n a thrilling matchup that came down to the wire, the North Oconee Titans edged the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes 28-26 to advance to the Final Four of the GHSA State Playoffs to end a terrific season from the Canes. Cartersville finishes the season as region champions and a 12-1 record. First Half Highlights: North Oconee [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Starr's Mill Panthers on Friday night. In a game loaded with offensive fireworks, the Cartersville Hurricanes pulled away late to secure a thrilling 53-35 victory over Starr’s Mill. Behind a balanced attack and key defensive plays, the Hurricanes showcased their resilience, outlasting a determined Panthers squad. First Half: Trading [read more...]
The Adairsville Tigers couldn’t keep up with the Sandy Creek Patriots Friday night, falling 48-23 in the first round of the playoffs. The Patriots’ dynamic offense and opportunistic defense proved too much for the Tigers to handle. Sandy Creek struck first when their quarterback escaped the pocket and delivered a deep touchdown pass, giving the [read more...]
The Adairsville Tigers defeated the LaFayette Ramblers 44-13 Friday night. Adairsville started with the ball but couldn’t capitalize on their first drive, eventually punting to LaFayette. The Ramblers’ fortunes took a turn when Jamarian Pullum intercepted a pass and returned it deep into LaFayette territory. Ethan Long quickly turned the takeaway into points, connecting with [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (3-3) lost to the Cedartown Bulldogs 36-0 on Friday night. Without their starting quarterback, the Colonels tried to find new ways to generate offense, but the Bulldog defense proved too tough. Early on, special teams mistakes sealed Cass’s fate. The Colonels misfired on three fourth-down snaps, handing the Bulldogs the ball deep [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (3-2) fourth-quarter comeback fell short as the Hiram Hornets pulled off a 41-27 victory Friday. Cass opened the game strong, moving the ball with ease before Brodie McWhorter connected with Naz Fleurine for a 22-yard touchdown, putting them up 7-0 with 7:32 left in the first quarter. Hiram responded on a later [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (5-0) dominated the Dalton Catamounts Friday night with a 43-13 victory. Although Cartersville punted on its first drive, the offense quickly gained momentum on its second possession when Tyon Coe broke free for a 25-yard touchdown run, putting the Hurricanes ahead early. Nate Russell added to the lead before the first [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (4-0) took down the Calhoun Yellow Jackets 35-13 on Friday night. Both defenses held strong in the first quarter, but it was Calhoun's defense that broke first in the second. A long pass from Nate Russell to A’darrian Taylor-Wilson set up Jacaiden Leonard for a 28-yard touchdown run, giving Cartersville the [read more...]
The Cass Colonels (3-1) lost for the first time this season 43-14 to the North Cobb Warriors Friday night. Cass stumbled right from the start, fumbling the opening kickoff and handing North Cobb prime field position. The Warriors capitalized two plays later, scoring to take an early 7-0 lead. The Colonels’ defense responded with a [read more...]
The Adairsville Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season with a decisive 44-14 win over the Woodland Wildcats (1-2) Friday night. Adairsville wasted no time asserting dominance, as Westin Crisp returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, putting the Tigers ahead 7-0 within seconds. Woodland struggled to respond, and Adairsville capitalized on its next possession [read more...]
