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March 25, 2026 LADY TIGERS COMPLETE UNBEATEN REGION SLATE The Adairsville Lady Tigers put on an offensive masterclass Tuesday night, rolling past the host Ridgeland Lady Panthers 9-0 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville. Adairsville wasted little time getting started, with Ella Edwards netting the opening goal in just the 4th minute off an assist from Alivia Joslin. The Tigers kept the pressure on throughout the first half, as Alexa Damer exploded for four goals. Damer struck in the 15th minute (assist: Braylynn Martin), the 19th and 20th minutes (both assisted by Addi Jerauld), and again in the 31st minute off a Ridgeland defensive goal kick. Alivia Joslin added another tally in the 36th minute (assist: Addi Jerauld), giving Adairsville a commanding 6-0 lead at halftime. The onslaught continued in the second half. Just three minutes into the half, Joslin scored again in the 42nd minute with an assist from Damer. Seconds later, Edwards tallied her second goal of the night off her own assist. Damer capped off her remarkable performance with her fifth goal in the 48th minute, assisted once more by Braylynn Martin. Adairsville head coach Dave Sexauer praised his team’s attacking depth after the match. “Alexa Damer had a great night offensively with 5 goals and 1 assist, as well as creating and taking advantage of passing lanes,” Sexauer said. “She created great opportunities for herself and others.” Sexauer also singled out Addi Jerauld, who earned the game ball for her standout performance. “Addi Jerauld showed her range laterally on the field which helped create passing lanes,” the coach noted. “She had a good sense of where to flow on the field to receive the ball and lay it off for an attacking mid or striker. She showed off her close-in foot skills, her physicality, and played very unselfishly.” The victory improved the Lady Tigers to 11-1 overall, and a perfect 6-0 in Region 7-AAA play. Adairsville had already clinched the region championship with a win over Heritage last week. Adairsville will now turn its attention to a non-region home contest against Allatoona on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. TIGERS PICK UP FIRST SOCCER WIN The Adairsville Tigers picked up their first victory of the season Tuesday night, edging the host Ridgeland Panthers 2-1 at Ridgeland High School in a Region 7-AAA boys’ soccer match. Sky Moore gave the Tigers the early lead 15 minutes into the first half with a goal assisted by Greg Munoz. Ridgeland answered before halftime to make the score 1-1 at the break. Adairsville’s Angel Hernandez delivered the game-winner in the 70th minute, securing the 2-1 result. Tigers goalkeeper Josiah Upshaw faced heavy pressure throughout the contest and responded with an outstanding 20-save performance to preserve the victory. Adairsville head coach John Terrell was proud of his young squad after the win. “Tonight was our second strong performance in a row in region play,” Terrell said. “This is a young team with only three seniors that began the season with limited soccer game experience, while playing a difficult schedule. Our goal is to finish this season strong to hopefully build for next year.” The win improved the Tigers to 1-10 overall, and 1-5 in Region 7-AAA play. Adairsville will now return home for its next match on Thursday against Bowdon. LADY CANES DELIVER SHUTOUT OF HORNETS The Cartersville Lady Canes delivered a complete team performance Tuesday night at Weinman Stadium, blanking the visiting Hiram Lady Hornets 6-0 and showcasing both explosive offense and rock-solid defense. The Purple Hurricanes jumped on Hiram early, with Mallory Nicklas opening the scoring in the 5th minute off a crisp assist from Mary Beth Hackney. Lundyn Eubanks made it 2-0 moments later with a composed follow-up finish after the Hiram keeper ventured off her line. Nicklas then added her second goal of the night just before halftime, giving Cartersville a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the break. The onslaught continued after intermission as the Lady Canes kept their foot on the gas. Ali Evans, Helen Leaming, and Lundyn Eubanks (her second of the match) each found the back of the net to round out the 6-0 final. While the attack stole the spotlight, Cartersville’s defense was equally impressive. The Hurricanes’ back line, anchored by center backs Layla Morgan and Sophia Mayorga, completely neutralized Hiram’s offense throughout the night. When the Lady Hornets finally created a late-second-half threat, freshman goalkeeper Madelyn Cooper rose to the occasion with a brilliant, high-pressure save to preserve the shutout. Cartersville head coach Mary Beth Popham was pleased with the balanced effort. “A complete team performance from start to finish,” Popham said. The Lady Canes now prepare for their final region match of the season as they travel to Woodland High School on Friday. CANES TOP HORNETS, 2-0 The Cartersville boys' soccer team defeated visiting Hiram 2-0 Tuesday night in Region 7-AAAA action. The loss dropped Hiram to 7-5 overall and 3-4 in Region 7-AAAA, while Cartersville leveled its season mark at 6-6 overall and 3-3 in region play. The Canes play their final region match at Woodland on Friday. LADY CATS BLANK SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD The Woodland girls' soccer team shut out visiting Southeast Whitfield Tuesday night at Wildcats Stadium, 7-0. The loss dropped the Lady Raiders to 1-13 overall and 0-7 in Region 7-AAAA. Woodland (5-7, 4-2) hosts Cartersville on Friday. FIRST HALF GOAL LIFTS RAIDERS PAST WILDCATS The Woodland Wildcats suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to visiting Southeast Whitfield on Tuesday night in Region 7-AAAA soccer action. The lone goal of the contest came in the 29th minute of the first half when the Raiders broke through for what proved to be the game-winner. Woodland goalkeeper Seth Goodall turned in a strong performance despite the loss, making six saves to keep the Wildcats in the game. However, Southeast Whitfield’s defense held firm the rest of the way to preserve the shutout. The defeat dropped Woodland to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in Region 7-AAAA. Southeast Whitfield improved to 9-4 overall and 4-3 in the region standings. Woodland will look to rebound when it hosts Cartersville on Friday night. CASS SOCCER TEAMS FALL TO VISITING DALTON The Cass girls’ and boys’ soccer teams both suffered defeats Tuesday night at Cochran Stadium, dropping home Region 7-AAAA matches to the visiting Dalton squads. The Lady Colonels fell to the Lady Catamounts 3-1. Dalton jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime and never looked back. Cass found the net in the 53rd minute when Amy Villanueva scored off an assist from Makynli Wade, but it was too little too late.  The Lady Colonels dropped to 4-7 overall and finished region play with a 3-4 record. In the boys’ contest, the Colonels were overwhelmed by the Dalton Catamounts, falling by a score of 11-1. Josiah Houston provided Cass’s lone goal of the night. The loss dropped Cass to 6-5 overall and 3-4 in Region 7-AAAA. Both Cass teams will look to bounce back this Friday when they host Pepperell at Cochran Stadium. The girls’ match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys’ game at 7:30 p.m.

