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Crabbe’s shutout lifts Cartersville; Adairsville falls on walk-off
Lady Canes’ pitcher Presley Crabbe struck out five and tossed a complete-game shutout Wednesday as Cartersville blanked Kell at Dellinger Park, 3-0. Kennedy Crenshaw’s groundout RBI gave Cartersville a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth, and Zoie Shiflett’s two-run home run in the sixth made the score 3-0.
Marietta Daily Journal
Whitefield romps past Eagle's Landing Christian
McDONOUGH — Eagle’s Landing Christian's five-game win streak ended on a soggy field Friday night as visiting Whitefield Academy put together some clock-eating drives, en route to a 42-6 victory in the Region 5AA contest. Whitefield (4-3, 2-0) built a 28-6 lead at the half and closed out the game with a running clock in the fourth quarter. With the victory, the WolfPack improved to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in region action. The Chargers dropped to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in Region 5-AA. Eagle's Landing Christian (5-2, 1-1) returns to action Sept. 23 against Washington. Whitefield is also off until then, when it plays Utopian Academy. Despite the wet conditions, the Wolfpack kept the chains moving throughout the night. Whitefield put the ball in the hands of running back Amos Robinson, who helped the Wolfpack control the football through the first three quarters, before exiting the game with more than 100 yards. Whitefield also came up with some big plays on defense with Connor Boothe and Jake O’Connor stopping Eagle's Landing Christian drives with interceptions after the Chargers moved the ball into Wolfpack territory. On the first series of the game, the Wolfpack set the tone with a 70-yard touchdown
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Powder Puff Ends in Sophomore Victory
After losing last year’s Powder Puff event, the sophomore class returned with a victory this year, turning last year’s loss into a comeback. This year’s Powder Puff brought together girls from all four grade levels for a tournament-style flag football competition. Football players coached teams representing the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. Coach Burkett, who helped plan the event, said most teams recruited players in the weeks leading up to Powder Puff, while coaches came up with plays to go over with their teams before the game. For Burkett, one of the highlights was, “watching all the kids get excited on different plays, and then watching the sophomores win it all in overtime.” The victory carried extra meaning for the sophomores after their loss in last year’s Powder Puff game. Ava Murdock, a sophomore who participated in the event, said, “We needed it because last year we lost and it was very disappointing, but this year after the win, I think it was enjoyable for everybody.” Communication also played a role in the team’s performance. “We communicated a lot and we had, like, a huddle after every play,” sophomore Zoe Case said.
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LaFayette Ramblers Host Union County Friday Night on Georgia 93.7 WQCH
The LaFayette Ramblers will look to get back in the win column Friday night as they return home to face the Union County Panthers in a non-region high school football matchup. LaFayette enters Friday night’s contest with a 5-1 record, while Union County comes into the game at 1-5 on the season.
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Head of the Hooch to remain in Chattanooga after considering alternative site
CHATTANOOGA — The Head of the Hooch will remain in Chattanooga, keeping one of the nation's largest annual sporting events on the Tennessee River for years to come. The rowing regatta draws more than 6,500 athletes from across the country and generates an estimated $12 million in economic impact to the area each year.
Rome News-Tribune
McClellan: High school predictions for Oct. 9
The Model Blue Devils held onto third place in Region 6-2A with Coosa also posting a big win last week. Meanwhile, Unity Christian remained unbeaten with a big game coming this Friday night. Rome (0-6, 0-3) at Woodstock (1-5, 0-3) Series history: Rome leads 2-0 Last meeting: Rome defeated Woodstock 59-7 Sept. 29, 2023. The Rome Wolves came back from a 28-0 deficit only to fall short in a 28-23 loss to Kell. The Woodstock Wolverines fell to 1-5 in 2026 following a 13-10 loss to Creekview. Rome wins by 27. Armuchee (0-6, 0-3) at Model (5-1, 2-1) Series history: Model leads 30-11-1 Last meeting: Model defeated Armuchee 44-6 on Sept. 27, 2019. The Armuchee Indians remained winless following a 34-0 loss to Coosa. The Model Blue Devils held onto third place in Region 6-2A after a 42-0 shutout of Mt. Zion. Model wins by more than 30. Coosa (3-3, 1-2) at Darlington (3-3, 1-2) Series history: Darlington leads 19-5 Last meeting: Darlington defeated Coosa 49-7 on Sept. 29, 2023. The Coosa Eagles scored a shutout of Armuchee 34-0 to even their record at 3-3. The Darlington Tigers fell to 3-3 after losing to No. 1 ranked Heard County 51-13.
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Outboard Nationals ‘Dragboat Race’ Returns to Jasper This Weekend Despite Threat of Rain
JASPER, Tenn. – High-speed drag boat racing returns to Nickajack Lake this weekend as the Southern Outlaw Dragboat Association brings the Outboard Nationals back to Marion County Park and Campground this weekend — Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11. The event, billed as “Thunder on the Lake,” is expected to attract more than 100 racing teams from across the United States and Canada, competing for the National Outboard Championship and a guaranteed $30,000 purse.
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Local High School Football Teams Enter Week Eight of 2026 Regular Season
Week eight of the 2026 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams!. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday night as the Tigers host the Coosa Eagles. In other match-ups on tap for this week:. Armuchee Indians @ Model Blue...
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Cartersville, Adairsville volleyball teams eye state playoffs
Cartersville volleyball split two matches in Atlanta on Tuesday night, defeating Midtown (25-10, 25-15), but falling to host Westminster in a best-of-five contest (20-25, 25-22, 23-25, 19-25). In the win over Midtown, Amara Ejieke recorded seven kills, four digs, and two aces. Adelynn England finished with seven kills, 11 digs,...
