Colonels edge Bucs; Lady Cats sting Hornets with big second half

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.