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As most know in Cartersville and Bartow County, Miller Forristall -- a newly enrolled tight end at the University of Alabama -- was a quarterback for the Hurricanes before making the position switch in his junior season. The 6-foot-5, 212 pound tight end received college offers at quarterback before making the switch, but the unselfish move he made in the best interest of his team paid off when Nick Saban made him an offer to become a member of the Crimson Tide. Use the link below to read Charlie Potter's story on alabama.247sports.com: http://alabama.247sports.com/Bolt/Miller-Forristall-to-learn-from-former-five-star-tight-end-43645720

FRIDAY MORNING RESULTS - FEB. 12 FIRST ROUND OF WRESTLEBACKS Johnathon DeLaCruz (Cartersville, 4A, 220) lost in wrestlebacks. Nick Fuller (Adairsville, 3A, 195) lost in wrestlebacks. Raekwan Hicks (Woodland, 5A, 182) advanced in wrestlebacks. Chance Scrutchins (Cass, 5A, 182) advanced in wrestlebacks. Houston Jones (Cass, 5A, 170) advanced in wrestlebacks. Henry Pabst (Adairsville, 3A, 170) advanced in wrestlebacks. Bryce Burgess (Adairsville, 3A, 152) advance in wrestlebacks. Jaylen Callahan (Cass, 5A, 145) advanced in wrestlebacks. Tyler Pilcher (Cass, 5A, 120) advanced in wrestlebacks. The next two rounds of wrestlebacks are scheduled for Friday afternoon (Feb. 12). The championship semifinals are set for Friday night, beginning at 7pm. Local wrestlers in championship semifinals still alive for state titles include: CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALISTS Kyle Golhoffer (Woodland, 5A) 106 weight class Salvador Grimaldo (Adairsville, 3A) 106 Dawson Woods (Woodland, 5A) 126 Robby Earick (Cartersville, 4A) 126 Logan Sims (Woodland, 5A) 132 Spencer Cooper (Woodland, 5A) 145 Cody Cochran (Woodland, 5A) 152 Tripp Breden (Cass, 5A) 195 Nick May (Woodland, 5A) Heavyweight Seven Richards (Cass, 5A) Heavyweight The consolation semifinals and finals are scheduled for Saturday morning with the state finals opening ceremonies set for 2:30pm and the finals matches at 3pm. The GHSA State Traditional Wrestling Championships are in Lawrenceville and the Infinite Energy Gwinnett Arena.

Bartow County Lions Club is hosting the Harlem Ambassadors for a community basketball event on March 7th at 7:00pm at Cass High School. This is an event families can enjoy together. The Harlem Ambassadors are a traveling basketball troupe and their shows are always full of laughter, comedy, slam dunks, and high-flying hoops. Best of all, it is all performed for a good cause. All funds raised from this event will go toward helping the local community with eye screenings, eye glasses, the Freedom Braille Trail and as well other local needs. Offering a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines, the Harlem Ambassadors are a team of talented male and female basketball players that are drug-free, college-educated and positive in appearance. They are committed to giving their audience quality family entertainment and serving as positive role models for kids. A team of local celebrities -- men and women from the Cartersville and Bartow County community -- will play against the Harlem Ambassadors and be part of the comedy. Tickets are available at Cass High School and online at this LINK: http://bartowcountylionsclub.brownpapertickets.com

ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 46, NORTH MURRAY 41 The fifth-seeded Lady Tigers knocked off fourth-seeded North Murray Thursday night in the Region 6AAA tournament at Ringgold High School to advance to the region tournament semifinals and lock up a berth in the Class AAA state playoffs next week. Adairsville (13-14 overall) advances to face top-seeded Ringgold in the semifinals Friday night at 7pm at Ringgold. For the game, the Lady Tigers drained nine 3-pointers and got 14 points from Emily Collum as they ended North Murray’s season with a 15-11 record. Ringgold (20-3) was undefeated in region play during the regular season. Win or lose, the Lady Tigers will play again on Saturday for state playoff seeding purposes. Semifinal winners from Friday's games will play for the region championship Saturday night at 6pm. The losers of the semifinal games will square off at 3pm for third place. HERITAGE-CATOOSA GIRLS 61, CARTERSVILLE 39 The Lady Canes were eliminated at the Region 7-AAAA tournament Thursday night with a 61-39 loss to third-seeded Heritage-Catoosa. Sydney Smith led the Lady Generals with 22 points. Monica Motuba scored 11 points to lead the Lady Canes’ scoring. She was followed by Madison McKinney with nine; Kimora McClinic eight; Genesis Burks five; Kaia Bolton three; London Shaw two; and Amaya Davis with one point. Heritage (20-5) advances to the region semifinals and secures a berth in the Class AAAA state playoffs. The Lady Canes’ season finishes with a 6-20 mark.

