September 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cartersville softball defeated Villa Rica to remain undefeated in Region 7-5A action on Tuesday night, and Adairsville outlasted Southeast Whitfield on the road, 3-2. Cass dropped a region contest at Allatoona, and Woodland fell at home to Cedartown. CARTERSVILLE 3, VILLA RICA 0 Kennedy Crenshaw drives in two early runs in the Lady Canes' 3-0 win Tuesday over Villa Rica. Photo: Russell Andrews / Sports Furnace Photography The Lady Canes plated two runs in the bottom of the first inning, and pitcher Zoie Shiflett tossed a two-hit shutout Tuesday night as Cartersville blanked visiting Villa Rica 3-0. Shiflett pitched effectively, striking out nine and walking just one, helping lead the Cartersville offense with two hits. Kennedy Crenshaw, who had two RBIs, and Izzy Tummins, with one RBI, also contributed two hits each. Sam Porter added a hit for the Hurricanes. The loss dropped Villa Rica to 12-10 overall and 8-5 in Region 7-5A. Cartersville (21-2, 14-0) visits Dalton on Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. Izzy Tummins and Avery Sellers celebrate after scoring early runs; Zoie Shiflett struck out nine and tossed a shutout. Photos: Russell Andrews / Sports Furnace Photography ADAIRSVILLE 3, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 2 The Lady Tigers scored three runs early and held on to win 3-2 Tuesday night at Southeast Whitfield. Chloe Hill pitched all seven innings for Adairsville to collect the win. She scattered four hits and five walks while striking out six. Hill also led at the plate with three hits. Sydney Satterfield contributed two hits, including a double and a triple. Madison Brookshire (two RBI), Ansley Powell, and Lillianne Gunter each added one hit. The loss dropped the Lady Raiders to 3-20 overall and 0-11 in Region 7-4A. Adairsville (16-8, 7-4) hosts Ridgeland on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Cedartown on Friday at 4:30 p.m. ALLATOONA 5, CASS 2 The Lady Colonels had more hits than the Lady Buccaneers Tuesday night, but Allatoona pushed across four runs in the fourth and fifth innings to break open a 1-1 game and defeat visiting Cass, 5-2. Abagail Nails (3.1 IP, 3R, 2ER, 1H, 4BB, 5K) suffered the pitching loss for Cass. Kylie Gentry (2.2 IP, 2ER, 2H, 2BB, 1K) pitched in relief. Lindsey Chubb (double, RBI), Gentry (RBI), and MJ McFarlane each had two hits for Cass. Kharmyn Collum (double) added one hit. Allatoona improved to 11-9 overall and 8-7 in Region 7-5A. Cass (12-8, 8-6) visits Mount Vernon on Thursday and Calhoun on Monday for non-region games. CEDARTOWN 10, WOODLAND 2 The visiting Bulldogs scored at least one run in each of their six offensive frames Tuesday night to win at Woodland 10-2. Cedartown outhit Woodland 15 to 3. The Bulldogs led 3-0 through two innings, 6-2 through four, and scored four more unanswered runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Bella Kuykendall (5 IP, 9ER, 13H, 2BB) was the losing pitcher for the Lady Cats. Rilynn DeBoard (1 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H) also pitched. Sonny Hicks (RBI), Charlotte Petersen, and Kuykendall (RBI) each had one hit for the Wildcats. Cedartown improved to 9-11 overall and 4-6 in Region 7-5A. Woodland (7-14, 3-9) hosts Hiram on Wednesday at 5:55 p.m. and visits Whitefield Academy on Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. start.

