Cartersville hoops teams drop home games with Harrison

The Cartersville girls and boys basketball teams returned to action Monday night at the Storm Center to kick off the new year but both came up short against visiting Harrison in non-region contests.

HARRISON 62, CARTERSVILLE GIRLS 52

The Lady Canes kept it close for most of the night, but the visiting Hoyas held on in the second half for a 10-point win.

Harrison, led by Holley Turner’s 23 points, was up 30-24 at halftime and 48-37 after three quarters.

Alex McElroy made four, three-pointers and was 4-for-4 at the free throw line to finish with 16 points for the Hoyas.

Cartersville was led in scoring by Jakayah Draughn with 15 points and Ansley Griffin with 12. Taff Bradley followed with eight points. Nayel Campbell scored seven. Zoey Casey tossed in four points. Campbell Rogers, KK Arnold, and Senai Campbell added two each.

HARRISON 50, CARTERSVILLE BOYS 37

A strong defensive effort helped Harrison to a 27-14 lead by halftime and the Hoyas matched Cartersville in the second half for a 50-37 non-region win Monday night at the Storm Center.

Jordan Howe and Will Smith led the Hoyas with 17 and 16 points, respectively.

“We struggled offensively,” said Canes’ head coach Mike Tobin. “Harrison played sound defense and they hurt us on the glass. I was pleased with our defensive effort in the fourth quarter.”

The Canes outscored Harrison 12-6 in the final period.

Romo Pace led Cartersville with eight points. Kaden Baldwin followed with six. Jamauri Brice finished with five points. Cedric McClinic and Collin Fletcher scored four each. Chandler Mathison and Monte Tolbert contributed three points apiece. Sam Wiedetz and Tyren Milner added two each.

The Lady Canes (6-3) and Hurricanes (4-6) host Rockmart Tuesday night starting at 6 p.m. and will travel to Cedartown Saturday starting at 5 p.m.