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The Lady Canes volleyball team had their 2015 season come to a close Tuesday evening in the Sweet 16 round of the Class AAAA state playoffs. Cartersville fell to Buford in straight sets. The Lady Wolves won the best-of-five match 25-3, 25-2, and 25-14. Cartersville advanced to the second round with a dominant opening round win over Windsor-Forest. Buford advances to the Elite 8 where the field will be reseeded by the GHSA state volleyball committee. After the reseeding, the higher seeded team will host rounds three and four. The state finals will be hosted by Marietta High School October 31.

Bartow County Recreation Department Youth football Monday, October 19 8U results at Hamilton Crossing Park BARTOW PACKERS 15 BARTOW STEELERS 6 Treshaun Reed broke loose for a 65 yard rushing touchdown and Anterrius Hames scored on a 58 yard jaunt as the Packers defeated the Steelers. J’vain Ledbetter had a PAT run for the Packers and the defense recorded a safety to open the game’s scoring. Nicolas Wright scored on a 55 yard run for the Steelers. BARTOW COLTS 26 BARTOW RAIDERS 20 The Colts held off the Raiders Monday night with three touchdown runs by Reed Ezell and another rushing touchdown by Tylan Beeman. Ezell scored on runs of 21, 14, and 3 yards. Beeman pounded in his score from 5 yards out. Ezell also found Beeman for a two-point conversion pass. Xavior Darby connected with Aiden Caylor on a 65 yard touchdown pass for the Raiders. Darby also added a 57 yard score while Caylor added a 60 yard touchdown scamper. Levi Epelbaum rounded out the Raiders’ scoring with a 57 yard burst. Youth football reports are provided by CPRD and BCRD and are presented on Bartow Sports Zone by CiCi's Pizza of Cartersville.

Bartow County Recreation Department Youth football Monday, October 19 10U results at Hamilton Crossing Park BARTOW COLTS 38 BARTOW FALCONS 0 The Colts’ defense recorded a shutout while Caleb Cooley and Devin Henderson scored three touchdowns each in a 38-0 win. Cooley had long scoring runs of 60 and 45 yards and added a 45 yard interception return for a score. Henderson scored on a 55 yard burst and added touchdown runs from 15 and 1 yard. Asher Jernigan, Kole Hardin, and Ben Crapps had top performances for the Falcons. BARTOW RAIDERS 19 BARTOW STEELERS 0 Evan Sanders ran for one score and passed for another as the Raiders shutout the Steelers. Sanders found Colin Fletcher for a 45 yard touchdown strike to open the scoring and later added a 5 yard rush to paydirt. Kace Adams rounded out the scoring for the Raiders with a 12 yard touchdown run. Defensively for the Steelers, Tae Cochran and Brett Good registered seven tackles each. Youth football reports are provided by CPRD and BCRD and are presented on Bartow Sports Zone by CiCi's Pizza of Cartersville.

Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department Youth football Monday, October 19 8U results at Dellinger Park HURRICANES PURPLE 26 HURRICANES GOLD 6 Miles Mitchell scored on touchdown runs of 74, 41, and 2 yards to lead the Purple scoring attack. Brodie McWhorter added a 2 yard touchdown run and Maddox Frazier scored on a 2-pont extra point pass. Jayden Evans scored the Gold touchdown on a 5 yard run. HURRICANES WHITE 32 HURRICANES BLACK 13 Jakaden Leonard and Baylon Long had a pair of long touchdown runs each to lead Hurricanes White. Leonard scored on runs of 56 and 45 yards. Long found the end zone from 36 and 60 yards and added a two point pass. Luke Parker also powered in a scoring run for White. Hurricanes Black scored twice on fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns by Brock Wilson. Xavier Parker added a PAT run for Hurricanes Black. Youth football reports are provided by CPRD and BCRD and are presented on Bartow Sports Zone by CiCi's Pizza of Cartersville.

