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November 25, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com A weekly report on local contributors at the professional and collegiate level. NFL Trevor Lawrence and the Jags remain in contention for an NFL playoff spot. TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS)  … completed 18 of 30 pass attempts for 256 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions this past Sunday in a back-and-forth 27-24 overtime win in Glendale over the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence also rushed for 29 yards on five attempts and lost one fumble. The Jaguars (7-4) are currently in second place in the AFC South, trailing the 8-3 Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville plays the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. FOOTBALL JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … an offensive lineman who saw action in the Buccaneers' 28-26 home win over The Citadel. ETSU (7-5, 5-3 Southern Conference) compiled 409 yards of total offense in the season finale’s victory.  CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 13 of 21 pass attempts for 146 yards with one interception. He also rushed 14 times for 71 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-24 loss at Appalachian State University. The Thundering Herd (5-6, 3-4 Sun Belt Conference) hosts Georgia Southern on Saturday. KAIL ELLIS — Auburn University (Fr., Cass HS) … saw action at center in the Tigers’ 62-17 home win this past Saturday over Mercer University. Auburn rolled up 547 yards of total offense in the non-conference contest. The Tigers (5-6, 1-6 Southeastern Conference) host Alabama in the annual Iron Bowl game on Saturday night. MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-So., Cartersville HS) … saw special teams action in the Yellow Jackets’ 42-28 home loss to Pittsburgh this past Saturday. Georgia Tech (9-2, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) hosts 4th-ranked Georgia on Friday afternoon in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … the Flames’ safety made one tackle this past Saturday in a 34-28 loss at Louisiana Tech. Liberty (4-7, 3-4 Conference USA) hosts Kennesaw State University on Saturday afternoon. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made a team-high and season-high 13 tackles this past Saturday in the 12th-ranked Oilers’ 37-14 NCAA D-II playoff loss at home to 21st-ranked Minnesota State. Henderson led the Oilers with 80 tackles this season. He also had six pass breakups, three quarterback hurries, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The linebacker was credited with 15.5 tackles for loss totaling 48 yards and one safety. Findlay’s season ended with a 10-2 record.  SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … the Green Wave’s starting guard was part of an offensive unit that produced 406 total yards this past Saturday in a 37-13 win at Temple University. Tulane (9-2, 6-1 American Athletic Conference) hosts Charlotte on Saturday night. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … had one rushing attempt for 12 yards this past Saturday during the Gamecocks’ 27-21 loss at Florida International University. Jax State (7-4, 6-1 Conference USA) hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday. Sam Phillips, University of Iowa / Hawkeyes Wire SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter at wide receiver for the Hawkeyes, Phillips had one fourth-quarter reception for 33 yards, including nine yards after his catch, in a 20-17 home win over Michigan State this past Saturday. Iowa (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) plays at Nebraska on Friday. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had one reception for 28 yards in the Nittany Lions’ 37-10 home victory over Nebraska this past Saturday. Penn State (5-6, 2-6 Big Ten) plays at Rutgers on Saturday. Malachi Toliver, UGA MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … made his first collegiate start this past Saturday in the Bulldogs’ 35-3 home win over Charlotte. The offense produced 449 total yards in the victory. Georgia (10-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) plays Georgia Tech on Friday night in Atlanta. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … had two punt returns for 11 yards this past Saturday in the Bulldogs’ 35-3 home win over Charlotte. Georgia (10-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) plays Georgia Tech on Friday night in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. VOLLEYBALL Ailee England, Berry College AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … saw action in 11 sets across three match wins this past Thursday through Saturday in the NCAA D-III National Championship Tournament Regionals at Virginia Wesleyan University. England contributed eight service aces, six digs, and one kill as the Vikings beat Washington & Lee University (3-0), 15th-ranked Virginia Wesleyan University (3-1), and Christopher Newport University (3-1) to advance to the NCAA D-III Final Eight Championship at Shirk Center Arena in Bloomington, Illinois on December 3-6. Berry (27-7) is the No. 8-seed and will face No. 1-seeded East Texas Baptist in the first round. WRESTLING COLTON BISHOP — Reinhardt University (Sr., Woodland HS) … went 2-3 in his 125-pound bouts at the Lucha Open in Douglasville this past Saturday. