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Bartow County Parks and Recreation Basketball results for January 4, 2016 Final scores and game reports from action involving teams in the Bartow County Recreation Department and Cartersville Parks and Recreation Department. 8U Boys HEAT 21, MAVERICKS 8 Heat: Michael Teasley 8, Lucas Baker 5 Mavericks: Jaden Huskins 4 BULLS 28, HAWKS 19 Bulls: Anterrius Hames 14, Shavonzae Pennymon 6 Hawks: Casen Cochran 10, Cameron Cochran 9 10U Girls SHOCK 16, C’VILLE CANES 6 Shock: Kailynn Mullinax 8, Kaitlyn Detscher 6 DREAM 29, LIBERTY 14 Dream: Mikaela Jackson 23, Campbell Rogers 6 Liberty: Bridgett Njoroge 12 SPARKS 33, FEVER 5 Sparks: Alexis Woods 18, Paola Robledo 6 Fever: Naxyria Roberts 5 SUN 14, LYNX 6 Sun: Sarah Smith 10 Lynx: Tanaysia Porter 4 10U Boys MAGIC 47, THUNDER 22 Magic: Ramarion Pace 24, Logan Bentley 10, Kaden Baldwin 8 Thunder: Jonathan Gough 10, Tre Winters 6 BUCKS 42, MAVERICKS 13 Bucks: Jaylen Scott 12, Grayson Belcher 8, Andrew Martin 7 Mavericks: Merrick Boldt 7, Ethan Blome 4 KINGS 33, WIZARDS 30 Kings: Asa Shepard 12, Tristan Cantrell 8, Kamarion Profit 5 Wizards: Jayden Foster 23 14U Boys BUCKS 46, C’VILLE CANES 36 Bucks: Josiah Mosley 10, Ericson Mosley 9, Davis Hardin 6 Game reports are provided by BCRD and CPRD.

Vic Beasley wrapped up his NFL rookie season Sunday with the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Beasley did not add to his individual stat line and the Falcons finished the year 8-8. Atlanta also missed the playoffs for the third straight season after beginning the year with five straight wins and six victories in their first seven games. Beasley, as we now know, has been dealing with a torn labrum in his right shoulder throughout the 2015 season. He managed the injury all year and did not miss any of the Falcons’ 16 games. According to reports from Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, off-season surgery has not been ruled out for Beasley. “It’s a day-by-day thing,” Beasley said Monday as players cleaned out their lockers following the end of their season. “I haven’t decided if I will have the surgery or not. If I don’t, I will just rehab it.” Beasley finished the season with 26 tackles, four sacks, three passes defensed, two forced fumbles and an interception in his first NFL season. His best game came on Dec. 27 against the then-undefeated Carolina Panthers when he recorded four tackles, a sack, and forced a fumble. It was a solid year for the former Adairsville Tiger and Clemson All-American. Falcons' officials were publicly pleased with his performance, but the Falcons’ 2015 first round pick will look to make an even bigger impact in his second year.

