The Bainbridge Bearcats Swim Team enjoyed a successful evening against the TCC Yellow following the Christmas break.
The boys team won overall and the Bearcats won overall in the team scoring.
The Individual winners are
Mitchell Carter- 200 IM
Greta Zuccro- 200 IM and 200 Breaststroke
Memphis Kendall- 100 Yard Freestyle
Camden Wilemon- 500 Yard Freestyle
Sydni Avery- 100 Yard Backstroke
The Relays that won were
Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay- Detric Burden, Camden Wilemon, Ethan Night, Joseph Farmer
Girls 400 Yard Relay- Greta Zuccro, Addison Temples, Callie Jones, Sydni Avery
It was a great meet returning from the long break. Thank you to all who helped make the meet possible.
The boys team won overall and the Bearcats won overall in the team scoring.
The Individual winners are
Mitchell Carter- 200 IM
Greta Zuccro- 200 IM and 200 Breaststroke
Memphis Kendall- 100 Yard Freestyle
Camden Wilemon- 500 Yard Freestyle
Sydni Avery- 100 Yard Backstroke
The Relays that won were
Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay- Detric Burden, Camden Wilemon, Ethan Night, Joseph Farmer
Girls 400 Yard Relay- Greta Zuccro, Addison Temples, Callie Jones, Sydni Avery
It was a great meet returning from the long break. Thank you to all who helped make the meet possible.
🏆 Region Duals Champions 🏆
Congratulations to Bearcat Wrestling on being crowned Wrestling Duals Region Champions. An outstanding performance by our wrestlers and coaches.
They’ll advance to the State Championship Tournament next Friday and Saturday. We’re proud of you. Go compete on the big stage!
Go Bearcats
Congratulations to Bearcat Wrestling on being crowned Wrestling Duals Region Champions. An outstanding performance by our wrestlers and coaches.
They’ll advance to the State Championship Tournament next Friday and Saturday. We’re proud of you. Go compete on the big stage!
Go Bearcats
Cats win the 1AAA Region Championship in Wrestling!
Scorers from last night games vs Peach Co.
Lady Cats (7-6, 2-1) H. Anderson-18, Campbell-10, Bell-5, Miller-4, Brown-3, Cosby and O’Neal-2 each and Major-1.
Bearcats (6-8, 2-1) Cooper-14, Bryant-12, Williams-10, Jones-9, Andrews-6, Thompson-4, Taylor and Lee-2 each.
Whew! 😂Cats outlast Peach County in overtime 59-58!
Lady Cats beat the Lady Trojans of Peach County 45-21! 🏀
1/9/2026
📣CONGRATULATIONS JA’KHARIA!📣
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Ja’Kharia Howard, a standout 12th grade student at Bainbridge High School, who continues to shine both on and off the field and the court. Ja’Kharia is not only a dedicated basketball cheerleader, but she also cheered under the Friday Night Lights! While attending the FCA Football Cheer Camp, she earned the distinction of being named an All-American Cheerleader. Ja’Kharia aims high academically, proving that excellence is achieved through hard work, discipline, and heart.
Ja’Kharia recently took the national stage by participating in the PEACH BOWL in Atlanta, Georgia, a prestigious college football event leading up to the National Championship.
Ja’Kharia represents her family, her school, and her community with grace, determination, and pride. This accomplishment reflects her commitment, leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Congratulations on this well-deserved and prestigious achievement. We are so proud of you!💜💛
Bearcat Wrestling will be hosting in the Region Duals Tournament tomorrow at BHS Gym. Come out and support our wrestlers as they battle on the mat.
Thank you to First Port City Bank for supporting Bearcat Wrestling.
Go Bearcats
Thank you to First Port City Bank for supporting Bearcat Wrestling.
Go Bearcats
🚨🏀 GAME DAY - PINK OUT 🏀🚨 … Lady Cats and Bearcats host Peach Co. High School today. The varsity girls play at 6:00 and varsity boys at 7:30. Come out and show your support 🏀💯‼️
🚜 Decatur County Young Farmers: Soil & Agronomy Class
Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. Glen Harris
Join us for an insightful session with one of the region’s leading experts in soil fertility and production agronomy. Whether you are a commercial producer or a community member interested in agriculture, this class is open to everyone!
📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cloud Livestock Facility Classroom
Speaker: Dr. Glen Harris (R.W. Griffin Sales Agronomist)
💡 Why Attend?
