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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Garden City Bearkats
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Trey Francis , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The team had a slow start but rebounded in district play with a 3-1 record.
The Garden City Bearkats football team is preparing for the 2026 season after a 6-5 record last year. They finished just behind Rankin in the district title race, missing out by nine points. The team had a slow start but rebounded in district play with a 3-1 record.
This season, the Bearkats are looking to rebuild after losing key players from the previous year. Further information about the team's plans and preparations for the upcoming season can be found through local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ.
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Category: parks Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Garden City Bearkats football team is preparing for the 2026 season after a 6-5 record last year. They finished just behind Rankin in the district title race, missing out by nine points. The team…
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