GHSA TRADITIONAL STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT INFINITE ENERGY GWINNETT ARENA - Lawrenceville, GA Local Results for Thursday, Feb. 11 Woodland and Cass are competing in Class AAAAA; Cartersville is in Class AAAA; Adairsville is in Class AAA NOTE: Winners in the first two rounds have reached the championship bracket semifinals and are two wins away from a state title. Semifinal losers fall to the wrestleback bracket where they will compete for third place. Wrestlebacks (consolations) begin Friday. All first or second round losers remain in contention for third place in their respective weight classes. Wt. Class -- Wrestler -- School -- results 106 - Kyle Golhoffer (Woodland) pinned both opponents in first two rounds. 106 - Salvador Grimaldo (Adairsville) won decisions in first two rounds. 113 - Devin Garrett (Cass) won in first round; lost second round decision. 113 - Jesus Montero (Woodland) won first round by forfeit; forfeited second round. 120 - Tyler Pilcher (Cass) lost first round match 120 - Jahvar Lewis (Woodland) pinned his first round opponent; lost second round decision. 126 - Dawson Woods (Woodland) pinned his opponents in first two rounds. 126 - Robby Earick (Cartersville) won decisions in first two rounds. 132 - Logan Sims (Woodland) pinned his first round opponent; won by tech. fall in second round. 132 - Jordan Mitchell (Cass) won first round decision; lost 9-5 in second round. 145 - Jaylen Callahan (Cass) lost opening round by pin. 145 - Spencer Cooper (Woodland) won opening round by pin; won 3-2 in second round. 152 - Khalil Farmer (Cass) won first round decision; lost second round decision. 152 - Cody Cochran (Woodland) won by pin in first two rounds. 152 - Bryce Burgess (Adairsville) lost 6-5 in opening round. 160 - Joseph Jones (Woodland) won first round decision; lost in second round. 160 - C.J. McKnight (Cass) won first round decision; lost in second round. 160 - Daelen Harrison (Adairsville) won major decision in first round; lost in second round. 170 - Jacob Frye (Woodland) won opening round decision; lost by pin in second round. 170 - Houston Jones (Cass) lost first round decision. 170 - Henry Pabst (Adairsville) lost by pin in first round. 182 - Chance Scrutchins (Cass) lost opening round decision. 182 - Raekwan Hicks (Woodland) lost opening round decision. 195 - Nick Fuller (Adairsville) lost by pin in opening round. 195 - Brett Shedd (Woodland) won first round decision; lost to Breeden in second round. 195 - Tripp Breeden (Cass) won by pin in opening round; defeated Shedd in second round. 220 - Hunter Hardin (Woodland) won by pin in opening round; lost by decision in second round 220 - Johnathan DeLaCruz (Cartersville) lost 8-7 decision in opening round. HWT - Dalton May (Woodland) won by pin in first two rounds. HWT - Seven Richards (Cass) won first two rounds, both in 2-1 decisions. The tournament continues Friday and Saturday at the Gwinnett Infinite Energy Arena.

