: Charlie Milner, Chris Brock 12U BOYS CARTERSVILLE ALL-STARS Calloway Goss, Jimbo Gaines, Luke Gambill, A.J. Christina, Kalil Holley, Jayvion Jackson, Ben Williams, Jake Lawson, Jackson Heilman, Robert Novak. Coaches: Dan Heilman, Clark Weidetz 14U BOYS CARTERSVILLE ALL-STARS Blane Davis, Austin Holcomb, Buck Brumlow, Ryan McCrary, Timothy Jackson, Luke Kotteman, Parker McPherson, Trey Holstein, Garrison Rosales, Riley Dabbs. Coaches: Amanda Davis, Carly Bragg Youth recreation basketball reports are provided by the Bartow County Recreation Department and the City of Cartersville Recreation Department.

Calhoun / Gordon County Pre-District Invitational Tournament Games played February 12 and 13 at Sonoraville Rec Complex, Calhoun Rec Center, and Calhoun MIddle School Game reports from Bartow County Recreation Department. 8U BOYS GORDON CO. 8, BARTOW WHITE 7 Bartow White: Christian Teasley 5, Lucas Baker 2 BARTOW BLUE 22, MURRAY CO. 17 Bartow Blue: Xavious Nalls 6, Tyrek Hames 5, Ja’Kai Baldwin 3, Jakez Baldwin 2, Casen Cochran 2, Isaiah Livsey 2, Conner Lujan 2 CALHOUN 26, BARTOW WHITE 13 Bartow White: Nicholas Ackey 4, Lucas Baker 2, Harrison Cole 2, Brody Shiflett 2, Christian Teasley 2, Jaiden Daise 1 BARTOW BLUE 34, GORDON CO. 10 Bartow Blue: Jakez Baldwin 11, Ja’Kai Baldwin 7, Tyrek Hames 6, Isaiah Livsey 3, Xavious Nalls 3, Casen Cochran 2, Carson Waits 2 8U GIRLS BARTOW 10, GORDON CO. 4 Bartow: Kaitlyn Arnold 2, Taylor Evans 2, Anna Grace Fraley 2, Kali Monroe 2, Sadie Raughton 2 CALHOUN 13, BARTOW 7 Bartow: Kaitlyn Arnold 3, Sadie Raughton 2, Summerlyn Smith 2 10U BOYS BARTOW BLUE 36, GORDON CO. 11 Bartow Blue: Jakaden Barkley 8, Nick Kennedy 6, Jayden Foster 5, Kymoni Pullum 5, Devin Henderson 4, Ramarion Pace 4, Mason Pharis 2, Jaylen Scott 2 BARTOW WHITE 40, CARTERSVILLE 35 Bartow White: E.J. Eaglin 10, Kaden Baldwin 8, T.J. Green 8, Joseph Boatman 6, Grayson Belcher 4, Kevin Henderson 2, Jamarian Pullum 2 BARTOW BLUE 32, MURRAY CO. 23 Bartow Blue: Ramarion Pace 8, Jakaden Barkley 6, Nick Kennedy 5, Mason Pharis 5, Zantivian Brown 4, Kymoni Pullum 3, Devin Henderson 1 BARTOW WHITE 30, MURRAY CO. 29 Bartow White: Kaden Baldwin 10, E.J. Eaglin 10, Joseph Boatman 6, T.J. Green 2, Kendrick Price 2 BARTOW BLUE 31, CEDARTOWN 22 Bartow Blue: Ramarion Pace 9, Nick Kennedy 7, Devin Henderson 5, Jakaden Barkley 4, Jakavien Harris 2, Mason Pharis 2, Jaylen Scott 2 10U GIRLS CALHOUN 30, BARTOW 23 Bartow: Mikaela Jackson 15, Campbell Rogers 4, Naxyria Roberts 2, Julia Shinholster 2 BARTOW 24, GORDON CO. 8 Bartow: Julia Shinholster 9, Mikaela Jackson 6, Campbell Rogers 5, Naxyria Roberts 2, Alexis Woods 2 12U GIRLS DAWSON CO. 14, BARTOW 12 Bartow: Rylee Hensley 6, Ella Townsend 4, Ansley Hight 2 BARTOW 14, CALHOUN 6 Bartow: Ansley Hight 4, Kiley Arnold 2, Rylee Hensley 2, Whitney Gibbons 2, Halie Owens 2, Ella Townsend 2 12U BOYS CEDARTOWN 31, BARTOW 10 Bartow: Collin Fletcher 2, Peyton Posey 2, Chris Roper 2, Jaeden Scott 2, Jacob Silvers 2 BARTOW 36, DAWSON CO. 34 Bartow: Jacob Silvers 11, Hayden Poarch 4, Chris Roper 4, Bobo Wynn 4, Santino Jones 3, Peyton Posey 3, Jaeden Scott 3, Collin Fletcher 2, Peyton Patterson 2