March 24, 2026 The Adairsville girls’ and boys’ tennis teams lost matches at Gilmer on Tuesday, and the Cass girls’ and boys’ teams fell in matches at Dalton. Results for local players: GILMER 3, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 2 Singles Line 1 — Camdyn Collins lost 5-7, 5-7 Line 2 — Logan Dean lost 6-4, 2-6, 1-6 Line 3 — Jamie Tanksley lost 3-6, 2-6 Doubles Line 1 — Allison Potter / Presley Goble won 6-2, 6-3 Line 2 — Emma Welborn / Marley Nalls won 6-3, 6-2 GILMER 3, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 2 Singles Line 1 — Caleb Sorrell lost 0-6, 0-6 Line 2 — Beckett Collins lost 0-6, 5-7 Line 3 — Ja’sean Harper lost 0-6, 1-6 Doubles Line 1 — Caleb Black / Canyon East won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 Line 2 — Aiden Viktora / Jaylin Simpson won 6-3, 6-4 DALTON 4, CASS GIRLS 1 Singles Line 1 — Vivienne Willingham lost 0-6, 1-6 Line 2 — Carleigh Higgins lost 0-6, 0-6 Line 3 — Bethany Batts lost 1-6, 1-6 Doubles Line 1 — Rainey Parham / Lindsey Chubb won 6-3, 6-2 Line 2 — Kylie Gentry / McKenzie Good lost 3-6, 1-6 DALTON 4, CASS BOYS 1 Singles Line 1 — Drake Brush lost 0-6, 5-7 Line 2 — Acelin Mullinax lost 3-6, 1-6 Line 3 — Graham Garland lost 1-6, 4-6 Doubles Line 1 — Kirtan Maisuria / Liam Hurfurth lost 1-6, 4-6 Line 2 — Nick Moser / Merrik Catron won 6-4, 6-1 Adairsville hosts Calhoun on Monday, and Cass plays at Allatoona on Thursday.

March 24, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville boys' golf team added another trophy to the case Tuesday, winning the 2026 Chris Kirk Classic at Eagle Watch Golf Club in Woodstock in a dramatic tiebreaker against Cherokee. Both the Canes and Cherokee posted identical team scores of 6-over par after combining the lowest four rounds out of six players. The tie was broken by the fifth player’s score, where Cartersville’s Ramsey Dunn carded an 80 (8-over) to edge Cherokee’s fifth scorer, who posted an 82. The tournament victory marked Cartersville’s second first-place finish in the past four days. Carsen Stanfield led the way for the Canes with a sparkling 1-under 71, while Bodie Brumlow followed closely with an even-par 72. The Canes will compete again on Thursday in the North Georgia Invitational at The Farm Golf Club in Dalton.

March 24, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Local high school baseball teams battled in region action on Tuesday evening, with Cartersville topping Woodland and Cass defeating Southeast Whitfield in five innings. At Adairsville, the Tigers had a six-game winning streak snapped by Heritage-Catoosa. CARTERSVILLE 11, WOODLAND 1 Cartersville's starting pitcher, Nate Russell, delivered a five-inning, one-hit performance, while the Purple Hurricanes managed to score in each of the five innings, securing an 11-1 region victory over Woodland on Tuesday. The Wildcats managed to score a run in the bottom of the first inning with a single, two walks, and a hit batter. However, aside from one more baserunner who reached due to an error, Russell retired Woodland in order for the rest of the game. Clayton Wilkes (3 IP, 7R, 5ER, 8H, 4BB, 1K), Cameron O’Shields (1 IP, 2ER, 1H, 3BB, 1K), and Brylon Reynolds (1 IP, 2ER, 2H, 1BB) pitched for Woodland.  Preston Sorrells had the first-inning single for the Wildcats. Nolan Elrod (sacrifice fly, three RBI), Brayden Logan (two RBI), and David Vargas (RBI) each had two hits for the Hurricanes. James Manring (sacrifice fly, two RBI), Cooper Reynolds (triple, sacrifice fly, two RBI), Clint Hosea (RBI), Harris Turner, and Gianni Gandy each added one hit for Cartersville. The Canes (12-7, 10-0) will host the Wildcats (8-10, 3-7) for a doubleheader on Friday at 5 p.m. CASS 13, SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD 2 The Colonels scored in all four of their offensive innings Tuesday evening, leading to a 13-2 home victory over the Southeast Whitfield Raiders. Cass led 6-0 after two innings before adding four runs in the third inning and three in the fourth for a five-inning region win. Landon Lamb (3 IP, 1ER, 3H, 5BB, 4K) and Andrew Ray (2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 4K) shared the pitching duties and combined for eight strikeouts. Zach Stiles produced three hits, including one triple and two RBI to pace the Cass bats. Maddox Koontz (double, two RBI) and Dustin Wallin (double, RBI) had two hits. Noah Rogers (double, two RBI), Aidan Castaneda (RBI), Easton Lee, Kasey Jacobs, Lamb (double, RBI), and Ray each added one hit. The Raiders (2-17, 1-9) will host Cass (5-14, 2-8) in a doubleheader on Friday at 5 p.m. HERITAGE 6, ADAIRSVILLE 2 On Tuesday evening, the Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but it wasn't enough as they fell 6-2 to the visiting Heritage-Catoosa Generals in a Region 7-AAA game. This defeat ended Adairsville's six-game winning streak in region play. Heritage pitcher Cohen Fletcher allowed seven hits and one walk, securing a complete-game victory on the mound. He also recorded three strikeouts. Peyton Wilson hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, providing the Generals with an early lead. They scored an additional three runs in the sixth inning. McCayden Hufsttler (5 IP, 3ER, 6H, 3BB, 3K) made the pitching start for Adairsville and was tagged with the loss. Tyler Parker (1 IP, 3R, 2ERE, 2H, 2BB, 1K) and Evan Hardin (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 1K) also pitched for the Tigers. Seven players each had one hit for Adairsville, including Hayden Miller (double, RBI), Harrison Cole (double), Westin Barfield, Matthew Cook, Brody Varner, Parker, and Hufstetler. Evan Hardin added one RBI. The Generals (12-6, 6-1) will host the Tigers (15-5, 7-3) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., and the three-game series will conclude on Friday at Adairsville.

