Tuesday's soccer roundup: Cartersville and Adairsville teams sweep region opponents, Lady Cats win

March 25, 2026

LADY TIGERS COMPLETE UNBEATEN REGION SLATE

The Adairsville Lady Tigers put on an offensive masterclass Tuesday night, rolling past the host Ridgeland Lady Panthers 9-0 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville.

Adairsville wasted little time getting started, with Ella Edwards netting the opening goal in just the 4th minute off an assist from Alivia Joslin. The Tigers kept the pressure on throughout the first half, as Alexa Damer exploded for four goals. Damer struck in the 15th minute (assist: Braylynn Martin), the 19th and 20th minutes (both assisted by Addi Jerauld), and again in the 31st minute off a Ridgeland defensive goal kick. Alivia Joslin added another tally in the 36th minute (assist: Addi Jerauld), giving Adairsville a commanding 6-0 lead at halftime.

The onslaught continued in the second half. Just three minutes into the half, Joslin scored again in the 42nd minute with an assist from Damer. Seconds later, Edwards tallied her second goal of the night off her own assist. Damer capped off her remarkable performance with her fifth goal in the 48th minute, assisted once more by Braylynn Martin.

Adairsville head coach Dave Sexauer praised his team’s attacking depth after the match.

“Alexa Damer had a great night offensively with 5 goals and 1 assist, as well as creating and taking advantage of passing lanes,” Sexauer said. “She created great opportunities for herself and others.”

Sexauer also singled out Addi Jerauld, who earned the game ball for her standout performance.

“Addi Jerauld showed her range laterally on the field which helped create passing lanes,” the coach noted. “She had a good sense of where to flow on the field to receive the ball and lay it off for an attacking mid or striker. She showed off her close-in foot skills, her physicality, and played very unselfishly.”

The victory improved the Lady Tigers to 11-1 overall, and a perfect 6-0 in Region 7-AAA play. Adairsville had already clinched the region championship with a win over Heritage last week.

Adairsville will now turn its attention to a non-region home contest against Allatoona on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

TIGERS PICK UP FIRST SOCCER WIN

The Adairsville Tigers picked up their first victory of the season Tuesday night, edging the host Ridgeland Panthers 2-1 at Ridgeland High School in a Region 7-AAA boys’ soccer match.

Sky Moore gave the Tigers the early lead 15 minutes into the first half with a goal assisted by Greg Munoz. Ridgeland answered before halftime to make the score 1-1 at the break.

Adairsville’s Angel Hernandez delivered the game-winner in the 70th minute, securing the 2-1 result.

Tigers goalkeeper Josiah Upshaw faced heavy pressure throughout the contest and responded with an outstanding 20-save performance to preserve the victory.

Adairsville head coach John Terrell was proud of his young squad after the win.

“Tonight was our second strong performance in a row in region play,” Terrell said. “This is a young team with only three seniors that began the season with limited soccer game experience, while playing a difficult schedule. Our goal is to finish this season strong to hopefully build for next year.”

The win improved the Tigers to 1-10 overall, and 1-5 in Region 7-AAA play.

Adairsville will now return home for its next match on Thursday against Bowdon.

LADY CANES DELIVER SHUTOUT OF HORNETS

The Cartersville Lady Canes delivered a complete team performance Tuesday night at Weinman Stadium, blanking the visiting Hiram Lady Hornets 6-0 and showcasing both explosive offense and rock-solid defense.

The Purple Hurricanes jumped on Hiram early, with Mallory Nicklas opening the scoring in the 5th minute off a crisp assist from Mary Beth Hackney. Lundyn Eubanks made it 2-0 moments later with a composed follow-up finish after the Hiram keeper ventured off her line. Nicklas then added her second goal of the night just before halftime, giving Cartersville a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the break.

The onslaught continued after intermission as the Lady Canes kept their foot on the gas. Ali Evans, Helen Leaming, and Lundyn Eubanks (her second of the match) each found the back of the net to round out the 6-0 final.

While the attack stole the spotlight, Cartersville’s defense was equally impressive. The Hurricanes’ back line, anchored by center backs Layla Morgan and Sophia Mayorga, completely neutralized Hiram’s offense throughout the night. When the Lady Hornets finally created a late-second-half threat, freshman goalkeeper Madelyn Cooper rose to the occasion with a brilliant, high-pressure save to preserve the shutout.

Cartersville head coach Mary Beth Popham was pleased with the balanced effort.

“A complete team performance from start to finish,” Popham said.

The Lady Canes now prepare for their final region match of the season as they travel to Woodland High School on Friday.

CANES TOP HORNETS, 2-0

The Cartersville boys' soccer team defeated visiting Hiram 2-0 Tuesday night in Region 7-AAAA action.

The loss dropped Hiram to 7-5 overall and 3-4 in Region 7-AAAA, while Cartersville leveled its season mark at 6-6 overall and 3-3 in region play.

The Canes play their final region match at Woodland on Friday.

LADY CATS BLANK SOUTHEAST WHITFIELD

The Woodland girls' soccer team shut out visiting Southeast Whitfield Tuesday night at Wildcats Stadium, 7-0.

The loss dropped the Lady Raiders to 1-13 overall and 0-7 in Region 7-AAAA. Woodland (5-7, 4-2) hosts Cartersville on Friday.

FIRST HALF GOAL LIFTS RAIDERS PAST WILDCATS

The Woodland Wildcats suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to visiting Southeast Whitfield on Tuesday night in Region 7-AAAA soccer action.

The lone goal of the contest came in the 29th minute of the first half when the Raiders broke through for what proved to be the game-winner.

Woodland goalkeeper Seth Goodall turned in a strong performance despite the loss, making six saves to keep the Wildcats in the game. However, Southeast Whitfield’s defense held firm the rest of the way to preserve the shutout.

The defeat dropped Woodland to 5-7 overall and 2-4 in Region 7-AAAA. Southeast Whitfield improved to 9-4 overall and 4-3 in the region standings.

Woodland will look to rebound when it hosts Cartersville on Friday night.

CASS SOCCER TEAMS FALL TO VISITING DALTON

The Cass girls’ and boys’ soccer teams both suffered defeats Tuesday night at Cochran Stadium, dropping home Region 7-AAAA matches to the visiting Dalton squads.

The Lady Colonels fell to the Lady Catamounts 3-1. Dalton jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime and never looked back. Cass found the net in the 53rd minute when Amy Villanueva scored off an assist from Makynli Wade, but it was too little too late. 

The Lady Colonels dropped to 4-7 overall and finished region play with a 3-4 record.

In the boys’ contest, the Colonels were overwhelmed by the Dalton Catamounts, falling by a score of 11-1. Josiah Houston provided Cass’s lone goal of the night. The loss dropped Cass to 6-5 overall and 3-4 in Region 7-AAAA.

Both Cass teams will look to bounce back this Friday when they host Pepperell at Cochran Stadium. The girls’ match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys’ game at 7:30 p.m.