Final results for Scott Hamilton Golf Academy players for tour events ending Sunday, October 19. PGA Tour Frys. com Open Napa, CA — Silverado GC Winner: Emiliano Grillo (-15) in playoff over Kevin Na T17 - Hudson Swafford, -10 T26 - Brendon Todd, -9 T41 - Russell Henley, -6 T55 - Aaron Baddeley, -4 71 - Boo Weekley, +1 MDF - Chris Kirk MC - Ben Martin MC - Steven Bowditch Note: Former SHGA player and Acworth resident Jason Bohn who also has ties with Cartersville Country Club, finished tied for third and 14-under-par. Bohn is now coach by Mike Perpich. _________________________ Champions Senior Tour San Antonio Championship San Antonio, TX — TPC San Antonio Winner: Bernhard Langer (-12) T34 - Joe Durant, +1 _________________________ Each week, Bartow Sports Zone tracks the professional golfers on tour affiliated with Cartersville Country Club's Scott Hamilton Golf Academy. Scott Hamilton is the long time Director of Golf at CCC and is teacher/advisor/instructor to many prominent golf professionals.

Atlanta Falcons’ defensive end/outside linebacker, Vic Beasley, Jr., was taken 8th overall in the 2015 NFL draft out of Clemson, and was immediately considered one of the preseason front runners for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Through the first six games of the season, the Adairsville native has been really good. But where does Beasley currently stand in the Defensive Rookie of the Year “race”? Arguably, Beasley has navigated the toughest part of his schedule. He has already faced some of the best left tackles in the business. Jason Peters of the Eagles, Tyron Smith of the Cowboys, and Duane Brown of the Texans are considered among the league’s best. Through the Falcons’ first six games, Beasley has accumulated 15 tackles, 2 sacks, forced one fumble, and defended one pass. Although those stats are impressive for the 23-year-old rookie, Beasley likely trails some other notable defensive rookies at this point in the NFL season. The top notables for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year: Tampa middle linebacker, Kwon Alexander, has been incredibly impressive so far for the Buccaneers. The 21-year-old out of NAIA school LSU-Shreveport and Oxford (AL) High School, already has 32 tackles, a sack, and has defended six passes with an interception. Leonard Williams, DT/DE of the New York Jets was drafted sixth overall out of USC. He has made an already good Jets defense even better with 20 tackles and a half sack. Ronald Darby of the Buffalo Bills was Rookie of the Month in September. He has 29 tackles and 2 interceptions while starting every game at corner. Darby has also been credited with defending 11 pass attempts. Marcus Peters of the Chiefs has 31 tackles and 3 interceptions while defending 10 passes. Landon Collins, a safety for the Giants out of Alabama, has 28 tackles. Frank Clark (Seattle, DE), Shane Ray (Denver, DE/OLB), and Randy Gregory (Dallas, OLB) were preseason favorites with limited stats to this point. While we are at it, here is a glance at some of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates: Todd Gurley, St. Louis Rams rookie running back out of Georgia sat out the preseason and the first two games of the season, but now has 314 yards on 55 carries in his first three games. He already has a 55-yarder and a 52-yarder to his credit and has 3 receptions for 20 yards. David Johnson, a running back out of Northern Iowa for the Arizona Cardinals has already scored five touchdowns. He has three rushing touchdowns and has caught 10 passes for 145 yards and a pair of scores. Marcus Mariota, the second overall pick from Oregon, was Offensive Rookie of the Month in September. Through five starts, Mariota has 9 TDs, over 1200 yards passing, and a QB rating of 93.2. Oakland Raiders’ and former Alabama receiver, Amari Cooper, has accumulated 28 receptions for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Former Alabama running back, T. J. Yeldon, has been a workhorse for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has 291 yards on 81 carries plus 15 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. Melvin Gordon has started all six games for the San Diego Chargers. The former Wisconsin Badger has carried 78 times for 299 yards and has 13 catches for 86 yards. Other preseason favorites for Offensive Rookie of the Year were Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay QB), Duke Johnson (Cleveland RB), and Karlos Williams (Buffalo RB). At this point, Winston has thrown 7 TDs for 1174 yards, but has thrown 7 picks and his QB rating is only 77.6. Johnson has 3 starts and 159 rushing yards to go with 190 yards receiving and 1 TD. Williams has scored 3 TDs and has 226 yards rushing. What do you think? Post your reactions on the Bartow Sports Zone Facebook page or respond on Twitter to @bartowsportszon

