The football season has started, and so have the Pierce County Bears. The Bears started the season at 2-2 but still hope to make a splash in the football region. For that reason, the Bears are still in contention for the regional title and bragging rights across the region. But in order to do that the Bears need to follow their keys to success, which are staying healthy and improving each week. Pierce County has a tough schedule this season with big time schools (including Liberty County and star athlete Richard LeCounte III) on the agenda. Coach Sean Pender, however, sees that more as a strength than a weakness. “This will help us in the playoffs, playing all of these tough teams now,” Pender said.
The Bears are full of talent this season, including offensive standouts Stetson Bennett, quarter back; Chase Royer, wide receiver; Shyheim Clark, running back; and Cam Padgett, offensive lineman. The defense unit is much improved from last year, allied by linebackers Renard Matthews, Ben Aldridge, and Cam Douberly, as well as Quashawn Conoway. The talent for the Bears is hard to overlook, including this year’s coaches: Garrett Grady, offensive coordinator; Brandon Jernigan, assistant coach; and Kip Burdette, defensive coordinator. The Bears, all-around, are an intriguing team.
This team has the makings of a great football team and the marking of success. By now the Pierce County Bears’ football team is well known in the region and, I’m confident, will be well known in the future. In view of that, the Bears still have much to offer this season to widen the awareness of Pierce County football. The Bears will need big plays from their stars in order to win, and they have to overcome their tough schedule if they want to strive for a sixth consecutive winning season.
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Bears Hope to Make Splash with Talented Roster
Written by Jaron Raulerson
Photo by Jennifer Carter Johnson
