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Former Cass High School volleyball standout, Karlee Winecoff, has 31 kills, 4 assists, 7 digs, and 8 blocks through Point University's first five matches in 2015. The junior outside and middle hitter is a transfer to Point from Palm Beach State College. The NAIA Skyhawks have victories over Agnes Scott and St. Andrews with losses to Life, Reinhardt, and Columbia (S.C.) at the beginning of this season. The Skyhawks are members of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. You may follow Winecoff at Point University through this site's Athletes Beyond Bartow page. A link to her team page is provided.

Western Carolina University’s Katie O’Connor has 27 kills, 2 digs, and leads the Catamounts with 16 blocks through the her team's first five matches in 2015. The former Cartersville Hurricane is a 6-1 sophomore, middle blocker and appeared in 27 matches as a freshman. Western Carolina is 3-2 with wins over Georgia State, UNC-Asheville, and George Mason. The early season losses were to Murray State and Fresno State. O'Connor's collegiate career data may be followed on the Athletes Beyond Bartow page of this site.

Former Cartersville Purple Hurricane runner, Roger Herrera, led the Reinhardt University men's cross country team at the Dalton State Invitational Friday evening. Herrera, a junior, set a Reinhardt program record for a 6,000-meter event with a time of 20:52. The Eagles finished fourth just behind the host and a pair of schools receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25. William Carey finished in third, eight points ahead of the Eagles while Appalachian Athletic Conference foe Bryan placed second (66). RU's cross country teams run again Sept. 19 at the North Georgia Invitational. Former Cartersville runner and Clayton State junior, Troy Hickom, ran 56th overall in 16:43.80 at Jacksonville State University’s Struts Season Opener 5K Friday. The meet was held at the Oxford Lake Recreation Area and included cross country teams from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Mercer, Troy, Clayton State, Alabama State, West Georgia, Birmingham-Southern, Tuskegee, Clark Atlanta, Miles, and Stillman.

CARTERSVILLE 34, NORTH COBB 31 Cartersville (2-0); North Cobb (0-3) Links to Cartersville coverage: AJC http://highschoolsports.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/04/cartersville-34-north-cobb-31/ The Daily Tribune News http://www.daily-tribune.com/sports/item/3406-canes-execute-late-in-34-31-win-over-north-cobb Marietta Daily Journal http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story_sports/26843057/article-Cartersville-holds-off-Warriors--rally-?instance=prep_sports_news Photo: Marsha Massing CASS 41, COOSA 14 Cass (1-1); Coosa (0-2) Links to Cass coverage: Rome News Tribune http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/prep_central/high_school/football/football-cass-shuts-down-coosa/article_79faad40-539a-11e5-81d7-a75adde70644.html The Daily Tribune News http://www.daily-tribune.com/sports/item/3404-colonels-make-gains-in-41-14-rout-of-coosa-eagles FORSYTH CENTRAL 39, WOODLAND 7 Forsyth Central (2-0); Woodland (0-2) Links to Woodland coverage The Daily Tribune News http://www.daily-tribune.com/sports/item/3405-wildcats-fall-short-against-bulldogs Forsyth County News http://www.forsythnews.com/section/106/article/28138/

