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Bartow track coaches intrigued by approved GHSA rule changes

The GHSA approved a handful of rule changes to track and field competitions at last month's executive committee in Thomaston. Those updates were mostly well received by local track and field coaches, … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/14/20

Cartersville High graduate and Wake Forest defensive end JaCorey Johns reacts after a sack against Florida State Oct. 19, 2019, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Chaney, Johns develop even tighter bond playing for Wake Forest

Isaiah Chaney followed in JaCorey Johns' footsteps by signing with Wake Forest coming out of Cartersville High. Although not planned, the former Canes each also took redshirts their respective … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/11/20

A total of 46 travel ball teams are competing in the LakePoint Hoops Live Showcase tournament this weekend at the Champions Center in Emerson.

LakePoint hosts 1st hoops tournament since shutdown

College coaches, particularly those from across the Southeast, watched the action unfold as the LakePoint Hoops Live Showcase got underway Friday at the Champions Center in Emerson. However, those … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/10/20

GHSA sets dates for most fall sports championships

The GHSA fully expects the fall sports season to be unaffected by COVID-19, based on its recent release of dates for its state championships. Meanwhile, the governing body elected not to further … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/9/20

Former Cartersville High and current Charlotte kicker Jonathan Cruz converts an extra point attempt in a season-opening win over Gardner-Webb Aug. 29, 2019, in Charlotte.

Creamer, Cruz hoping to boost Charlotte to new heights

Last year, the Charlotte football team played in its first bowl game in program history, and former Cartersville High kicker Jonathan Cruz was there to celebrate the accomplishment. This season, the … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/8/20

After redshirting, Boswell looking to make impact at North Alabama

For Mason Boswell, the 2018 and 2019 football seasons couldn't have been much different. He went from being on the field for (nearly) every snap to being on the sidelines for every single play. … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/7/20

Justus joins midwestern independent baseball team after release by Angels

If Connor Justus hadn't been released by the Los Angeles Angels last month, he wouldn't be playing baseball this month. It's an entirely true statement that points to the oddity that is baseball in … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/6/20

This painting of Bartow native Rap Dixon by Phil Dewey is currently on display through October as part of the "Separate and Unequaled: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Negro League" gallery at Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Bartow native Rap Dixon and the fight to get him into Cooperstown

Bartow County has produced plenty of outstanding athletes over the years, but few locals probably are aware that the greatest baseball player to ever call the county home is a hall of fame-worthy talent … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/4/20

Officiating could look much different if GHSA adopts national considerations

The way referees and umpires officiate athletic events in Georgia could look much different this school year. That is if the state's governing body opts to adhere to the considerations outlined by … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/3/20

GHSA removes social distance rules, keeps scrimmages against other schools illegal

Coming off the dead week, Georgia high school teams will now be able to scrimmage — just not against other schools — per the GHSA's latest update to its protocols released Wednesday. The GHSA … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/2/20

Woodland Class of 2020 graduate Bella Carnes signed Sunday to play softball with Georgia College in Milledgeville. On hand for the signing were, from left, front row: Alana Carnes, sister; Carey Carnes, father; Vanessa Carnes, mother; James Breeden, grandfather; back row, David Stephenson, WHS principal; Colman Roberts, WHS head softball coach; and Matt Bowen, WHS assistant softball coach.

Woodland holds football, softball signing ceremonies

There aren't many silver linings to be found when discussing how things went for the Class of 2020. But a trio of Woodland seniors might have found one this past Sunday night. The Wildcats … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 7/1/20

Baseball’s minor leagues cancel seasons, impacting trio of locals

Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were in danger of failing … more

STAFF REPORT | 6/30/20

Howard named to Pirates' 60-man player pool

Cartersville High graduate Sam Howard could end up being the only local professional baseball player to take part in official games this year, but even his situation with the Pittsburgh Pirates isn't … more

STAFF REPORT | 6/29/20

Woodland head boys basketball coach Jacob Selman directs players during a game last season.

Bartow hoops coaches mostly support GHSA shot clock implementation

The days of Georgia high school basketball teams being able to stall in an effort to drain minutes off the clock late in games will soon be a thing of the past. Earlier this week, the GHSA approved a … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 6/27/20

Woodland High rising senior Jordan Thompson takes part in a drill at practice Thursday morning.

Some Woodland teams back to using sport-specific equipment

Basketballs were present at workouts for the Woodland boys and girls hoops teams, but those represented the bulk of the sport-specific equipment used by Wildcats this week.Monday was the first day … more

By NICHOLAS SULLIVAN | 6/26/20