Houston Bears advance to Elite-Eight: HOCO anticipates showdown against Buford powerhouse

Back-to-back wins in the Sweet Sixteen has solidified Houston County’s trip to the Elite-Eight. The 12th best team in America competes in round three of the GHSA state 6A playoffs next week. The Houston County Bears hosted Cambridge in the previous playoff round at “The Garden.”

The Houston Bears defeated Cambridge in Round Two, advancing to play Buford in Round Three. The Houston County Bears are very optimistic and are looking to repeat as Peach State champions.

At 27-4 overall, the Houston County Bears finished their 2021-2022 campaign undefeated in region 1-6A. While finishing as the undefeated region champs, the Bears are yet to be defeated in “War-Town.”

Against Cambridge, UGA baseball commit Ryker Chavis picked up the win in Game Two. Chavis allowed six hits, two runs and had no errors. Ryker Chavis and Gage Harrelson were the stellar Houston standouts of the playoff series.

Houston County Bears Baseball Coach Matt Hopkins released the following statement: “It’s time to fear the Meer. The Bears earned two hard fought wins tonight over Cambridge to advance to the Elite-8 for the fourth year in a row. Need everyone here on Monday, as we take on Buford.” The Houston County Bears are ranked as the number one team in the Peach State, region 1-6A, as well as atop the Macon area.

The Wolves from Buford are 27-7, as they will travel south on Monday. The Wolves won their respected GHSA region 8. In 2022, the Houston County Bears have scored 284 runs and have allowed fewer than 102. On another note, Buford has also scored 284 runs and has allowed less than 112.

This Houston County team is looking tough to beat, as they continue their fourteen-game winning streak. The Bears are hot at home this season and undefeated in “War-Town.”

Games One and Two will be played on Monday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Game Three is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 if needed.

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