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Breaking New Ground - Click Here to see the News Channel 3 report
David Brainerd Christian School held a ground breaking ceremony for the new, on campus, softball and baseball fields. The ceremony was held Friday night May 2nd as spectators gathered at the DBCS high school soccer game as the Wildcats hosted Telico Plains in the first round of the district tournament. The crowd enjoyed free hotdogs, and snacks as they watched the Wildcats roll to victory. As the game concluded the ceremony proceeded with a tour of the new fields and the ground breaking began. Four shovels were placed at home plate of the baseball field as the softball and baseball coaches, board members, boosters and headmaster "broke ground" for the new fields.
DISTRICT CHAMPS!- See the News Channel 3 report on the DBCS season!
The DBCS High School Baseball team claimed THE FIRST EVER district championship in school history Tuesday, April 29 with a 6-4 victory over the Silverdale Seahawks. The Wildcats burst out of the gates scoring five runs in the first inning. The Seahawks chipped away at the lead but couldn't catch the Wildcats as their defense tightened up, holding them to only 4 runs.
Freshman Hayden Williams improved to 5-1 on the mound getting the win for the Wildcats. Freshman Jared McDade got his fourth save of the season closing out the game allowing only one hit. Junior Brooks Thedford remained hot at the plate driving in 2 runs. Senior Ben Skinner added a double and an RBI. Jared McDade went 2-3 with a double.
David Brainerd finished the regular season with only one loss in district play and heads into the tournament this weekend as the number one seed.
"This is an incredible accomplishment for our baseball team, athletic program and school. In only two years, this team has gone from worst to first! What an exciting time for our school," commented Athletic Director, Laura Cottrell.
Catch the WILDCATS in the District Tournament. The first game for the wildcats will be Saturday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at historic Engle Stadium. Click here to view the tournament bracket.
DBCS HONORS SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS
DBCS Honors Six Seniors: David Brainerd had its 3rd senior night for high school basketball players Tuesday, February 12 as the Wildcats hosted Tennessee Temple. In between the games six seniors were honored for their hard work and dedication to the Wildcat basketball programs.
To add to the night's excitement, Senior, Natalie North passed the 1500 career point mark, setting the DBCS scoring record previously held by Lauren Hudgens. Action was stopped midway through the 2nd quarter and Natalie was presented a ball for her accomplishment.
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