March 24, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Military College delivered a dramatic finish Tuesday afternoon, using back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the seventh inning to plate the game-winning run and edge visiting Georgia Highlands 2-1 in a GCAA conference softball matchup at the Bulldogs’ home field. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Georgia Highlands answered in the top of the third when Cece Williams launched a solo home run to tie the score at 1-1. That was all the offense the Chargers could muster, as they managed just one other base hit the rest of the way — a double by Ahmani Green in the top of the second inning. With the game knotted at 1-1 entering the final frame, Georgia Military put together the clutch rally it needed. Consecutive doubles produced the decisive run, handing the visitors a tough 2-1 defeat. Emily Ferro took the hard-luck loss in the circle for Georgia Highlands. The Chargers’ starter worked 6⅓ innings, allowing two earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five. Georgia Military improved to 19-14 overall and 5-2 in GCAA play with the victory. Georgia Highlands fell to 13-10 overall and 3-2 in conference action. The Chargers will look to bounce back this weekend when they travel to Andrew College for a conference doubleheader on Saturday, March 28, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m.

March 23, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com With Opening Day just around the corner for Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox have updated the status of Cartersville’s Anthony Seigler. Elsewhere, local professional golfer Buck Brumlow prepares for his first start on the PGA Korn Ferry Tour, while local collegiate athletes continue to contribute in softball, baseball, golf, beach volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, and track & field. MLB ANTHONY SEIGLER — Boston Red Sox (9th-yr. pro; Cartersville HS) … the former Yankees’ first-round selection was acquired in a six-player deal from the Milwaukee Brewers as the 2026 camp opened, but he has not played in a spring training game yet due to lingering knee issues. The 26-year-old is doing baseball activities but has not progressed to the point where he’s game-ready, according to Patrick McAvoy of Sports Illustrated. “He’s been banged up,” said Boston manager Alex Cora. “He hasn’t played. We’ll take it day by day.” According to reports, he could start the year on the IL, or if ready, active at Worcester in Triple-A. Seigler made his MLB debut with Milwaukee in 2025 after spending most of the season at Triple-A Nashville. In 34 big league games played, he got time at catcher, first base, third base, and DH. According to Cora, he will be a Swiss Army Knife of depth for the organization when he gets healthy. The organization has acknowledged that it will not be on Opening Day. PGA KORN FERRY TOUR BUCK BRUMLOW — (2nd year pro; University of Georgia; Cartersville HS) … the 23-year-old will make his Korn Ferry Tour inaugural start this week at the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah. Brumlow is playing on a sponsors exemption he earned from winning the 2025 Invitational at The Ford collegiate event as a senior at Georgia. SOFTBALL KILEY ARNOLD — Shorter University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 1-for-12 in four home games last Friday and Saturday — doubleheaders against Chowan University and Barton College. The Hawks (11-24, 5-11 Conference Carolinas) visit the University of North Georgia for two games on Tuesday and play a conference doubleheader on Saturday at Southern Wesleyan University (SC).  JORDAN BISHOP — Virginia Tech (Fr., Cartersville HS) … entered as a pinch runner and catcher, then went 1-for-1 at the plate with two RBI on March 18 in a Hokies’ 12-0 win at Longwood University. She also made an appearance as a pinch hitter this past Sunday at home against NC State in a 2-1 win. 16th-ranked Virginia Tech (28-4, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) has a three-game conference series at Boston College this weekend. JORDAN CLAY — Shorter University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … made a one-inning pitching start  last Saturday in a 10-0 home loss to Columbus State University and allowed six earned runs on five hits and four walks. The Hawks (11-24, 5-11 Carolinas Conference) visit the University of North Georgia for a doubleheader on Tuesday and travel to Southern Wesleyan University (SC) for two conference games on Saturday. HAYLEE DISHMON — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … made an appearance as a pinch runner in a Vikings’ 4-3 loss at Southwestern University (TX) last Saturday. Berry (16-5, 1-2 Southern Athletic Association) welcomes Millsaps College (MS) for three conference games on Saturday and Sunday. ANSLEY HIGHT — Reinhardt University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 2-for-6, including a three-run home run this past Saturday as the Eagles swept a home doubleheader with Columbia International University (SC) 1-0 and 3-1. Reinhardt (14-4, 10-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Spartanburg Methodist College for two games on Wednesday before traveling to Johnson University (TN) for a doubleheader on Friday. ALYSSA JARRETT — Piedmont University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … went 2-for-6 with one sacrifice, one run scored, and two RBI in three starts last week as the Lions beat Brevard College (NC) at home and won two games at Asbury University (KY). Piedmont (13-7, 2-0 Collegiate Conference of the South) visits Agnes Scott College for two games on Tuesday and hosts a doubleheader with Huntingdon College (AL) on