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BC Cross Country Schedule Sat - 8/2 Alumni / CC Camp / Summer Run Claiborne West Park Thu - 8/14 Tri Meet vs. Nederland & B. Hill Claiborne or Doornbos (pm race) Sat - 8/23 Dayton Invitational Dayton High School Sat - 8/30 Cardinal Cross Country Classic Claiborne West Park (I-10 in Vidor) Sat - 9/6 Nederland Invitational Doornbos Park Sat - 9/13 Texas A&M Invitational College Station Sat - 9/20 Humble North Harris County Community College - Houston, TX Sat - 9/27 Sea Rim Strider Invitational Pleasure Island - Port Arthur 10/3 - 10/4 McNeil Invitational Old Settler's Park - Round Rock Sat - 10/11 Liberty Invitational Liberty City Park Sat - 10/18 Lufkin Coke Classic Abe Martin Stadium - Lufkin Sat - 10/25 M.S. District 21-AAA Meet Claiborne West Park (I-10 in Vidor) Wed - 10/29 H.S. District 21-AAA Meet Claiborne West Park (I-10 in Vidor) 11/7 - 11/8 Regional Meet North Harris County Community College - Houston, TX 11/14 - 11/16 State Meet Old Settler's Park - Round Rock Head Coach - Cody Knight Athletic Director - Cris Stump Assistant Coach - Karen Bozman CC Web Site - www.cardinalcc.net

Bridge City announced the hiring of Miste Tyner as the school's new softball coach.  Tyner was the head softball coach at West Brook last season but had not been renewed.  Tyner is the sister of major leaguer Jason Tyner.

Introducing the Bridge City High School Varsity Cheerleaders for 2008-2009. Standing: Emily Navarro, Cassie Carr, Miranda Fisette, Valerie Brown, Sarah Armand, Shelby Richard. Kneeling: Alexa Richmond, Ricci Shoemaker Sitting: Amy Caillouet, Meridith Miller as Big Red, Jordon Pittman.

Area Schools Receive 2008 Accountability Ratings Results
Bridge City, Orangefield and Deweyville School Districts among the eight Recognized Districts in Southeast Texas.

The 2008-09 award winning Bridge City Strutters will be performing at halftime of the Cardinal games this season.

Bridge City had hired Teresa Thibodeaux as its new softball coach. She's from Sulphur and played college ball at McNeese.  But she later turned down the job before signing her contract.

Chad Landry is the new head baseball coach at Bridge City High School.  Landry spent five years as head coach of Hamshire-Fannett, making the playoffs in three of those years.  "We're real happy to have Chad," said BC Athletic Director Cris Stump.  "He's a motivator and he works well with kids."  BC Superintendent Dr. Jamey Harrison echoed those comments.  "He was real impressive in his interview and he made no bones about how excited he would be if he came to Bridge City."  Landry said he is excited about the new challenge and also thanked the H-F community for their support.  "It's really hard leaving those kids.  You get to know them from the 7th grade so it's real personable there.  The parents were supportive and always got us what we needed."  The search for a new coach has been a long one clouded with stories and rumors.  Emerick Jagneaux turned the job down after taking the Deer Park job.  Kyle Green of Vidor was supposedly offered the job and turned it down.  Harrison said, "Green was a consideration but at the same time we were talking to Chad.  Chad was not our third choice because we had never officially offered the job to Kyle."  Landry responded, "I don't care where I was on the list. I'm just happy to be given the opportunity."  He was so excited that he doesn't even know what his other duties are yet.  Obviously he'll coach football but doesn't know at what level.  Landry graduated from Nederland in 1997 before playing at Seminole JC and Texas Tech.  He and his wife Mandi are expecting the first child, a boy, in August.

Softball Coach Sophia Mount announced her resignation following a two year stay.  Mount made the playoffs in both seasons with the Lady Cards. She will be teaching at a junior high in her home state of Louisiana and attending college classes to work on a career in administration.

Jimmy and Renee Dillon stand proudly behind their son Jaden and Coach Billy Bryant as the Bridge City grad signed a baseball scholarship to pitch at McNeese State University.

2007-08 BC School Highlights

Bridge City
Nick Robertson Valedictorian	Sarah Fontenot Salutatorian

21-3A All-District Baseball Team

21-3A All-District Softball Team

The rumors turned into reality as Billy Bryant was relieved of his duties as Head Baseball Coach at Bridge City High School after five seasons.  Superintendent Jamey Harrison said the reassignment had nothing to do with wins and losses.  Bryant made the playoffs all five seasons and twice took the Redbirds to the State Tournament, losing in the semifinals.  Harrison said the job has been posted and expects a large list of qualified candidates to apply for a chance to take over a talented 2009 squad.

