Berry Wildcats defeat Brillant, Lady Tigers earn win over Hubbertville
Hub’s Mylie Kate Hubbert (21) and Fayette County’s Laschelle Cannon (15) and Emma Kate McKelvey (23) fight for a rebound. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
Berry Wildcats
Wildcats crowned Pickens Academy Thanksgiving Champs
Berry High School Varisty Boys basketball team was named the Pickens Academy Thanksgiving tournament champions. Jordan Jackson was named MVP of the tournament, Jerrode Jackson and Max Westbrook made the All Tournament team. Pictured above from left to right are Kayson Simmons, Drayke Parr, Jerrode Jackson, Jordan Jackson, Coach Jonathan Thomas, Head Coach Ryan Stephens, Max Westbrook, Jayden Smith, Mason Parr and Seth Traweek. | Contributed Photo
Addison ends Wildcats playoff run
Berry’s Lake Norris (0) and Luke Ward (60) team up for a tackle on a Bulldogs’ ball carrier. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats traveled to Addison to face the sixth ranked Bulldogs in the second round of the state playoffs. The Wildcats kept the game close in the first half, but could not get any traction in the second half as they fell to Addison by a score of 39 - 6.
Wildcats advance to next round
Berry’s Max Westbrook (1) rushes in a touchdown for the Wildcats. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats started the playoffs by welcoming the Fayetteville Wolves to Fred Webster Stadium. The Wildcats took an early lead and looked to be on their way to a comfortable victory, but the Wolves fought back and kept the game close in the fourth quarter. However, the Berry defense made a stand late in the game to give the Wildcats a 44 - 37 win.
Berry Wildcats defeat Brilliant Tigers 47-8
Berry’s Ashton Waltrip (13) catches a pass and rushes in for touchdown. | Photo by Sarah Rice
Homecoming is always an exciting time of year. It gives the fans an opportunity to catch up with classmates and to cheer on the next generation of students. With that in mind, the Wildcats welcomed the Brilliant Tigers to Fred Webster Stadium. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and never really looked back as they rolled to a 39-point victory.
Wildcats defeat Pickens County Tornadoes 30-18
Berry’s Max Westbrook (1) rushes the ball past the Pickens County defenders. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats returned to Region 5 play when they traveled to Reform to face the Pickens County Tornadoes. The game was a tale of different halves. The Wildcats led 6 - 0 at half time. In the second half, the two teams combined for 42 points as Berry took the 30 - 18 victory.
Wildcats fall to Lynn 44-28
Berry's Jayden Smith (3) passes the ball to an open receiver. | Photo by Sarah Rice
In boxing, sometimes you get two finesse fighters who dance and jab at each other and other times you get fighters who stand toe to toe and trade huge punches. Berry and Lynn fell into the latter category last Friday night. The two teams would trade drive after drive before Lynn took the game 44 - 28.
Berry varsity girls’ volleyball
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Berry High varsity girls’ volleyball team currently has a 8-7 overall record for the season, and 2-0 in regional play.
Pictured to the left on the front row from left to right are Camryn Frost, Aubrey Helms, Bella Taylor, Hailey Medders and Julia Cook; back row are Coach Samantha Estes, Gabby Studdard, Emma Bozeman, Leah Ward, Sophie Nelson, Alex Wilson, Sydney Rice, Maggie Norris and Coach Sarah Rice.
Wildcats stay on winning track 16-14
Berry’s Luke Ward (60) brings down a Bulldogs’ ball carrier. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats were looking to stay on the winning track and play spoiler on Homecoming as they traveled to Vernon to face the Lamar County Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs got out to an early lead by keeping the ball on the ground and controlling the clock. The Wildcats fought back as the teams exchanged scores and took a close game 16 - 14.
Wildcats trounce Stallions
The Wildcats’ defensive players swarm the Stallions offense. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats were looking to get back on the winning track as they hosted the South Lamar Stallions. Berry got off to a fast start but South Lamar kept the game close in the first half. The Wildcats would score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams in their 54 - 33 victory over the Stallions.