September 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com This week's report includes updates on more than 40 local professional and collegiate athletes from action across the country. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (6th-yr. NFL; Clemson; Cartersville HS) . . . completed 17-of-29 passes on Sunday for 189 yards and one interception in the Jaguars’ 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. He rushed for six yards on two attempts and was sacked twice for 16 yards. Jacksonville led 10-3 at halftime and 13-6 after three quarters, but was shut out in the fourth quarter. The Jags (1-1) lead the AFC South, where the Titans, Texans, and Colts have all started 0-2. Jacksonville hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. MLB / MiLB MASON BARNETT — MLB Athletics (5th-year pro; Auburn; Cartersville HS) … recalled to the Major League team last Friday and made a 3-1/3 inning start at the Cleveland Guardians. The 25-year-old allowed three earned runs on seven hits and four walks. He struck out four and received no decision in an eventual 5-3 loss. In MLB games this season, Barnett is 1-4 in 19 appearances with a 7.16 ERA. He has two saves and 42 strikeouts in 44 innings. The Athletics began the week at 61-95 and in fourth place in the American League West. They host the Angels and Astros this week. LOGAN MARTIN — Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants Triple-A affiliate; Kentucky; Cartersville HS) … made a 2-2/3 innings relief appearance last Friday and received no decision in an eventual 6-4 home loss to the Reno Aces. Barnett did not allow a run or a hit, but walked four and struck out one. Sacramento finished the season 79-68. The River Cats were 37-38 in the second half. ANTHONY SEIGLER — Boston Red Sox (9th-year pro; Cartersville HS) … was placed on the 10-day injured list on September 13 with right wrist inflammation. The Red Sox began the week having clinched a post-season berth, holding the No. 2 Wild Card spot in the American League with an 84-72 record. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS JASON BOHN — 34-year pro; Acworth resident; Cartersville CC member; University of Alabama … shot 76-70-74 and tied for 47th this past weekend at the PURE Insurance Championship held at Pebble Beach Golf Club and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. Entering this week, Bohn, 53, is 86th in the Schwab Cup points race, with three regular-season events remaining. The top 72 players make the playoffs that begin with the Stifel Charity Classic on October 23-25. JOE DURANT — 40-year pro; Pensacola Beach resident; Cartersville CC member; Huntingdon College … shot 73-74 and failed to qualify for the final round this past weekend at the PURE Insurance Championship held at Pebble Beach Golf Club and Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. Durant, 61, entered this week in 78th place in the Schwab Cup points race. FOOTBALL CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Sr., Cartersville HS) … completed 16 of 25 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown this past Saturday in a 30-24 home win over Missouri State. He also rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on 16 attempts. The Thundering Herd (2-1) host Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon. J.D. DeROCHE — University of the Cumberlands (So., Cass HS) … made eight tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a four-yard loss last Saturday in a 38-17 win at Rio Grande University (OH). The Patriots (4-0) play at 2nd-ranked Keiser University (FL) on Saturday afternoon. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Sr., Adairsville HS) … made two tackles this past Saturday in the Bearkats’ 59-0 home win over Nichols University (LA). Sam Houston (1-2) visits 11th-ranked Texas Tech on Saturday. LANDEN HEATH — Riverside City College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … appeared in games September 5 and 12 for the Tigers at linebacker and has one tackle. Riverside CC is 4-0 and plays at Palomar CC on Saturday. DEVIN HENDERSON — Appalachian State University (Jr., Cass HS) … made eight tackles from his defensive back position in the Mountaineers’ 26-21 home win Saturday over UNC-Charlotte. App State (3-0) plays at NC State on Saturday night. KEVIN HENDERSON — Appalachian State University (Jr., Cass HS) … saw action at linebacker, but did not have a stat line in the Mountaineers’ 26-21 home win Saturday over UNC-Charlotte. App State (3-0) makes the trip to Raleigh on Saturday night to challenge NC State. BRAYLON HILL — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … had one rushing attempt for two yards, caught one pass for eight yards, and returned one kick 20 yards last Saturday in a 64-0 home loss to the University of Findlay. Wesleyan (0-3, 0-1 Great Midwest Conference) hosts Tiffin University on Saturday. SHADRE HURST — University of Houston (5th-year; Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Cougars’ offensive line that helped produce 458 total yards in a 28-26 home loss to Texas Tech last Friday night. The Cougars (2-1, 0-1 Big 12 Conference) play at Georgia Southern University on Saturday afternoon. BRAXTON KITCHENS — Georgia State University (So., Cartersville HS) … has long snapped against North Carolina A&T and UCF on September 4 and 19 for the Panthers. Georgia State is 2-1 and hosts Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … had one rushing attempt for 14 yards last Saturday in the Gamecocks’ 31-27 home win over Georgia Southern. Jax State is 2-2 and hosting Middle Tennessee on Saturday night. TRENTON MAHAFFEY — Anderson University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … was part of an offensive line rotation that helped produce 253 total yards last Saturday in a 14-7 win at Tusculum University (TN). The Trojans (3-1) host Lenoir-Rhyne University on Saturday afternoon. BRADY MARCHESE — Auburn University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … was a participant last Saturday against Florida in a 44-39 loss, but did not have a stat line. The Tigers (2-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) host Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon. BEAR McWHORTER — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … was a participant at center on September 12 in the Tigers’ 43-8 win over Southern Miss. Auburn (2-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) welcomes Vanderbilt for a conference game on Saturday. ZAY NALLS — Anderson University (So., Adairsville HS) … was a participant but did not have a stat line this past Saturday in the Trojans’ 14-7 win at Tusculum University (TN). Anderson (3-1, 2-0 South Atlantic Conference) hosts Lenoir-Rhyne University on Saturday afternoon. JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … completed 5-of-9 passes for 43 yards and one interception. He also rushed for 36 yards on six attempts in a 49-21 home win over