Houston to compete in ‘Battle of the Bears’

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga – The #12 team in the country competes in round two of the GHSA state 6A playoffs this week. The Houston County Bears hosted Alcovy in the previous playoff round at “The Garden.”

The Houston Bears defeated Alcovy in Round One and advanced to play Cambridge in Round Two. The Houston County Bears are relentless and are looking to repeat as GHSA State 6A champions.

At 25-4 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 Warner Robins.

In Round One, Kaden Galason was three for three, drove in five and scored three times. Belmont signee, Kaden Galason hit a double and a home run. Red Raider signee, Gage Harrelson was two for three with two scores. Drew Burress was two for four, with two RBI’s and two home runs.

This year’s senior class won the GHSA State Baseball Title in 2019 and 2021. A state title this year will mark the third in four years for these seniors. Houston County Bears Baseball Coach Matt Hopkins released the following statement: “Big week next week, as we advance to the sweet 16 for the sixth consecutive season.”

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 Bears from Milton are 25-7, as they will travel south next week. In 2022, the Houston County Bears have scored 275 runs and has allowed fewer than 95.

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

Games One and Two will be played on Tuesday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. A Game Three is scheduled for today at 5 p.m. if needed.

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