Bridge City HS has announced the selection of officers for the 2008-2009 BC Strutters. Pictured left to right: Junior- Lt. Katelyn Norman-, Senior- 1st Lt. Sarah English, Senior- Captain Klacie Norris, Senior- Lt. Marla Carter & Junior- Lt. Emily Ginn.

Bridge City High School held its annual Awards Day program on Friday, May 16, 2008. Hannah Dunahoe was named Miss BCHS, Diane Grooters is Educator of the Year, and Nick Robertson was named Mr. BCHS.

Bridge City's Lauren and Jenna Angelle played softball at the varsity level all four years.  May 21 they signed scholarships to continue playing for the Lady Seahawks at Lamar-Port Arthur.

At the Bridge City Sports Banquet Cory Smith was selected as Male Athlete of the year and sharing Female Athlete of the Year were twins Jenna and Lauren Angelle.

State Champs! The Bridge City High School math team won the State UIL Academic Championship in calculator applications for the third year in a row! Brett Bertles, Stephen Dotson, Randy Dupuis, and Nick Robertson received gold medals for calculator competition on the stage of the Hogg Auditorium on the University of Texas Austin campus on Saturday, May 3. Individually, Nick Robertson was first, Randy Dupuis was second, and Brett Bertles was fourth. The same four boys won the silver medals in the UIL Academic State competition in general mathematics on Friday, May 2. Individually, Nick Robertson was first and Randy Dupuis was sixth. Nick Robertson was fourth individually in UIL Number Sense. The math coach for the Cardinals is Faye Parish.

I'm the Man! Bridge City High School held it's mock beauty pageant fundraiser Thursday and Connie "Legs" Leger was crowned Miss Cardinal Cutie. photo by Brett Bertles

Bridge City Volleyball Coach Becca Mathews proudly stands behind two of her star players going to the next level.  Audrey Myers (left) will be playing at Galveston CC and Kayla Fullerton signed with Wharton JC.

In March the Bridge City ISD introduced Richard Briggs as the new high school principal.  Briggs, a BC native and former coach, will replace Gina Mannino who is becoming the new curriculum director for the district.

LCM baseball Coach Steve Griffith poses with Chuck Young after the longtime Bridge City baseball coach and current Texas City baseball coach was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in Waco Friday. During his speech even Nolan Ryan got a laugh at Young's sense of humor.

The BC Volleyball team made it to the Regional Tournament before losing to China Spring.  They finished the season 23-14.  The Cardinals volleyball team dominated the District 21-3A picks.   selections.

The Bridge City High School Drum Line placed 4th in the Rhythm and Sticks Drum Line competition held at Buna High School on November 10. This is the first time the Cardinal drummers have competed in this type of contest. Under the leadership of junior drum captain, Jordan Quarles, senior members of the line are: Ben Ezell on snare drum and Joel Gilbert on quints. Junior members are: Seth Spruell and captain, Jordan Quarles on snare; Kyle Brodeur on cymbals. Sophomore member is Josh Zuniga on bass drum. Freshmen members are: Sarah McClure on cymbals; Kelsea Lane, Tyler Leblanc and Shelby Wade all on bass drum.

Bridge City's Ryan Kelly and Mary Nguyen were the top two Cardinal finishers in the 21-3A Cross Country Meet held Wednesday morning at Claiborne Park.  Ryan won the 21-3A boys event while Mary finished second.  BC's boys and girls also took the team titles with dominating performances. "It was a great team effort," said Kelly.  "Our band and cheerleaders showed up to support us and everyone was just really fired up and ran well."  21-3A & 22-4A Results

Haylee Taylor received her crown from Bridge City Principal Gina Mannino after being named Homecoming Queen Friday night.  Haylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Sandy Taylor. Other members of the senior court included Hannah Dunahoe, Allison Fitts, and Caitlin Villanoueva.

This years Drum Major at BCHS is Mitchell Robinson. Assistant Drum Major is Allison Ayre. Flags and Twirlers: (Standing L to R): Lauren Miller, Kelly DeCuir, Jessica Thames, Ellen Ballard, Amy Sattler, Catelyn Myers. (Kneeling) Madison Davis & Cristen Myers.

Jamey Harrison, 33, has been hired as the new superintendent of the Bridge City ISD.  He comes from Hardin-Jefferson where he's been in administration the past four years.