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshall College (Sr., Cass HS) … went 3-3 and finished eighth in the 141-pound bracket at the Penn University Keystone Classic in Philadelphia this past weekend. The Diplomats finished ninth of 11 teams in the tournament. Up next for F&MC is the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational on December 5-6. EAIDEN NEAL — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS)  … lost two bouts in the 133-pound division this past Saturday at the Lucha Open in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … went 1-2 in the 174-pound bracket of the Lucha Open this past Saturday in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. HAYDEN SANTORA — Reinhardt University (So., Woodland HS)  … lost two bouts in the 165-pound bracket this past Saturday at the Lucha Open in Douglasville. The Eagles return to action on January 2 at the Huntingdon College Duals. BASKETBALL NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) …  did not score, but had three rebounds in a start at Spartanburg Methodist this past Saturday, where the Eagles won 65-46. Reinhardt (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visits Life University on Saturday. SENAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … totaled eight points, three rebounds, and one assist in losses November 19 at Columbia International University (SC) and at home this past Saturday to the University of Pikeville (KY). Camper started the game at CIU. The Cavaliers (3-5, 1-2 Appalachian Athletic Conference) play an exhibition at D-I USC-Upstate on Tuesday and return to conference action on December 3 at Tennessee Wesleyan University. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (Fr., Cartersville HS) … made her seventh consecutive start, finishing with four points, one rebound, and one steal this past Saturday in an 85-54 loss at Life University in Marietta. The Barons (0-7, 0-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) play at College of Coastal Georgia on Saturday. ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan University (So., Cartersville HS) … started and did not score, but had two rebounds this past Saturday in a 70-62 loss at Roanoke College (VA). The Battlin’ Bishops (1-3) return to action on Tuesday, December 2, at home against Brevard College. ZION HAYES — Vincennes University (So., Cass HS) … a starting guard for the Trailblazers, Hayes totaled 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, as VU won at Danville Area CC (IL) 73-71 but lost at Three Rivers College (MO) 63-58 on November 18 and this past Saturday. Vincennes (4-2) visits Volunteer State CC (TN) on Tuesday night. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored six points with five rebounds, three steals, and one assist this past Saturday in a 65-46 win at Spartanburg Methodist. The Eagles (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) host Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visit Life University on Saturday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and five steals in losses last Thursday and Friday to Clinton College (SC) and Newberry College (SC). The Screamin’ Eagles (2-8) travel to Johnson & Wales University (NC) on Tuesday. T.J. PRINTUP — Tusculum University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … started both games and totaled 14 points with six rebounds, five steals, three assists, and one blocked shot in a 76-60 win at North Greenville University on November 18 and a 98-75 home loss this past Saturday to Trevecca Nazarene University (TN). The Pioneers (2-2) begin conference play at Newberry College (SC) on Tuesday afternoon and host Coker University (SC) on Saturday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … made three assists and blocked one shot this past Saturday in a 70-52 loss at Thomas University (GA). On Monday, she scored two points with two rebounds and one steal in a 144-95 loss to College of Coastal Georgia. The Fillies (1-5, 0-1 Southern States Athletic Conference) host Thomas University (GA) next Tuesday in Bainbridge. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … scored nine points with five rebounds and three assists this past Saturday in a 65-46 win at Spartanburg Methodist. Reinhardt (3-4, 2-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) hosts Truett McConnell on Tuesday and visits Life University on Saturday. ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) … a starter at guard, Winters contributed one rebound on November 19 in a 59-56 home loss to Tennessee Wesleyan University. The Bears (1-5, 0-3 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Reinhardt University on Tuesday.

November 22, 2025 The Woodland Wildcats’ wrestling team repeated as winners of the Allatoona Blackbeard Duals on Saturday, with Cass placing third. Woodland defeated Creekview in the championship round. Cass beat North Paulding for third place.  Woodland had wins over Hillgrove, North Cobb, and handed Cass its only loss to reach the finals. The Colonels had wins over North Cobb, Villa Rica, and South Paulding during the day. Noah Cates (144 pounds), Paul Lanier (175), Owen Jones (190), Cadd Bagley (106), and John Gill (215) finished 4-0 on the day for Woodland. Gavin Walker, Hayden Trimm, Luka Jensen, and David Jewell were unbeaten during the tournament for Cass.  Woodland returns to action for a Senior Night dual with Rockmart on December 3. Cass is back in action on Wednesday at Jones County. FLORES WIN 113 TITLE AT SEQUOYAH INVITATIONAL Jair Flores The Cartersville boys finished 13th of 18 teams, and the Lady Canes finished 15th on Saturday at the Sequoyah Invitational. The Columbus boys won the tournament, followed by Campbell and Woodstock. Campbell won the girls' event. Jair Flores (113 pounds) won his tournament bracket. Andrea De Leon Pozuelos (130) went 2-2 to place fourth in her bracket.