the University of Pikeville (KY). The Phoenix (2-1) host Florida Memorial University on Saturday afternoon. BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (So., Adairsville HS) … was a starter on the KWC offensive line that helped produce 141 total yards in a 64-0 home loss to the University of Findlay last Saturday. The Panthers (0-3, 0-1 Great Midwest Conference) host Tiffin University on Saturday. LUKE SURRETT — University of Richmond (Jr., Cartersville HS) … was a starter on the Spiders’ offensive line that helped produce 487 yards of total offense in a 24-21 home win over Georgetown University last Saturday. Richmond (3-1, 2-0 Patriot League) welcomes Furman on Saturday afternoon. CHASE TATUM — Kennesaw State University (Fr., Cass HS) … the Owls’ reserve tight end saw action in a 42-9 loss last Saturday night at Tennessee, but did not have a stat line. KSU (1-2) plays at Arkansas State on Saturday night. DAViS WADDELL — Western Carolina University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the reserve tight end was targeted for one pass in the fourth quarter last Saturday in the Catamounts’ 58-14 home win over Presbyterian College. Western Carolina (2-2) plays at East Tennessee State on Saturday afternoon to begin their Southern Conference slate. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (Jr., Cass HS) … caught four passes for 27 yards last Saturday in the 2nd-ranked Bulldogs’ 45-17 SEC win at Arkansas. Georgia (3-0, 1-0) welcomes Oklahoma for another conference tilt on Saturday afternoon. IAN WILLIAMS — University of Arkansas (So., Cass HS) … the transfer defensive back from Memphis saw his first action as a Razorback last Saturday in a 45-17 home loss to Georgia, but did not have a stat line. Arkansas (1-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Tulsa on Saturday night. GOLF ANDREW LUTJENS — Georgia College & State University (So., Cartersville HS) … carded rounds of 70-73-76 (3-over) and tied for 47th individually as the Bobcats finished fourth as a team September 14-15 at the 18-team Savannah Lakes Invitational held on the 7,032-yard, par 72 Monticello Golf Club in McCormick, South Carolina. USC-Aiken won the team title with the University of North Georgia runner-up and Wingate University third. GCSU plays in the Lake Lanier Collegiate Classic in Dahlonega on Monday and Tuesday, September 21-22. GRIFFIN WOODALL — Toccoa Falls College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … shot 75-76-94 and finished 62nd individually as the Screaming Eagles finished 11th of 13 teams September 14-15 at the FireHawk Fall Invitational held at Canebrake Golf Club in Athens, Alabama. The University of the Cumberlands won the tournament, followed by Tennessee-Southern and Faulkner. Toccoa Falls is scheduled for the Bob Jones University Classic in Anderson, South Carolina, on Monday and Tuesday, September 21-22. SOCCER BRIONNA CARVER — Johnson University (Fr., Woodland HS) … played 64 minutes in a 2-0 loss at the University of Pikeville (KY) on September 16 and 18 minutes during an 8-1 home loss to Tennessee Wesleyan this past Saturday. The Royals (2-4, 0-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) play at Union Commonwealth (KY) on Wednesday and at Brenau University (GA) on Saturday. HUNTER LIMBAUGH — LaGrange College (Fr., Woodland HS) … made a start, played 84 minutes, and took one shot in the Panthers’ 4-1 home win Sunday over U.S. Sports Academy. LaGrange (4-2) visits Sewanee (University of the South) on Wednesday and will host Warren Wilson College (NC) on Sunday. ELIZABETH MORGAN — Thomas University (So., Woodland HS) … the NightHawks’ forward saw 64 minutes of pitch time off the bench last Thursday in a 5-0 home loss to Life University. She also played 20 minutes in a 1-1 home tie on Saturday against Dalton State (GA). Thomas (1-3-2, 0-2-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) visits the University of Mobile (AL) on Thursday night and Faulkner University (AL) on Saturday afternoon. MACI NICKLAS — Truett-McConnell University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … played 12 minutes off the Bears’ bench on September 16 in a 5-0 win over Columbia College (SC). TMU (4-1-1, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visits Tennessee Wesleyan on Wednesday afternoon and hosts Union Commonwealth University on Saturday. MALLORY NICKLAS — Northeastern State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … the midfielder saw brief minutes in the RiverHawks’ 2-1 win at Northwest Missouri State last Friday and a 1-0 loss on Sunday at Missouri Western. Northeastern (5-2-1, 1-1 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association) welcomes Pittsburg State University (KS) on Friday night and Emporia State University (KS) on Sunday afternoon. MIGUEL PINEDA — University of North Georgia (Fr., Woodland HS) … the Nighthawks’ goalkeeper faced nine shots with one save and allowed two goals on September 16 in a 2-2 draw at Clayton State University (GA). UNG (5-0-4, 1-0-3 Peach Belt Conference) hosts Georgia Southwestern University on Wednesday night and Middle Georgia State on Saturday afternoon. HALEY SKLBA — Point University (So., Cass HS) … logged 37 minutes and took one shot on goal last Friday in the Skyhawks’ 11-0 home win over Andrew College. Point (5-3, 2-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) travels to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Thursday afternoon and visits Wesleyan University (GA) on Saturday. VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … saw action in 10 sets this past weekend and totaled six kills, five aces, and seven digs as the Vikings won home matches over Oglethorpe University, Emory University, and Randolph-Macon College (VA). RILEY HUFF — Jacksonville State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … has seen action in three sets for the Gamecocks this season in matches against Southern University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and Alabama. She has totaled one block and one kill. Jax State (3-9) plays at Delaware on Friday and Saturday. CROSS COUNTRY ADDISON BROWN — Truett McConnell University (Fr., Woodland HS) … finished 45th (24:19) as the Bears finished fourth of seven teams at the Johnson Classic at Berea College (KY). Centre College won the meet. The next meet for the Bears is the Louisville Cross Country Classic on October 3. TYLER JONES — University of West Georgia (Sr., Woodland HS) … finished 260th (27:37) as the Wolves placed 26th of 29 teams at the Huntsville Southern 8K Showcase this past Friday. UWG competes on Friday at the Tryon Invitational in Mill Spring, North Carolina. WILL PARKER — Truett McConnell University (So., Woodland HS) … finished 47th (31:54) as the Bears finished fourth of seven teams at the Johnson Classic hosted by Berea College (KY) and won by Centre College (KY). The next meet for the Bears is the Louisville Cross Country Classic on October 3.