The 2015-16 college football bowl season concluded this past weekend and now only the National Championship between Clemson and Alabama remains to be played January 11. Several local collegiate football players, among our 'Athletes Beyond Bartow,' participated in post-season games. Collin Barber, Tarris Batiste, and Hayes Linn were all three part of teams that played in bowl games. Rodney Mitchell's team made the FCS playoffs, while Niagel Curtis and Isaiah Ross were on teams that advanced to the NAIA post-season. Below is a season summary for local college football players around the country for the 2015 season. QUADRE ALLEN — Tusculum College (R-Fr., DB, Woodland HS) … appeared in all 11 games for the Pioneers in 2015 and made a total of 6 tackles with one pass break up. Tusculum finished 4-7 overall and 2-5 in the South Atlantic Conference. DeANDRE APPLIN — Georgia Military College (Fr., DB, Adairsville HS) … played in seven games, made 13 tackles, had one interception and recovered two fumbles. He returned both fumbles for touchdowns to lead the nation (NJCAA) in fumbles returned for touchdowns. GMC finished the 2015 season with an 8-4 record. COLLIN BARBER — University of Georgia (Sr., P / PK, Cartersville HS) … had 39 punts for a 40.3 yard average and had a long punt in 2015 of 55 yards. A dozen of his punts were inside the 20 yard line. He also kicked off nine times for a 62.1 yard average with five touchbacks. The Bulldogs finished the season 10-3 with a Taxslayer Bowl win over Penn State. BROOKS BARDEN — UNC Charlotte (R-Fr., QB, Cartersville HS) … saw action in seven games for the 49ers in 2015 and started five. He was 49 of 99 passing for 440 yards and four touchdowns. His efficiency rating was 90.1. Barden also rushed 38 times for a net total of 21 yards and one touchdown. Charlotte finished 2-10 overall and 0-8 in Conference USA. TARRIS BATISTE — Georgia State (R-Sr., DB, Cass HS) … a two year starter for the Panthers after transferring from Indiana State, Batiste was twice the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week in 2015. He finished second on the team in tackles with 100. He was also credited with 6.5 tackles for loss. Batiste picked off four passes, broke up six, and forced a pair of fumbles. Georgia State won four straight at the end of the regular season to become bowl eligible for the first time in program history, but fell to San Jose State in the Cure Bowl to finish their season 6-7 overall and 5-3 in the Sun Belt Conference. NIAGEL CURTIS — Reinhardt University (Sr., RB, Adairsville, GA, Gordon Central HS) … named Reinhardt’s first-ever NAIA All-American in football, Curtis rushed for 954 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2015. He had a long run of 72 yards and averaged over 86 yards per game rushing. He added three receptions for 40 yards. He scored five touchdowns in two different games, including a game against then-top-ranked Lindsey Wilson. The Eagles finished the year 9-2 overall and made the NAIA national playoffs, but lost to University of Saint Francis (IN) in the opening round. JUSTIN FLOYD — Furman University (R-Sr., OL, Cartersville HS) … a primary starter on the Paladins’ offensive line for the last two years, he helped clear the way for the 2015 Furman offense to accumulate over 318 yards per game. Furman finished the season with a 4-7 record overall and 2-5 in the Southern Conference. T. L. FORD — UNC-Charlotte (So., WR, Cartersville HS) … started 11 of 12 games for the 49ers in 2015. Ford caught 27 passes for 262 yards and an average of 21.8 yards per game. His longest reception of the season went for 25 yards. The 49ers finished the 2015 campaign with a 2-10 record overall and 0-8 in Conference USA. GORDON GRAY — Kennesaw State (R-Fr., WR, Cartersville HS) … appeared in seven games in 2015 for the Owls. KSU finished its first football campaign 6-5 overall and was 2-4 in Big South Conference