November 22, 2025 Scott Barkley / CanesAthletics.com A wise man once said, ”Wow, that escalated quickly.” With rain falling, Canes' QB Nate Russell looks downfield vs. Warner Robins on Nov. 21. RANDY PARKER / DTN Warner Robins has been a familiar playoff opponent for Cartersville in recent years, with the Canes on the losing end from 2020 to 22. As such, there was no chance of looking past the Demons in Friday’s second-round matchup, despite their 7-4 record. And on cue, the visitors snuffed out an early Cartersville two-point conversion attempt, forced a rare Cartersville punt, and moved the ball to set up a 30-yard field goal attempt with less than five minutes to play in the first quarter, down only 6-0.  But the kick sailed wide. The Canes then overwhelmed Warner Robins with 30 unanswered points before the end of the quarter on the way to a 64-0 trouncing. Demons, exorcised.  Warner Robins attempted to steal a possession with an onside kick to start. Holden Hoopingarner recovered, though, to set the offense up on the Cartersville 39. Five plays, including a swing pass that Brady Marchese took 21 yards and a 25-yarder to Madoxx Davis to the one, set up a Braylon Hill score and 6-0 lead. After Warner Robins moved on the kick attempt, the Canes tried for two, but Cole Crawford was stopped short.  Maddoxx Davis returned a free kick for a touchdown. RANDY PARKER / DTN The visitors responded with a drive to the Cartersville 35 that Tripp Chatmon ended with an interception. Then the Canes’ offense experienced a rare three-and-out and punt that rolled to the Demons’ 48. Ten plays later, Warner Robins settled for the field goal attempt on fourth-and-eight from the Canes’ 14.  Starting from their 20, Nate Russell and company only needed five plays and 1:21.  Passes of 14 and 28 yards to Marchese joined Hill’s 38 on the ground, the last from three yards out that brought the score to 13-0 after Ramsey Rowell’s kick. Two more points were tacked on when the next Demons’ drive ended with a high snap to the punter into the end zone. And then came the flood from all three phases of the game.  Davis returned the free kick 80 yards for a touchdown.  Brady Marchese sprints to the end zone for a 55-yard score in the Canes' win over Warner Robins on Nov. 21. RANDY PARKER / DTN Following a Warner Robins punt. Russell hit Marchese for a 55-yard score.   On the first snap of the next Warner Robins possession, Reed Ezell stepped in front of a quick out pass and returned it untouched.  With 21 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the Canes had completely blown the door open for a 36-0 lead. His team’s performance came while dealing with sickness throughout the week, said head coach Conor Foster.  “God’s been so good to us, so all praise to him, but our word of the week was toughness,” he said. “We had over 40 guys out most every day of practice with the flu, and God allowed us to learn about toughness and to rely on him, and our kids responded. They just laid it on the line, and I couldn’t be more proud of them and our coaches.” Cartersville head coach Conor Foster. RANDY PARKER / DTN “I saw the quarterback step forward and they’d thrown the screen about five times already, so I was ready for it,” said Ezell, the Air Force commit.  The pace of the Canes’ play may seem fast. To them, it’s normal. “It all starts in practice,” said Davis, a sophomore whose FBS offer list keeps growing. “We go fast every day, game speed always. It helps us make quick calls and get on the line and throws the defense off guard. We get the upper hand.” Hill‘s three touchdowns came with 79 yards rushing on ten carries. For added measure, the senior caught two passes for 35 yards.  Russell finished 10-of-12 for 223 yards and two scores, one to Marchese and a 30-yard strike to Davis that pushed the lead to 43-0. Marchese led the Canes with 118 yards receiving on four catches, while Davis followed with three receptions for 63 yards.  Hill’s 23-yard scamper placed the halftime advantage at 50-0. Two minutes into the third quarter on Warner Robins’ first drive, Chatmon stepped in front of a pass and returned it 42 yards for another pick-six and a 57-0 lead.  The running clock allowed for only one Canes possession. PJ Richards carried the ball on eight of the drive’s 11 plays, capped by the senior’s one-yard plunge for the 64-0 score midway through the fourth quarter. The third-ranked Canes will travel to Kell next Friday, Nov. 28. The Longhorns (10-2, No. 6) defeated Southwest DeKalb 17-10.

November 22, 2025 The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team routed Dade County Saturday afternoon 71-39, while the Adairsville boys dropped a 62-33 decision at King’s Ridge Christian in Alpharetta. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 71, DADE COUNTY 39 The Eagles raced to leads of 23-4 after one quarter and 49-17 at halftime in an eventual 71-39 home win Saturday over the visiting Wolverines.  Mason McKinney paced ECA with 16 points. Tristan Jenkins finished with 12 points on four three-pointers in the second quarter. Jack Floyd scored 12 points for Dade County (1-1). Excel Christian (3-3) plays Cass on Tuesday in Marietta at the Harrison High School Hoya Hoopsgiving. The game is scheduled to tip at 3:30 p.m KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN 62, ADAIRSVILLE 33 In a battle of two teams called Tigers on Saturday, King’s Ridge built a 35-21 lead by halftime and pulled away in the second half for a 62-33 win over visiting Adairsville. Winston Steinberger and Markus Galins led King’s Ridge (3-0) with 21 and 14 points, respectively. Brooks Rutledge and Lucas Poarch scored eight for Adairsville. Eli Pearson and Hank Barfield added five points. Adairsville (0-2) plays Dalton on November 28 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. A JV game will start at 12:45 p.m., to be followed by the varsity.