September 19, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cass High School football overcame a fast start by Villa Rica and a second-half comeback attempt by the Wildcats to remain unbeaten Friday night. The No. 7-ranked Colonels scored the final 10 points of the game to defeat Villa Rica 31-21 at Sam McIntyre Stadium in the Region 7-5A opener for both teams. Cass improved to 5-0, while Villa Rica fell to 4-1. The two teams entered the game unbeaten and combined for more than 485 yards of offense in the first half, but the second half became a defensive battle — particularly for the Cass run defense. Unofficially, Villa Rica's rushing attack was held to minus-2 yards in the second half well into the fourth quarter. The Wildcats struck first, putting together an 80-yard drive that covered five plays. Emmanuel Ajayi scored on a 10-yard run with 5:55 remaining in the first quarter, and Carlos Velez kicked the extra point to give Villa Rica a 7-0 lead. Cass answered in the second quarter. With 10:37 remaining in the half, the Colonels drove 64 yards in six plays before Noah Rogers connected with Jah Abdullah-Kortey for a 42-yard touchdown. Anthony Diaz added the extra point to tie it 7-7. Cass took the lead just 2:49 later after its defense stopped Villa Rica on downs at the Wildcats' 40-yard line. The Colonels needed only three plays to find the end zone, with Rogers throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Barrett. Diaz's kick gave Cass a 14-7 advantage. Villa Rica threatened to answer, driving to the Cass 26-yard line before attempting a 33-yard field goal with 5:04 remaining in the half. Cass defensive lineman Trevon Buckner partially blocked the kick, however, and the attempt fell well short. The Colonels then drove 80 yards in five plays, extending their lead to 21-7 with 1:40 remaining when Rogers again found Barrett, this time for a 39-yard touchdown. Diaz added the extra point. Villa Rica responded before halftime. Following a short kickoff and a good return, the Wildcats drove 62 yards in five plays. Blaine Brown capped the drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Ajayi in the back right corner of the end zone. Velez's kick made it 21-14 at halftime. The Wildcats tied the game in the third quarter when Tamaj Beasley intercepted a long Rogers pass and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown. Velez's extra point made it 21-21 with 8:42 remaining in the quarter. Cass head coach Steve Gates responded to the pick-6. "I’ve said all along, he’s (Rogers) is gonna make mistakes; as long as he learns from them, that’s what matters. I loved the way he responded the rest of the game; that shows me he’s maturing and playing the next play." Cass regained the lead later in the period. The Colonels drove 58 yards in 10 plays, relying heavily on Kalil and Kalel Charles, before settling for Diaz's 24-yard field goal from the right hash with 4:18 remaining in the third quarter. Cass also had a third-quarter drive halted by a fumble from Kalel Charles at the Villa Rica 20-yard line. Holden Hoopingarner also intercepted a pass for the Colonels' defense during the quarter. The Colonels then put together the game's decisive drive. With 1:59 remaining in the fourth quarter, Cass completed a 55-yard, nine-play drive consisting entirely of runs by the Charles twins. Kalil Charles finished the drive with a 6-yard touchdown run. The drive consumed 4:59 from the game clock, and Diaz's extra point gave Cass a 31-21 lead. Gates shared some sideline atmosphere on Saturday evening talking about that drive. "I heard our offensive line coach, Coach G, challenge our front five just before that drive. He told them, 'This game is on us!' and they responded. The guys up front imposed their will for nine straight plays," Gates added. Villa Rica mounted one final threat, reaching the edge of the Cass red zone. The Wildcats' comeback effort ended when Xzaveon Turner made a leaping interception at the goal line. Gates talked about his defense. "Our defense is playing with an all-time energy and effort level right now. They are fun to watch as a football fan." Brown completed 11 of 18 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown for Villa Rica while throwing two interceptions. Ajayi rushed for 126 yards on 14 carries with one touchdown and caught three passes for 22 yards and another score. Josiah Walker caught two passes for 71 yards, while Kyeth Howard had four receptions for 43 yards. For the Colonels, Rogers was 10-for-17 passing for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Kalil Charles carried 24 times for 108 yards and one touchdown. Kalel Charles totaled 72 yards rushing on 10 attempts. Jahill Abdullah-Kortey, in his first game back from injury, caught two passes for 42 yards and one touchdown, and Jeremy Barrett had three receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Cass linebacker Eli Simmons had 17 tackles, including 13 solo tackles. Cass will make the cross-town trip to Woodland on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. "Woodland is scoring a ton of points," said Gates as he looked to the next game. "It was just a matter of time before Coach Scott got that program on track. It will be a physical game, I can guarantee that!" Villa Rica will travel to Cartersville on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game.