Friday. ERYN LEE — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 1-for-5 with one walk last Saturday as the Eagles swept a home doubleheader with Columbia International University (SC). The Eagles (14-4, 10-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Spartanburg Methodist College for a Wednesday doubleheader and travel to Knoxville for two games at Johnson University on Friday. RACHAEL LEE — Valdosta State University (Sr., Cass HS) … went 3-for-10, including one double and one sacrifice hit in five games last week. She also scored three runs as the Blazers split home games with Rollins College (FL), but suffered three losses at the University of Montevallo. VSU (14-15, 8-7 Gulf South Conference) visits Mississippi College for three conference games on Saturday and Sunday. AVA PERKINS — Lander University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … made three starts and appeared in four games last week as the Bearkats won at Emmanuel University (GA) but dropped two of three home games with the University of North Georgia. Perkins went 0-for-8 at the plate, but coaxed three walks. Lander (19-9, 7-2 Peach Belt Conference) hosts Lenoir-Rhyne University for two games on Wednesday and visits Middle Georgia University for three games on Friday and Saturday. ALEXIS WOODS — Tennessee State University (Jr., Cass HS) … went 4-for-11 with one walk, one RBI, and one run scored  in a loss to UT-Chattanooga and three home losses to UT Martin. The Tigers (0-20, 0-9 Ohio Valley Conference) host Lipscomb University on Wednesday and visit Southeast Missouri for three games this weekend. BASEBALL CAMERON ADAMS — Shorter University (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … made one start and appeared in two games at Ferrum College (VA). Adams went 1-for-5 with one walk and scored one run as the Hawks split the two games on Saturday. Shorter (11-15, 3-15 Conference Carolinas) welcomes Carson-Newman University on Tuesday and visits UNC Pembroke for three games on Friday and Saturday. CURT BONNER — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in four home games last week, Bonner went 3-for-13, including two doubles, three walks, two runs, and five RBI as the Panthers went 2-2 with a loss to Berry College and won two of three with Asbury University (KY). LaGrange (13-11, 2-4 Collegiate Conference of the South) plays a three-game conference series at Covenant College on Friday and Saturday. CALEB DANIEL — Georgia Tech (So., Cartersville HS) … went 2-for-9, including one walk, one run scored, and four RBI last week across four games. The Yellow Jackets lost at 5th-ranked Auburn and won two of three at Pittsburgh. Third ranked Georgia Tech host the NC State Wolfpack for three conference games on Friday through Sunday. GAVIN DYSON — LaGrange College (Fr., Excel Christian Academy) … pitched the final inning of the Panthers’ 15-5 home win over Asbury University (KY) this past Sunday. Dyson faced three batters and hit one batter, but got out of the inning with two flyouts. LaGrange (13-11, 2-4 Collegiate Conference of the South) has a three-game series at Covenant College on Friday and Saturday. MICAH EARWOOD — Southeastern University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … pitched a scoreless eighth inning this past Saturday as the NAIA 10th-ranked Fire won 5-1 at Florida Memorial University.  Earwood faced four batters, was called for a balk, and struck out two. Southeastern (23-7, 7-1 Sun Conference) has an important home conference series with 11th-ranked St. Thomas University on Thursday through Saturday. ELLIOTT EASTIN — Covenant College (Jr., Cartersville HS) … went 4-for-8 with five walks, three runs scored, four RBI, and stole one base this past weekend as the Scots dropped two of three games at Huntingdon College (AL). Covenant (9-12, 2-4 Collegiate Conference of the South) visits Oglethorpe University on Tuesday and hosts three games with LaGrange College on Friday and Saturday. COLIN EATON — East Tennessee State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … retired the final two outs of the seventh inning on Sunday in the Buccaneers’ 15-8 win at UNC Greensboro. He allowed one earned run on two hits and one hit batter with one strikeout. ETSU (16-6, 2-1 Southern Conference) welcomes Virginia Tech on Tuesday and hosts VMI for three games over the weekend. RYAN FARR — Kentucky Christian University (So., Adairsville HS) … entered in the sixth inning and worked 2-⅔ innings of a 10-9 home loss to Midway University (KY). Farr allowed two unearned runs on three walks and two hit batters with three strikeouts in a non-decision appearance. The Knights (11-12, 5-7 River States Conference) host Ohio Christian University on Tuesday and Indiana University Southeast for three games on Friday and Saturday. JACKSON HARWELL — Wallace CC-Dothan (Fr., Carterville HS) … has made four pitching appearances covering 2-⅔ innings between February 13 and March 11 with no decisions, a 3.38 ERA and one strikeout The Governors (16-16, 10-6 ACCC D-II) visit Gulf Coast State in Panama City on Tuesday and play a home-and-home four game series with Lurleen B. Wallace CC with doubleheaders on Thursday and Saturday. AIDAN LARKIN — Georgia Highlands College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … went 8-for-14, including three doubles, six walks, three RBI, and seven runs scored as the Chargers swept four games last week with Andrew College. GHC (30-8, 10-1 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) plays at South Georgia State on March 31. HUNTER LOVETT — Oglethorpe University (Fr., Cass HS) … made two pitching appearances this past Saturday covering three total innings as the Stormy Petrels swept a doubleheader at Southwestern