November 22, 2025 Adairsville finished second, and Woodland was third of seven teams in combined scores Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational held at the Adairsville High School swimming facility. Adairsville won the boys’ competition with Woodland third.  The Lady Cats were second, and the Lady Tigers were fourth. Whitewater won the combined scores. Trinity Christian was fourth, followed by Pickens, East Paulding, and Paulding County. Local event winners: Woodland girls 200-yard medley relay — Madysen Grano, Peighton Young, Emily Guin, and Kailyn Black — 2:12.45 Adairsville boys 400-yard freestyle relay — Brian Grist, Beau Hollimon, Calvin Konen, Kevin Andres Cortez Suarez — 4:19.60 Dylan Barrett — Adairsville — 100-yard freestyle — 55.53 Joel McSwain — Woodland — 500-yard freestyle — 6:15.88

November 21, 2025 The Woodland girls’ and boys’ basketball teams completed a regular-season, home-and-home sweep of Gordon Central with wins on Friday night in Calhoun. The Lady Cats won 45-18, and the Wildcats won 57-43. WOODLAND GIRLS 45, GORDON CENTRAL 18 The Lady Cats led 12-4 after one quarter, 21-16 at halftime, and 36-18 after three quarters en route to a 27-point road win. Woodland freshman Destiny Jackson had a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman classmate Angel Palmore added six points. Savannah Dyer led Gordon Central (0-4) with six points. “It was a complete team win,” said Lady Cats coach Whitney Harris. “We got in some early foul trouble, but our team was able to come together to win the game collectively. I’m extremely proud of the effort.” Woodland (2-1) plays LaFayette on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament. WOODLAND BOYS 57, GORDON CENTRAL 43 The Wildcats built a 37-20 lead by halftime and held off Gordon Central in the second half for a 57-43 victory. “We got off to a hot start, but foul trouble and sloppy play on the defensive end slowed down our momentum,” said Wildcats’ coach Kip Dyer. “I’m still proud of this group for being able to finish the drill and for sticking together.” Caiden Moore led Woodland with 21 points. Amir Heath and Landon Dougherty added eight. Tre Bigby led Gordon Central (0-3) with 23 points. Woodland (3-0) plays North Murray on Monday at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament at 3:30 p.m. SONORAVILLE 38, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 17 The hosting Lady Phoenix led 19-6 at halftime and added to their lead in the second half. Lilli Lovingood led Sonoraville (2-0) with 14 points. Savannah Viktora and Rihanna Crittenden scored five points for the Lady Tigers. Adairsville (0-2) hosts Walton on Saturday at 6 p.m. SONORAVILLE 58, ADAIRSVILLE BOYS 46 The Adairsville boys dropped their season-opening game Friday night at Sonoraville, 58-46. The Tigers led 19-15 after the opening eight minutes, but trailed 29-23 at halftime and 45-33 at the end of the third quarter. Beaty Terrette and Clay Worley led the Phoenix (2-0) with 20 and 15 points, respectively. Eli Pearson paced Adairsville with 23 points. Brooks Rutledge followed with eight. Adairsville (0-1) plays at King’s Ridge Christian on Saturday at 4 pm.

November 21, 2025 The Cartersville boys basketball team opened the 2025-26 season Thursday night at New Manchester in Douglasville with a 62-49 victory.  The Canes led 14-11 at the end of the first quarter, but trailed 25-22 at the intermission before regaining a 44-41 advantage by the end of the third quarter. Nas Bennett led the Cartersville scoring attack with 24 points. Wyatt Thomason followed with 13. Shakai Taylor and Brayden King added seven points. Bennett had six rebounds. Thomason added 13 rebounds, nine assists, and four blocked shots. Taylor contributed 12 rebounds. Kayden Baxter and Touren Thurston led New Manchester with 14 and 12 points, respectively. The Lady Canes suffered their first loss of the season at New Manchester, 47-39. KK Arnold scored 14 points with eight rebounds and four assists. Zoe McCurry produced eight points with nine rebounds and three assists. Akira Leonard added seven points. The Cartersville boys (1-0) host Hillgrove on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Cartersville girls (2-1) will return to action on December 9 at home against Dalton at 6 p.m.