September 20, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville boys’ cross country team finished 14th of 28 teams in the Championship Division on Saturday at the 2026 Wingfoot XC Classic held at Sam Smith Park and hosted by the Atlanta Track Club. In all, 221 high school teams competed across multiple divisions, with races for middle school teams and open divisions as well. Carson Dobur of Northgate (15:30.30) won the boys’ individual title in the Championship Division. The race included 193 runners. Richmond Hill won the boys’ Championship Division title, followed by Denmark, Lakeside-DeKalb, Westminster, and Marietta. Cartersville was led by Carson Robinson (31st, 16:32). He was followed by teammates Ethan Empie (34th, 16:34), Ben Russell (102nd, 17:36), Malachi Weir (105th, 17:39), Tripp Chitwood (114th, 17:48), Knox Matthews (154th, 18:15), and Brock Morris (163rd, 18:23). The Lady Canes competed in the Division 1A race and finished 12th of 32 teams. Walton won the 1A team race that included 221 runners. Lakeside-Evans, River Bluff (SC), Woodstock, and North Atlanta followed. Kylie Ham (41st, 21:33) was the top-placing individual for the Cartersville girls. Sofia Burns (45th, 21:36), Sydney Burris (54th, 21:49), Kyla Poole (98th, 22:47), Ella Daniel (125th, 23:27), Jordan Hathaway (135th, 23:44), and Adalin Empie (199th, 26:17). The Woodland girls’ team was 22nd in the 1A race. The Lady Cats were led by Allison Snead (37th, 21:23), Rylee Maxwell (40th, 23:31), Tatum Currier (110th, 23:02), Isabel McCafferty (169th, 24:52), and Ariel Salter-Bigger (216th, 28:26). The Woodland boys’ team finished 28th of 34 teams in the Division 1A race. Walton won Division 1A, followed by River Bluff (SC), Jackson-Atlanta, Campbell, and South Forsyth. Runners for the Wildcats included Charlie Hennington (79th, 18:09), Julian Medina (125th, 18:42), Logan Marr (132nd, 18:49), Anderson Bridges (19:47), Zane Beavers (20:29), Grant Davenport (20:45), Logan Smith (21:57), Darin Jimenez (22:10), Mason Ezell (22:24), Abram Holt (22:28), Aaron Yandow (22:44), Andy Parker (23:03), Brayden Clark (23:48), Forrest Stein (24:02), Jerry Blackmon (25:16), Armando Sanchez (30:39), and Malachi Rico (33:27). The Cass girls had three competitors in the Division B race, and the Cass boys had two participants. Annabel Leon (25:42), Charley Doyle (25:44), Karishma Archarya (28:06), Mario Corpus (22:51), and Jose Martinez (23:28) represented the Colonels. Up next for Woodland and Cass is the Darlington XC Festival in Rome on Saturday. Cartersville runs next at the Wendy’s Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 3.

September 20, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com After three scoreless innings and a brief 1-0 lead for Calhoun in the middle of the fourth inning on Saturday at the Cass Athletic Complex, the Lady Colonels scored nine unanswered runs to beat the Yellow Jackets 9-1 in six innings. Abagail Nails pitched four innings for the Lady Colonels, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out 11. Kylie Gentry earned the win with two shutout innings of relief, scattering two hits and two walks while striking out four. The Lady Colonels tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth, then scored four runs in each of the next two frames to close out the win. Nails and Gentry also led Cass at the plate with three hits apiece. Nails’ hits included a triple. Gentry’s hits included a double and three RBI. Rilyn Caspari (two RBI) and Addy Bauder (RBI) each contributed two hits. Kharmyn Collum (RBI) and Natalie Hughes added one hit each. Lindsey Chubb drove in one run. The loss dropped Calhoun to 7-11. Cass (12-7, 8-5 Region 7-5A) will visit Allatoona for a region game on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

September 20, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville Lady Canes’ volleyball team won three home matches Friday in the Storm Center, topping Ringgold (25-12, 25-14), Union Grove (25-9, 25-13), and Westlake (straight sets, scores not available at the time of this release). Cartersville (28-3, 4-0 Region 7-5A) plays at Woodland on Tuesday and will also face East Paulding. Adairsville volleyball lost at Sonoraville on Thursday, 25-15, 25-17. Blaire Fuller had five kills for the Lady Tigers in their loss. Nadelyn Dodson had 10 digs, and Teaghan Myers contributed 13 assists. The Lady Tigers (8-13, 1-4 Region 7-4A) have region matches in Tunnel Hill on Tuesday against Cahoun and host Northwest Whitfield.

