PHOTOS: Houston County semifinals versus Pope

Photos from the Houston County Bears’ semifinals matchup against the Pope Greyhounds on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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Eli Stephens lets out a roar as he unleashed a double in game one against Pope. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Carson Small takes in the scene one last time after HoCo’s season came to a close. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson claps after getting on base. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Several Bears gather around to take in the moment with a few seniors one last time. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Matt Hopkins (center) talks to his team following the Bears’ season-ending loss on Saturday. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ethan Buffone shows off his guns after hitting a double on Saturday. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Landon Tankersley pitched all seven innings for HoCo in game one against Pope. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Matt Hopkins directs base runners. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Troy Carpenter was one of many Bears to hit a double in game one on Saturday. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson (1) slides home for HoCo’s first run of game one against Pope. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson flexes after smashing a double on Saturday. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ethan Buffone smirks after securing the final out of an inning. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ethan Buffone (2) falls over catching a pop-up. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Landon Tankersley got the start for HoCo in game one against Pope. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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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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