November 18, 2025 The Cartersville girls and the Woodland boys each earned basketball wins on Tuesday night, as several local teams were in action. CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 44, CARROLLTON 33 The Lady Canes improved to 2-0 by winning at Carrollton 44-33 in the Girls Night Out event. Cartersville led 17-13 at halftime and extended the lead to 30-22 by the end of the third quarter. KK Arnold led the Lady Canes in the scoring column with 13 points. She added seven assists and three steals. Trinity Montgomery scored eight points with six rebounds and three steals.  Bayley Stanley grabbed 11 rebounds and scored seven points with five assists. Akira Leonard and Zoe McCurry contributed six points. Kaelyn Agee added four points. Kaliyah Oliver led the Lady Trojans (1-1) with 19 points. Cartersville (2-0) plays at New Manchester on Thursday at 6 p.m. WOODLAND 61, DOMINION CHRISTIAN 37 The Wildcats improved to 2-0 this season with a 61-37 win on Tuesday night at Dominion Christian in Marietta. Woodland led 17-13 at the end of the first quarter and carried a 29-22 advantage to the intermission. The Wildcats stretched their lead to 45-28 by the end of the third quarter, and outscored the Knights 19-8 in the final period. Amir Heath led Woodland with 17 points. Clayton McArdle followed with 12. Caiden Moore posted eight points, while Canden Davis and John Hart added seven. Dominion Christian slipped to 1-3. Woodland (2-0) plays at Gordon Central on Friday at 7:30 p.m. EXCEL CHRISTIAN BOYS 80, CORNERSTONE PREP 65 The Excel Christian Academy boys basketball team completed a regular-season sweep of Cornerstone Prep Academy on Tuesday night with an 80-65 win in Acworth. ECA opened the season earlier this month with a home win over the Cougars. The Eagles held a 22-16 lead after one quarter on Tuesday and led 36-34 at halftime. Excel extended its lead to 63-50 by the end of the third quarter. Damir McBride scored 23 points for the Eagles, followed by Jamari Gaston (17), Mason McKinney (14), Aston Chappell (12), and Jayden Jinks (9). The loss dropped Cornerstone to 2-5 on the season. Excel (2-3) plays at Cass on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and hosts Dade County on Saturday at 11 a.m. CHAPEL HILL 41, ADAIRSVILLE GIRLS 27 The Adairsville Lady Tigers trailed 16-6 after one quarter and 24-12 at halftime before dropping their season opener at Chapel Hill, 41-27. Kendall Copeland and Cameron Terry led the host Lady Panthers (6-0) with 12 and nine points, respectively. Savannah Viktora led the Adairsville scoring column with 11 points. The Lady Tigers (0-1) visit Sonoraville on Friday at 7 p.m. and host Walton on Saturday at 6 p.m. SONORAVILLE 71, CASS GIRLS 35 The Cass Lady Colonels trailed host Sonoraville 38-19 by halftime en route to a 36-point loss.  Keegan Angel scored 16 points and Elizabeth Cady tossed in 15 as the Lady Phoenix won their season opener. Mayla Moore and Ellison Harper added nine points each. Anizah Taylor led Cass with 13 points. Nakayla Evans chipped in eight. Cass (0-2) hosts Excel Christian Academy on Friday at 6 p.m. and will play Rome on Monday at the Adairsville Tournament at 3 p.m. DOMINION CHRISTIAN 50, WOODLAND GIRLS 18 The host Lady Knights led 15-2 after one quarter and 23-9 by halftime in a 50-18 defeat of visiting Woodland. Nevaeh Smith-Ferman scored eight points for the Lady Cats. Destiny Jackson contributed 11 rebounds and six points. Cathryn Sneed and Angel Palmore added two points. Dominion Christian improved to 3-0. Woodland (1-1) visits Gordon Central on Friday at 6 p.m. SONORAVILLE 68, CASS BOYS 56 The Colonels led 20-15 after one quarter, but fell behind before the intermission and did not recover in a 12-point loss on Tuesday night at Sonoraville. The host Phoenix led 35-31 at halftime and 52-43 at the end of the third quarter. Clay Worley scored 36 points to lead Sonoraville (1-0). Derrick Sams scored 19 points for Cass. Isaiah Moreno contributed 13 points. Derris Reece and Ontario Crenshaw added nine and seven points, respectively. Cass (0-2) hosts Excel Christian Academy on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will face Walton on Monday at 3 p.m. at the Harrison High School Hoya Hoopsgiving.