Dr. Harris brings over 30 years of experience as a soils and fertilizer specialist. In his new role with R.W. Griffin, he provides a wealth of knowledge that bridges the gap between technical soil science and practical, on-farm production agronomy.
📩 How to RSVP
To ensure we have an accurate head count, please RSVP to the DCYF Advisor:
Contact: Mark Lashley
Email: mlashley@dcboe.com
Scorers from last night games vs Westover.
Lady Cats (6-6, 1-1) Campbell-19, H. Anderson-16, Brown and Miller-2 each.
Bearcats (5-8, 1-1) Williams-17, Cooper-12, Andrews-6, Jones-3, Bryant and McNair-2 each and Bush-1.
AP Lit students jigsawed “The Crossing” and then discussed how the poem relates to their futures.
Anchor Club officers met Tuesday to plan activities for second semester.
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Ms. Leslie Bernier. Her legacy lives on through the stories only her eyes could tell, captured in every snapshot she took at Centennial Field under the Friday night lights.
Thank you, Ms. Leslie, for capturing the spirit of Bearcat Country. We will remember you fondly.💜💛
Thank you, Ms. Leslie, for capturing the spirit of Bearcat Country. We will remember you fondly.💜💛
🚨🏀 GAME DAY 🏀🚨 … Lady Cats and Bearcats travel to play Westover High School today. The JV girls play at 4:00, varsity girls at 6:00 and varsity boys at 7:30. Come out and show your support 🏀💯‼️
Now Hiring: Head Softball Coach & Teacher
Decatur County Schools seeks a dedicated, experienced individual to join our team as the Head High School Softball Coach and Teacher. This
position will lead and manage all aspects of the softball program while also fulfilling teaching duties.
See link for more details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYTUG_BUY9Vl5jYdn89sPqsw5MkiW_5vwGMpzIHdBB0/edit?tab=t.0
#DCBOE #Hiring #Softball #Coach #Teacher #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
Decatur County Schools seeks a dedicated, experienced individual to join our team as the Head High School Softball Coach and Teacher. This
position will lead and manage all aspects of the softball program while also fulfilling teaching duties.
See link for more details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYTUG_BUY9Vl5jYdn89sPqsw5MkiW_5vwGMpzIHdBB0/edit?tab=t.0
#DCBOE #Hiring #Softball #Coach #Teacher #TheBearcatWay #DecaturCountySchools
In the new year, Decatur County Schools remains committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment on every campus for our students, faculty, and staff. As part of this ongoing commitment, OPENGATE Security Systems are in use across all Decatur County Schools campuses, including primary and elementary schools, as a proactive measure to help keep our schools weapon free.
The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every day.
See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
The OPENGATE Security System is an advanced, walk-through weapons detection system designed to enhance school safety while maintaining a smooth flow of student entry. Unlike traditional metal detectors, OPENGATE uses advanced sensors to detect weapons and prohibited items without requiring students to stop, empty their pockets, or remove backpacks. This allows for efficient and non-intrusive screening, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as school entrances.
OPENGATE provides an added layer of protection for students and staff. The system is portable, quick to set up, and built to detect a wide range of threats while minimizing false alarms. With its modern design and cutting-edge technology, OPENGATE supports the district’s commitment to creating safe, secure, and nurturing learning environments across all grade levels.
We encourage families to continue emphasizing the importance of school safety and working together to help keep the Bearcat Family safe on every campus, every day.
See how OPENGATE is making a difference in some of the largest school districts in the country, like Brevard County:
https://youtu.be/0_bNqaGNh9g
📌 Flu Season Health & Safety Reminder for Families
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Flu season is upon us and here are a few reminders to help keep our schools healthy :
🦠 Wash hands often with soap and water
🦠 Cover coughs and sneezes
🦠 Keep students home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms
🦠Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school
🦠Consider talking with your child’s health care provider about the flu vaccination
🚨🤒When to keep your child home:
If your child has a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or feels unwell please keep them home and allow time to recover before returning to school.
💜 Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students, staff, and schools healthy throughout flu season.
Scorers from today’s game vs Seminole Co.
Lady Cats (6-5, 1-0)Campbell & T. Anderson-12 each, H. Anderson-11, Bell-9, Oliver, O’Neal & Nealy-4 each, Miller & Major-3 each, Cosby-2.
Bearcats (5-7, 1-0)Williams-11, Taylor & McNair-10 each, Jones-9, Hamilton & Bryant-2 each.