Youth recreation basketball results for games hosted by the Bartow County Recreation Department for February 4-6. 8U Girls LIBERTY 20, MONARCHS 16 Liberty: Kaytlin Arnold 16, Anna Grace Fraley 2, Chloe Phillips 2 Monarchs: Abbi Wear 6, Jayda Henderson 4, Amirrah Horton 4, Kate Self 2 8U Boys CLIPPERS 23, MAVERICKS 10 Clippers: Jamar Wilson 17, Eric Palma 4, Luis Olvera Sanchez 2 Mavericks: Brad Barton 6, Noah King 4 BULLS 18, HEAT 12 Bulls: Anterrius Hames 16, Nicholas Ackey 2 Heat: Lucas Baker 5, Joshua Love 3, Christian Teasley 3, Elijah Edwards 1 NETS 22, BUCKS 15 Nets: Isaiah Livsey 17, Malachi Harris 5 Bucks: Jarrett Scott 9, Ben Abernathy 2, Matthew Cook 2, Fletcher Silvers 2 HEAT 23, SPURS 14 Heat: Lucas Baker 11, Christian Teasley 8, Joshua Love 4 Spurs: Conner Lujan 7, Jabari Burleson 5, Donovan Gooch 2 SUNS 32, HAWKS 24 Suns: Jakez Baldwin 22, Ja’Kai Baldwin 10 Hawks: Casen Cochran 13, Cameron Cochran 9, Derris Reece 2 BULLS 25, KNICKS 13 Bulls: Shavonzae Pennymon 8, Jaiden Daise 6, Anterrius Hames 5, Nicholas Ackey 2, Bryson Chatman 2, Jonathan Ryan 2 Knicks: Dredyn Bautista 6, Nasier Bennett 3, Braylon Hill 2, Lincoln Ritter 2 SUNS 26, MAGIC 23 Suns: Jakez Baldwin 19, Ja’Kai Baldwin 6, Harrison Cole 1 Magic: Carson Waits 15, Noland Elrod 2, Jayden Metcalf 2, Caiden Moore 2, Brody Shiflet 2 10U Girls DREAM 32, MONARCHS 11 Dream: Mikaela Jackson 17, Campbell Rogers 15 Monarchs: Lea Brasington 3, Reagan Flynn 2, Hannah Godfrey 2, Maggie Lynch 2, Sara Ramsey 2 STARS 16, LYNX 8 Stars: Julia Shinholster 9, Reese Howard 4, Taff Bradley 2, Ginger Bunce 1 Lynx: Alissa Winters 4, Tanaysia Porter 3, Allyson Thacker 1 MYSTICS 21, SPARKS 17 Mystics: Alyssa Jarrett 7, Jaiden Leach 5, Jenna Young 5, Darby Adams 4 Sparks: Alexis Woods 11, Gabriella Becerra 2, Peyton McMillan 2, Paola Robledo 2 SHOCK 12, SUN 10 Shock: Kailynn Mullinax 5, Piper Spivey 4, Zariyah Hicks 2, Katilyn Detscher 1 Sun: Zoe Casey 5, Sarah Smith 3, Autumn Smith 2 STARS 12, LIBERTY 10 Stars: Taff Bradley 6, Julia Shinholster 4, Hayley Dillow 1, Talia Sangster 1 Liberty: Bridgett Njoroge 7, Hayley Carpenter 2, Emily Hatch 1 DREAM 25, SUN 10 Dream: Mikaela Jackson 16, Campbell Rogers 6, Ansley Griffin 3 Sun: Zoe Casey 4, Andrea Davis 4, Sarah Smith 2 MONARCHS 32, FEVER 8 Monarchs: Reagan Flynn 8, Reagan Weightman 8, Lea Brasington 6, Maggie Lynch 4, Amanda Davidson 2, Hannah Godfrey 2, Sara Ramsey 2 Fever: Naxyria Roberts 8 STORM 10, LYNX 8 Storm: Amber Hardin 4, Kasidee Wall 3, Emma Hensley 2, Haylionna Tucker 1 Lynx: Tanaysia Porter 4, Caitlin Wilson 2, Jordan Clay 1 10U Boys WIZARDS 37, MAVERICKS 34 Wizards: Jayden Foster 25, Connor Jenkins 4, Tyler Steward 4, Bryson Van Tonder 2, Kohl Williams 2 Mavericks: Ethan Blome 14, Merrick Boldt 10, Blade Benefield 6, Virgil Curry 2, Merrick Boldt 2 MAGIC 44, SPURS 18 Magic: Ramarion Pace 22, Austin Sanders 8, Logan Bentley 6, Kaden Baldwin 4, Ramiro Montalvo 2, Jake Wright 2 Spurs: Joseph Boatman 10, Luke Evans 6, Austin Blalock 2 HAWKS 44, HEAT 17 Hawks: Devin Henderson 21, John Eaglin 10, Kevin Henderson 7, Braden Shiflett 6 Heat: Kyrese Weaver 8, Gabe Prioreschi 6, Spencer Berry 2, Treshaun Reed 1 NETS 41, THUNDER 34 Nets: Sahaj Patel 15, Cadyn Wade 12, Tyler Wallentine 10, Titus Bagley 4 Thunder: Jonathan Gough 12, Tre Winters 11, Landon O’Neal 7, Riley Belcher 2, Jaden Watson 2 BULLS 32, CELTICS 30 Bulls: Jakaden Barkley 14, Nicholas Kennedy 12, Erich Wilburn 4, Andy Forsyth 2 Celtics: Mason Pharis 11, Jakavien Harris 8, Zach Weaver 4, Jamarian Pullum 3, Brayden Butler 2, Camden Eubanks 2 BUCKS 26, NETS 19 Bucks: Grayson Belcher 8, Charlie Ray 7, Jaylen Scott 5, Blake Martin 4, Jake McCollum 2 Nets: Cadyn Wade 10, Titus Bagley 5, Sahaj Patel 2, Tyler Wallentine 2 THUNDER 20, HEAT 16 Thunder: Jonathan Gough 11, Landon O’Neal 6, Harrison Eckert 2, Kolt McCord 1 Heat: Spencer