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Home runs fuel Cartersville win; Cass rallies past Dalton
LaKiaya Banks and Taryn Bradley both homered and drove in three runs on three hits, and Zoie Shiflett tossed a four-inning, two-hit shutout, lifting No. 1-ranked Cartersville to a 12-0 win Tuesday evening over Woodland at Dellinger Park. Cartersville led 1-0 through two innings, then added eight runs in the...
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Model grounds Eagles in homecoming shutout
Football coaches always preach the importance of playing well in all three phases of the game. The Model High Blue Devils did that Friday and then some, bludgeoning the visiting Mount Zion Eagles of Carroll County 42-0 on Homecoming night at Model’s Woodard-Tuggle Stadium. The Blue Devils forced four Eagle turnovers on defense, dominated the ground game on offense, and returned a blocked field goal over 80 yards for a score on special teams. All of this followed Model’s first loss of the 2026 season, and so it improved to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Region 6-AA. Mount Zion has lost three straight to fall to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in the region. “It was big for our kids to recover in the way that they did (after last week’s loss to Bremen) … we talked about what would be our response, and I thought it was pretty good, especially early,” said Model head coach Jeff Hunnicutt. “We talked about our character a lot this week, and at the end of the day, your character is going to carry you a lot further in life than any shutout or any win. I was happy for our kids … I enjoyed
Marietta Daily Journal
Kiwanis Youth Charity Golf Tournament for 2026
On Sept. 16, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K and The Kiwanis Club of Lost Mountain held their Annual Youth Charity Golf Tournament at the BridgeMill Athletic Club In Canton. For the past 31 years, the two Kiwanis clubs have hosted this tournament, which has become to be known as the “Tee It Up for the Kids” tournament. Since 1995, the clubs have raised over $1,000,000 for kids. The 2026 tournament was very successful. Over 120 companies and individuals donated from $125 to $3,500 for a net proceeds of over $34,000 that will be distributed to youth charities and Kiwanis supported programs by the two clubs as well as the Kiwanis Foundation. The slogan for the tournament has been aptly named “Tee it up for the Kids” because many Kiwanis supported organizations receive proceeds as a result of the tournament. Combined membership of the clubs is approximately 130 members. Over 10,000 hours of community service were volunteered last year. The focus of Kiwanis is to support and develop international, national and local youth programs. The clubs actively sponsor Circle K clubs at the college level, Key Clubs at the high school level, Builders clubs at the Middle school level,
WTVCFOX
Three brothers anchor Southeast Whitfield’s offensive line, bonding through football
DALTON, Ga. — For the Southeast Whitfield Raiders, the work in the trenches is also a family affair. The Raiders’ offensive line is anchored by three brothers — Alain, Gael and Jett Ponce — who play together up front and say their connection goes beyond football.
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Ray Cook’s Annual Tarheel Race Slated For Friday, October 9 At North Georgia Speedway
For the 22nd time in the storied history of the event, the FK Rod Ends Tarheel Race will be held this Friday night, October 9, but it will take place for the very first time at North Georgia Speedway! The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties will once again sanction the single-day shootout, which will boast a $6,000 winner’s check and will pay each feature starter at least $600 for taking the green flag. Cory Hedgecock, of Loudon, Tennessee, is the defending Tarheel Race winner, as he took home the checkered flag in 2025 when the event was held at I-75 Raceway.
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Dixie Speedway Hosts Southern All Stars On Saturday, October 10 For $10,000 To win Dixie Nationals
The ground-pounding Super Late Models will make a return to the renowned Dixie Speedway this Saturday night, October 10! The popular Woodstock, Georgia facility will conclude their racing season with the ‘Dixie Nationals,’ which will be headlined by a $10,000 to win Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties event.
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Bremen field positions doom Dragons
As the big Region 6-2A game in the Lindale community moved into the second quarter, Bremen’s starting field positions began to get worse and worse ... from the point of view of the Pepperell High Dragons. What was a one-score game got quickly out of hand, and the Bremen Blue Devils went on to cruise to a 42-7 victory to remain undefeated at 6-0 in 2026. Pepperell entered the game even in the region standings at 2-0 but the result slipped the Dragons to 2-1, even now with the Model Blue Devils for third place. In the first quarter, Pepperell caught its fair share of breaks, beginning with Bremen’s opening series on offense. Blue Devil back Canyon Carter streaked upfield into Dragon territory at the 36. The visitors attempted a 50-plus-yard field goal but missed. Pepperell punted away its first possession deep into Bremen ground and then came up with an interception on the Blue Devil 26. The visiting defense, however, was able to push back on the Dragons, who eventually lost the football on downs. Two big plays later, including a Carter run to the Dragon 30, set up a touchdown pass from Eli Brock to Carter for the
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Cartersville cheer team continues to set the pace
The Cartersville High School competition cheer team maintained its impressive streak on Saturday, winning first place for the third consecutive time at the Allatoona Invitational. Cartersville previously won the Class 5A division at Buford on September 26 and at Roswell on September 19. The Lady Canes posted their second-highest point...
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Friday Night Rivals! Red Bank at Hixson
CHATTANOOGA — An old Hamilton County rivalry continues this week as the Hixson Wildcats host the Red Bank Lions. Hixson enters the matchup with a 1-6 overall record and is 0-2 in district play. The Wildcats are coming off a 33-9 win over Chattanooga Central. Red Bank is 2-4...