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After several frustrating offensive frames Thursday night and on an evening when the Tigers left 14 runners stranded, the Adairsville baseball team exploded for eight runs in the final inning for a come-from-behind region win at Lakeview-Fort Olgethorpe, 10-8. Orry Carter picked up the pitching victory in relief. He was one of four Tigers’ arms utilized. Lane Griffith homered and was 2-for-3 with four RBI to lead the Adairsville offense. Six other Tigers were credited with one RBI each. Carter and Hunter Hice both went 2-for-3. One of Carter’s hits was a double. Sam Seaman, Drake Arp, Dylan Hightower, and Noah O’Kelley each contributed a hit. Kyler Pelfrey (2.2 IP, 4H, 8R, 7ER, 3BB, 3K) started on the mound for Adairsville. Taylor Whitley (0.0 IP, 1BB, 1H), O’Kelley (2.1 IP, 0R, 1H, 5K), and Carter (2 IP, 0R, 0BB, 2K) worked in relief. Kyle Herrod had two hits for the Warriors. Kaleb Sowder, Dylan Hughes, Adam Wright, and Hadyn Griffin had the other LFO hits. The Warriors used four pitchers. Ethan Daniel, who did not retire a batter in the seventh was saddled with the pitching loss. Adairsville entertains Cass (Sat March 12, 4pm) and Armuchee (Mon March 14, 5:30pm) before playing three straight region games. The Tigers play region foes North Murray at home Tuesday, March 15; home against Coahulla Creek March 17; and at Sonoraville Friday, March 18. The start time for all three region games is 5:55pm.

Several local high school basketball seniors were selected to play in the Northwest Georgia Tip Off Club all-star game Thursday at the Georgia Highlands College Floyd Campus in Rome. Cartersville coaches, Mike Tobin, Cedric Ward, and Tyler Blackman were also selected to serve as coaches for the team featuring the local players that defeated the North team, 85-83. Local players on the team included: Cade Archer (Cartersville), Kobie Whitfield (Cartersville), Mike Sims (Cass), Jonathan Pritchett (Woodland), Darius Thrower (Excel), and Caleb West (Excel). “We had a talented group,” said Tobin. “They were a lot of fun to coach.” Photo courtesy Mike Tobin.

The Adairsville girls soccer team scored twice in the second half Thursday night to defeat visiting Coahulla Creek, 2-0, and remain undefeated on the year. Emily Collum scored in the 46th minute and Kaitlyn Webster in the 71st minute for the two Lady Tigers’ tallies. Haley Pittman assisted on the second goal. Havyn Isaac recorded six saves at goalkeeper for Adairsville to earn the victory in net. The coaching staff praised the defensive efforts of Mac Stevenson, Victoria Davis, Molly Carter, Ansley Leker, Emily Emmons, and Macy Hufstetler. The Lady Tigers improved to 8-0 with the win and 2-0 in Region 6-AAA. The Lady Colts slipped to 3-2. Adairsville plays Murray County next Thursday.

The Adairsville Tigers soccer team lost Thursday night at home to Coahulla Creek, 5-1. Adairsville actually out shot the visiting Colts but failed to cash in on most of the opportunities. The Tigers took 17 shots on goal with Danny Carillo scoring the only Adairsville goal. The game was scoreless at the intermission. "Coahulla Creek is a good team," noted Abernathy. "We kept in close in the first half with some great defensive play and good ball movement. We just came up a little short against a good team." Adairsville goalkeepers, B.J. Hardman (8) and Stuart Abernathy (5) combined for 13 saves. Salvador Grimaldo Jr. was credited with a goal saving defensive play as a Tiger defender. "We actually played pretty well," said Adairsvile coach Kelly Abernathy. "The boys fought hard and never gave up. They showed a lot of heart."

After winning their first round game Thursday night in the Perfect Game High School Showdown at LakePoint in Emerson, the Cartersville Hurricanes were shutout by Gulliver Prep of Miami, FL in the tournament quarterfinals, 6-0. Cartersville defeated Montverde (FL) Academy, 8-2, in the first round earlier Thursday evening. Auburn commit, Elliott Anderson (4 IP, 7H, 6ER, 4BB, 4K), suffered the pitching loss for Cartersville. Gulliver Prep took a 4-0 lead after two innings and added two more in the fourth inning. Adrian Del Castillo and Javier Valdes hit a homeruns for the Raiders in the first two innings. Javier Valdes (6 IP, 4H, 0R, 1BB, 10K) was the winning pitcher for Gulliver Prep. The Canes managed only four hits. One each from Anderson, Cole Jamieson, Zach Yancey, and Trevor Lowe. Cartersville (2-4) will play Friday at 6pm in a consolation game against McEachern. Gulliver Prep advances to Friday’s semifinals where the Raiders will face Oxford (MS) High School.

