The Berry Wildcats returned to Fred Webster Stadium after a week on the road to face the third ranked Pickens County Tornadoes. Although the Wildcats kept the penalty-plagued game close for the first half, big plays on offense and special teams gave Pickens County the victory by the score of 44-7.
The Berry Wildcats traveled to Millport to face the South Lamar Stallions in a Region 5 matchup. South Lamar got off to a fast start, while the Wildcats struggled on offense, and South Lamar walked away with a 42-6 win.
The Berry Wildcats welcomed the 4A Curry Yellow Jackets to Fred Webster Stadium to open its 2023 campaign. The weather would affect both teams, as a steady rain caused some turnover issues and bad snaps, but the Wildcats took control of the game early and cruised to a big victory to start the season.
A vicious attack by a pack of wild dogs has left a Berry man in critical condition and fighting for his life in the UAB Trauma’s Intensive Care Unit.
Berry’s 12 and Under baseball team placed third in the USSSA All-Star World Series. The team won the state championship in Oxford, going undefeated and outscoring their opponents 48 - 4. Berry won four games at the national tournament before losing its final game 7 - 6.
Berry Head Football Coach Hunter Mims begins this season with 32 players on the roster, up 14 players from the 18 players that the team finished its 2-8 season with one year ago. This increase in numbers gives Mims a renewed optimism that this season will be much better for the Wildcats’ football team.
The Berry Town Council approved its 2024 fiscal year Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan during its Aug. 7 meeting. Councilwoman Mary Sue Lollar, Councilman Charles Tidwell and Councilman Calvin Madison were in attendance for the meeting, with council members Troyce Townsel and Russell Madison absent.
Berry High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter was represented at the 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held at the Colorado Convention Center on July 2 - 6. Berry FCCLA students, Danni Kate Naramore and Alex Wilson, competed in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events and each was awarded with gold medals.
The Berry Town Council voted to approve the transfer of its economic development funds and the industrial park land to the Berry Industrial Development Authority during its July 10 meeting. Councilman Charles Tidwell and Councilman Troyce Townsel were absent, with all other council members present.
The Berry High School Lady Wildcats got next year’s season off to a good start, as they participated in the “Battle on the Diamond” softball tournament in Aliceville on June 16 and brought home the first place trophy.