games. DAKOTA HINES — Kentucky Christian University (So., K/P, Adairsville HS) … utilized primarly as a kickoff specialist, Hines was named to the Mid-South Conference East Division All-Conference second team in 2015. Knights’ head coach Steve Barrows called Hines “a real weapon for us and a blessing to have in the program.” KCU finished the season 2-9 overall and 2-7 in the Mid-South Conference. JESSE HOUSE — Kennesaw State (R-Fr., LB, Cartersville HS) … saw action in one game for the Owls in 2015, a 58-7 home win over Edward Waters. KSU finished its first football campaign 6-5 overall and 2-4 in the Big South Conference. HAYES LINN — Air Force Academy (Jr., DB, Cartersville HS) … has seen action in all 27 games the past two seasons for the Falcons in the defensive backfield and on special teams. Linn finished the 2015 season with 21 total tackles and two pass break ups. He started three games at safety this season and has 34 career tackles. Air Force was 8-6 overall, 6-2 in the Mountain West Conference, played in the MWC Championship Game, and played California in the Armed Forces Bowl. RODNEY MITCHELL — Coastal Carolina (R-So., OL, Cartersville HS) … played in five games for the Chanticleers in 2015 after seeing action in nine games the season before. CCU was 9-3 in 2015 and 4-2 in the Big South Conference. Coastal made the FCS playoffs, but lost to The Citadel in the opening round. JAMAR POSEY — Birmingham Southern College (Fr., OL, Woodland HS) … saw action in six games for the Panthers in 2015 with a team that scored more than 22 points per game and rolled up better than 323 yards per game. BSC finished the year 5-5 overall and was 3-5 in the Southern Athletic Association. MARK QUATTLEBAUM — UNC-Charlotte (R-Fr., SL, Cartersville HS) … primarily saw special teams action for the 49ers in eight games during the 2015 season. He had a pair of punt returns for six yards and returned one kickoff 13 yards. Charlotte was 2-10 for the season and 0-8 in Conference USA. CHAZ ROKINS — Maryville College (So., RB, Cass HS) … had 62 carries in eight games for the Scots in 2015 for 258 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 17 yards. Maryville finished 8-2 overalll and 5-2 in the USA South Athletic Conference. ISAIAH ROSS — Point University (So., LB, Cartersville HS) … played in eight games for the Skyhawks in 2015 and collected 42 tackles with two for loss. Ross now has 54 career tackles and three for loss. Point finished 9-3 overall, 5-0 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, and made the NAIA national playoffs where they fell at second-ranked Baker (KS) University. TWAN TERRELL — Cornell University (Sr., Safety, Woodland HS) … played in eight games for the Big Red in 2015 and recorded 16 tackles. He also had one blocked kick. In three season, Terrell totaled 58 tackles, one for loss, recovered a pair of fumbles, made one interception, and blocked two kicks. Cornell was 1-9 this season and 1-6 in the Ivy League. BRANDON THOMPSON — Tusculum College (R-Jr., DB, Woodland HS) … played in ten games and started one for the Pioneers. Thompson recorded four tackles. Tusculum finished 4-7 overall and 2-5 in the South Atlantic Conference. DA’KELIN WELLS — Maryville College (Fr., DB, Cass HS) … credited with 18 tackles in nine games played for the Scots from his starting cornerback position. He also added one tackle for a loss and two pass breakups. Maryville finished 8-2 overalll and 5-2 in the USA South Athletic Conference. MALIK WILKINS — Maryville College (So., FS, Cartersville HS) … appeared in four games for the Scots and recorded a pair of tackles. Maryville was 8-2 on the season and finished 5-2 in the USA South Athletic Conference. Did we miss someone? If we did, please let us know. Use our 'Contact' page to have us research and include any current college or pro athlete with our 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' page.