The Adairsville boys tennis team defeated North Murray Thursday night, 3-2, to improve to 1-1 in Region 6-AAA play. Houston Medlock won at the No. 1 singles line, 6-2, 6-0 and Chase Powell took the No. 2 singles line, 6-1, 6-0. Cody Kimbrough and Landon Swanson picked up the Tigers’ third win at the No. 2 doubles line, winning a three-set match, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Adairsville’s Jack Bates lost at No. 3 singles 6-7, 2-6 and the Tigers’ top line doubles pair, Dylan Coker and Austin Cobb fell in a tough three-set match, 6-4, 1-6, 4-6. Adairsville will entertain Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe next Tuesday.

Lexy Wallraven of Cass and Gabby Bradley of Woodland competed in the 2nd annual Northwest Georgia Senior All-Star Game at Georgia Highlands College Floyd campus. The local players' team won 76-53 over the North all-star team. Bradley scored six points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked two shots in the win. Wallraven finished with four points, five rebounds, and dished out a pair of assists. PHOTO: courtesy Burt Jackson

The Woodland Wildcats track team participated in a four-way meet Tuesday night (March 8) against Darlington, Chattooga, and Mount Paran Christian. The Woodland boys placed 1st overall in the meet. The Lady Cats were second behind host Darlington. First place finishers for the Wildcats included Jamai Smith in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.83 seconds. Kevin Miller placed first in the triple jump with a jump of 38 feet 11 inches, he also placed first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 53.50 seconds, Julian Rockett was first in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet 9 inches. Rockett also placed first in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:03. Dustin Kiel was first in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:14. Jonathan Holloway placed first in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:10, and the 4 by 400 meter relay team won the event with a time of 3:34. First place finishers for the Lady Cats included Madison Bennett in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13.44 seconds. Chaila Reliford was first in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.50 seconds. Karson Norris won the pole vault with a vault of 7 feet. Avery Mayweather was first in the shot put with a throw of 29 feet 4 inches. Skylar Chappell placed first in the discus with a throw of 80 feet 10 inches, and the Lady Wildcats' 4 by 100 meter relay team won with a time of 52.40. Woodland will compete in the Dalton Rotary Invitational this Saturday. (March 12)

The Cass boys tennis swept Rome on the road Thursday night, 5-0. Avery Cornett won 6-0, 6-0; Dalton Jackson won 6-1, 6-0; and Eric Dunlap won 6-1, 6-1 at the three singles positions. Jacob McBrayer and Seth Colston won at the top doubles line, 6-2, 6-3. The Colonels’ second line doubles pair of Logan Barrere and Reagan Barrere won 6-0, 6-0. The Cass girls team lost to Rome, 4-1. Ryleigh Lanham was the only victor for the Lady Colonels winning at the No. 1 singles line, 6-2, 6-0. Cass will play in the Woodland Invitational Friday and Saturday. (Mar 11-12)

Cartersville baseball trailed Montverde (FL) Academy Thursday afternoon 2-0 heading to the fifth inning, but the Purple Hurricanes responded with eight runs over the final three frames to take an 8-2 opening round win at the Perfect Game High School Showdown at LakePoint in Emerson. The nationally recognized high school baseball tournament, features several of the top ranked teams from around the country. The event continues through Saturday. Anthony Seigler pitched a complete game for Cartersville, scattering six hits. He allowed only one earned run, three walks, and struck out six batters. Seigler also got the job done at the plate. He walked twice, scored twice, and added a base hit. Noah Daniel had three hits for the Canes. Elliott Anderson and Zach Yancey both doubled and drove in two runs. Cole Jamieson had a hit and two RBI. Carrington Evans, Parker Roberson (RBI), and Trevor Lowe each added a hit. Parker Tidwell walked three times, scored a run, and contributed one RBI. Thomas Watkins scored a run. With the opening round win, Cartersville advanced to play a second game Thursday night against Gulliver Prep. The Raiders from Miami, FL, defeated Mountain View (Ga.) in a first round game Thursday, 6-2. The Cartersville/Gulliver Prep winner advances to the tournament semifinals Friday at 6pm against Oxford (MS). The loser will play in a consolation game Friday at 6pm against McEachern.