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes remain the top team in Class AAAA and the Adairsville Tigers stayed No. 9 in Class AAA in the latest rankings released by the AJC and Score Atlanta. Both local ranked teams are on the road this week for region games. Cartersville visits the Southeast Whitfield Raiders in Dalton and Adairsville travels to Chatsworth to take on the North Murray Mountaineers. Class AAAAAA 1. Colquitt County (8-0) 2. Grayson (8-0) 3. Roswell (7-0) 4. Archer (6-1) 5. Mill Creek (7-0) 6. Camden County (8-0) 7. McEachern (6-1) 8. Norcross (7-0) 9. Peachtree Ridge (5-2) 10. Walton (7-1) Class AAAAA 1. Northside, Warner Robins (7-0) 2. Mays (7-0) 3. Stockbridge (7-0) 4. Lanier (7-0) 5. Stephenson (6-1) 6. Jones County (6-1) 7. Houston County (6-1) 8. Coffee (7-1) 9. Allatoona (7-1) 10. Northgate (7-0) Class AAAA 1. Cartersville (7-0) Sophomore quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, was 17-of-25 passing for 362 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Canes past Northwest Whitfield 58-13. Cartersville had 519 yards in total offense. Alabama commit Morris Forristall had five catches for 133 yards and 2 TDs. Tony Dean had five catches for 94 yards and a pair of TDs. Cartersville plays Friday at SE Whitfield (4-4). 2. Buford (6-1 3. Woodward Academy (7-0) 4. Mary Persons (7-0) 5. Bainbridge (8-0) 6. St. Pius (5-2) 7. Jonesboro (7-1) 8. Sandy Creek (6-1) 9. Marist (6-2) 10. Spalding (6-1) Class AAA 1. Calhoun (7-0) 2. Blessed Trinity (7-0) 3. Jefferson (8-0) 4. Cedar Grove (6-1) 5. Elbert County (6-1) 6. Central, Carrollton (7-0) 7. Dodge County (7-0) 8. Callaway (6-1) 9. Adairsville (6-1) The Tigers scored on six straight possessions to start the game and added a botched punt attempt into another touchdown when LB Dallas Cannon scooped and scored from 10 yards out. Adairsville cruised to a 48-13 win over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe. RB Sidnee Johnson, QB Roger Redd, and SL Torrey Hale all scored two touchdowns each. Adairsville plays at North Murray (3-4) Friday. 10. Jackson (5-2) Class AA 1. Benedictine (7-0) 2. Greater Atlanta Christian (6-1) 3. Wesleyan (7-0) 4. Rabun County (7-1) 5. Darlington (7-0) 6. Pace Academy (5-2) 7. Fitzgerald (6-1) 8. Brooks County (6-2) 9. Jefferson County (5-2) 10. Macon County (5-2) Class A 1. Mount Paran Christian (7-0) 2. Prince Avenue Christian (8-0) 3. Eagle's Landing Christian (4-3) 4. Marion County (6-1) 5. Clinch County (6-1) 6. Savannah Christian (6-1) 7. Turner County (6-1) 8. Aquinas (6-1) 9. Lincoln County (7-0) 10. Landmark Christian (5-2)