University (TX). Lovett earned his first collegiate save by recording the final two outs of a 14-11 win and worked 2-⅓ innings of middle relief in a 17-15 win. In the two outings, he yielded no runs on three hits and one walk. Oglethorpe (10-8, 2-1 Southern Athletic Association) hosts Covenant College on Tuesday night and a three-game conference series with 16th-ranked Trinity University (TX) on Friday and Saturday. LUKE MILLER — Columbus State University (So., Cartersville HS) … in a home three-game conference sweep of Lander University over the weekend, Miller was 4-for-12 at the plate with two walks, two runs scored, three RBI, and two stolen bases. The Cougars (17-9, 11-4 Peach Belt Conference) visit Albany State on Tuesday and welcome USC Beaufort for three games on Friday through Sunday. AYDEN RAY — USC Lancaster (So., Woodland HS) … appeared in two home losses last Saturday to Gaston College and went 1-for-5 with two walks, one runs scored, and one RBI. The Lancers (17-15, 4-9 NJCAA Region 10) visit Rockingham CC for a doubleheader on Wednesday and USC Salkehatchie for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday. DREW ROTHSCHILD — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Sr., Cartersville HS) … in five starts last week — two at Trinity College of Jacksonville and three at Thomas University (GA), he went 3-for-17, including one double, two walks, three runs scored, and one RBI. The Stallions won four of the five games, improving to 23-9 overall and 8-4 in the Southern States Athletic Conference. ABAC hosts Middle Georgia State University on Tuesday and Faulkner University (AL) for three games on Friday and Saturday. LOGAN SHREWSBURY — Columbus State University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … did not allow a run and retired the final four outs of a 16-6 home win March 17 over Clark Atlanta University. He walked one and struck out one, facing five batters. The Cougars (17-9, 11-4 Peach Belt Conference) travel to Albany State on Tuesday and host USC Beaufort for three games on Friday through Sunday. DAVIS WILLIAMS — University of West Georgia (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … made two relief pitching appearances last weekend at Stetson University covering three innings as the Wolves dropped two of three games to the Hatters. Williams allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk with three strikeouts, facing 13 batters. UWG (6-18, 3-3 Atlantic Sun Conference) host Mercer on Tuesday night before visiting Queens University of Charlotte for three games on Friday through Sunday. SAWYER WILSON — Columbus State Universitiy (So., Cartersville HS) … was named CSU Athlete of the Week last Thursday following his dominant performance at Georgia College the previous weekend. The right-hand pitcher improved to 4-1 with a compete-game, three hitter that included five strikeouts. He has moved into the Friday night starter role and this past week made a 6-⅓ inning start with no decision in an eventual 6-5 home win over Lander University. He allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts against the Bearkats. The Cougars (17-9, 11-4 Peach Belt Conference) visit Albany State on Tuesday and welcome USC Beaufort for a three-game conference series on Friday through Sunday. GOLF ANDREW LUTJENS — Georgia College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … carded rounds of 74-74 (8-over par) and tied for 37th individually of 74 players as the Bobcats finished 13th of 14 teams at the Georgia College Invitational. The tournament was held at the 6,730-yard, par-70, Cuscowilla On Lake Oconee in Eatonton. Georgia Southwestern State University won the tournament, followed by USC Aiken and Grand Valley State University. The Bobcats travel to Pensacola Country Club for the University of West Florida Argonaut Invitational on March 30-31. BRODY TIDWELL — Georgia State University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … shot 75-76 (7-over par) and tied for 16th of 83 players individually as the Panthers placed 10th of 15 teams at the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Georgia at the 6,917-yard, par 72, Athens Country Club. The host Bulldogs won the tournament, followed by Western Carolina and Mercer University. Georgia State travels to Wilmington, North Carolina, for the UNC-Wilmington Seahawk Intercollegiate on March 30-31. BEACH VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … had four Line 3 wins this past Friday and Saturday with partner Kaylee Howell as Berry went 4-0 and hosted the DIII Only Invitational. The England/Howell defeated opponents from Huntingdon College, Stevenson University (MD), East Texas Baptist University, and the University of Lynchburg (VA). The Vikings (17-4) continue play on the road this weekend at the Carson-Newman Tournament in Jefferson City, Tennessee. LAUREN LAWSON — University of South Carolina (Jr., Cartersville HS) …  saw action in an extra match last Friday in Birmingham as the 20th-ranked Gamecocks defeated UAB 5-0. Her match with partner VB Trost was unfinished with the duo trailing in a third set. The Gamecocks (13-3) travel to Fort Worth, Texas, for matches with Florida State and Arizona State on Friday. LONDON MOULTRIE — Wingate University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … won both Line 3 matches with partner Amelia Talbott last Thursday as the Bulldogs beat Catawba College 3-2 and 4-1. The weekend included a team loss to Liberty University and two team wins over Richard Bland College (VA) and Salem University (WV), but no individual results were available at the time of this report. Wingate hosts Catawba College on Wednesday and plays in a tournament this weekend at Jacksonville University. TENNIS EMILY BUSH — University of North Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … won her Line 6 singles 6-2, 6-4, and Line 2 doubles with partner Linn Goerdes 6-2 in a 7-0 home team win March 18 over Augusta University. Last Thursday, the Line 2 doubles duo won 6-1 in a 4-0 victory at Young Harris College. Against 4th-ranked West Alabama on Sunday in Rome, Bush lost a three-set Line 6 singles match, and she and Goerdes dropped a Line 2 doubles set in a 4-2 team loss. The 7th-ranked Nighthawks visit Flagler College (FL) on Friday and play at Rollins College (FL) on Sunday. SYDNEY COPPOLA — Berry College (Jr., Cass HS) … won her Line 6 singles match in three sets, but lost at third doubles with Charlee Eidson as the Vikings fell 5-2 last Friday at home to Brenau University. Berry (3-7) hosts Millsaps College (MS) on Saturday and Rhodes College (TN) on Sunday for Southern Athletic Association matches. GYMNASTICS ABIGAIL BUNCH — Rhode Island College (Sr., Cass HS) … tied for 42nd on bars (9.000) at the 2026 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) National Championship, hosted by Cortland (NY) last Friday. Bunch was also named an NCGA Academic All-American for her performance in the classroom. TRACK AND FIELD BEN ABERNATHY — Reinhardt University (Fr., Adairsville HS) … finished 27th (41’1.75”) in the triple jump last Friday and Saturday at the Emory University Spring Break Classic. The Eagles compete on Friday at the Kennesaw State Invitational. McKINLEY CHAPPELL — Berry College (Sr., Woodland HS) … placed 15th in the 5000-meter run this past weekend at the Emory University Spring Break Classic. The Vikings are scheduled for the Emory Thrills in the Hills meet on Friday and Saturday. ANDY FORSYTH — Berry College (So., Woodland HS) … was part of the Vikings’ first-place 4x800 meter relay team last weekend at the Emory University Spring Break Classic. Berry returns to Atlanta this weekend for the Emory Thrills in the Hills meet on Friday and Saturday. TYLER JONES — University of West Georgia (Jr., Woodland HS) … placed 13th this past weekend in the 5000-meter run (15:55) at the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Invitational. The Wolves will host the UWG Legends Meet on April 3-4 in Carrollton. WILL PARKER — Columbia College (Fr., Woodland HS) … finished 32nd (4:45.29) in the 1500-meter run at the Montreat College (NC) Open this past weekend. The next meet for the Koalas is the VertKlasse in High Point, North Carolina, on April 2-3. BARRETT STEPP — Augusta University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … placed 56th (2:07.91) in the 800-meter run this past weekend at the Emory University Spring Break Classic. The Jaguars compete at the Raleigh Relays this Thursday through Saturday at NC State. DANIELLE THAYER -- Augusta University (Jr., Woodand HS) ... placed fourth (12:11.51) in the 3000-meter steeplechase this past weekend at the Emory University Spring Break Classic. Next for Augusta is the NC State Raleigh Relays on Thursday through Saturday.

March 22, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia Highlands College softball team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday afternoon at Carol Brown Field, sweeping a doubleheader against Walters State Community College with a pair of decisive victories. In the opener, the Chargers erupted for a 10-0 run-rule win in five innings behind a masterful outing from Emily Ferro in the circle. Ferro tossed a complete-game one-hitter, while striking out four to earn the shutout victory. The Chargers' offense wasted little time, plating four runs in the bottom of the first inning and then exploding for six more in the third to secure the mercy-rule triumph. GHC finished with eight hits in the shortened contest. Haley Curtis took the ball in the second game and went the distance in an 8-3 victory, scattering 10 hits and four walks while allowing three earned runs. Curtis struck out two in the complete-game effort. Georgia Highlands broke open a tight 2-2 contest in the second game with a four-run outburst in the fifth inning, followed by two more insurance runs in the sixth to pull away for good. Emma Darrow paced the Chargers' attack across both games, collecting four hits, including two triples, one double, and driving in three runs. Emily Ferro added three doubles and three RBI of her own at the plate to complement her strong pitching performance in Game 1. Anslee Logan (two RBI), CeCe Williams, and Mary Catherine Kimball (one RBI) each finished with two hits on the day. Additional contributions came from Ahmani Green (triple, two RBI), Emmalee Freeman (two RBI), Lily Branch, and Tatum Richardson, each with one hit, while Alivia Fannin chipped in one RBI. The sweep drops Walters State to 14-16 on the season. Georgia Highlands improves to 13-9 overall and 3-1 in Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association play. The Chargers hit the road next, traveling to face Georgia Military College on Tuesday before a doubleheader at Andrew College on Saturday.

March 21, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cartersville girls’ and boys’ golf teams collected tournament wins on Saturday at Nob North Golf Course in Cohutta.  The Lady Canes won the Lady General Invitational in a tiebreaker with Gordon Lee. Cartersville was led in the par-3 tournament by Anna Jo Culverhouse with a 67. The freshman’s total was good for a third-place individual finish. The Hurricane boys won the Five-Star Classic with a team total of 297. Cartersville was led by Bodie Brumlow, who carded a 2-under par 70. Reid Henson and Ramsey Dunn each shot 74 to place inside the top five. The Canes are back in action on Tuesday in Woodstock at the Chris Kirk Classic at Eagle Watch Golf Club.