Accolades continue to roll in for the 2015 Cartersville Purple Hurricanes football team. Sophomore quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, was selected Offensive Player of the Year for the USA TODAY All-USA Georgia football team released this weekend. Senior tight end teammate and Alabama commit, Miller Forristall, was also selected to the All-USA Georgia second team offense. Here is the release: USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Georgia Football Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2015-16 season. For more, see the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here. COACH OF THE YEAR: Rush Propst, Colquitt County (Moultrie) With Propst at the helm, Colquitt County has been literally unstoppable the past two seasons, going 15-0 each year en route to consecutive Class AAAAAA state crowns. The 30-game winning streak is the third longest in state history. Colquitt County finished the season ranked No. 2 in the Super 25. OFFENSE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville Lawrence led Cartersville to a perfect 15-0 season capped by the Class AAAA state title. He totaled 3,522 yards through the air with a ridiculous 42:4 touchdown to interception ratio. Widely regarded as the nation’s top gunslinger in the Class of 2018, Lawrence already has offers from the likes of Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Michigan and Tennessee. First Team QB Trevor Lawrence (6-5, 193, So.), Cartersville RB Sheldon Evans (5-11, 205, Jr.), Roswell RB Russell Halimon (5-9, 180, Sr.), Allatoona (Acworth) WR Kyle Davis (6-2, 225, Sr.), Archer (Lawrenceville) WR Randrecous Davis (5-11, 180, Sr.), Mays (Atlanta) TE Charlie Woerner (6-5, 220, Sr.), Rabun County (Tiger) OL Chris Barnes (6-3, 275, Sr.), Lee County (Leesburg) OL Ben Cleveland (6-6, 325, Sr.), Stephens County (Toccoa) OL Devin Cochran (6-7, 305, Sr.), Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross) OL Robert Kraeling (6-8, 250, Sr.), Prince Avenue Christian (Bogart) OL E.J. Price (6-6, 513, Sr.), Archer (Lawrenceville) Second Team QB Jake Fromm (6-3, 220, Jr.), Houston County (Warner Robins, Ga.) RB Sam Jackson (5-10, 180, Sr.), McEachern (Powder Springs) RB Colby Wood (5-9, 172, So.), Jefferson WR Quintez Cephus (6-2, 185, Sr.), Stratford Academy (Macon) WR Kiel Pollard (6-1, 230, Sr.), Colquitt County (Moultrie) TE Miller Forristall (6-3, 215, Sr.), Cartersville Forristall caught 57 passes for 902 yards, an average of 15.8 yards. His longest play went for 56 yards and he scored 11 touchdowns. OL Robbie Bell (6-5, 270, Sr.), Mill Creek (Hoschton) OL Timothy Coleman (6-2, 290, Sr.), Pace Academy (Atlanta) OL Netori Johnson (6-5, 330, Jr.), Cedar Grove (Ellenwood) OL Chris Martin (6-2, 260, Sr.), Grayson OL Chandler Reeves (6-6, 255, Sr.), Eagle’s Landing Christian (McDonough) DEFENSE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Derrick Brown, Lanier (Sugar Hill) Already firmly entrenched as the best defensive lineman in Georgia, Brown made the case that he should be considered the No. 1 D-line recruit in the nation with a spectacular senior season. Brown recorded 106 tackles (42 for loss), 12 sacks, two fumble recoveries, an interception and a blocked punt this fall. The U.S. Army All-American has a top five of Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Mississippi State and Tennessee. First Team DL Derrick Brown (6-4, 318, Sr.), Lanier (Sugar Hill) DL Antonneous Clayton (6-4, 220, Sr.), Dooly County (Vienna) DL Antwuan Jackson (6-2, 305, Sr.), Cedar Grove (Ellenwood) DL Julian Rochester (6-5, 315, Sr.), McEachern (Powder Springs) LB Jaleel Laguins (6-1, 210, Sr.), Oconee County (Watkinsville) LB Tre Lamar (6-3, 240, Sr.), Roswell LB Elysee Mbem-Bosse (6-2, 230, Sr.), Cedar Grove (Ellenwood) DB Mecole