November 19, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com The Woodland Wildcats’ swim team defeated Gilmer, Cass, and Pickens on Tuesday evening to win a quad meet hosted at Adairsville High School. Woodland scored 221 points, followed by Gilmer (107), Cass (97), and Pickens (91). Local event winners: Woodland boys 200-yard medley relay — Grant Davenport, Hayden Alexander, Joel McSwain, Jac Williams — 2:07.52 Woodland boys 200-yard freestyle relay — Grant Davenport, Hayden Alexander, Jac Williams, Joel McSwain — 1:55.62 Woodland girls 200-yard medley relay — Madysen Grano, Peighton Young, Emily Guin, Kailyn Black — 2:16.25 Cass girls 200-yard freestyle relay — Krishma Acharya, Carson Brannon, Adyson Doolittle, Anniston Duckett — 2:02.77 Woodland girls 400-yard freestyle relay — Sarah Reyes, Brianna Morris, Kimberlin Smith, Brooklyn Bechtold — 5:32.36 Madysen Grano — Woodland —200-yard individual medley — 3:03.17 Anniston Duckett — Cass — 100-yard butterfly — 1:09.54 Emily Guin — Woodland — 100-yard freestyle — 1:06.50 Krishma Acharya — Cass — 500-yard freestyle — 7:37.20 Anniston Duckett — Cass — 100-yard backstroke — 1:15.06 Peighton Young — Woodland — 100-yard breaststroke — 1:30.66 Grant Davenport — Woodland — 50-yard freestyle — 26.11 Joel McSwain — Woodland — 500-yard freestyle — 6:16.36 Hayden Alexander — Woodland — 100-yard breaststroke — 1:18.64

November 18, 2025 David Coleman (left) won the 2025 Cartersville Country Club Senior Championship on November 15-16. Steve Stewart was the tournament's net champion. David Coleman carded rounds of 70-72 (2-under par) on November 15-16 to edge Chad Branton by one shot to win the 2025 Cartersville Country Club Senior Championship. Coleman made birdies on two of the final three holes to seal the title. Steve Stewart, who won the net tournament title, placed third overall. David Baker, who finished second in the net division, and Charles Wilson tied for fourth place.

November 18, 2025 Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com Three former quarterbacks from Cartersville High School delivered impressive performances this past week, showcasing the impact of local athletes in professional and college sports nationwide. Trevor Lawrence guided the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 35-6 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accumulated over 400 yards of offense in a win against Georgia State, while Jake Parker had a six-touchdown day to lead Cumberland University (TN) to a triumph over Faulkner University (AL). Moreover, former Canes' wide receiver Devonte Ross caught two touchdown passes in Penn State's victory over Michigan State. NFL TREVOR LAWRENCE — Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, 5th-year pro; Clemson; Cartersville HS) …completed 14 of 22 pass attempts for 153 yards and one touchdown with one interception this past Sunday as Jacksonville beat the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 35-6. Lawrence also had nine rushing yards on five attempts with one touchdown. The Jaguars (6-4) play at the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. FOOTBALL JOHNATHAN CLINE — East Tennessee State University (R-So., Cartersville HS) … saw action with the Buccaneers’ offensive line that helped produce 638 yards of total offense in a 52-35 win last Saturday at Western Carolina University. ETSU (6-5, 4-3 Southern Conference) hosts The Citadel on Saturday. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON — Marshall University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … completed 22 of 27 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns this past Saturday in a 30-18 home win over Georgia State University. He also had 97 rushing yards on 17 attempts. The Thundering Herd (5-5, 3-3 Sun Belt Conference) visits Appalachian State on Saturday. KADEN ELLIS — Appalachian State University (Fr., Cass HS) … made his first collegiate appearance this past Saturday in a 58-10 home loss to 21st-ranked James Madison University. The Mountaineers (4-6, 1-5 Sun Belt Conference) host Marshall University on Saturday. MYLES FORRISTALL — Georgia Tech (R-So., Cartersville HS) … the Yellow Jackets’ linebacker saw action, but did not have a stat line in Tech’s 36-34 win at Boston College. Georgia Tech (9-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), ranked No. 15,  hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday night. TOKYO GORDON — Sam Houston State University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … the Bearkats’ linebacker made one tackle this past Saturday in a 26-23 home win over Delaware. SHSU (2-8, 1-5 Conference USA) visits Middle Tennessee on Saturday. DEVIN HENDERSON — Liberty University (R-Fr., Cass HS) … made four solo tackles this past Saturday in a 34-27 loss at Florida International University. The Flames (4-6, 3-3 Conference USA) play at Louisiana Tech on Saturday. KEVIN HENDERSON — University of Findlay (So., Cass HS) … made seven tackles (five solo), including one tackle for a loss, but the Oilers lost for the first time this season to Tiffin University 23-21. Findlay finished the regular season with a 10-1 mark and is ranked No. 12 in the final NCAA D-II coaches poll prior to the playoffs. SHADRE HURST — Tulane University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … a starter on the Green Wave’s offensive line that helped produce 403 yards of total offense in a 35-24 home victory over Florida Atlantic Universitiy last Saturday. Tulane (8-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) plays at Tulane on Saturday. KHRISTIAN LANDO — Jacksonville State University (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action but did not have a stat line in the Gamecocks’ 35-26 home win last Saturday over Kennesaw State University. Jax State (7-3, 6-0 Conference USA) travels to Miami to face Florida International University on Saturday. TYLER MARTIN — Berry College (Sr., Cass HS) … a starter on the Vikings’ offensive line that helped produce 499 yards of total offense this past Saturday during a 49-7 win at Southwestern University (TX). 