Cass is 0-6 against Cartersville since August of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Colonels will host the Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cartersville will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Cass extended their winning streak to six on Friday. The Colonels took their contest with ease, bagging a 55-9 win over Woodland. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 41-3.
Meanwhile, Cartersville humbled Woodland with a 44-7 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Hurricanes' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 17th, while the Wildcats are ranked 339th).
Cartersville's win came from a few key players Cass will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tyon Coe, who rushed for 35 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, he posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Madoxx Davis, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Cartersville's run defense was locked in: Woodland could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. The Hurricanes' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.6.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Cartersville, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Davis, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Cass' victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Cartersville, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Cass was taken down by Cartersville 38-7 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Hurricanes' Nate Russell, who threw for 233 yards and four TDs while completing 73.7% of his passes. Now that the Colonels know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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