CALHOUN GIRLS 71, ADAIRSVILLE 41 Calhoun jumped out to a 25-11 lead after one quarter and extended their lead to 37-20 at halftime on their way to a 30-point win over the Lady Tigers in the Region 6-AAA third/fourth place tournament game. Adairsville (13-16) will open the Class AAA tournament on the road Tuesday. The Sonoraville girls defeated Ringgold for the region championship Saturday night, 51-34. Those two teams will host opening round games in the state tournament that begins Tuesday. In Region 7-AAA, West Hall defeated Dawson Co. 71-53 to win that title. Adairsville, as a 4-seed, will travel to Oakwood on Tuesday to open the state tournament. The first round of the GHSA Class AAA Girls State Tournament pairs Region 6-AAA against Region 7-AAA as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 16 Adairsville at West Hall Calhoun at Dawson Co. East Hall at Ringgold Banks Co. at Sonoraville

Four local high school wrestlers captured individual state championship titles Saturday at the Georgia High School Association's Traditional State Wrestling Championships at Infinite Energy Gwinnett Arena. Woodland's Kyle Golhoffer (106 weight class), Logan Sims (132), and Cody Cochran (152) each won a state title in Class AAAAA Saturday. For Sims, it was his third career individual title. Hunter Quinn (138) of Cass also won a state championship in Class AAAAA. Tripp Breeden (195) of Cass and Woodland heavyweight Nick May lost in the state finals to finish as a state runner-up. Camden County successfully defended its traditional state title with 268.5 points as Woodland finished second with 187.0. Cass was fourth in Class AAAAA team scoring. Final results for local wrestlers that made it to the final day of wrestling on Saturday. Wt - Class - Round - Local Wrestler State Champions 106 - 5A - Kyle Golhoffer (Woodland) won by pin over John Watts (Coffee) 132 - 5A - Logan Sims (Woodland) def. Will Moon (South Paulding) -- won 5-1 decision 138 - 5A - Hunter Quinn (Cass) def. Denton Spencer (Camden Co.) -- won 2-0 decision 152 - 5A- Cody Cochran (Woodland) def. Will Britain (Cambridge) -- won 11-2 major decision State Runner-Up 195 - 5A - Finals - Tripp Breeden (Cass) lost 6-4 decision to Torres Finney (Jones Co.) HWT - 5A - Finals - Nick May (Woodland) lost by pin to Gabe Smith (Camden Co.) Third Place 126 - 5A - Dawson Woods (Woodland) 160 - 3A - Daelen Harrison (Adairsville) HWT - 5A - Seven Richards (Cass) Fourth Place 106 - 3A - Salvador Grimaldo (Adairsville) 126 - 4A - Robby Earick (Cartersville) 145 - 5A - Spencer Cooper (Woodland) Fifth Place 120 - 5A - Jahvar Lewis (Woodland) 132 - 5A - Jordan Mitchell (Cass) 160 - 5A - Joseph Jones (Woodland) Sixth Place 113 - 5A - Devin Garrett (Cass) Final Team Standings Class AAAAAA Archer 172.5, 2. North Forsyth 106, 3. Mountain View 94, 4. Lambert 88, 5. Lee County 83, 6. Collins Hill 76.5, 7. Brookwood 74, 8. Kennesaw Mountain 67.5, 9. Central Gwinnett 58.5, 10. Tift County 54.5 Class AAAAA Camden County 268.5, 2. Woodland-Bartow 187, 3. Union Grove 102.5, 4. Cass 94, 5. South Paulding 81, 6. Cambridge 75, 7. Creekview 68.5, 8. Clarke Central 62.5, 9. Allatoona 59, 10. Ola 41.5 Class AAAA Gilmer 152.5, 2. North Hall 141, 3. Buford 124.5, 4. West Laurens 100.5, 5. Marist 92, 6. Heritage-Catoosa 85, 7. Locust Grove 80.5, 8. Chestatee 77, 9. Carrollton 76.5, 10. St. Pius 63 Class AAA Jefferson 273, 2. Ringgold 119, 3. Morgan County 107, 4. Banks County 84, 5. Rockmart 72, 6. Oconee County 67.5, 7. Sonoraville 67.5, 8. Elbert County 62, 9. Jackson County 58, 10. Calhoun 55 Class AA Social Circle 235, 2. Bremen 184, 3. Lovett 97.5, 4. Darlington 90, 5. Greater Atlanta Christian 54, 6. Model 49, 7. Fitzgerald 48, 8. Pace Academy 38, T9. Armuchee 34, T9. Gordon Lee 34, T9. Wesleyan 34 Class A Commerce 322, 2. Trion 109, 3. Mt. Zion 106, 4. Turner County 88, 5. Treutlen 83, 6. St. Francis 60.5, 7. Eagle’s Landing Christian 56, 8. Irwin County 46, 9. Mount Vernon Presbyterian 34.5, T10. Mt. Pisgah 29, T10. Tattnall Sqaure Academy 29

