After falling just short of the mountaintop in 2015, the 2016 Bearcats took a step back from achieving their ultimate goal of a state championship.
“Last year we had a very tough schedule early on which helped us later in the year as we finished second in the region and went on to make the second round of the playoffs,” said fifth year head coach Jeff Littleton.
Determined to make their 2015 run the standard for Bearcat football, not last season’s result, Littleton’s Bearcats know that the region championship is well within reach this year.
Dameon Pierce has become a household name in Bainbridge and beyond, recognizable for the palpable combination of speed, agility, strength, and field vision that has every college program in the country vying for his commitment. Any time Pierce is standing in the backfield, defenses are forced to take notice, but maintaining his health will be primary concern for the Bearcats this season.
And while seven offensive and seven defensive returners bring optimism to this program, the biggest deficit comes on the offensive and defensive lines. Line play will need significant improvement on both sides of the ball, and consequently the Bearcats will emphasize versatility and adaptability.
“We have to play to our strengths, minimize mistakes, and capitalize on the chances that we are given,” Littleton said. “That starts with playing hard and being competitive.”
In the Game Magazine / South Georgia / August – September 2017
Bainbridge Bearcats
Pierce, Bearcats Strive to Regain Title for the Purple and Gold
Written by Cole Parker
Photos by Hubby Brooks
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