The Adairsville girls soccer team is ranked 7th in Class AAA and the Cartersville girls are ranked 10th in the most recent GHSA soccer poll by ScoreAtlanta.com March 9. The Lady Tigers host Coahulla Creek Thursday (Mar 10) at 5:30pm. The Lady Canes next match is Friday, when they entertain Pickens. The Adairsville girls have started the season 7-0. The Cartersville girls team is 5-1. Class AAAA 1. Marist 2. St. Pius 3. Grady 4. Woodward Academy 5. Buford 6. Whitewater 7. Pike County 8. Veterans 9. Chestatee 10. Cartersville Class AAA 1. Westminster 2. Blessed Trinity 3. Decatur 4. Dawson County 5. Lumpkin County 6. Savannah Arts 7. Adairsville 8. Pierce County 9. Jefferson 10. Oconee County

Cartersville Little League baseball will open the 2016 season Saturday (March 12) with ceremonies at the Atco facilities beginning at 9am. The ceremonial start to the 2016 season will be followed by a full slate of games. Coach Pitch 10am - Rudy York Field - Giants vs. Mariners 12noon - Rudy York Field - Yankees vs. Nationals 2:30pm - JF Harris Field - Royals vs. A’s Minor League Kid Pitch 2pm - Bill Bruce Field - Cubs vs. Rays 2pm - George Johnson Field - White Sox vs. Mets 4pm - Bill Bruce Field - Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks 4pm - George Johnson Field - Reds vs. Rockies Major League 12noon - JF Harris Field - Braves vs. Indians 2pm - Rudy York Field - Phillies vs. Colts 4:30pm - JF Harris Field - Dodgers vs. Padres 4:30pm - Rudy York Field - Tigers vs. Crackers 2016 Cartersville Little League Major League rosters BRAVES Nickolas Hruby, Martavius Cochran, Caleb Daniel, Anderson McCary, Joshua Clay, Hayden James, Knox Neal, Miles Owen, Chris Roper, JaQualyn Mayhall, Jake Lawson, Shane Roberson Manager: Richard Daniel; Coaches: Justin James, Joe Owen; Team Mom: Wynell Daniel COLTS Joseph Womack, Brody Tidwell, Tate Smith, Grant Knight, Blake Sutton, Cole Jackson, Landon DeFrench, Jackson Rutledge, Turner Abernathy, Jack Chatman, Nicholas Kennedy, Brice Craig. Manager: Clint Rutledge; Coaches: Carl Abernathy, Steven Chatman, Daniel Knight; Team Moms: Allison Rutledge, Leslie Chatman CRACKERS Jaylon Akins, Connor Stermer, Easton Elrod, Paul Gamble, Thomas Norris, Caleb Jones, Tyler Shelton, Drake Carver, Jaiven Johnson, Jaden Akins, Morocco Wilkey, Isaac Seigler. Manager: Jeremy Carver; Coaches: J.J. Norris, Jeremy Shelton, Eric Elrod; Team Mom: Mary Beth Norris DODGERS Tyler Taylor, Chandler Mathison, Charlie Rothschild, Silas Freeman, Jaylen Benham, Colin Eaton, Banks Wilson, Drew Rothschild, Tanner Wall, Phillip Schiltz, Evan Sanders, Ayden Ray. Manager: Freddy Eaton; Coaches: Austin Phillips, Terrance Benham, Andy Rothschild, Darren Wilson; Team Mom: Blair Mathison INDIANS Will Litton, Trip Bradley, Giles Turner, Harrison Childers, Drew Perry, Hunter Kelly, Connor Brasfield, Nick Zirkelbach, Eli Jones, Jake Woodall, Carson Gage, Noah Ford. Manager: Stan Bradley; Coaches: Bill Kelly, Nick Jones, Adam Turner, Johnny Brasfield; Team Mom: Jen Gage PADRES Avery Higgins, A.J. Menerey, Collin Fletcher, Sam Phillips, Malachi Jefferies, Joseph Hudson, Braden Pittman, A.J. Christina, Billy Ford, Jordan Hall, Ernesto Cortes, Xzavier Moore. Manager: Derrick Phillips; Coaches: James Hall, Leon Jeffries, J.B. Hudson; Team Mom: Kris Christina PHILLIES Pearse Mullinax, Kaden Stephenson, JaKiyon Porter, Jimbo Gaines, Randy Buchanan, Elliott Eastin, Ethan Eastin, Jacob Bunce, Jonah Cooper, Luke Gambill, Andrew Thayer, Hunter Cochran. Manager: Jamie Cooper; Coaches: Jarrett Eastin, Kevin Stephenson, Steve Gambill; Team Mom: Chris Porter. TIGERS Jacob Evans, Jake Wehunt, Gavin Shrewsbury, Jake Parker, Gunner Millsap, Jud Knight, Nathan King, Trenton Payne, Kace Adams, Jack Whitley, Colt Williams, Scotty Smith. Manager: Chad Parker; Coaches: Shannon Wehunt, Jeremy Knight, Keith Smith; Team Mom: Hayley Wehunt.