Colonels hold off Warriors for a two-point win at North Cobb

January 18, 2025

Jakai Baldwin had five points Saturday in the Colonels' win at North Cobb.

In a game that saw multiple lead changes and ties, the Cass Colonels escaped with a non-region two-point win Saturday afternoon at North Cobb.

The Warriors held leads of 12-9 and 21-18 at the end of the first two periods but Cass surged ahead in the third quarter to hold a 34-31 advantage. The Colonels then held on in the final period for a 47-45 victory.

“We’re just happy to get a road win out of the region,” said Cass coach Kevin Cunningham following the Colonels’ third straight win. “That game was basically tied the whole way. We knocked down some big free throws there at the end. Now we will take a day off, practice on Monday, and get ready to play Cartersville on Tuesday.”

The Colonels converted six of nine free throw attempts in the fourth quarter.

Cass boys' coach Kevin Cunningham

Xavier Lowe led Cass in scoring with 11 points. Parnel Gamble and Comari Nettles contributed 10 points. Jason Brown added eight points for the Colonels.

Josh Pritchett posted 11 points for North Cobb. Christian Peacock finished with nine for the Warriors (4-13).

Cass (8-11, 4-5) play at Cartersville on Tuesday and at Cedartown on Friday. Both Region 7-4A games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

NORTH COBB 56, CASS GIRLS 33

The Lady Colonels struggled offensively out of the gate Saturday afternoon at North Cobb and dropped a 56-33 non-region decision to the Lady Warriors in Acworth.

North Cobb led 13-1 after one quarter, 29-11 at the intermission, and 49-22 through three quarters.

Jaidyn Taylor led North Cobb (10-11) with 18 points.

KK Evans scored nine for the Lady Colonels. Darianna Sosa and Kiana McDaniel added eight points each.

Cass (7-10, 6-3) visits Cartersville on Tuesday and Cedartown on Friday in 6 p.m. tips.