Berry 8, Javen Brown 3, Gabe Prioeschi 2, Alec Smith 2, Tristan Purdue 1 HAWKS 46, WIZARDS 39 Hawks: John Eaglin 18, Devin Henderson 13, Kevin Henderson 9, Jackson Barkley 4, Robert Dellaporta 2 Wizards: Jayden Foster 30, Justin Williams 5, Kohl Williams 4 12U Girls STORM 27, SUN 4 Storm: Alyssa Hock 8, Ella Townsend 8, Bailey Weaver 4, Rylee Hensley 3, Megan Gregory 2, Mackenzie House 2 Sun: Makayla Mendoza 2, Addison Tatum 2 DREAM 26, MYSTICS 9 Dream: Mackenzie Lee 11, Ansley Hight 9, Trinity Hatfield 3, Raziyah Ware 3 Mystics: Olivia Maddox 5, Ashley Ballard 4 12U Boys LAKERS 37, CELTICS 35 Lakers: Jadas Whatley 16, Santino Jones 14, Jacob Bunce 4, Ladarius Clark 3 Celtics: Hayden Poarch 16, Christian Gough 14, Kyle Weaver 3, Landon Hamilton 2 WARRIORS 31, JAZZ 27 Warriors: Nathan Clem 15, Jasten Chapman 10, Quenton Hanson 4, James Buchanan 2 Jazz: Jackson Hale 8, Dawson Shropshire 8, Ahmeer Fowlkes 3, Jason Harrell 3, Rhylam Owens 3, Sam Brannon 2 SPURS 30, MAGIC 25 Spurs: Cody Simmons 14, Jake Eller 6, Isaiah Bagley 5, Caleb Wise 4, Damien West 1 Magic: Bobo Wynn 10, Jonah Cooper 7, Kenneth Rogers 5, Brady Bearden 2, Evan Sanders 2 BULLS 35, CLIPPERS 26 Bulls: J.T. Forsyth 10, Jelani Hames 9, Jaeden Scott 7, Connor Ray 5, Jack Belisle 2, Ethan Reynolds 2 Clippers: Ethan Balderston 8, R’Jai Rogers 5, Parker Brown 3, Nehemiah Deroche 3, Anthony Daise 2, Jakauri Jewell 2, Christian Vital-Herne 2, Jackson Christiana 1 BUCKS 28, HEAT 24 Bucks: Jacob Silvers 15, Chris Roper 10, Blake Hilburn 2, Jacob Ray 1 Heat: Tyler Shelton 10, Collin Fletcher 6, Peyton Posey 5, Harrison Childers 3 14U Boys MAGIC 42, SUNS 32 Magic: Kamari George 16, Remington Brown 6, Jacoloeny Rodgers 5, Darius Ward 5, Jacob Holbrook 4, Chandler Wise 4, Mark Williams 2 Suns: Austin Tant 13, Ethan Souders 9, Isaac Roberson 8, Austin Baker 2 HEAT 41, SUNS 37 Heat: Aaron Fleming 13, Peter Germ 10, Jack Bates 7, J.P. Perry 6, Avery Jenkins 5 Suns: Isaac Roberson 10, Silas Sharpton 8, Austin Tant 7, Ethan Souders 6, Joshua Brannan 4, Chandler Tant 2 WARRIORS 54, BUCKS 47 Warriors: Dylan Forman 15, Nathan Gomez 12, Ty Chapman 11, Jimmy Davis 10, Dalton Henderson 4, Tristan Langley 2 Bucks: Josiah Mosley 16, Blaine Ingram 15, Rayshaun Womack 12, Ben Eckert 2, Ericson Mosley 2 BUCKS 51, HEAT 31 Bucks: Rayshaun Womack 16, Josiah Mosley 12, Blaine Ingram 10, Jackson Owens 7, Ben Eckert 2, Samuel Lee 2, Kyle Miller 2 Heat: Aaron Fleming 10, Jack Bates 6, Brandon Waynick 6, Peter Germ 4, Avery Jenkins 3, J.P. Perry 2 17U Boys JAZZ 65, LAKERS 43 Jazz: Trevor Lowe 16, Cam Simpson 13, James Hardeman 12, Jackson Lowe 12, Joel Shephard 8, Andrew Simpson 2, Chaz Tutherow 2 Lakers: Zachary Taylor 14, James Davis 12, Matthew Arp 6, Dalton Heither 4, Storm Young 4, Dequon Gilbert 3 BULLS 62, CELTICS 42 Bulls: Brandon Benham 12, Colton Chupp 10, William House 10, Ericiah Quinn 8, Michael Sullivan 8, Hunter Holland 6, Dan Fitch 4, Landon Graham 4 Celtics: Joseph McDaniel 18, Logan Barrere 14, Nathan Colston 6, Seth Colston 4 HEAT 52, MAGIC 43 Heat: Jonah Jackson 24, Dominic Outten 14, Tevin Harris 6, John Henderson 3, Carson Jones 3, Cameron Matthews 2 Magic: Collin Pass 14, Noah Beatty 8, Cody Martinez 8, Jacob Mincey 6, Dawson Abernathy 4, Joshua Dover 3 Youth recreation basketball game reports are made available by the Bartow County Recreation Department and the City of Cartersville Recreation Department.

