Football

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

Cass Kicks Off Season with Commanding 42-7 Win

The Cass Colonels (1-0) capped off an impressive week for Bartow County football teams with a commanding 42-7 victory over the Callaway Cavaliers in the Corky-Kell Classic on Saturday night. Cass started strong, scoring on its first possession after converting a crucial fourth down in Callaway territory. Brodie McWhorter connected with Elijah Slocum for a [read more...]

By |2024-08-17T23:20:34-04:00August 17th, 2024|Features, General, Sports|Comments Off on Cass Kicks Off Season with Commanding 42-7 Win

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

Cartersville Routs Centennial, Advances to Second Round

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes won their opening round matchup against the Centennial Knights 40-0. Cartersville did most of its damage in the first half. On its second drive Khristian Lando scored and converted a 2-point conversion to give Cartersville an early 8-0. On the Canes next scoring drive Jamauri Brice scored on a 48-yard touchdown [read more...]

By |2023-11-10T21:44:51-05:00November 10th, 2023|General News, Sports|Comments Off on Cartersville Routs Centennial, Advances to Second Round

Adairsville Rallies, Wins Region Crown

The Adairsville Tigers (7-2, 6-0) beat the Bremen Blue Devils by a score of 28-21 Friday night to capture the region crown. Bremen received the opening kickoff, and its first possession was rocky, to say the least. The Blue Devils fumbled the ball twice and recovered both fumbles before eventually punting the ball back to [read more...]

By |2023-10-27T22:29:30-04:00October 27th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Adairsville Rallies, Wins Region Crown

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

Behind Lando’s Four Scores, Cartersville Wins Region

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (10-0, 5-0) scored 35-unanswered points to defeat the Dalton Catamounts and win Class-5A Region 7 crown. The first quarter featured a Catamount offense that was on the attack. Not many teams can boast about how they’ve made short work against the Cartersville defense in recent memory, but Dalton was able to [read more...]

By |2023-10-27T21:58:30-04:00October 27th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Behind Lando’s Four Scores, Cartersville Wins Region

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 Downs Cass In Overtime Thriller

The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (7-0) defeated the Cass Colonels (4-3) on Friday night 21-14 in overtime. Cass received the kickoff, but didn't score on its opening drive. The Canes, who have struggled at times getting out of the gate on offense, also were unable to threaten on their opening drive. On its second possession, Cass [read more...]

By |2023-10-06T23:14:10-04:00October 6th, 2023|General, General News, Sports|Comments Off on Cartersville Downs Cass In Overtime Thriller