Hardman (5-10, 175, Sr.), Elbert County (Bowman) DB Richard LeCounte (5-11, 175, Jr.), Liberty County (Hinesville) DB Demetris Robertson (6-0,180, Sr.), Savannah Christian (Savannah) DB Nigel Warrior (5-11, 188, Sr.), Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee) Second Team DL Deandre Gardenhire (6-2, 195, Sr.), Camden County (Kingsland) DL Tomon Fox (6-3, 235, Sr.), Collins Hill (Suwanee) DL Tyler Vernon (6-4, 235, Sr.), Mill Creek (Buford) DL Charles Wiley (6-2, 240, Sr.), Stockbridge LB Jaden Hunter (6-3, 205, Jr.), Westlake (Atlanta) LB Jamie Skalski (6-0, 230, Sr.), Northgate (Newnan) LB Dee Walker (6-3, 210, Sr.), Colquitt County (Moultrie) DB DeAngelo Gibbs (6-3, 205, Jr.), Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee) DB Jordan Griffin (6-1, 175, Sr.), Jonesboro DB Xavier McKinney (6-1, 185, Jr.), Roswell DB Jamyest Williams (5-9, 170, Sr.), Archer (Lawrenceville) SPECIAL TEAMS K Sam Sloman (5-10, 165, Sr.), Pace Academy (Atlanta)

MODEL GIRLS 67, WOODLAND 32 The Woodland girls hung tough Saturday afternoon in the first quarter against unbeaten Model, but the visiting Lady Blue Devils stretched a four point lead after one quarter to a 19-point advantage by halftime and then cruised to their fifteenth win in fifteen games. Gabby Bradley led Woodland with nine points. Eryikah Pender scored eight for the Lady Cats. Lyric Curtis added seven. Victoria Sexton led the visitors with 24. The Lady Cats slipped to 3-10 on the season with the loss and will return to Region 7AAAA play next week at Creekview Tuesday and at home against Dalton Friday. Both games are 6pm starts. MODEL BOYS 54, WOODLAND 43 The visiting Model Blue Devils outlasted the Woodland Wildcats Saturday afternoon at Woodland High School in a non-region matchup, 54-43. Model had leads of 29-22 at halftime and 46-31 after three quarters. Woodland was led by Jonathan Pritchett's 13 points. Brady Jernigan added 11. Justice Hayes drew a pair of charges. Model improved to 9-4 on the season. Woodland fell to 3-9. The Wildcats play at Creekview Tuesday and host Dalton Friday in a pair of Region 7AAAA games.

ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 65, GORDON CENTRAL 50 The Adairsville Tigers broke open a close game at Gordon Central Saturday night with a 26-point fourth quarter to defeat the Warriors, 65-50. In a back-and-forth battle, Adairsville led 19-10 after one quarter, but trailed 29-27 at the intermission. The Tigers regained a one point lead after three periods, 39-38, before outscoring Gordon Central 26-12 in the final quarter. Ronald Hardin led the Tigers in scoring with 21 points. Ethan Belcher also reached double figures with 16. Cole Hewitt 9, Juan Perez 8, Hunter Hice 5, Shane Hamby 2, Cody Henderson 2, James Sims 2, and Will Rose 1 rounded out the Adairsville scoring. Jordon Passley led Gordon Central with 15. Seth Culpepper and Austin Green added 11 and 10 for the Warriors. With the victory, the Tigers’ record improved to 4-8, 1-6 in 6AAA. Gordon Central is now 2-10 and 0-7 in 6AAA. Adairsville hosts Murray County Tuesday, travels to Ringgold Friday (Jan 8), and will host Excel Christian Academy Saturday (Jan. 9). ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 75, GORDON CENTRAL 71 (overtime) Adairsville ………… 17 - 20 - 17 - 10 - 11 —— 75 Gordon Central ….. 16 - 9 - 24 - 15 - 7 —— 71 Havyn Isaac led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 21 points. Victoria Davis scored 11 for Adairsville including five in overtime, while Emily Collum and Nakiyah Washington tallied 10 each. Adairsville record: 4-9 overall, 2-5 in 6AAA Gordon Central record: 3-9 overall, 1-6 in 6AAA Adairsville hosts Murray County Tuesday at 6pm, travels to Ringgold Friday (Jan 8, 7pm), and will host Excel Christian Academy Saturday (Jan. 9, 7pm).