September 19, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Jayvian Carson (22) scores one of his four touchdowns in the Tigers' home win over the Pickens Dragons. PHOTO: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News. Adairsville celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Night in style Friday night at Tigers' Stadium, scoring four touchdowns in the first three quarters to beat Pickens 35-14. The win improved the Tigers to 4-1, while Pickens dropped to 1-4. Pickens won the opening toss and elected to defer, and Adairsville quickly took advantage. The Tigers opened the scoring with a nine-play, 61-yard drive that ended with Jayvian Carson scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run with 9:11 remaining in the first quarter. Alex Ochoa added the PAT for a 7-0 lead. Adairsville extended its advantage on its next possession, marching 80 yards on nine plays before Carson scored again, this time on a 6-yard run with 6:16 remaining. Ochoa's PAT made it 14-0. Braxton Elrod looks for running room Oct. 18 vs. Pickens. Photo: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News The Tigers added another touchdown late in the first half. Adairsville put together a 13-play, 86-yard drive that was capped by Braxton Elrod's 2-yard touchdown run with 2:01 remaining in the second quarter. Ochoa's PAT pushed the lead to 21-0. Pickens answered with less than a minute remaining in the half. Tanner Bail connected with Ike Wyngaard for a 40-yard touchdown on a two-play, 63-yard drive with 54 seconds left. Toccoa McGraw's PAT cut the Adairsville lead to 21-7. The quarter ended with back-to-back interceptions. Pickens' Travis Vines intercepted an Adairsville pass from Elrod, and Matthew Cook picked off a Bail pass for the Tigers. Pickens opened the second half with an onside kick that the Dragons' Kiptyn Rasco recovered and returned to the Adairsville 37-yard line. The Dragons turned the short field into points. Bail found Sawyer Purdy for a 10-yard touchdown pass at the 10:28 mark of the third quarter. McGraw's PAT made it 21-14. Jackson Jarrett (7) makes a hit on a Pickens runner in the Tigers' 35-14 win on Oct. 18 / Photo: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News Adairsville answered immediately. Three plays after taking possession, Carson broke free for a 54-yard touchdown run with 9:03 remaining in the third quarter. Ochoa's PAT restored the Tigers' two-touchdown advantage at 28-14. Carson added his fourth touchdown of the night later in the quarter, scoring on a 14-yard run with 3:17 remaining. The Tigers covered 57 yards on 13 plays on the drive, and Ochoa's PAT made it 35-14. Torron Hale intercepted a Pickens pass to end the third quarter. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. The teams traded a series of three-and-outs before Adairsville took possession with 7:17 remaining and ran out the clock. Elrod completed 8 of 14 passes for 120 yards, including one touchdown and one interception. He also gained 42 yards on five rushing attempts. Carson rushed for 230 yards and scored four touchdowns on 30 carries, and caught a 31-yard pass. Jake Barszcz had three carries for 37 yards and caught a 31-yard pass. Torron Hale finished with six receptions totaling 67 yards. Adairsville head coach Jon Cudd praised his team's effort and some of the game's superlatives on Saturday. ."Really proud of our guys," noted Cudd. "I thought we played our most complete game of the season so far. Our offensive line played great, as did Jayvian (Carson) and all of our runners. Braxton (Elrod) played his best game and made some really good throws. Our defense also stepped up against a very good offense. I also don't want to leave out the special teams." Adairsville will have a bye this week before opening Region 7-4A play on the road against Northwest Whitfield on Oct. 2. ~~ Larry Gardner contributed to this report.

September 19, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Woodland and Northwest Whitfield traded touchdowns throughout a wild first half Friday night at Bruin Stadium in Tunnel Hill before the Bruins pulled away for a 42-28 victory. The loss dropped Woodland to 2-2, while Northwest Whitfield improved to 4-1 with its third straight win. The Wildcats jumped in front 7-0 with 6:53 remaining in the first quarter when Solomon James scored on a 36-yard touchdown run. Chad Waller added the PAT. Northwest answered with a 1-yard touchdown run by Kyle Cummings to tie it 7-7 with 4:07 remaining. Just 11 seconds later, Woodland regained the lead when Sam Ray connected with James on a 61-yard touchdown pass. Waller's PAT made it 14-7. The Bruins responded with a 31-yard touchdown pass with 3:33 left in the opening quarter, although the PAT failed, cutting Woodland's lead to 14-13. Woodland struck again less than a minute later. Ray found Peyton Young for a 63-yard touchdown, and the Wildcats led 21-13 after Waller's PAT. Northwest Whitfield scored on an 18-yard touchdown run with 5:16 left in the second quarter and added a successful two-point conversion to tie it at 21-21. Hayden Collins then put Woodland back in front with a 5-yard touchdown run with 3:53 left in the half. Waller's PAT made it 28-21. The Bruins answered with a 1-yard touchdown run with two minutes remaining, and the PAT tied the game at 28-28 at halftime. Northwest Whitfield took its first lead of the night with 7:14 remaining in the third quarter when quarterback Smith Brownings scored on a 2-yard touchdown run. The PAT made it 35-28. The Bruins added the game's final points with 1:47 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 14-yard touchdown run by running back Zavien Villafuerte, followed by the PAT to make it 42-28. Ray completed 9 of 21 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. James was a major part of the Woodland offense, rushing for 121 yards on 17 carries with one touchdown. He also caught three passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Woodland head coach Andy Scott commended his opponent and his own players' efforts. "Hats off to a really well-coached Northwest Whitefield team," said Scott. "I'm really proud of our kids; they had lots of opportunities to come back in the second half but just did not capitalize on those opportunities. We are looking forward to starting region play this week against a really talented Cass team, and looking forward to being at home in front of our fans and student section." Woodland returns home Friday to host Cass. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ~~ Stuart Morse contributed to this report.