SMYRNA, Ga. – The Chattahoochee Tech men scored the game’s final nine points en route to a 71-68 comeback victory over Central Georgia Tech at the Smyrna Community Center on Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles broke a 68-68 tie with a Ryan Davis free throw with under a minute to play, then a Malik Jordan steal and layup with 1.7 seconds remaining gave the Golden Eagles their second straight GCAA win. The Golden Eagles (20-6, 7-5 GCAA) trailed 38-31 at halftime and took their first lead of the game, 49-48, with under 13 minutes to play. Central Georgia Tech retook the lead and pushed its advantage to six points, 68-62, but would not score again. Keith Ray (Hillgrove) led the Golden Eagles with 15 points and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line to go with four rebounds. A.J. Mosby (Cartersville) scored 14 points to go over the 1,000-point mark for his career with the Golden Eagles. He added five rebounds and six assists. Davis (Cartersville) chipped in eight points and five rebounds, and Jordan Oliver (Rabun County) had eight points off the bench. Corey Tobin (Cartersville) had seven points and five rebounds, and Trevin Steede (Wheeler) scored seven points. Arthur Bennett (McEachern) had six points and six assists. The Golden Eagles' win puts them alone in third place in the GCAA standings after jumping Central Georgia Tech, now 7-6, with four conference games left. Georgia Highlands (12-0) and South Georgia (9-2) occupy the top two spots. Chattahoochee Tech will be back in conference action this Saturday at Albany Tech, with the women tipping off at 2 p.m. and the men following at 4 p.m.

WALKER GIRLS 48, EXCEL CHRISTIAN 27 Walker outscored Excel 15-6 in the second period and took a 25-12 lead to halftime on their way to a Region 6-A tournament victory that eliminated the Lady Eagles. Rylie Boston led Excel with nine points. Whitney Harris scored eight; Xena Enos four; Anna Lane Hattaway three; Lindsey Mauldin two; and Kalli Beth Scheff, one point. Excel finished its season with a 12-14 record. MOUNT PISGAH BOYS 64, EXCEL CHRISTIAN 56 (Overtime) The Excel Eagles led Mount Pisgah by 20 points midway through the third quarter Wednesday night in the Region 6-A tournament, but the Patriots’ furious comeback and full court defensive pressure sent the game to overtime where the Patriots won by eight and likely ended Excel’s season. Excel was ranked No. 22 in the most recent edition of the Class A private school power ratings. The early region tournament loss likely leaves the Eagles on the outside looking in regarding the Class A state playoffs. Quinn Richey led Mount Pisgah with 25 points. Brandon Younger scored 22 for the Patriots. Darius Thrower finished the night with 12 points for Excel. Latrel Jones contributed 11; Caleb West 10; Dylan Drew eight; and Chris Hale seven for the Eagles. Excel’s season likely concludes with a 12-14 mark. Mount Pisgah advances in the Region 6-A tournament to play second-seeded Whitefield Academy Thursday.

The City of Cartersville Recreation Department will begin registration for youth baseball, ages 4 through 7 (co-ed) beginning February 22 through March 6. The age control date is May 1, 2016. Registration takes place at the Dellinger Park office. Registration fees are $65 through March 6. The fee goes up to $75 March 7 and will be space available only. There is a $20 non-residence fee for residents outside the city of Cartersville. A copy of the child's birth certificate is required before teh season begins.

Cole Hewatt hit a pair of threes and scored eight points, while teammate Ronald Hardin tallied six points in the extra session as the Adairsville Tigers outscored Sonoraville 14-5 in overtime to advance in Region 6AAA tournament play at Ringgold. Hardin finished the night with 17 points and Hewatt 15 for the Tigers. The matchup was close throughout. The Phoenix led 13-11 after one quarter, but Adairsville took a 21-20 lead to the locker room at halftime. The Tigers led 30-28 after three periods and Sonoraville outscored Adairsville 14-12 in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime, tied 42-all. Cody Henderson and Bryce Holland contributed six points each for the Tigers. James Sims scored five, while Juan Perez and Hunter Hice added four and three, respectively. Austin Carter led Sonoraville with 18 points. Hunter White scored eight. Trenton Daniel and Tavian Reynolds scored five each for the Phoenix, followed by four each from Jaeden Irving and Bailey Reece. Bryce Wilson added three. With the win, Adairsville improved to 9-18 on the year and will now take on tournament host and fourth-seeded Ringgold Thursday night at 8:30pm with the winner guaranteed a spot in the region semifinals and the Class AAA state tournament. Sonoraville finished the year with an 11-13 record.

