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THE SIDELINE SCOOP

Posted Date: 08/19/26 (06:23 PM)


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THE SIDELINE SCOOP

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August 19, 2026




GAME UPDATE: The Bears vs. Greenbrier football game originally scheduled for Friday night has been moved to tomorrow at 7:00 PM due to incoming storms expected on Friday.
ALERT! Game Change: Burke County Bears vs. Greenbrier Wolfpack on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
 

Important Notice: No After-School Activity Buses Thursday (8/20)

Due to limited bus availability stemming from a rescheduled athletic game with Greenbrier, no after-school activity buses will run tomorrow, Thursday, August 20.

Students who typically remain at school for after-school activities, tutoring, or athletics will need to have alternative transportation arrangements made and should be picked up or otherwise transported home at the regular dismissal time.
  • Please make the necessary arrangements for your child’s transportation home after school tomorrow.
  • Regular morning and afternoon school bus routes will not be affected and will operate on their normal schedules.
  • Students participating in the rescheduled game with Greenbrier should follow the transportation and activity instructions provided by their school or coach.

We understand that this change may cause an inconvenience for families, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility and prompt attention to this temporary transportation adjustment.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
 

Bears Football Broadcast Team Announces Booth Transition

After years of incredible dedication on and off the air, Ben Roberts is stepping down from the Bears' Broadcast Team. With his daughter Sawyer starting college this fall, Ben is stepping back to spend more time with family—though he’ll still be cheering loudly from his blue seat in the Bear Den!

Ben played a vital role in carrying on the high-standard legacy set by Dan Wiggins, Chris Henry, and the rest of the crew, while also helping raise roughly $18,000 for the Athletic Fund over the last two seasons.

"It has been a true privilege to be trusted with that job, and I have enjoyed every minute of it," Roberts shared, offering his sincere thanks to teammates Mark, Tyler, Amy, Earl, Chris, John, AJ, Jesse, and the late Dan.

Stepping into the broadcast booth to fill Ben’s spot will be BCMS Athletic Director and Bears Head Baseball Coach, Tavis Cummings. Welcome to the team, Coach Cummings!

We extend our deepest gratitude to Ben for his years of leadership, hard work, and passion for Bears Football!
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