March 21, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Georgia Highlands College Chargers completed a four-game series sweep of the Andrew College Tigers on Saturday by winning both games of a doubleheader in Cuthbert. GHC won the first game on Saturday, 8-2, and took the series finale, 20-11. Kaiden Krak (4.1 IP, 1ER, 2H, 4BB, 6K) was the winning pitcher in Saturday’s first game. Jack Burns (2.2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H, 0BB, 5K) closed out the final 2-⅔ innings for the Chargers. Four different Georgia Highlands pitchers worked in Saturday’s second game. Matthew Perkins (3 IP, 5R, 4ER, 6H, 1BB, 1K) made the start. Reed Thursby (0.0 IP, 2ER, 2BB), Marshall Flowers (0.1 IP, 3ER, 3H, 1BB), and Heath Whitlock (3.2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 1BB, 5K) pitch in relief. Carson Page (two home runs, six RBI) led the Chargers’ offense in the doubleheader with six hits. Caden Marcos (double, RBI) had four hits. Andrew Bishop (two home runs, six RBI) and Aidan Larkin (double, two RBI) followed with three hits. Wyatt Gatlin (home run, double, four RBI), Oakley Willingham (double, three RBI), Hayden Miller (double, sac fly, two RBI), and Ian Fullerton (RBI) contributed two hits on the day. Emiliano Dominguez (two RBI) and Mason Moore each added one hit. The losses left the Tigers with a 10-20 overall record and a 1-9 mark in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. Georgia Highlands (30-8, 10-1) has a break in the schedule, returning to action on Tuesday, March 31, at South Georgia State College.

March 21, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Cass boys and the Woodland girls picked up Region 7-AAAA soccer victories on Friday night. CASS BOYS 1, ALLATOONA 0 The Cass Colonels picked up a 1-0 shutout victory over the visiting Allatoona Buccaneers in a Region 7-AAAA boys' soccer clash, thanks to a lone goal from Anthony Diaz and a stellar defensive effort anchored by goalkeeper Easton Misztak. Head Coach Lucas Kinsey singled out Misztak for particular praise after the match, crediting his outstanding performance in net for preserving the clean sheet and securing the Colonels’ victory.  With the win, Cass improved to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in Region 7-AAAA play. Allatoona falls to 6-6 overall and 4-2 in the region. The Colonels return to action on Tuesday when they host Dalton at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Stadium. ALLATOONA 10, CASS GIRLS 0 The region-leading Allatoona Lady Bucs blanked host Cass on Friday night at Cochran Stadium, 10-0. Allatoona improved to 7-3 overall and 6-0 in region games. Cass (4-6, 3-3) hosts Dalton on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in another Region 7-AAAA match. WOODLAND GIRLS 8, HIRAM 2 Both teams scored two goals in the first half, but the Lady Cats routed the visiting Lady Hornets with six goals in the second half for an 8-2 Region 7-AAAA win. The loss dropped Hiram to 7-5 overall and 2-4 in region action. Woodland (4-7, 3-2) hosts Southeast Whitfield on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Cartersville on Friday, also in a 5:30 p.m. kickoff. HIRAM 2, WOODLAND BOYS 1 The Hiram Hornets claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the visiting Woodland Wildcats in a Region 7-AAAA boys' soccer matchup played under the Friday night lights at Hiram High School. Both teams battled through a scoreless first half, with strong defensive play and solid goalkeeping keeping the scoreboard blank at the break. The Hornets broke through early in the second half, finding the net in the 43rd minute to take a 1-0 lead. Woodland responded quickly, equalizing in the 53rd minute when Abel Pineda rose highest to head home a perfectly delivered free kick from Hunter Limbaugh. The goal knotted the score at 1-1 and energized the Wildcats as they pushed for the go-ahead tally. The game remained deadlocked until the 78th minute, when Hiram struck for the decisive goal. The late strike proved to be the game-winner, allowing the Hornets to hold on through the final minutes and secure the region victory. Woodland goalkeeper Seth Goodall turned in a strong performance in net, making 4 saves to keep his team in contention throughout the contest. With the loss, Woodland falls to 5-6 overall and 2-3 in Region 7-AAAA play. Hiram improves to 7-4 overall and 3-3 in the region. The Wildcats will look to bounce back quickly when they return to action on Tuesday, hosting Southeast Whitfield at Woodland High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

March 20, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Adairsville Tigers and the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes each finished three-game region sweeps against Ridgeland and Hiram, respectively, on Friday night. Meanwhile, Cass lost the last two games of their series with Cedartown, and Dalton achieved a three-game sweep over Woodland. ADAIRSVILLE 12, RIDGELAND 1 The Tigers scored 12 runs in only four offensive frames on Friday night and completed a region series sweep of the visiting Ridgeland Panthers with a 12-1 victory. Adairsville pitchers Kaden Coker (3 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 3K) and Westin Barfield (2 IP, 1R, 0ER, 2H, 1BB, 1K) limited Ridgeland to only two hits and did not allow an earned run. Tyler Parker had a three-hit performance and drove in a run. Harrison Cole (double, four RBI) and Hudson Parr (RBI) produced two hits. Evan Hardin (two RBI), McCayden Hufstetler (RBI), Braden Slocumb, Hayden Miller (double), and Coker each added one hit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 5-9 overall and 0-6 in Region 7-AAA. Adairsville (15-4, 7-2) begins a three-game region series with Heritage-Catoosa on Tuesday in a 5:30 p.m. home game. The battle for second place in the region standings will continue on Thursday at the Generals’ home field and return to Adairsville on Friday. CARTERSVILLE 10, HIRAM 0 CARTERSVILLE 20, HIRAM 0 The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes finished a three-game sweep of the Hiram Hornets on Friday by winning both games of a doubleheader, 10-0 and 20-0. Combined with Thursday’s 10-0 victory, Cartersville outscored Hiram 40-0 in the three-game set and needed only 13 innings for the three victories.  