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 Cass Colonels' season came to an end Friday night with a 41-7 loss to Blessed Trinity. Blessed Trinity jumped out to a 21-point lead in the first half, quickly putting the Colonels on the defensive. Big plays and a few Cass mistakes fueled the Titans' surge. The Colonels' biggest misstep came late in the [read more...]
The Gilmer Bobcats secured a 35-28 victory over the Adairsville Tigers in the opening round of the AAA GHSA football playoffs. Gilmer received the opening kickoff but failed to score, eventually punting the ball to Adairsville. Jamarian Pullum effortlessly scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown, though Adairsville missed the PAT. On the subsequent kickoff, Gilmer executed [read more...]
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...]
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...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Clarke Central Gladiators on Saturday evening 43-10. Kendrick Price scored on a 66-yard touchdown pass from Paul Gamble on the Canes' opening possession. In an effort to control the game early, Cartersville attempted and converted the 2-point conversion by Collin Fletcher to open up an 8-0 lead. The Gladiators [read more...]
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes defeated the Lithonia Bulldogs on Friday night 51-0 during the first round of the GHSA Class-5A state playoffs. Cartersville’s defense stole the show in the first half. On Lithonia’s opening drive, Myles Forristall recovered a fumble and ran it into the end zone for an early 7-0 Canes lead. But the [read more...]
The Cass Colonels fell to the St. Pius Lions on Friday night 42-9 during the first round of the GHSA Class-5A state playoffs. The Cass offense moved the ball methodically down the field for most of the first half and didn’t punt the ball away until late in the third quarter. On Cass’ opening possession, [read more...]
Cartersville fans were greeted with a surprise in Game 1, when Hunter Osborn returned to the mound for his first start in 27 days. Osborn looked sharp at times, but allowed four runs in the second inning, which included a three-run home run. That would be everything the Buford Wolves would need, as Jake Higginbotham [read more...]
