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Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

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PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener

Cartersville wide receiver Madoxx Davis celebrates his first half touchdown against Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville wide receiver Madoxx Davis dives over Hiram safety Dorian Robinson for a touchdown on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville coach Conor Foster speaks to his team before their game against Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville defensive lineman Grayson Villar leads his teammates onto the field before their game between Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville wide receiver Lance Tippett (left) and safety Grayson Warmack lead their teammates onto the field before their game against Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville wide receiver Madoxx Davis returns the opening kickoff against Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Hiram quarterback Jordan Thomas drops back against Cartersville during the first half of their game on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville running back Tyon Coe (center) scores a first half touchdown between Hiram defensive tackle Markens Felix (right) and outside linebacker Devin Giles on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Carterville tight end Cole Crawford (left) runs past Hiram cornerback Roman Hunt for a touchdown on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville quarterback Harris Turner (right) drops back against Hiram during the first half of their game on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Carterville tight end Cole Crawford (left) celebrates his touchdown against Hiram with offensive lineman Carter Levstek on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville coach Conor Foster smiles as his team takes on Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

The scoreboard shows the final score after Cartersville shutout Hiram, 48-0, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville quarterback Brody Jones (left) runs against Hiram free safety Kendall Robinson on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville defensive back Jacob Sanders (left) tackles Hiram running back Josiah Reed on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

Cartersville defensive back Easton Bonayan (left) tackles Hiram quarterback Caleb Carmichael on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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Cartersville wide receiver Madoxx Davis celebrates his first half touchdown against Hiram on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Hiram. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)

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