The Cartersville boys basketball team won the Region 7-AAAA championship Saturday night by defeating Heritage-Catoosa, 46-43. For the Canes, it is their fourth consecutive region title. Trase Fezzia scored 11 points and Jaylon Pugh scored nine points with nine rebounds for Cartersville. The Region 7-AAAA tournament was hosted by Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton. The Canes improved their season mark to 20-6 and will host St. Pius X in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Storm Center. With a first round win, Cartersville will also be eligible to host the second round as a region winner. Heritage-Catoosa will also play at home in a first round state tournament game. The Generals will host Columbia on Wednesday. Northwest Whitfield routed Pickens, 92-59 in the Region 7-AAAA third/fourth place game. Those two teams will play the opening round on the road. Northwest Whitfield travels to Lithonia. Pickens will open the state tournament at Grady. CALHOUN GIRLS 71, ADAIRSVILLE 41 Calhoun jumped out to a 25-11 lead after one quarter and extended their lead to 37-20 at halftime on their way to a 30-point win over the Lady Tigers in the Region 6-AAA third/fourth place tournament game. Adairsville (13-16) will open the Class AAA tournament on the road Tuesday. The Sonoraville girls defeated Ringgold for the region championship Saturday night, 51-34. Those two teams will host opening round games in the state tournament that begins Tuesday. In Region 7-AAA, West Hall defeated Dawson Co. 71-53 to win that title. Adairsville, as a 4-seed, will travel to Oakwood on Tuesday to open the state tournament. The first round of the GHSA Class AAA Girls State Tournament pairs Region 6-AAA against Region 7-AAA as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 16 Adairsville at West Hall Calhoun at Dawson Co. East Hall at Ringgold Banks Co. at Sonoraville

The Cartersville boys soccer team opened the 2016 season Friday with a 4-0 win at North Cobb Christian. The Canes took a 1-0 lead to the intermission. The only score of the opening half came in the 29th minute on a cross to Jake Hacker from Cesar Abeja. In the 43rd minute, Pedro Robledo gave the Canes a 2-0 lead after he intercepted a pass at 25 yards out and eventually found the corner of the net. Osbaldo Senderos added Cartersville’s third goal on a penalty kick in the 53rd minute and Blake Cheek added a final goal on an assist from Edwin Betancort in the 66th minute. Cartersville (1-0) hosts Darlington next Wednesday.