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, basketball, baseball, and softball. Bartow Sports Zone maintains a roster of all the local collegiate and professional athletes on the 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' page of this web site. (PHOTO: Kailah Rain, Embry Riddle University) Below, are updates for local athletes in current sports. WOMENS BASKETBALL SYDNEY BOYD — Brewton-Parker College (G, Freshman, Woodland HS) . . . scored two points and grabbed a rebound in a 59-55 loss Saturday at Coastal College of Georgia in Brunswick. The Lady Barons also lost Jan. 30 at Brenau University and are now 4-19 overall and 0-13 in the Southern States Athletic Conference. BPC has a three-game homestand Feb. 11-20 vs. Middle Georgia State, Brenau University, and College of Coastal Georgia. MARISSA DUBOSE — Gadsden State CC (F/C, Sophomore, Woodland HS) . . . scored three points and collected 14 rebounds in a pair of home losses to Southern Union State (Feb. 1) and Wallace State (Feb. 4). Dubose has played in 20 games and started once for the 8-13 Cardinal. GSCC is 3-3 in conference games. Dubose is averaging 2.9 rebounds per game and just under one per game in a reserve role. The Cardinal play at Lawson State CC Feb. 11 and host Roane State CC Feb. 15. ASHLEY HUSKINS — Univ. of the Cumberlands (G/F, Freshman, Cass HS) . . . has appeared in 18 of 20 games for the Lady Patriots averaging 3.3 rebounds and 3.5 points per game in an average of just under 15 minutes per game. Huskins scored six points, with three rebounds and a pair of assists Feb. 4 in a 59-56 loss to seventh-ranked Shawnee State (OH). She also played 17 minutes, scored one point and grabbed three rebounds in a one point loss to Georgetown (KY). University of the Cumberlands is 8-12 overall and 0-9 in the Mid-South Conference. They host St. Catharine College (KY) Feb. 11 and third-ranked Campbellsville University Feb. 13. KAELYN IRBY — Gadsden State CC (G, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . averaging 12 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 3.6 assists per game in 20 starts. Irby scored 13 points in a home loss to Southern Union State CC Feb. 1 and scored five points Feb. 4 vs. Wallace State. The Cardinal travel to Lawson State CC Feb. 11 and will host Roane State CC Feb. 15. MAYA JONES — Gadsden State CC (F, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . averaging a point per game and just under one rebound per game in 16 appearances for the Cardinal. She scored a season-high six points Feb. 1 in a home loss to Southern Union State. GSCC plays at Lawson State CC Feb. 11 and will host Roane State CC Feb. 15. MORGAN JONES — Gadsden State CC (C, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . a starter for the Cardinal, averaging 5.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game through 19 games. Jones scored eight points with five rebounds in a home loss Feb. 4 to Wallace State. She had six rebounds and a block in a loss to Southern Union State Feb. 1. The Cardinal play at Lawson State CC Feb. 11 and host Roane State CC Feb. 15. MENS BASKETBALL RUDY WINTERS — Dalton State College (F, Sophomore, Excel Christian Academy) . . .has seen action in 13 games, averaging 13.7 points and 3 rebounds per game. . . Winters scored three points in a home loss to Voorhees (SC) Feb. 2. The Roadrunners (14-10, 6-7 in the Southern State Athletic Conference) travel to College of Coastal Georgia Feb. 11 and Brewton Parker (GA) College Feb. 13. RYAN DAVIS — Chattahoochee Tech CC (G, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . Davis is a starter averaging 14.4 points on 52 percent shooting from the floor. He has averaged 5.9 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 5.1 assists per game. He scored 12 points in a Feb. 5, 95-93 home loss to South Georgia Technical and grabbed six rebounds. The Golden Eagles snapped a three-game skid Feb. 8 with an 80-63 win at East Georgia State CC. CTCC (19-6 overall, 6-5 in conference) hosts Central Georgia Tech CC Feb. 10 and plays at Albany Tech CC Feb. 13. A.J. MOSBY — Chattahoochee Tech CC (G, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . scored 23 points in a 95-93 home loss to South Georgia Tech CC Feb. 5 with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. . . a starter for the Golden Eagles, Mosby is averaging just over 19 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and four assists while logging more than 30 minutes per game. His field goal percentage is better than 52 percent (over 40 percent from behind the arc) and he is shooting 79.7 percent from the charity stripe. The Golden Eagles ended a three-game losing streak Feb. 8 with a win at East Georgia State. Chatt Tech (19-6 overall, 6-5 in the GCAA) plays Central Georgia Tech CC at home Feb. 10 and travels to Albany Tech CC Feb. 13. ELIJAH ROBINSON — Emmanuel College (G/F, Junior, Excel Christian Academy) . . . a starter for the 15-5 Lions, Robinson is averaging 9.