Brad Stephens brings his own Southern flavored sports perspective and humor to Bartow Sports Zone. He is a Bartow County native and has his own law office in Cartersville, but he's mostly a Georgia Bulldogs' football fan. ________________ Fire up the band and tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the ole oak tree – college football is back. For those of us below the Mason-Dixon line, this time is sacred. Nothing on Earth captivates the mind of Southern males (and many females) like Saturdays in Athens, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rouge, Knoxville and other bastions of gridiron madness across this great land of ours. It is a time to relive old glories; to remember the good old days and the unstoppable teams that brought championships banners home to the masses. An opportunity to revel with 90,000 of your closest friends with the days between kickoffs filled by arguments about who is going to start, who is going to finish and who is going to have bragging rights for 364 days. The old become young and the young become enamored with the gladiators in helmets and shoulder pads, hoping for a chance to catch a glimpse of their heroes trying to etch their place in Southern folklore. You see, nothing immortalizes a man down here more than carrying a team to victory on a Saturday. There is a romanticism about this glorious, violent dance that cannot be recreated; it is our pastime above anything else. Beneath it all is the simplistic ideal that it is all a game. For all the pomp and circumstance, it certainly is just a game. In our fair state, there is a highly anticipated brouhaha in our midst. For the Dawgs of Georgia, the opponent rolling into Sanford Stadium on Saturday is the dreaded Warhawks of Louisiana-Monroe (“ULM”). A formidable foe from a state known for Cajun cuisine, “Duck Dynasty” and mean lady named Katrina. Many may wonder, “why would this be highly anticipated?” The Dawgs and Warhawks have no history of note – Georgia won the last meeting 44-7 in 2005. ULM plays in the Sun Belt Conference with (insert cricket noises). This is not to insult ULM, I just know as much about them as I do quantum physics. I personally cannot name one player from ULM without Google and a cup of coffee to motivate me. I do know they beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 2007 because all of my Bama friends wanted Nick Saban fired after that loss. Wouldn’t that have been the mistake of all mistakes? Patience is a virtue, boys and girls. ULM’s claim to fame has to be that Willie Robertson and Tim McGraw matriculated in their bayou at some point in the past. Maybe the excellent education that received at ULM provided the way to stardom and success. So, if you need duck calls and “Indian Outlaws,” then Monroe, Louisiana is right in your wheelhouse. No, this game is anticipated because of Georgia’s question marks. Mark Richt answered one of those last week, naming recent transferee Greyson Lambert the starting quarterback over longtime backups Faton Bauta and Brice Ramsey. While many fans are ecstatic, there are others who wonder how a guy who moved in this summer could win the job. Apparently, Lambert is smarter than the guy who invented coffee cup sleeves, so he was able to decipher the gargantuan playbook Georgia has pretty quickly. “Chubb left, Chubb right and Chubb up the middle” are the only plays I need Lambert to know. Then, we repeat said plays with the Haitian Sensation, Sony Michel. I feel that Sony will have a big year. He was showing flashes of his talent before being sidelined with a shoulder injury. After all, Michel was a dominant running back in high school down in Miami. If you can stand out in Dade/Broward County, Florida, you can play anywhere. ULM is going to find out how the other half lives with the Dawgs’ backs and offensive line. Nick Chubb clearly fears nobody – the boogeyman checks his closet for Nick Chubb, so I am told. The offensive line of Brandon Kublanow, Kolton Houston, John Theus, Greg Pyke and Isaiah Wynn are a proven bunch that will smash ULM’s defense like a lovebug on a windshield driving below Macon. What about the receivers? Malcolm Mitchell is the lone senior. He has all the talent but is as injury-prone as Wile E. Coyote. Justin Scott-Wesley is gone with a knee injury, again. Isaiah McKenzie is a proven return man but can he withstand the punishment of playing every down in the SEC? “Joystick,” as he is known, is smaller than my fifth grade Trapper Keeper. The other options on the two-deep are Terry Godwin and Michael Chigbu – two true freshmen with accolades but no field experience. These two have shined at fall camp, so they will see the action immediately. When Lambert goes back to pass, the uncertainty will fill the air like me when I am trying to decide between “scattered, smothered and covered” or just “country” hash browns. The defense is being coordinated by the sneering, seething, relentless Jeremy Pruitt. Apparently, this man can motivate the bark off of a plum tree, so all reports indicate that the defense will be top notch this season. Every position has game experience, especially in the case of Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins, who feel like they have been in Athens since the Reagan Administration. The only real question is whether true freshman tackle Trenton Thompson will start, which seems to be the buzz. Thompson is giving the veteran offensive linemen fits in camp and reportedly ate three walk-ons, so I will be surprised if he does not put his hand in the dirt on the first play. The highly-regarded Thompson looks to do the fine town of Albany, Georgia proud on Saturday and I firmly believe he will make his mark. Trenton cried and hugged his mama when he committed to the Dawgs, how can you not pull for this guy? Special teams. Hmmm. I would say “cringe-worthy” comes to mind. Outside of Marshall Morgan and the field goal unit, every time any other special teams unit took the field last season was a dice roll. Mark Richt’s early years were rife with big special teams plays….for the good guys. Now, it seems the big plays happen and we are the ones looking at the sidelines saying “what had happened?” I would rather be shanked in jail than see another punt shanked in Sanford Stadium. Collin Barber appears rejuvenated and ready to step up. Being a Cartersville boy, I am pulling for him to the utmost. The coaches are plugging the best players in on punts and kickoffs now. Maybe, just maybe, I will not have to ingest an entire bottle of Maalox before every quarter. We shall see on Saturday. In any event, best of luck to the Dawgs on Saturday. Also, best of luck to your teams as well. Unless you’re Auburn, Tech, Tennessee and Florida – I hope your bus breaks down and you lose your playbooks. (smile)

