Pierce County Middle School’s Lady Bears volleyball team was named Southeast Georgia Middle School Athletic Conference champions after finishing unbeaten (11-0 overall, 8-0 conference) for the first time in program history. The tournament was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The team consisted of (front, l-r) Gwen Brewer, Jailyn Gibson, Blythe Knowlton, Allee Ruger, Rylee Ann Cervantes, Erica Coggins, Brystal Bennett, Aly Yeomans, Nylah Jackson, Bindi Boatright, Brooklyn Thomas, (middle, l-r) Mary Grace Norris, Haven Ragsdale, Zoe Lynn, Zayleigh Raithel, Julianna Murray, Addison Hilton, Mazie McKendree, Harper Larson, Wynn Hodges, (back l-r) coach Cara Bennett and coach Rebecca Buchanan. Not pictured are Kamil Strickland and Kennadi Sikes.