17th-ranked Berry (9-1, 7-0) won the Southern Athletic Association’s conference title and will begin the NCAA D-III playoffs on Saturday, November 29, against Saturday’s LaGrange College/Framingham State winner. Jake Parker JAKE PARKER — Cumberland University (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … accounted for 216 yards and six touchdowns last Saturday in a 72-14 home win over Faulkner University (AL). Parker completed 10 of 16 pass attempts for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed 15 times for 103 yards and four touchdowns. The Phoenix finished the regular season with a 7-4 record and were 3-3 in the Mid-South Conference. SAM PHILLIPS — University of Iowa (R-Jr., Cartersville HS) … started at wide receiver and was targeted, but did not have a stat line in the Hawkeyes’ 26-21 loss at 17th-ranked Southern California last Saturday. Iowa (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) hosts Michigan State on Saturday. DEVONTE ROSS — Penn State University (Sr., Cartersville HS) … made two receptions, both for touchdowns, in the Nittany Lions’ 28-10 win last Saturday at Michigan State. His catch and run of 75 yards was good for a touchdown in the second quarter that gave Penn State a 14-10 lead. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown throw in the fourth quarter for a 21-10 advantage. The Nittany Lions (4-6, 1-6 Big Ten) host Nebraska on Saturday night. BRAXTON RYAN — Kentucky Wesleyan College (Fr., Adairsville HS) … a starter on the Panthers’ offensive line that helped produce 243 yards of total offense in a 14-11 loss to Thomas More University. KWC finished the season 0-11 overall and 0-9 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. MALACHI TOLIVER — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cartersville HS) … saw action on the Bulldogs’ offensive line that helped produce 357 yards of total offense in last Saturday night’s 35-10 home win over Texas. The 4th-ranked Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) host Charlotte on Saturday. SACOVIE WHITE-HELTON — University of Georgia (R-Fr., Cass HS) … saw action but did not have a stat line in Georgia’s 35-10 home win last Saturday over Texas. Georgia (9-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. IAN WILLIAMS — University of Memphis (Fr., Cass HS) … made one tackle this past Saturday in the Tigers’ 31-27 loss at East Carolina. Memphis (8-3, 4-3 American Athletic Conference) hosts Navy on November 27. VOLLEYBALL AILEE ENGLAND — Berry College (So., Cartersville HS) … had six aces, four digs, and one assist as the Vikings won three straight-set matches in Atlanta over Rhodes College, Southwestern University (TX), and 8th-ranked Trinity University (TX) last Thursday through Saturday to capture the Southern Athletic Association conference title. Berry heads to the NCAA D-III Regionals to face Washington and Lee University in the first round in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday. MEREDITH ORTON — LaGrange College (Sr., Cartersville resident, Cornerstone Prep Academy) … appeared in five sets and recorded one dig as the Lady Panthers defeated Huntingdon College (AL), but lost to top-seeded Asbury University (KY) last week in the Collegiate Conference of the South tournament.  The season ended for LaGrange with a 13-20 record. WRESTLING BRYCE KRESHO — Franklin & Marshall College (Sr., Cass HS) … lost his bout at 141 pounds as the Diplomats defeated Long Island University 27-11 this past Saturday. Next for Franklin & Marshal is the Keystone Classic on Sunday, hosted by Penn University. KRIECG ROE — Lindsey Wilson College (Fr., Cass HS) … lost two bouts at 174 pounds to opponents from Grand View College (IA) and Campbellsville University (KY) this past Saturday at the Grand View Open in Des Moines. The Blue Raiders will wrestle at Life University on Saturday in the Lucha Open. JAXON SMITH — University of Maryland (R-Sr., Woodland HS) … the All-American defeated his opponents at 184 pounds as the Terrapins defeated Gardner-Webb and The Citadel this past Saturday at the Throwdown on the Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina. Maryland heads to Baltimore to wrestle at Morgan State on Friday. ANETRA WITHERSPOON — Life University (So., Cartersville HS) … won her bout at 207 pounds as the Runnin’ Eagles defeated Indiana Tech 30-12 this past Saturday. On Sunday, Witherspoon went 2-3 and placed sixth at the Presbyterian College Blue Hose Challenge in Clinton, South Carolina. Life returns to the mats on December 5-6 at the Patriot Duals in Williamsburg, Kentucky. BASKETBALL NA’YEL CAMPER — Reinhardt University (So., Cartersville HS) … in three starts last week, totaled 12 