The Bartow Sports Zone / WYXC Game of the Week Cass at Coosa — Friday, September 4 Live: AM1270 WYXC and www.bartowsportszone.com Pregame begins at 7:05pm __________________ Q & A with Coosa head coach Todd Wheeler: Q: What have you learned about your team at this point of the season? A: We’re a young football team that needs to grow up in several positions. We’re on pace, but need to progress quickly. We’re making strides in those areas. Q: Who are your team leaders? A: CB/RB Xavier Bailey, LB Patrick Zinnermon, and QB Evan Simms. Simms is a senior and a three-year starter. He’s played very well for us. We look to each of those guys for leadership on the field. Q: What have you seen from Cass in scouting them? A: Cass is athletic. Coach Hughes has done a great job over there. The quarterback has really matured and we think they are a better team than last year. They’ll be a great test for us and a real challenge. Q: Does Cass present any specific challenges for your team? A: Their athleticism causes us some issues. Their linebacker corp is good and the nose guard does a great job in the middle. Q: How do you describe your offensive and defensive schemes? A: Multiple set offense using the I-formation and the spread. We base our defense out of a 3-4 and like to move our front. Q: What are your keys to victory against Cass? A: We have to control the ball and keep their offense off the field. We have to try and limit the big play by paying attention to our pursuit angles. We have to try to keep them off the perimeter and make them earn what the get.

The Excel Lady Eagles’ softball team found themselves in a back-and-forth battle Thursday night at Mount Pisgah and by the end of the evening, nothing had been decided. Excel and Mount Pisgah were tied 8-8 heading to extra innings when the umpires suspended the game due to darkness. There are no lights on the field used by the Lady Patriots. The start of the game was delayed due to lightening in the area and the suspension means the two region foes will complete the tied game when Mount Pisgah visits Excel later in the season. Excel took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but pitcher Taylor Gibson struggled with control early and the Lady Eagles found themselves down 3-1 in the bottom of the frame. Coach Eric Harris turned to his freshman pitcher, Haley Owens, who got the Eagles out of a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the first and kept Excel in the game. “I was really proud of Haley Owens,” said Harris. “Taylor was trying to battle through an inner ear infection and just had a tough time finding the strike zone early. We gave the ball to Haley and she really stepped up.” Mount Pisgah added a run in the bottom of the second, but Excel answered with five in the third and one more in the fourth to make the score 7-4. The Lady Patriots scored four more times in the bottom of the fourth to go ahead 8-7, but the Lady Eagles knotted the score at 8-8 when Brighton McCollum crossed the plate in the top of the sixth. After a scoreless seventh, the game was halted due to darkness. Aliza Baker led the Eagles at the plate with a 3-for-3 performance. Whitney Harris, Xena Enos, and McCollum had one hit apiece for ECA. In seven innings of work in the circle, Excel’s Owens recorded one strikeout and Coach Harris credited the freshman with throwing strikes consistently. “We’re in contention for a playoff spot,” noted Harris. “We’re 1-2 in the region right now. The completion of this game and the next game with Mount Pisgah will be really important. Trion, Christian Heritage, and Mount Zion are ahead of us in the standings, but we have a legitimate shot at that final state playoff spot.” The Lady Eagles host Fellowship Christian Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4:30p, travel to King’s Ridge Thursday, Sept. 10 (5:30p) and host Walker on Saturday, September 12 at noon.

