PHOTOS: Houston County football hosts “Meet the Bears” at Freedom Field

Photos from “Meet the Bears” at Freedom Field on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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July 31, 2025
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Houston County’s perform stunts after introducing the football team. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity defensive linemen. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity defensive linemen. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity linebackers. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity defensive backs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity defensive backs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity offensive line. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity tight ends. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity receivers. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity running backs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County’s varsity quarterbacks. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Black and Silver Brigade’s drum majors were introduced at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Black and Silver Brigade’s drum majors were introduced at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Black and Silver Brigade’s drum majors were introduced at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The cheerleaders taught some cheers to the fans at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The trumpets dance during a song. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The trombones play a song for the fans at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The mellophones play a song during one of the band’s portion of the event. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County Principal Jay Jones introduced the band, cheer and football programs during “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
There were a plethora of food trucks present at “Meet the Bears.” (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Houston County hosted a “Meet the Bears” event at Freedom Field before they host Crisp County for their preseason scrimmage. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his fiance, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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