Bath County High School—the only high school in Bath County,

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—is a

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Class 1 high school serving students in grades 8-12.

Athletics

BCHS has had athletic success over the years. Most notably, future William & Mary quarterback Jacob Phillips and his younger brother, future

Tight End John Phillips, led the varsity

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team to the Class A Division 1 state title in 2003. Pitcher Jailyn Ford led the softball team to a Class A Division 1 state title in 2012.

Notable alumni

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(1976), Virginia Senator ( 25th District) *

Jailyn Ford Jailyn Sue Ford (born June 3, 1994) is an American former professional softball pitcher and first basemen. She played college softball at James Madison and professionally for the Akron Racers and USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch. Play ...

(2012), NPF Pitcher * John Phillips (2005),

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Tight End

References

External links

Bath County High School Website
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