Local High School Football Schedule: September 4, 2015 CASS at COOSA Records: Cass (0-1, 0-0 in 7-AAAAA-A); Coosa (0-1, 0-0 in 7-AA) Series: Cass has won the last three. Coosa holds the all-time series advantage, 6-4. Preview: David Royal's article, "Cass wants early offensive rhythm against Coosa," in The Daily Tribune News. Media: Live on AM1270, WYXC and on www.bartowsportszone.com Maxwell Rating Projection: Cass by 9. NORTH COBB at CARTERSVILLE Records: North Cobb (0-2, 0-0 in 4-AAAAAA); Cartersville (1-0, 0-0 in 7-AAAA) Series: North Cobb won for the only time in this series last year 27-26. Cartersville is 8-1 all-time vs. North Cobb. Preview: Jason Greenberg's article, "Canes home opener comes against top competition," in The Daily Tribune News. Media: Live on WBHF, AM1450 / FM100.3 Maxwell Rating Projection: Cartersville by 1. WOODLAND at FORSYTH CENTRAL Records: Woodland (0-1, 0-0 in 7-AAAAA-A); Forsyth Central (1-0, 0-0 in 7-AAAAA-B) Series: Forsyth Central won last year 36-14. Woodland leads all-time series, 2-1. Preview: Jason Greenberg's article, "Woodland plays 'model' opponent in Forsyth Central," in The Daily Tribune News. Maxwell Rating Projection: Forsyth Central by 14. ADAIRSVILLE is idle. Series information courtesy http://ghsfha.org. Maxwell projection courtesy Georgia High School Football Daily.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP DALTON 8, WOODLAND 1 Woodland hitters: Kylie Knox — 1R Taylor Calhoun — 1H Courtney Godfrey — 1H Brittney Cox — 1H Victoria Dabbs — 2H Woodland pitching: Lily Watson — 7 IP, 10H, 8R, 5ER, 4K, 4BB Woodland slips to 6-10 on the season, 3-4 in Sub-Region 7-AAAAA-A. The Lady Wildcats travel to Cass next Tuesday (Sep 8, 7p) and play at River Ridge Thursday (Sep 10, 5:30p) before traveling to a tournament in Valdosta Friday/Saturday, September 11-12. RIVER RIDGE 13, CASS 0 River Ridge defeated Cass 13-0 in four innings Thursday in Woodstock. Hope Elrod, Cat White, and Taylor Queen had the only hits for the Lady Colonels. River Ridge improved to 6-1 in sub-region 7-AAAAA-A and 9-5 overall. Cass fell to 2-15. Cass hosts Woodland Tuesday (Sep 8) at 5:30 and travels to Rome Thursday (Sep 10) before playing in the Chattanooga Score Tournament September 11 and 12. LAFAYETTE 6, CARTERSVILLE 5 LAFAYETTE ——— 0-2-2-0-0-0-2 —— 6R | 10H | 3E CARTERSVILLE — 0-4-0-0-1-0-0 —— 5R | 8H | 2E Cartersville hitters: Molly Wilson — SAC, 1RBI Kennedy Bailey — 1H Megan Morneau — 1R Michaela Crowe — 1H Paris Poston — 1R, 2H, SAC, 1RBI Hannah Todd — 1H, 1RBI Macee Cole — 1R Madison McKinney — 1R Brittany Huth — 1R, 1H, 2RBI Taylor Waits — 2H Cartersville pitching: Hannah Todd — (L) 7 IP, 10H, 3ER, 4K 0BB Upcoming Games for Cartersville: Tue Sep 8 — NORTHWEST WHITFIELD — 5:55pm Thur Sep 10 — at Gilmer — 5:55pm Fri Sep 11 — at North Cobb Tourney — TBA Sat Sep 12 — at North Cobb Tourney — TBA Cartersville record: 8-8 overall, 3-4 in 7AAAA CALHOUN 11, ADAIRSVILLE 0 CALHOUN —— 10-0-1-0-0 —— 11R | 10H | 1E ADAIRSVILLE — 0-0-0-0-0 ——- 0R | 4H | 3E Adairsville hitters: Emily Collum — 1H Hannah Knapp — 1H Macy Hufstetler — 1H Morgan Deboard — 1H Adairsville pitching: Alyssa Hughs — 5 IP, 10H, 8ER, 4BB, 3K Adairsville record: 6-8 overall, 3-5 in Region 6AAA Upcoming games for Adairsville: Fri Sep 11 — Tigertown Classic (AHS & Manning Mill Park) Sat Sep 12 — Tigertown Classic (AHS & Manning Mill Park) Mon Sep 14 — SONORAVILLE — 5:30pm Tue Sep 15 — at Ringgold — 6pm Editor Note: Additional details for these games may be added as they become available.