September 17, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Cass and Cartersville earned region wins on Thursday evening, while Woodland and Adairsville suffered setbacks. CASS 5, VILLA RICA 4 The Lady Colonels pounded out 11 hits, and pitcher Abagail Nails struck out 13 on Thursday as Cass beat Villa Rica 5-4 in a key Region 7-5A game. Nails worked all seven innings in the circle, allowing four runs (three earned) on one hit and five walks to collect the pitching victory. Cass led 1-0 after one inning, 3-1 after four, and 4-3 through five innings. The Wildcats tied it in the sixth inning, but Cass pushed across a decisive run in the top of the seventh on an RBI single by Rilyn Caspari. Shyia Woods (double, two sac flies, two RBI), Natalie Hughes, and Caspari (two RBI) each had two hits for the Colonels. Linsey Chubb (double, RBI), Kylie Gentry, Addy Bauder, Kharmyn Collum, and MJ McFarlane each added one hit. Villa Rica fell to 12-9 overall and 8-4 in region play with their loss. Cass (11-7, 8-5) hosts Calhoun for a non-region game on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and returns to region play on Tuesday at Allatoona at 5:30 p.m. CARTERSVILLE 12, CEDARTOWN 0 The Lady Canes battled through four scoreless innings at Cedartown on Thursday evening before exploding for four runs in the fifth inning and eight in the sixth to close out a Region 7-5A win in six innings. Presley Crabbe earned the pitching win with six scoreless innings in the circle. She scattered five hits, walked none, and struck out nine. LaKiaya Banks and Izzy Tummins led the Cartersville offense with three hits each. Banks’ hits included a home run, a double, and four RBI. Tummins had a double and two RBI. Kennedy Crenshaw had two hits for the Lady Canes. Taryn Bradley (double, two RBI), Carder Brock (RBI), Sam Porter (RBI), Zoie Shiflett (RBI), and Emma Miller (RBI) each added one hit. The loss dropped Cedartown to 8-11 overall and 4-6 in region play. Cartersville (20-2, 13-0) hosts Villa Rica on Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. ALLATOONA 11, WOODLAND 2 Allatoona scored nine runs in the bottom of the third inning Thursday night to pull away from Woodland and win 11-2 in five innings in a Region 7-5A game. The Buccaneers’ third-inning rally included seven singles, two doubles, and two Woodland errors. Charlotte Petersen had two hits and one RBI for the Lady Cats. Bella Kuykendall (double), Bailey Ryan, and Cat Sneed each added one hit for Woodland. Evelyne Tucker (4 IP, 11R, 3ER, 12H, 0BB, 1K) took the pitching loss for the Wildcats. Allatoona improved to 8-9 overall and 5-7 in region play. Woodland (7-13, 3-9) hosts Hiram on Monday at 5:55 p.m. CALHOUN 12, ADAIRSVILLE 7 The Lady Tigers outhit host Calhoun 12-10 on Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 12-7 loss to the Lady Jackets. Adairsville trailed early, but scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning to take a temporary 3-2 lead. Calhoun responded with a six-run bottom of the fourth and held on for a five-run win. Paislee Rooks (3.2 IP, 5R, 4ER, 4H, 7BB) suffered the pitching loss for the Tigers. Chloe Hill (0.2 IP, 6R, 3ER, 5H, 1BB, 1K) and Heidi Rickett (1.2 IP, 1ER, 1H, 2BB, 1K) also worked in the circle for Adairsville. Hill had three hits and one RBI to pace the Lady Tigers’ offense. Lillianne Gunter (double), Madison Brookshire (double), and Rooks each produced two hits. Sydney Satterfield (two RBI), Rickett (two RBI), and Lily Brookshire (RBI) each added one hit. Calhoun improved to 7-10 overall and 4-6 in Region 7-4A. Adairsville (15-8, 7-3) hosts Cedartown on Monday at 5 p.m. and returns to region play on Tuesday at Southeast Whitfield at 5:30 p.m.