We just rang in the new year, but the 2016 high school baseball season is not too far away. With six returning starters from a team that made the state semifinals in 2015, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes baseball team will begin the new season ranked No. 2 in Class AAAA by the Georgia Dugout Club. Senior and Auburn commit, Elliott Anderson, and sophomore Anthony Seigler were named to the GDC pre-season All-State roster in Class AAAA. Teammates Carrington Evans and Devin Warner were recognized as pre-season All-State honorable mentions. The Canes will host Cherokee in a scrimmage to begin their 2016 campaign Friday, Feb. 12 and have home games against Lambert (Feb. 24), Johns Creek (Feb. 27), and Parkview (Mar. 1) to open the regular season. Cartersville will play Coosa on Saturday, March 5 at the home of the Rome Braves, State Mutual Park, in Rome and then participate in the Perfect Game High School Showdown at LakePoint in Emerson March 10-12. Road games at Collins Hill and Mill Creek follow before the Canes' Region 7-AAAA slate begins March 22 at Gilmer. For more on the Canes' preseason ranking and recognition by the Georgia Dugout Club, please see Jason Greenberg’s story in The Daily Tribune News.

Playing their seventh game over a two week stretch, the Cartersville boys' basketball team suffered back-to-back losses for the only time this season. WOODSTOCK BOYS 59, CARTERSVILLE 50 Woodstock outscored Cartersville 15-6 in the final quarter Wednesday night to defeat the Canes 59-50 in both teams’ final game of the Pickens Holiday Classic in Jasper. Cade Archer notched 16 points to lead Cartersville’s scoring. Jaylon Pugh and Kobie Whitfield followed with 10 points each. Kameron Whitfield added eight. Tyreke Johnson scored 25 points to lead the Wolverines. Cartersville (7-3) returns to action Tuesday (Jan. 5) with a home game against Heritage-Catoosa, before traveling to Southeast Whitfield Friday and Cass on Saturday.

Junior point guard, Jana Morning, scored a game high 18 points and was named to the all-tournament team as the Lady Colonels beat Coosa in a consolation game at the Lafayette High School Christmas Tournament Wednesday afternoon. Cass, who won two of three games in the event, also got 10 points from junior guard Esmeralda Thomas. The game was tight throughout. Cass had a mere three point lead at halftime, 29-26, but the game was tied after one period and after three quarters. The Lady Colonels’ defense stepped up its effort again in the final quarter and allowed only two field goals to pull out the win. Cass edged Coosa by four despite making only seven of 13 free throw attempts in the second half. Kyla Michienzi scored eight points for Cass, followed by Payton Stoddard and Lexy Walraven with five each. Chanel Clemmons added four points and Hailey Gildersleeve one. Perry Shumate led Coosa with 14 points. Emma Reynolds added nine. The Lady Colonels improved to 7-5 on the season and play at Creekview Saturday in a 4pm start. They also travel to Dalton Tuesday (Jan. 5) before hosting River Ridge and Cartersville January 8 and 9. CASS BOYS 50, TRION 48 Mike Sims' last second shot lifted the Colonels to a two-point victory over Trion in the Lafayette High School Christmas Tournament third place game. Cass won two of three games in the three day tournament. “We got some great minutes tonight from Tryston Coffman and Matt Mundy,” noted Colonels' coach David Brock. Sims was named to the All-Tournament team. Cass improved to 5-6 for the season with the win. Trion fell to 3-9. The Colonels play at Creekview Saturday at 5:30pm before a road trip to Dalton (Tue. Jan. 5). Cass will then have weekend home games against River Ridge (Jan. 8) and Cartersville (Jan. 9).

Wildcats’ freshman, Kyle Gollhofer, won the 106-pound weight class, Woodland finished fourth as a team, and Cass placed seventh Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 28-29) at the Archer Tigers Takedown Tournament in Lawrenceville. Commerce won the 23-team event with 195 points, followed by Father Ryan (TN) 184.5, Baylor (TN) 179, Woodland 161, Social Circle 154, Union Grove 110, and Cass 105. Woodland had three other individuals to finish runner-up in their respective weight divisions. Jahvar Lewis (113-pounds), Logan Sims (132), and Cody Cochran (152) each finished second for the Wildcats. Brett Shedd added a sixth place finish in the 195-pound class for Woodland. For Cass, Devin Garrett placed third at 113-pounds and Hunter Quinn finished third at 145-pounds. Colonel teammates Tyler Pilcher (4th in the 132-pound division), Jordan Mitchell (5th, 138), and C.J. McKnight (6th,170) were the others Cass wrestlers to place. Up next for both Woodland and Cass will be the Area Duals at North Atlanta High School January 8-9. The top two qualifying teams at the Area Duals will advance to the GHSA State Duals at Macon Coliseum January 14-16.