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in just under 21 minutes per game. He is shooting just under 50 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the free throw line. He scored two points and collected four rebounds at Erskine (SC) Feb. 3. The Lions won 88-75 at Southern Wesleyan Feb. 6 (ind. stats not available). Emmanuel is 10-4 in the Carolinas Conference and hosts Barton Feb. 13 before traveling to North Greenville and Limestone Feb. 15 and Feb. 17. COREY TOBIN — Chattahoochee Tech CC (SG, Sophomore, Cartersville HS) . . . as a starter for the 19-6 Golden Eagles, Tobin is scoring 8.3 points and grabbing 3.6 rebounds with 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals while logging just under 28 minutes per game. Chatt Tech (19-6 overall, 6-5 in the GCAA) plays Central Georgia Tech CC at home Feb. 10 and travels to Albany Tech CC Feb. 13. WRESTLING EVAN COLE — Cumberland University (So., Cartersville HS) . . . lost a narrow 3-0 decision to his Life University opponent Feb. 6 wrestling at 149-pounds. The team also fell 27-17 in the dual match. The Bulldogs are back in action Sat., Feb. 13 at St. Catharine College and the NAIA East Region Qualifier Sat., Feb. 20. TRACK & FIELD ANNA HIGHTOWER — Georgia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) . . . pole vaulter placed 8th in the unseeded division at the Virginia Tech Elite Indoor Meet in Blacksburg, VA. by clearing 11’ 7.75” (3.55m). The Yellow Jackets compete next at the Vanderbilt Music City Invitational Feb. 12-13 in Nashville. BLAKE PERRY — Jacksonville State University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . placed 8th in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 9.38 at the Southern Illinois Invitational Feb. 6. The Gamecocks compete next at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, AL Feb. 12-13. SAMANTHA PATTERSON — Jacksonville State University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . placed 10th in the pole vault with a height of 10 feet, 9 inches at the SIU Invitational in Carbondale, IL Feb. 6. The next meet for JSU is Feb. 12-13 at the Samford Invitational in Birmingham. TENNIS PEYTON GOLLHOFER — Ball State University (Cartersville, GA; Laurel Springs Academy) . . won at No. 1 doubles 6-4 with partner Audrey Berger vs. Detroit Mercy Feb. 6. The Cardinals improved to 3-1 on the season with wins over Mercy and Valparaiso on the day. Gollhofer also won her singles match at the No. 3 line vs. Mercy, 6-3, 6-2. Ball State hosts Southern Illinois (Feb. 13) and Western Kentucky (Feb. 14). BASEBALL CLIFTON DEMPSEY — Maryville College (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . saw action in a pair of games with one plate appearance. The Scots won one of three at Rhodes College in Memphis and host Augsburg in a four-game series Feb. 12-13. BO EDWARDS — Univ. of North Georgia (Jr., Adairsville HS) . . . started one of the Nighthawks’ first five games at DH. He went 1-for-4 with a double in a 4-3 win over Valdosta State Jan. 30. UNG (4-1) hosts Kentucky Wesleyan in a three-game series Feb. 13-14. BRANDON ETHERIDGE — Georgia Highlands CC (Soph., Cass HS) . . . went 5-for-14 with three walks, three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Georgia Highlands’ four-game series sweep of Surry Community College over the weekend at LakePoint. GHC (4-0) hosts Chattanooga State CC in a DH Feb. 11, followed by a three game series with Walters State CC Feb. 12 and 13 at LakePoint. HARRISON HATFIELD — Shorter University (Soph, Cartersville HS) . . . one plate appearance in the Hawks first three games. The Hawks dropped two of three to Spring Hill College. Shorter will host Carson-Newman College Feb. 10 and Lemoyne-Owen College in a three-game series Feb. 12-13. BRADLEY HOOD — Georgia Highlands CC (Soph., Cass HS) . . . needed only one pitch in his only relief appearance during the Surry (NC) series. In a 10-0 victory, Hood was called on with two outs and two runners aboard and escaped the jam. GHC (4-0) hosts Chattanooga State CC in a DH Feb. 11, followed by a three game series with Walters State CC Feb. 12 and 13 at LakePoint. SEAN McDERMOTT — Cleveland State CC (Fr., Adairsville HS) . . . in his first