September 17, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Lady Tigers got a big boost from the bottom of their batting order Wednesday night, lifting Adairsville to a 5-3 home win over Haralson County. Adairsville led 1-0 through three innings and then took a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. Haralson County scored three runs in the top of the fifth but got no closer. Paislee Rooks, Lily Brookshire, Ashlynn Durden, and Lillianne Gunter combined for five of the Tigers’ hits in the victory, batting in the bottom four spots in the order. Rooks, who also pitched 2-2/3 shutout innings with two strikeouts, had two hits and two RBI. Chloe Hill (4.1 IP, 3ER, 7H, 2BB, 4K), who started and earned the win, had the other Adairsville base hit and two RBI. The loss dropped the visiting Lady Rebels to 10-11. Adairsville (15-7, 7-3) returns to Region 7-4A play on Thursday at Calhoun at 5:30 p.m. and will host Cedartown on Monday at 5 p.m.

September 15, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville girls and boys cross country teams each placed 20th in the Championship Division of the 2026 Carrollton OrthoWest Invitational this past Saturday. Harrison won the girls’ team race, with Marietta, Creekview, Oconee County, and Westminster rounding out the top five of 22 teams. Kylie Ham (89th, 23:18) led the Lady Canes, followed by Kyla Poole (132nd, 24:54), Ella Daniell (141st, 25:19), Jordan Hathaway (151st, 25:30), and Genevieve Alessandro (161st, 26:08). Sydney Burris (74th, 25:53) competed in the Girls Class 5A-7A Division. Host Carrollton won the boys’ Championship Division, followed by Harrison, Marietta, North Paulding, and Westminster in the 27-team race. The Canes were led by Carson Robinson (53rd, 18:15), followed by Tripp Chitwood (99th, 19:17), Knox Matthews (122nd, 19:34), Brock Morris (141st, 20:02), and Adynn Phillips (147th, 20:06) Cartersville hosts the Wingfoot XC Classic on Saturday at Sam Smith Park.

September 15, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com CARTERSVILLE 13, CASS 0 Taryn Bradley lays down a bunt in the Lady Canes' win over Cass on Sept. 15. PHOTO: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News Zoie Shiflett threw a four-inning, one-hit shutout, and Carder Brock drove in three runs with a home run and three hits as the Lady Canes blew past Cass 13-0 Tuesday evening at Dellinger Park. Shiflett allowed one hit to Cass’ Abagail Nails and did not issue a walk. She fanned three. Cartersville scored seven runs in the third inning and six in the fourth to put the game away. Cass' Maci Walker fires a pitch in the Lady Colonels' loss at Cartersville on Sept. 15. PHOTO: Randy Parker / The Daily Tribune News In addition to Brock’s three hits, Taryn Bradley (home run, four RBI), Izzy Tummins (double, two RBI), and Kennedy Crenshaw (sacrifice fly, RBI) each had two hits for Cartersville. Shiflett (home run, two RBI), Sophia Harper (RBI), and LaKiaya Banks (double) each added one hit. Sam Porter drove in one run with a sacrifice fly. Kylie Gentry (3 IP, 7ER, 7H, 1BB, 3K) and Maci Walker (0.2 IP, 6ER, 3H, 3BB) pitched for Cass. The Lady Canes (19-2, 12-0) host Cedartown on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cass (10-7, 7-5) plays at Villa Rica on Thursday afternoon and will host Calhoun on Saturday at 10 a.m. HERITAGE-CATOOSA 5, ADAIRSVILLE 2 A three-run first inning launched Heritage-Catoosa in an eventual 5-2 home win Tuesday night over Adairsville, although the Lady Tigers outhit the Lady Generals 7 to 6. Adairsville cut the deficit to 3-1 in the top of the third and scored in the top of the sixth to make it 4-2, but could not get any closer. Paislee Rooks suffered the pitching loss for the Tigers. She pitched all six innings, allowing five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. Chloe Hill had two hits and one RBI for Adairsville. Lillianne Gunter (RBI), Sydney Satterfield, Lily Brookshire, Ashlynn Durden, and Rooks each added one hit. Heritage improved to 14-1 overall and 9-1 in Region 7-4A. Adairsville (14-7, 7-3) hosts a non-region game with Haralson County on Wednesday at 5 p.m. before traveling to Calhoun for a region game on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. VILLA RICA 13, WOODLAND 4 A seven-run fourth inning broke open a 4-2 game Tuesday evening and lifted visiting Villa Rica to a 13-4 Region 7-5A win at Woodland. Woodland scored two runs in the second inning and two more in the fifth to make it 11-4, but Villa Rica added insurance runs in the sixth. Bella Kuykendall (4 IP, 11R, 6ER, 12H, 1BB, 1K) and Rilynn DeBoard (2 IP, 2ER, 1H, 2BB, 2K) shared the pitching duties for Woodland in the loss. Lillian Hollis (RBI) and Kylee Poston (RBI) had two hits each to pace the Woodland offense. Sonny Hicks (double, RBI), Jarah Thorne (RBI), Charlotte Petersen (double), and Bailey Ryan each added one hit. Villa Rica improved to 12-8 overall and 8-3 in region play. Woodland (7-12, 3-8) plays at Allatoona on Thursday at 6 p.m.