Calhoun Yellow Jackets

Canes Dominate Yellow Jackets in 35-13 Victory

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...]

By |2024-09-06T22:57:21-04:00September 6th, 2024|General|Comments Off on Canes Dominate Yellow Jackets in 35-13 Victory

Cass Routs Calhoun, Earns Playoff Berth

The Cass Colonels (5-5, 2-3) defeated the Calhoun Yellow Jackets (6-4, 2-3) 52- on Friday night. The win made Cass the No. 4 seed in 5A-Region 7, while Calhoun would sit the 2023 playoffs out. The Colonels came out of the gate hot. On the opening kickoff, Sacovie White returned a lateral to midfield. A [read more...]

By |2023-10-27T22:09:04-04:00October 27th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Cass Routs Calhoun, Earns Playoff Berth

State Playoff Scenarios for Bartow County Teams

The GHSA football playoffs are right around the corner, and Bartow County teams still have much to decide. The good news is that you won't have to wait long to discover the team seedings. Class AAA Region 6 The Adairsville Tigers hold an undefeated region record and are set to face Bremen next Friday night. [read more...]

By |2023-10-21T00:19:05-04:00October 21st, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on State Playoff Scenarios for Bartow County Teams

Cartersville Overcomes Early Deficit, Takes Down Calhoun

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (6-0) defeated the Calhoun Yellow Jackets on Friday night by a score of 21-17. The Canes trailed by 17 by the time the first 24 minutes expired. The Cartersville offensive attack had trouble moving the ball against the stout Calhoun defense. To make matters worse for the Canes, the Yellow Jackets [read more...]

By |2023-09-29T22:06:07-04:00September 29th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Cartersville Overcomes Early Deficit, Takes Down Calhoun

Cass Falls to Calhoun, Draws No. 4 Seed

The Cass Colonels (4-6, 2-3) fell to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets (7-3, 4-1) on Friday night by a score of 30-16. The Cass team held strong in the first half and even held an early lead. Calhoun kicked a 33-yard field goal from the leg of Carlos Lopez. On t he following possession, the Colonels [read more...]

By |2022-10-28T22:07:42-04:00October 28th, 2022|General|Comments Off on Cass Falls to Calhoun, Draws No. 4 Seed

Yellow Jackets Sting Wildcats Friday

The Calhoun Yellow Jackets (5-3, 2-1) defeated the Woodland Wildcats (1-7, 0-3) on Friday night by a score of 49-0. https://twitter.com/WHSfootball00/status/1581022098767548416?s=20&t=CWLQgSBbvGrxxFrMJrnlUg Calhoun scored on its opening possession as Andrew Purdy found the end zone on a 1-yard rush to cap a 68-yard drive. Woodland answered with an impressive drive on its own. The Wildcats started [read more...]

By |2022-10-14T21:43:31-04:00October 14th, 2022|Featured, Features, General, General News, Sports, Stories|Comments Off on Yellow Jackets Sting Wildcats Friday

Cartersville Falls to Calhoun in Triple-Overtime Thriller

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (5-1, 0-1) fell to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets on Thursday night by a score of 50-48 The Canes had five turnovers in the game, an unusual number for a team that has traditionally held onto the football. Cartersville committed its first turnover on the opening kickoff as Calhoun punched the ball [read more...]

By |2022-09-29T23:52:05-04:00September 29th, 2022|General|Comments Off on Cartersville Falls to Calhoun in Triple-Overtime Thriller