In a pair of closely contested games, the Adairsville girls' and boys' basketball teams made it a clean sweep Tuesday night with home victories over county rival Woodland. ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 50, WOODLAND 40 The Lady Tigers’ Zay Harris scored eight points in the opening period as Adairsville took a 15-3 lead on their way to a ten point home win over Woodland Tuesday night. Nakiyah Washington led the Lady Tigers with 15 points. Gabby Bradley led Woodland with 14 points. Eryikah Pender added eight for the Lady Cats. Adairsville improved to a season mark of 3-9 with the win. Woodland fell to 3-9 on the season with the loss. Woodland plays Model at home Saturday at 3pm. Adairsville travels to Gordon Central for a 3pm start. ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 55, WOODLAND 53 James Sims scored off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds remaining Tuesday night to lift the Tigers past visiting county rival Woodland, 55-53. Adairsville (2-8) rallied by outdueling Woodland 23-12 in the final quarter for the come-from-behind win. Ronald Hardin finished with 11 points and grabbed four rebounds for the Tigers. Jarvis James led Woodland (2-8) with 17 points. John Adams and Jonathan Pritchett added 11 and seven, respectively. Woodland hosts Model Saturday at 4:30pm. Adairsville plays at Gordon Central, also at 4:30pm.

The boys' basketball teams at both Cass and Cartersville fell in tournament games Tuesday night. Both teams were playing the second of three consecutive days of games in their respective events that conclude Wednesday. Cass, playing in the semifinal round of the Lafayette High School Christmas Tournament, lost to Warren Central (KY). Cartersville was topped by Maynard Jackson High School of Atlanta at the Pickens High School Christmas Tournament in Jasper. WARREN CENTRAL (KY) BOYS 58, CASS 50 In action at the Lafayette High School Christmas tournament, the Colonels lost a semifinal matchup with the Warren Central Dragons from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Warren Central led by one after a low scoring first quarter and held a ten point edge at the intermission, 31-21. The lead was nine after three quarters and the Dragons held on in the final period for the eight point win. Junior guard, Ziyan Millikin, led Warren Central with 22 points that included six threes. Darrell Bowman added 12 points for the Dragons who advanced to the Lafayette tournament finals. Cass (4-7) got 16 points from Mike Sims and 14 from Ashton Burley. Noah James 7, C.J. Bennett 6, Matt Mundy 6, and Jaquez Mills 1 rounded out the Colonels’ scoring. The Colonels play Trion Wednesday at 5:30pm in the third place game at Lafayette. JACKSON-ATLANTA BOYS 81, CARTERSVILLE 65 The Jackson-Atlanta Jaguars improved to 7-4 with a Tuesday night win over the Canes at the Pickens Christmas Tournament in Jasper. T.J. Horton scored 14 points for Cartersville to go with three assists, a rebound, a steal, and a blocked shot. Jaylon Pugh followed with a dozen points with three rebounds, two assists, and a pair of steals. Kobie Whitfield (3 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl) and Cade Archer (1 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl) also reached double figures with ten points each. Other contributors for the Canes: Cortney Cooley (8 pts, 1 ast, 4 stl), Travon Davis (6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl), Tiamon Pennymon (2 pts, 2 reb), Isaac Gridley (2 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast), Kameron Whitfield (1 pt, 2 reb, 1 ast), and Jkobe Orr (2 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl). Cartersville (7-2) wraps up play at the Pickens tournament Wednesday at 4:30pm against Woodstock.