Photo by Anna Hernandez Leopard defense was in full effect against Brazos and both Van Vleck No. 11 Keemer Allums and No. 21 Micah Burks go up.t

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography Above Blackcat strains at performing the squat at BCHS Powerlifting Tournament Saturday, Jan. 13.

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography

VVISD photo VVHS Cheerleaders cheered on Leopard team against East Bernard last week.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Eleven Bay City residents braved the cold temperatures on Saturday, Jan. 6, to take the 8th Annual Polar Plunge at Hilliard Pool. The air temp was 48 degrees with a water temp of 58 degrees. Adults participating were: Jessica Mach, Ben Flores, Anna Flores, Erin Mach, and Terry Myren. Those under 18 were: Kai Castillo, Nadia Flores, Alexander Mach, Daphene Mach, Ian Wilson and Ivy Wilson.

BCISD photo Bay City Ladycat Soccer took home the second place trophy from last week’s Waller Tournament. The girls fell to Salado in double penalty kicks for the championship.

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography Above Blackcat Alex Estrada (1) prepares for a layup against Sweeny Jan. 5. Bay City, 4-12,-0-3, fell to the Bulldogs there 59-57 in overtime. Next up for the Blackcats will be LaMarque here Friday, Jan. 12.

Anna Hernandez photo Tidehaven spreads its defense to guard Yoakum Friday, Jan. 5. The Tigers lost the district home game 52-50 in overtime at the Tiger Dome. Tidehaven, 3-3, 0-2, was to play Columbus in another district battle Tuesday, Jan.9.

Photo by Clare Button Bay City Swimmers traveled to Lufkin to compete in the Hudson Duck Dash on Saturday, Jan. 6. Bay City's girls finished 10th, the boys were 11th, and the team was 12th in combined team scoring.