The Bainbridge Bearcats tore their competition apart over the course of the 2015 season. As a result of a highly impressive 13-game win streak, the Bearcats were able to easily take home an undefeated regular season, a Region 1-AAAAA Championship, and march into the GHSA Class AAAAA Playoffs literally unscathed.
Unfortunately, the run fell just short of the ultimate goal; after dispatching of Griffin, Sandy Creek, and St. Pius X Catholic in the first three rounds of the postseason, Bainbridge lost a heartbreaker in the semifinals to the eventual Class AAAAA State Champion, Cartersville Hurricanes.
“Preparation and focus nearly got us to the mountaintop in 2015,” head coach Jeff Littleton said. “Our goal for the future is to build on our success, capitalize on big playoff wins, and get ready, mentally and physically, to make another run.”
Leading the way for the defending region champions will be ground general Dameon Pierce. The upcoming junior running back absolutely torched defenders in 2015 as he rushed for 2,060 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Coach Littleton expects more of the same from the young dynamo.
“It is only right to play to your strengths,” he said. “And he is definitely one of them. We also want to ensure that we minimize our weaknesses if we want to match and improve what we were able to accomplish just a season ago.”
The 2015 Region 1-AAAAA Champions will open their year this fall at home against the Trojans of Lee County before splitting their first six games between Centennial Field and road trips.
Bainbridge Bearcats
Region 1-AAAAA Champions Remain Hopeful After Stellar 2015 Season
Written by James Washington
Photo by Hubby Brooks