points with six rebounds and one blocked shot during a 79-62 win over Tennessee Wesleyan and road losses at Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville University (KY). The Eagles (2-4, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Alabama-Huntsville on Wednesday and Spartanburg Methodist on Saturday. SE’NAI CAMPER — Montreat College (Fr., Cartersville HS) … scored 13 points with five boards, three assists, and one steal last week in an 81-74 win at Union Commonwealth University (KY). Montreat (3-3) plays at Columbia International University on Wednesday and hosts the University of Pikeville on Saturday. CLAIRE DAVIS — University of North Florida (Sr., Cass HS) … scored five points with two rebounds on November 12 in a 77-54 loss at Tulane. Davis saw action at South Alabama, but had no stat line last Friday in an 83-46 loss.  The Ospreys (1-3) play at Georgia on Thursday. JA’KA’YAH DRAUGHN — Brewton Parker Christian University (Jr., Cartersville HS) … totaled 37 points with five rebounds, five steals, four assists, and one blocked shot last Friday and Saturday in losses to 6th-ranked Freed-Hardeman (TN) and Xavier (LA) in Marietta. The Barons (0-6) play at Life University on Saturday. ANSLEY GRIFFIN — North Carolina Wesleyan (So., Cartersville HS) … totaled five points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in a 69-60 home victory over Averett University (VA) and a 65-50 loss to Lynchburg State University (VA) this past Saturday and Sunday. Wesleyan (1-2) visits Roanoke College (VA) on Saturday. HALEY JOHNSON — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 14 points, six rebounds, one blocked shot, and one assist in three games with the Lady Eagles last week, Reinhardt beat Tennessee Wesleyan 79-62 on November 12 before losing 68-50 at Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and 63-50 at Campbellsville University (KY) over the weekend. The Eagles (2-4, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visit Alabama-Huntsville on Wednesday and Spartanburg Methodist on Saturday. KEARA McDANIEL — Toccoa Falls College (Sr., Cass HS) … totaled 13 points, six steals, five rebounds, and three assists in losses on November 11 and last Saturday to Columbia International University at home and at Cumberland University (TN). The Screamin’ Eagles (2-6) play at Erskine College on Wednesday, host Clinton College (SC) on Thursday, and visit Newberry University (SC) on Friday. T.J. PRINTUP — Tusculum University (Jr., Adairsville HS) … made starts Friday at home and Saturday on the road. Printup scored 13 points with 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and one steal in a 97-72 home win over Clayton State. He scored 17 points with five rebounds, five steals, two assists, and three blocked shots in a 75-68 loss at Chowan University. The Pioneers (1-1) visit North Greenville University on Tuesday and host Trevecca Nazarene (TN) on Saturday. MEGAN SCHULTZ — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (So., Woodland HS) … scored three points and grabbed two rebounds this past Saturday in a 93-53 loss at Georgia Gwinnett College. The Fillies (1-3) play at Thomas University on Saturday and host College of Coastal Georgia on Monday. LONDAISHA SMITH — Reinhardt University (Sr., Cass HS) … in three starts last week, totaled 22 points, 13 rebounds, six steals, three assists, and three blocked shots in a win at Union Commonwealth University (KY) and losses at Lindsey Wilson College (KY) and Campbellsville University (KY). Reinhardt (2-4, 1-0 Appalachian Athletic Conference) visits Alabama-Huntsville on Wednesday and Spartanburg Methodist on Saturday. ALISSA WINTERS — Truett McConnell University (So., Adairsville HS) … totaled six points, two rebounds, and one blocked shot in losses on November 12 and this past Saturday to Bryan College (TN) and Johnson University (TN). The Bears (1-4) host Tennessee Wesleyan University on Wednesday. NOTE:  Readers are encouraged to notify us at BartowSportsZone.com  if we missed a contribution during each week.

November 16, 2025 Woodland and Cass wrestling teams competed on Saturday at the Lassiter High School Trojan Invitational in Marietta, with limited lineups.  The Wildcats earned a runner-up finish, and the Colonels placed ninth in the 19-school event. Buford won the team title ahead of Woodland, Jefferson, Creekview, and Walton. Woodland had two weight class winners, two runners-up, and one third-place winner. Caden Bagley went 4-0 at 106 pounds, and John Gill was 3-0 to win the 215-pound bracket. Skyler Carr (3-1, 165) and Owen Jones (3-1, 190) finished second in their divisions. Adrian Zapata (4-1, 132) placed third for the Wildcats. The top placer for Cass was Rowdy Duck (4-1, 144). He won his third-place bout by medical forfeit over Woodland’s Dylan Couey. The Cartersville wrestlers competed Saturday at the Raja Bryan Memorial Invitational hosted by Ola High School in McDonough.  Top placers for the Hurricanes were Jair Flores and Fite Casey. Flores placed third in the 113-pound division. Casey was fourth in the 106-pound weight class. Peter Cepeda lost his opening bout, but finished 4-1 in the 165-pound division. For the Lady Canes, Sofia De Leon Pozuelos was runner-up in the 130-pound division.  Cartersville will wrestle at Sequoyah High School on Friday and Saturday. Woodland will compete at the Allatoona High School Blackbeard Duals.