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Young Bearkats Chase State Glory | Odessa News
The Garden City Bearkats are poised for a breakout 2026 season, fueled by speed, grit, and a hungry young roster led by coach Clayton Fryar. After narrowly missing the district title last year by just nine points, they’re back with a stacked playoff push — despite losing key players and fielding mostly underclassmen. With only two seniors and a squad full of talented, spirited newcomers, Fryar’s mission is simple: unlock their potential early. The Bearkats aim to return to the state championship stage for the first time since 2011 — when they actually won back-to-back titles. Kickoff is…
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