Bartow County

Cass Routs Model with a Stellar First-Half Performance

The Cass Colonels (2-0) dominated the Model Blue Devils on Thursday night with a 48-0 victory, scoring on every offensive possession in the first half. Cass started strong on their opening drive, moving the ball 80 yards down the field and finishing with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Brodie McWhorter to Chase Tatum. Although they [read more...]

By |2024-08-22T21:29:03-04:00August 22nd, 2024|Features, General, Sports|Comments Off on Cass Routs Model with a Stellar First-Half Performance

Wildcats Earn Thrilling Victory; Cass Postponed Until Saturday 6 p.m.

Fresh off a thrilling Thursday night victory, Bartow County faced yet another nail-biter. On Friday night, the Woodland Wildcats (1-0) staged a dramatic comeback, erasing a 14-point deficit to triumph over the Woodland Wolfpack, 38-35. The Wildcats had a rocky start, surrendering a rushing and a passing touchdown to fall behind 14-0 early on. But [read more...]

By |2024-08-17T12:36:28-04:00August 16th, 2024|Features, General, Sports|Comments Off on Wildcats Earn Thrilling Victory; Cass Postponed Until Saturday 6 p.m.

Tigers Triumph Over Buccaneers in Nail-Biting 28-27 Opener

The Adairsville Tigers (1-0) edged out the Allatoona Buccaneers 28-27 in a nail-biting finish on Thursday night as a special teams mishap decided the outcome in the fourth quarter. Allatoona received the opening kickoff and started strong, with their offense making an impressive drive deep into Adairsville territory. However, the Buccaneers' momentum came to a [read more...]

By |2024-08-15T23:16:05-04:00August 15th, 2024|Features, General, Sports|Comments Off on Tigers Triumph Over Buccaneers in Nail-Biting 28-27 Opener

Hurricanes Storm Past Eagles in Season Opener

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (1-0) kicked off the 2024 season with a dominant 40-0 victory over the Columbia Eagles on Thursday night. The game was rescheduled to Thursday due to a shortage of officials across the state. Nate Russell’s first pass attempt for Cartersville was intercepted after it was tipped and caught by Columbia’s secondary. [read more...]

By |2024-08-15T23:18:29-04:00August 15th, 2024|Features, Sports, Stories|Comments Off on Hurricanes Storm Past Eagles in Season Opener

Trojans Bounce Canes From Playoffs

The Coffee Trojans defeated the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes 33-12 in the GHSA Class 5A semifinals on Friday night. In the opening quarter, both squads showcased outstanding defense. Ryan Johnson of Cartersville executed an impressive punt, pinning Coffee at their own 2-yard line. Unable to advance, the Trojans punted from their end zone. After a 10-yard [read more...]

By |2023-12-01T22:24:30-05:00December 1st, 2023|Featured, Features, General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Trojans Bounce Canes From Playoffs

Cass Colonels’ Playoff Journey Ends

The Cass Colonels concluded their Cinderella playoff run with a 30-0 road loss to the Coffee Trojans on Friday. Excitement surged for Cass at the start of the game. Although the Colonels couldn't score on their initial possession, they made a crucial stop on the ensuing drive, forcing Coffee to turn the ball over on [read more...]

By |2023-11-24T21:58:16-05:00November 24th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Cass Colonels’ Playoff Journey Ends

Cartersville’s Commanding Performance Propels Them to GHSA Football Semifinals

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes reached the Final Four of the Class 5A GHSA high school football playoffs on Friday night, securing a 35-0 victory over the Jenkins Warriors. Cartersville initiated the scoring on its opening possession, marching 65 yards into the end zone, with Khristian Lando concluding the drive with a touchdown run. Despite the [read more...]

By |2023-11-24T21:52:49-05:00November 24th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Cartersville’s Commanding Performance Propels Them to GHSA Football Semifinals

Lights Out, Cass Prevails: 17-7 Triumph

The Cass Colonels achieved a significant upset against the Mays Raiders on Friday, emerging victorious with a 17-7 win on the road. The game began quietly, with neither team scoring on its initial possession. However, Cass orchestrated an impressive drive, culminating in Devin Henderson's 2-yard rushing touchdown, propelling the Colonels to a 7-0 lead with [read more...]

By |2023-11-17T23:44:57-05:00November 17th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Lights Out, Cass Prevails: 17-7 Triumph

Cartersville Defeats Eastside, Advances

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes advanced to the third round of the GHSA football playoffs Friday night with a 28-9 victory over the Eastside Eagles. While all things ended well for the Canes, things started off rocky. While Cartersville was forced to a three-and-out on its first possession and Eastside appeared ready to take advantage. The [read more...]

By |2023-11-17T22:39:45-05:00November 17th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Cartersville Defeats Eastside, Advances

Colonels Upset Longhorns, Look Towards Raiders

The Cass Colonels once again astonished the state with a 28-14 triumph over the Kell Longhorns in the opening round of the GHSA playoffs. Cass initiated the game by receiving the ball. A substantial reception by Sacovie White positioned Cass at the Kell 10-yard line with a prime opportunity to score. A few plays later, [read more...]

By |2023-11-10T22:57:01-05:00November 10th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Colonels Upset Longhorns, Look Towards Raiders