Updates on local collegiate athletes in cross country, soccer, and volleyball making their impact in their respective programs. Keep up with all the local college and professional athletes through Bartow Sports Zone at the 'Athletes Beyond Bartow' page. VOLLEYBALL KATIE O’CONNOR — Western Carolina (MB, Soph., Cartersville HS) … 8 kills, 3 digs, and 2 blocks for 9 points in a straight sets loss to East Tennessee State Oct. 14….. 9 kills, 4 blocks, for 11 ponts in a four set win over The Citadel Oct. 16 ….. 7 kills and 4 blocks for 9 points in a four set loss to UNC-Greensboro Oct. 18. The Catamounts are now 8-17 overall and 2-7 in the Southern Conference. WCU plays at Wofford Oct. 23 and at East Tennessee State University Oct. 24. KARLEE WINECOFF — Point University (OH/MH, Junior, Cass HS) … 2 kills, 1 dig, 2 blocks in a 3-0 loss at Milligan (TN) Oct. 16….. 8 kills, 5 digs, 5 blocks at Montreat (NC) Oct. 17 ….. 6 kills, 1 dig, 3 blocks in a narrow, five set loss at home to Bluefield (VA) Oct. 18.​ SOCCER STEPHANIE HICKS — Agnes Scott College (Forward, Sr., Woodland HS) … started, took 3 shots with 2 on goal in a 2-0 win over LaGrange College….. scored a goal on six shots with two on goal and had a goal assist in a 4-1 victory over Berea (KY). Agnes Scott is now 6-8-0 on the season. They play Judson (AL) Oct. 21, at Salem Oct. 24, and host Wesleyan (GA) Oct. 31 before hosting the GSAC Conference Tournament beginning November 6. EMILY MOORE — Charleston Southern University (Defender, Jr., Woodland HS) … was a midfield starter and took one shot Oct 14 in a 2-0 win over Winthrop….. assisted on one goal in a 4-1 victory Oct 15 vs. Presbyterian ….. was a midfield starter in a 2-0 loss Oct. 17 to Longwood. Following the 2-1 conference homestand, the Lady Bucs are 6-6-2 overall and 3-4 in the Big South Conference. They travel to High Point Oct. 21 and host Gardner-Webb Sat., Oct. 24 before closing out the regular season Tue. Oct. 27 at Coastal Carolina. CODY WEST — Duquesne University (Defender, R-Soph., Cass HS) … started and played all 90 minutes in a 3-0 loss at Michigan….. did not see action in a 0-0 home, overtime tie with Virginia Commonwealth University. The Dukes are now 3-8-2 overall and 1-2-1 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Duquesne has a conference game at George Mason Oct. 21 and hosts St. Bonaventure Oct. 24 in another A-10 match. CROSS COUNTRY SPENCER FIELDS — Rhodes College (Fr., Kingston, GA, Darlington HS) … ran 48th overall and second for the Lynx as the team finished 11th of 32 teams in the Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble at Oberlin College. Rhodes returns to action October 31 when the Lynx compete at the Southern Athletic Association Championships in Danville, KY. SAVANNAH HARDIN — Young Harris College (Fr., Cass HS) … was 75th overall and sixth on her team as the Mountain Lions posted a second place finish out of 15 teams at the Berry College Invitational Saturday Oct. 17. Hardin’s 5K time Saturday was 26:04.78. YHC returns to action Saturday (Oct. 24) in the 2015 Peach Belt Conference Championship in Gainesville, GA. VICTORIA HICKOM — Georgia Southwestern State University (Soph., Cartersville HS) … ran 13th overall and fifth for the Lady Canes as they finished second of four teams at the Columbus State University Cougar Two-Mile Invite. Georgia Southwestern returns to action Saturday (Oct. 24) in the 2015 Peach Belt Conference Championship in Gainesville, GA. Has Athletes Beyond Bartow missed a local collegiate athlete? Please let us know via our Contact page or use the link located on the Athletes Beyond Bartow page of this site.

