Canes' rifles defeat Allatoona for season's first win

The Cartersville High School riflery team earned its first win of the season Thursday with a 1086-1060 victory over Allatoona. It was the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Senior team captain, Angelina Christ, spearheaded the Canes' effort with an all-time team high score and personal best 286. She was backed up by sophomore Caleb Adams with a 270; junior, Noah Goodwin 268; and junior Kaleb Wolfe with a 262. Goodwin's score was also a personal best. Taylor Buchanan and Harper Cole Eubanks shot 255 and 243, respectively.

Maci Fowler had the top score for Allatoona with a 276. On December 3, Cartersville lost to Etowah 1058-1040. Adams led Cartersville with a 272 score. Wolfe followed with a 261. Buchanan fired a 255. Ariana Gray scored 252 and Luis Rangel 250.

Etowah was led by Carson Mierzejewski's 275.

The Canes' Rifles (1-4) will host Etowah in a rematch next Thursday at the American Legion.