Cartersville Purple Hurricanes

Cartersville begins treacherous postseason path http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersville-begins-treacherous-postseason-path,23646? Cartersville junior running back Quante Jennings (2) looks to avoid a Flowery Branch defender during Friday’s 14-6 win at Weinman Stadium. The win kicks off what could be a tough path for the Canes in pursuit of a state championship. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Posted Saturday, November 16, 2019 BY

Sunday Standouts: Webb leads Canes into 2nd round http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/sunday-standouts-webb-leads-canes-into-2nd-round,23647? Cartersville senior quarterback Tee Webb (9) looks downfield as sophomore tight end Nasir Grandberry runs a route during Friday’s game against Flowery Branch at Weinman Stadium. Webb finished 23-for-36 passing for 281 yards and two touchdowns. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Posted Saturday, November 16, 2019 STAFF REPORT

Canes finish runner-up at cheer state finals http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/canes-finish-runner-up-wildcats-place-5th-at-cheer-state-finals,23649? Posted Saturday, November 16, 2019 STAFF REPORT Cartersville head competition cheer coach Breanna McDonald said she thought the Class 4A state title would come down to her team and Denmark for the second straight season. That proved to be the case, but unlike 2018, when the Canes edged out

Cartersville’s Short to continue softball career http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersvilles-mcelhaney-short-to-continue-softball-careers,23645? SPECIAL Posted Saturday, November 16, 2019 Cartersville High senior Hope Short signed to play softball at Shorter University in Rome during a ceremony in the school’s media center. On hand for the signing were, from left, front row: Deb Sonnenberg, Tony Short, Kristi Short, Melissa Norris; back row, Shelley Tierce,

Cartersville’s McElhaney to continue softball career http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersvilles-mcelhaney-short-to-continue-softball-careers,23645? SPECIAL Posted Saturday, November 16, 2019 Cartersville High senior Lauren McElhaney signed to play softball at West Georgia in Carrollton Wednesday in the CHS media center. On hand for the ceremony were, from left, front row: Patrick McElhaney, father; Mallory McElhaney, sister; Anna Kate McElhaney, sister; Finley McElhaney, sister; Dawn

Canes force 5 turnovers in 2nd half to hold off Falcons http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/canes-force-5-turnovers-in-2nd-half-to-hold-off-falcons,23640? Cartersville junior Devonte Ross outruns a Flowery Branch defender to score a touchdown in a victory Friday night at Weinman Stadium. The touchdown and subsequent extra point gave the game its 14-6 final score. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Cartersville causes a Flowery

Nov 22 Boys Varsity Football vs. Thomson High School 2nd Round Playoff Game 7:30 pm | Cartersville High School Nov 23 Boys Varsity Wrestling at Jaguar Invitational @ New Manchester HS 8:00 am | New Manchester High School

Canes looking to begin state-title pursuit against Falcons http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/canes-looking-to-begin-state-title-pursuit-against-falcons,23629? Cartersville defenders converge on a Sandy Creek ballcarrier during a game at Weinman Stadium on Oct. 18. The Canes will take on Flowery Branch today at home in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament. RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS Posted Thursday, November 14, 2019 BY

Cartersville cheer takes aim at repeating as state champion http://www.daily-tribune.com/stories/cartersville-cheer-takes-aim-at-repeating-as-state-champion,23628? Posted Thursday, November 14, 2019 BY NICHOLAS SULLIVAN It’s Canes vs. Danes: Part II. A lot has changed since Nov. 10, 2018, but in the eyes of Cartersville competition cheer coach Breanna McDonald, one thing remains the same: Her team and Denmark remain the two best teams