Updates on local collegiate athletes currently participating in college football. Bartow Sports Zone does periodic updates on these athletes and those of other collegiate sports. You may check each athlete's link on our Athletes Beyond Bartow page on this site. Here are the updates on games of Saturday, October 17: TARRIS BATISTE (photo) — Georgia State University (Sr., Cass HS) … contributed with 11 tackles, 2 pass break ups, and 1 quarterback hurry as the Panthers won a road game at Ball State 31-19. Georgia State is idle next weekend, but travels to Jonesboro, Ark. to take on Arkansas State Sat. Oct. 31. With the win, the Panthers improved to 2-4. COLLIN BARBER — University of Georgia (Sr., Cartersville HS) … had five punts for a 36 yard average in a 9-6 Southeastern Conference victory over Missouri. Three of his punts were inside the 20 yard line and he had a long punt of 40 yards. Barber’s season average is now 41 yards per punt on 34 punts for the season. He has five punts over 50 yards with a season long punt of 55 yards. The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 (3-2 in the SEC). Georgia is idle next weekend and will play the University of Florida in Jacksonville October 31. HAYES LINN — Air Force Academy — (Jr., Cartersville HS) .. had a solo tackle in the Falcons 38-23 loss to Colorado State. Air Force is now 3-3 overall and 2-1 in the Mountain West Conference. In six games, Linn has recorded 8 tackles and 1 pass break up at free safety. He has started three times. AUSTIN HARRELL — The Citadel (R-Jr., Adairsville HS) … recorded two tackles in the Bulldogs 44-25 Southern Conference defeat of Samford in Birmingham. The defensive lineman is now up to nine tackles on the season and The Citadel is now 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the conference. T.L. FORD II — UNC-Charlotte (Soph., Cartersville HS) … started at wide receiver and had 4 receptions for 35 yards. He was targeted 7 times and had a long reception of 25 yards in a 37-34 loss at Old Dominion. CHAZ ROKINS — Maryville College (So., Cass HS) … 10 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Scots’ 70-37 victory over Ferrum. He had a long run of 15 yards and caught two passes for 18 yards as Maryville improved to 5-1. Rokins is now up to 248 yards for the season on 54 yards and is averaging over 61 yards per game in conference play with two touchdowns. MALIK WILKINS — Maryville College (So., Cartersville HS) … started at linebacker and recorded two tackles in a win over Ferrum. The Scots are now 5-1 and play at Averett University (VA) next Saturday. DA’KELIN WELLS — Maryville College (So., Cass HS) .. started at corner and had two tackles and a pass break up in the Scots rout of Ferrum. A regular starter, Wells is averaging 3 tackles per game in conference play. He also has an interception this season. QUADRE ALLEN — Tusculum College (R-Fr., Woodland HS) the defensive back saw playing time in the PIoneers 35-24 loss at North Greenville. BRANDON THOMPSON — Tusculum College (R-Jr., Woodland HS) .. defensive back saw playing time in a 35-24 loss at North Greenville. TWAN TERRELL — Cornell University (Sr., Woodland HS) … safety saw time in the Big Red’s 31-6 loss at Sacred Heart University. ISAIAH ROSS — Point University (So., Woodland HS) .. the linebacker had 6 tackles, including one for a loss in the Skyhawks’ 24-21 win at Webber International University (Lake Wales, FL). Point is now 6-1 on the season. DeANDRE APPLIN — Georgia Military College (Adairsville HS) … has 13 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and leads the nation in the NJCAA in fumbles returned for touchdown with 2. Both scores came against Nassau Oct. 3 in a 42-21 victory. GMC has a 3-3 record following a 56-0 win over Jireh Prep (NC) Saturday. JAMAR POSEY — Birmingham Southern College (Jr., Woodland HS) .. continues to receive playing time for the Panthers as they defeated Millsaps College 35-18 in their homecoming game. BSC is now 4-3 on the season and 2-3 in the Southern State Association. The Panthers play at Rhodes College in Memphis next Saturday. If we have omitted a local athlete you think should be included, please use our Contact page or the attached form on the Athletes Beyond Bartow page to let us know.​

​It is the opening week of the 2016 PGA Tour schedule and the Scott Hamilton Golf Academy has several players who made the cut and are chasing leader Brendan Steele heading into Sunday’s final round in Napa, California at the Frys.com Open at Silverado CC. Hudson Swafford and Russell Henley are both six shots behind the leader and tied for 20th. Brendon Todd is in a tie for 39th after a 68 on Saturday, while Aaron Baddeley and Boo Weekley are tied for 61st going into the final round. Chris Kirk, Ben Martin, and Steven Bowditch are Scott Hamilton Golf Academy players who played this week but missed the cut. Former SHGA player and Acworth resident, Jason Bohn shot 64 and moved up 25 spots Saturday to a tie for fourth. Scott Hamilton is the Director of Golf at Cartersville Country Club and is coach to many prominent professionals on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, WEB.com Tour, and LPGA Tour. Hamilton also provides links to Bartow Sports Zone to his online instructional programs. Use the menu at the top of this page to view his latest videos and link to On Tour Golf.