college baseball series, McDermott started all three games at first base and batted in the cleanup spot as Cleveland State took two of three games from Roane State. He went 2-for-10 with a pair of RBI and two walks in the series. CSCC plays a three game series at Gordon State College Feb. 12-13. HUNTER OSBORN — Reinhardt University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . collected a win as Reinhardt’s opening day starter against Calumet-St. Joseph. He struck out seven and allowed only one hit in five shutout innings. The Eagles won 3-0. Reinhardt (4-0) travels to Ave Maria University (FL) for a four-game series Feb. 12-14. MASON ROBINSON — Wallace-Dothan CC (Soph., Woodland HS) . . . went hitless with a walk in his team’s season opener against Darton State CC batting cleanup. They play a DH at Abraham Baldwin Feb. 9 and host Andrew College Feb. 10. TYLER WILL — Berry College (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . Will threw one perfect inning in relief in Berry’s season-opening 8-4 win over Emory & Henry Saturday. Berry swept Emory & Henry in the three-game series. The Vikings host LaGrange College Feb. 10 and travel to Guilford College in Greensboro, NC Feb. 13 for a doubleheader. ASA WILLIAMS — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cartersville HS) . . . started at catcher in two of Reinhardt’s first four wins. He went 2-for-6 with a double and an RBI. The Eagles travel to Ave Maria University (FL) for a four-game series Feb. 12-14. SOFTBALL BETHANY BALLARD — Armstrong State (Jr., Cass HS) . . . has one plate appearance and saw action in a pair of early season games for the Pirates as they have started the year 4-3. ASU plays Barry, Nova Southeastern, Florida Tech, and Lynn Feb. 12-14 at the PBA Sailfish Tournament in West Palm Beach, FL MALLORY JACKSON — Georgia Highlands CC (Fr., Cartersville HS) . . . Jackson started her first college game in right field for the Chargers who are now 2-3. They swept Roane State Sunday at Hamilton Crossing Park after losing close games to Shelton State CC and Cleveland State (TN) CC. The Chargers hit the road to Texas where they will play University of Texas-Tyler, Colby (TX), Howard (TX), Midland (TX), Coastal Bend (TX), Odessa (TX), and Luna (NM) February 10-14. ASHLEY JORDAN — Georgia Highlands CC (Soph., Woodland HS) . . . a starter in centerfield, she went 5-for-16, scored four runs, and added an RBI as the Chargers went 2-3 in the Borders Battle event at Hamilton Crossing Park. Highlands travels to Texas next where they will play University of Texas-Tyler, Colby (TX), Howard (TX), Midland (TX), Coastal Bend (TX), Odessa (TX), and Luna (NM) February 10-14. KAILAH RAIN — Embry-Riddle University (Soph., Cartersville HS) . . . (photo above) An all-conference and all-region selection last year as a freshman, Rain got off to a good start this season as she went 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in two wins over Keiser last Friday. Rain started both games in center field and batted second in the lineup. The Eagles host South Carolina Beaufort in a doubleheader Feb. 12 and St. Thomas in a twinbill Feb. 13. LAUREN WOMACK — Georgia Highlands CC (Fr., Cass HS) . . . a starter at shortstop for the Chargers, she was 2-for-12 with three RBI and a double as GHC went 2-3 and hosted the Borders Battle at Hamilton Crossing Park. The Chargers hit the road to Texas where they will play University of Texas-Tyler, Colby (TX), Howard (TX), Midland (TX), Coastal Bend (TX), Odessa (TX), and Luna (NM) February 10-14. 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.

ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 51, GORDON CENTRAL 46 The Adairsville boys were held scoreless in the first quarter of their Region 6AAA tournament first round game Monday night in Ringgold, but the Tigers poured in 40 points over the next two quarters on their way to a 51-46 victory over Gordon Central. The Tigers trailed 9-0 after one quarter, but cut the deficit to 22-20 by the intermission. Adairsville took a 40-38 lead after three quarters and held off the Warriors in the fourth to advance to Tuesday night’s second round against third-seeded Sonoraville at 8:30pm. Cole Hewitt led Adairsville with 15 points, followed by Ronald Hardin with 12. Cody Henderson scored nine for the Tigers. Hunter Hice totaled seven points, Juan Perez tallied four, with Bryce Holland and Grayson Dailey adding two apiece. Jonathan Nesbitt scored a game-high 23 points to lead Gordon Central. Seth Culpepper scored 15. Gordon Central’s season finished with a 4-21 record. Adairsville is now 8-18.