Pitchers Nolan Elrod (4 IP, 0R, 0H, 0BB, 7K) and Brayden Channell (1 IP, 0R, 2H, 1K) blanked the Hornets in Friday’s first game. Logan Buchanan (2 IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 3K) and Wyatt Earwood (1 IP, 0R, 0H, 1K) took care of the pitching duties in the final game of the series. Elrod homered twice, had three hits, a sacrifice fly, and five RBI for the Hurricanes’ offense in the doubleheader. Cole Crawford (home run, three RBI) and Brayden Logan (RBI) each produced two hits on the night. Cooper Reynolds (double, sacrifice fly, four RBI), Clint Hosea (triple, two RBI), Harris Turner (sacrifice fly, two RBI), Gianni Gandy (double, two RBI), David Vargas (RBI), James Manring (double), Tyler Hickman, Asa Mitcham, and Ben Cagle all had one hit. Parker Lively and Brant Rutledge added one RBI. The losses left Hiram with a 7-10 overall record and a 2-7 mark in Region 7-AAAA. Cartersville (11-7, 9-0) begins a three-game series with the Woodland Wildcats on Tuesday at Woodland at 5:30 p.m. The Canes will host a Friday doubleheader at 5 p.m. CEDARTOWN 4, CASS 3 CEDARTOWN 13, CASS 1 The Cass Colonels lost both games of a home doubleheader on Friday night, falling to the Cedartown Bulldogs 4-3 in eight innings and 13-1. In Friday’s first game, the Colonels pushed across two runs in the bottom of the seventh to extend the game, but the Bulldogs plated the game-winning run in the top of the eighth. An RBI single by Anthony Williams plated Everett Perkins following a walk and an infield error by Cass. Cedartown dominated the second game with 13 runs on 17 hits while the Colonels committed five defensive miscues. Dustin Wallin (7.1 IP, 4R, 2ER, 8H, 2BB, 4K) was the hard-luck losing pitcher for Cass in Friday’s first game. Easton Lee (0.2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1K) finished off the eighth inning for the Colonels.  Lee (3 IP, 7R, 5ER, 8H, 0BB, 3K) started the second game on Friday and was tagged with the loss. Andrew Ray (4 IP, 6R, 4ER, 9H, 0BB, 3K) worked the final four frames on the mound. Cass had eleven hits in the doubleheader. Kasey Jacobs totaled four hits. Dustin Wallin finished with three hits, including one double and one RBI. Maddox Koontz contributed two hits and one RBI. Zach Stiles (triple) and Aidan Castaneda each had one hit. Cooper Rampley contributed one RBI. Cedartown improved to 8-6 overall and 6-3 in Region 7-AAAA. Cass (4-14, 1-8) has a three-game region series with Southeast Whitfield next week that begins with a home game on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Raiders will host the Colonels for a doubleheader on Friday, with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. DALTON 4, WOODLAND 1 DALTON 10, WOODLAND 5 The visiting Dalton Catamounts won both games of a doubleheader at Woodland Friday night, taking the opener 4-1 and the nightcap 10-5. The two wins on Friday completed a three-game series sweep. Dalton starting pitcher Charles Chappelle controlled the Wildcats in Friday’s first game. He scattered six hits and three walks in a seven-inning complete game performance. Chappelle recorded eight strikeouts. Woodland led 3-2 through four innings in Friday’s second game, but the Catamounts scored eight runs over their final three offensive frames to take the lead and pull away down the stretch, even though the Wildcasts outhit the Catamounts fourteen to eight. Grant Tidwell (6.2 IP, 4R, 1ER, 5H, 3BB, 9K) started the first game for Woodland on Friday and worked into the seventh inning, but was saddled with the pitching loss despite a strong effort. Brylon Reynolds recorded the final out of the first game with a strikeout. Four pitchers toed the rubber for Woodland in the nightcap. Zaylen Cochran (4.1 IP, 5ER, 3H, 4BB, 7K) made the start and suffered the loss. Logan Smith (1.1 IP, 4ER, 4H, 1BB, 1K), Cameron O’Shields (0.1 IP, 1BB), and Reynolds (1 IP, 1R, 0ER, 1H, 1BB) also pitched for the Wildcats. Outfielder Preston Sorrells paced the Wildcats’ offense in the doubleheader with five hits that included one triple, one double, and one RBI. Jacob Tatum followed with three hits, including one double. Grant Tidwell (two doubles, sacrifice fly, three RBI), Tucker James (RBI), Clayton Wilkes, Sammy Ray, and Logan Smith finished the night with two hits. Tommy Risner and Alfredo Romo added one hit apiece. Dalton improved to 13-3 overall and 9-0 in Region 7-AAAA. Woodland (8-9, 3-6) hosts Cartersville on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to begin a three-game series. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Friday at Cartersville starting at 5 p.m.

March 20, 2026 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Georgia Highlands College baseball unloaded 21 runs on 17 hits Friday to win the second game of a four-game series at Andrew College in Cuthbert. The host Tigers led 2-0 after one inning and had the game tied 5-5 through three innings, but the Chargers scored 13 runs in the top of the fourth to take control of the game. Noah McMahon (3 IP, 5R, 4ER, 7H, 1BB, 2K) collected the pitching win in an abbreviated start. Braxton Wade (2 IP, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 2K), Calvin Koo (1 IP, 1ER, 1H), and Alex Karst (1 IP, 0R, 1H, 1K) closed out the victory on the mound. Emiliano Dominguez (four RBI), Andrew Bishop (double, triple, four RBI), and Aidan Larkin (double) led the Chargers with three hits each. Mason Moore (three RBI) and Wyatt Gatlin (two doubles, one RBI) finished with two hits. Carson Page (home run, three RBI), Harper Davenport (solo home run), Hayden Miller (RBI), and Caden Marcos (home run, two RBI) added one hit for GHC. Georgia Highlands (28-8, 8-1 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association) and Andrew College (10-18, 1-7) play a doubleheader on Saturday in Cuthbert at 1 p.m. The Chargers return home for a 3 p.m. start against South Georgia State on Tuesday.