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Lady Wildcats go to regionals

The Berry varsity girls senior players were honored on Wednesday, April 23. Pictured above are Maggie Mauldin (14) with her parents Jared and Mandie Mauldin; Karley Bonner (21) with her parents Kelly and Tommy Bonner. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity girls secured a 13-0 win against the Marion County Red Raiders on Monday, April 28. The Lady Wildcats lost 6- 5 to the Brilliant Tigers on Tuesday, April 29, in game one of the championship game.  In game two, the Wildcats were victorious with a 5-2 win over Marion County. In the final game of the day, the Lady Wildcats secured a 8-4 victory over Brilliant.

Lions defeat Coosa Christian, lose to Stallions

Ella Kate Curington throws from third to first for an out. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity boys fell to the South Lamar Stallions 5-2 on Monday, April 14. On Friday, April 18, the Lions defeated the Coosa Christian Conquerors 4-3 in game one of the first round of playoffs.  In game two, Hubbertville faced an 8-6 loss to the Conquerors. In the final game, the Lions won 9-2 against Coosa Christian.

The Hubbertville varsity girls defeated the Brilliant Tigers 15-4 on Monday, April 14. The Lady Lions defeated Marion County 7-4 on Tuesday, April 15, and earned an 11- 10 victory over Winston County on Wednesday, April 16.

Lady Tigers defeated by Berry Wildcats

The Fayette County Varsity boys fell 2-1 to the Sipsey Valley Bears on Monday, April 14. The Tigers lost 8-3 against the Etowah Blue Devils on Thursday, April 17, in game one of a doubleheader. In game two, Fayette County lost 8-0 against the Blue Devils. 

The Fayette County varsity girls lost to Marion County 9-7 on Monday, April 14. The Lady Tigers beat the Pickens Academy Pirates 7- 3 on Tuesday, April 15. Fayette County girls faced a narrow defeat, 5-4, to the Berry Wildcats on Friday, April 18.

Berry falls to the Appalachian Eagles

Gage Hill prepares to catch a
ball. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

On Tuesday, April 15, the Berry varsity boys lost to the Sulligent Blue Devils 6-2.  The Wildcats lost 14-1 against the Appalachian Eagles in game one of a double header on Friday. In game two, the Wildcats fell 13-7 to the Eagles.

The Berry varsity girls grabbed a 7-4 victory over Marion County on Thursday, April 17. The Lady Wildcats were victorious with a 5-4 victory over Fayette County on Friday, April 18.

Lady Wildcats named Bulldog Classic runner-ups

Photo by Kelly Bonner

Berry High School varsity girls played in a triple header single elimination on Saturday, April 5. The Lady Wildcats beat Pickens Academy 8-3 and Oakman 2-1, but fell 10-6 to Lamar County in the championship game. “I am very proud of these young ladies and my coaches for overcoming many obstacles while continuing to rally around each other to finish as runner up in a very competitive field,” said Coach Darrell Thomas.

Berry Softball coach Darrell Thomas gets 300th win


Berry Lady Wildcats coach Darrell Thomas, pictured middle back, reached a milestone 300 wins during the team’s Senior Night.

The Lady Wildcats beat Brillant 4-3 on Monday, April 15. Berry erased a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the 7th inning to force extra innings as Ashlyn Smith scored the go ahead on the RBI single by Shayla Mayfield to celebrate Senior Night and the 300th career win for Berry Softball Coach Darrell Thomas.