Lady Canes drop Carrollton tourney opener

Monday, December 18

The Cartersville Lady Canes lost their first game at the Carrollton Christmas Tournament Monday night to Jackson-Atlanta, 80-46.

Jackson-Atlanta, ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, raced to a 22-9 first-quarter lead and never trailed.

Taliah Cornish led the Jaguars (7-0) with 20 points.

Ansley Griffin led Cartersville with 22 points and KK Arnold added 10.

Cartersville (3-6) plays Gainesville on Tuesday afternoon at Carrollton in a 1 p.m. tip.