VOLLEYBALL RESULTS Thursday, September 3 Cartersville defeated Sprayberry, 20-25, 25-21, 27-25 Decatur defeated Cartersville, 25-11, 25-15 Coosa defeated Cass, 25-7, 25-11 Coosa defeated Adairsville, 25-20, 25-9 Adairsville defeated Cass, 25-19, 20-25, 15-11 Hiram defeated Woodland, 25-18, 25-21 Woodland defeated East Paulding, 25-20, 25-18

BGMSAA RESULTS for Thursday, September 3 FOOTBALL SCORES: Cartersville 41, Red Bud 6 So. Central 26, Ashworth 6 Calhoun 59, Woodland 0 Cass 20, Adairsville 14 SOFTBALL SCORES: Cass 12, Ashworth 1 Calhoun 6, Woodland 0 BGMSAA Fall Sports Standings and Schedules are on this site HERE.

Woodland trailed early, but managed a pair or runs in the third inning and added an insurance run in the fifth for a 3-1 non-region win over Darlington Wednesday night at home. Lily Watson struck out five, walked none, and scattered seven hits for a complete game pitching win for the Lady Wildcats. In the third inning, Jamison Kilgo doubled, Taylor Calhoun walked, and Kereston Franklin singled to drive in the tying run. Victoria Dabbs reached on an error later in the frame to score Calhoun and give Woodland a 2-1 lead. In the fifth, the Lady Wildcats loaded the bases and Calhoun scored when Keri Cagle was hit by a pitch. WOODLAND 3, DARLINGTON 1 DARLINGTON —— 1-0-0-0-0-0-0 —— 1R | 7H | 4E WOODLAND —— 0-0-2-0-1-0-x —— 3R | 6H | 1E Woodland hitters: Kylie Knox — 1H Taylor Calhoun — 2R, 1BB, 1H Kereston Franklin — 1H, 1RBI Courtney Godfrey — 1H, SB Victoria Dabbs — 1H Keri Cagle — 1RBI Jamison Kilgo — 1R, 1BB, 1H Woodland pitching: Lily Watson (W) — 7 IP, 7H, 1ER, 5K Woodland record: 6-9 Next games for Woodland: Thur Sep 3 — vs. Dalton — 5:55pm Tue Sep 8 — at Cass — 7pm Thur Sep 10 — at River Ridge— 5:30pm