The Bartow County Recreation Department currently is accepting registrations for youth basketball and wrestling. Basketball registration is open to girls and boys ages 5-17. Age groups for basketball include: 5-year-old instructional co-ed, 6-year olds co-ed, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 17U. Registration fees vary by age level ($40 - $75) and continue through November 7. Games will begin November 9 and continue through February 6. Registration is available online at the BCRD website -- www.bartowparksandrec.org. You may also register at the Hamilton Crossing Park offices or call 770-387-5149 for more information. A new youth wrestling program is also offered at the South Bartow Youth Facility beginning November 9 through February 27. The wrestling program is available for girls and boys ages 5 to 14 and the registration fee is $80. For wrestling program questions, see the BCRD website -- www.bartowparksandrec.org, stop by the South Bartow youth Facility Main Office (6505 Glade Road, Acworth 30101 / Office hours: 8a - 5p) or call Joe Salvatore at 770.974.3255.

REGION 7-AAAAA Division A……… Reg ..….. All Games Dalton …………… 4-1 ………. 6-2 Creekview ….…… 4-1 ………. 5-3 Sequoyah ……….. 2-2 ………. 2-5 Cass……………… 2-2 ………. 4-3 Rome ………….…. 2-2 ………. 4-3 Woodland ……….. 1-3 ………. 1-6 River Ridge ……… 0-4 …….…. 0-7 October 16 results: Dalton 56, River Ridge 14; Rome 62, Woodland 0; Creekview 38, Sequoyah 35. October 23: Dalton at Woodland; Rome at Sequoyah; Cass at River Ridge; Creekview idle Division B ……….. Reg ….. All Games Cambridge ……… 4-0 ………… 6-1 Riverwood ……… 4-1 ….……… 6-2 Kell ………………. 3-1 ………… 5-2 Sprayberry ……… 3-2 ………… 5-3 North Atlanta ……. 1-3 ………… 3-4 Forsyth Cent. …… 0-4 ………… 2-5 North Springs …… 0-4 ………… 1-6 October 16 results: Cambridge 35, N.Springs 19; Kell 31, Riverwood 3; Sprayberry 9, Forsyth Cent. 0 October 23: Cambridge at Riverwood; N. Atlanta at Kell; N. Springs at Forsyth Cent.; Sprayberry idle __________________________________ REGION 7-AAAA …. Reg … All Games Cartersville ………… 4-0 ……… 7-0 Pickens …………….. 3-1 ………. 6-1 NW Whitfield ………. 3-2 ……… 5-3 Heritage ……………. 2-2 ………. 4-3 SE Whitfield ……….. 2-2 ………. 4-3 Ridgeland ………….. 2-2 ………. 3-4 Gilmer ………………. 1-3 ………. 2-5 LaFayette …………… 0-4 ……… 1-6 October 16 results: Cartersville 58, NW Whitfield 13; Ridgeland 35, Heritage 21; Pickens 52, Lafayette 0; Gilmer 28, SE Whitfield 17. October 23: Cartersville at SE Whitfield; Ridgeland at NW Whitfifeld; Heritage at Pickens; Gilmer at Lafayette ___________________________ REGION 6-AAA ……. Reg ….. All Games Calhoun …………….. 5-0 ………. 7-0 Adairsville ………..… 4-1 …….… 6-1 Sonoraville …………. 4-2 ………. 5-3 North Murray ……….. 3-2 ………. 3-4 Murray Co. …………. 3-2 ……… 4-3 Ringgold ………….… 2-3 …….… 3-4 Coahulla Creek …….. 2-3 ………. 2-5 Gordon Central ……… 1-5 ……… 1-7 Lakeview-FO ………… 0-6 ……… 0-8 October 16 results: Adairsville 48, LFO 13; North Murray 30, Coahulla Creek 7; Sonoraville 41, Ringgold 33; Murray 40, Gordon Central 7. ​ October 23: Calhoun at Murray Co.; Adairsville at North Murray; Ringgold at Coahulla Creek; Sonoraville at LFO; Gordon Central is idle.