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Defense Shines as Cartersville Blanks Hapeville Charter
The Cartersville Purple Hurricanes (3-0) dominated the Hapeville Charter Hornets with a 24-0 victory on Friday night. Cartersville struck quickly in a game with little first-half scoring. They opened with a swift drive, covering the field in 41 seconds, which Nate Russell finished with a 30-yard touchdown run. After that...
How to watch Georgia high school football: Cartersville vs. Hapeville Char., August 30
Cartersville High School will host Hapeville Charter Career Academy on Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET. How to watch Hapeville Char. vs. Cartersville high school football. Cartersville and Hapeville Char. will take the field on Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.
Colonels Crush Tigers with Strong Defense, Balanced Attack
The Cass Colonels dominated on both offense and defense to beat the Adairsville Tigers 49-0 Friday night. Cass received the opening kickoff and came out aggressively, attempting a 4th and five but failing to convert. This gave Adairsville unexpectedly good field position. However, the Tigers couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity, and Cass defender Ian Williams intercepted Ethan Long to regain possession for the Colonels.
Hurricanes start 3-0 for the 10th consecutive season
The Cartersville Hurricanes blanked visiting Hapeville Charter on Friday night at Weinman Stadium, 24-0. The Canes’ victory extends a streak of 10 seasons of beginning the year 3-0 and it was the defense that continued its dominance earning a second shutout in 2024. Rockmart’s touchdown late in the second...
North Cobb Denies East Coweta Rally
KENNESAW — The North Cobb defense bent, but it did not break in a 27-20 victory over East Coweta on Friday at Emory Sewell Stadium. After recovering a fumble, East Coweta (1-2) was driving for a chance to tie in the final 2 minutes. The Indians were as close as the 35-yard line when a sack put them behind the chains for a must-convert fourth-and-17. Quarterback Cohen Peeples completed a...
Bishop, Canes power past Cass; Adairsville earns series split with Panthers
Jordan Bishop hit a leadoff solo home run and a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning on Thursday night to jump-start the Lady Canes to a seven-run frame and an eventual 10-2 region win over visiting Cass. Cartersville led 7-1 after one inning and 10-1 through four...
Football Recap: Adairsville Starts Season with Win Against Allatoona
Adairsville took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (barely). They slipped by the Allatoona Buccaneers 28-27. Adairsville had a senior duo take command as Xavious Nalls picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Ethan Long threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75.9% of his passes. Nalls was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 57 yards.
Georgia cross country places second in season opener
Georgia's cross country teams kicked off their seasons at the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener in Acworth, Georgia on Friday morning, securing second place in both the men’s and women’s races. Sophomore Ryan Olree had a standout performance, earning an individual runner-up finish. The Georgia men opened the...
Thursday's volleyball roundup: Lady Canes edged in five-set decision with Blue Devils
Cartersville volleyball narrowly lost an exciting match with Marietta on Thursday evening at the Storm Center with the decision coming down to a decisive fifth set. The Lady Canes won the first two sets, 25-21 and 25-22 but the Blue Devils (16-4) took the final three sets — 25-21, 25-21, and 16-14.
Game of the Week: Habersham Central vs White County
SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month) Our Week Three Game of the Week takes us to John Larry Black Field to catch a pair of teams in Habersham Central and White County looking for their first win. HABERSHAM CENTRAL. In what’s been a very rough start for the...
Owls Set to Begin 2024 Campaign Hosting Stan Sims XC Opener
Meet One: Kennesaw State at Stan Sims Cross Country Opener. Date: Friday, Aug. 30 at 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Location: Allatoona Creek Park | Acworth, Ga. The Kennesaw State cross country teams will open the 2024 season in Acworth, Ga., hosting the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener on Friday, Aug.30.
Kennesaw State Owls Begin FBS Journey Against UTSA Roadrunners
The Kennesaw State Owls are set to launch their inaugural Division I FBS football season against the UTSA Roadrunners on August 31. Players like Que Billingsley and Gabriel Benyard express their excitement for this new chapter, with Billingsley emphasizing the importance of preparation and consistency. The transition into Conference USA provides a national stage, motivating the team to perform at their best. Meanwhile, Benyard, now a wide receiver after a shift from running back, is eager to showcase his skills following a successful offseason of learning and practice.
Demolition Begins for Future Mickey Dunn Stadium
Building the future home of Kennesaw State baseball took a step forward this week. Demolition crews took to the site of Stillwell Stadium to begin the process of creating Mickey Dunn Stadium. "This is a massive project for KSU baseball, and the generous gift of Mickey Dunn will help us...
Jackets open season at Stan Sims XC Opener
THE FLATS – The Georgia Tech men’s and women’s cross country teams are set to begin their season on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener, hosted by Kennesaw State. The race will be held at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth, Ga., with the men starting the four mile at 8:30 a.m., and the women starting the 5K at 9:15 a.m.
Kennesaw State Volleyball Suffers Losses at KSU Invitational
The Kennesaw State Owls opened their 2024 volleyball season with two losses at the KSU Invitational, falling 3-1 to Wichita State and 3-0 to Indiana. In both matches, the Owls struggled with consistency, particularly in hitting percentages and defensive plays. Despite a promising start against Wichita State, where KSU won the first set, they couldn't maintain momentum, eventually succumbing to the Shockers' strong performance. Indiana dominated the Owls, showcasing a significant disparity in kills and hitting percentages. The team remains optimistic, highlighting the potential for growth among its young players.
Indiana volleyball prepares for season opening Kennesaw State Invitational
After last week’s Cream and Crimson scrimmage, Indiana volleyball heads to Kennesaw, Georgia, to compete in the Kennesaw State Invitational to start the 2024 season. The Hoosiers will play Kennesaw State University on Friday, followed by a matchup against Wichita State University the next morning. Kennesaw State went 18-11...
UTSA vs. Kennesaw State: 2023 Predictions and Analysis
The UTSA Roadrunners kick off their 14th football season against Kennesaw State, marking a significant moment with several roster changes and the Owls transitioning into their first FBS season. Despite Kennesaw State's returning roster, predictions strongly favor UTSA, which boasts size and home field advantages. Experts believe the Roadrunners will quell any nerves and dominate the game to secure their first opening day win since 2021.
Season Officially Starts Friday with KSU Invitational
12 p.m. – Kennesaw State (0-0, 0-0 CUSA) vs Wichita State (0-0, 0-0 AAC) Location: Convocation Center | Kennesaw, Ga. 7 p.m. – Kennesaw State (0-0, 0-0 CUSA) vs Indiana (0-0, 0-0 Big Ten) Location: Convocation Center | Kennesaw, Ga. Saturday, August 31. 3:30 p.m. – Kennesaw State...
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