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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.

Lady Wildcats finish second in region

Pictured from left to right on the front row are Bella Taylor, Maggie Norris, Hailey Medders and Sydney Rice; back row, Assistant Coach Sarah Rice, Aubrey Helms, Alex Wilson, Leah Ward, Sophie Nelson, Camryn Frost, Emma Kathrine Bozeman and Coach Samantha Estes. (Not pictured is Julia Cook) | Photo by Shelly Hess

The Berry High School girls varsity volleyball team finshed their regular season with a 9-12 overall record, finished 2-0 (2nd) in the region and finished second runner up in area tournament on Thursday Oct. 16.

Lady Lions finish fourth in region

Hubbertville varsity girls’ volleyball seniors who were recognized on Senior Night from left to right are Bailey Edgil, Georgia Grace Gardner, Zoe Whitson and McKenzie Mahan. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville girls’ varsity volleyball team finshed the season with a 4-13 overall record and finished 1-5 (4th) in the region.

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.