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Backed by first baseman Jacy Williams, Jonesboro softball pitcher Kinsey Smith (pictured) threw out the first pitch in Jonesboro’s new softball facility versus Hico on Monday of this week. The Lady Eagles succumbed to Hico’s active bats by a score of 16-5 in their home opener. Jonesboro was led offensively in the game by Lisa Pimento who crossed the plate twice and drove in two runs on two hits.

The Bulldogs storm left field to celebrate a 16-0 shellacking of Hico with a group of HHS student superfans affectionately referred to as the Left Field Lunatics. Staff Photos

Hamilton’s junior varsity baseball team ripped through their first four opponents of the season in claiming a co-championship with the varsity Bulldogs in the annual Louis Lowe IV Invitational.

Golf season is officially in full swing.

Hamilton’s varsity boys competed in the Coleman Bluecat Invitational on Wednesday of last week and captured a third place team finish with a score of 405.

FREQUENT FLYERS- HHS track athletes began the track season by competing in the Dublin Lion Relays last Thursday. The varsity girls claimed team gold, and the varsity boys, junior varsity boys and JV girls all took silver.

The Lady Bulldog softball team is off to a 2-0 start in district after earning a 22-2 victory in Meridian on Tuesday of last week and a 25-4 win at home over Blum on Friday.

Hamilton baseball is back.

Following an intersquad scrimmage, the Bulldogs threw out the first pitch of the season in the Whitney Tournament last week.

New York Mets minor league pitcher Jared Biddy hosted a two-day pitching camp on behalf of Hamilton Bulldog Baseball over the weekend. Biddy worked three sessions, including one for third through fifth graders, one for sixth through eighth graders and another for freshmen through seniors in high school. Pictured (l-r) on the back row, Hamilton High School junior Tyner Haile, Biddy, Coach Brandon Pierce and head Bulldog Baseball Coach Brennan Whitaker are pictured with third through fifth grade camp participants last Saturday. At left, Biddy is pictured walking campers through some basic mechanics of pitching.

POWERLIFTERS TO HOST MEET-The Hamilton Bulldog and Lady Bulldog powerlifting teams competed in Stephenville last Saturday and will host a tri-meet to include Dublin and Stephenville competitors Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. in the Hamilton High School weight room. “Our kids competed well in Stephenville,” said Coach Sonny DeLaGarza. “We have several of our girls and boys that could possibly qualify for the regional meet this year.” DeLaGarza said he wanted to thank the community for supporting the Bulldog and Lady Bulldog powerlifting teams, and he welcomed the general public to come and support Hamilton’s lifters on Saturday. “Though we are adhering to social distancing, it would be wonderful for members of our community to come up the hill on Saturday and support our athletes.” He said, “We have had such wonderful support from the community over the past several years, and we especially want to thank individuals like David and Leslie DeJong who have provided continued support for our program.” The HHS powerlifting teams are coached by DeLaGarza, Aaron Emeyabbi and Katie Emeyabbi. Pictured (l-r) above prior to leaving for Stephenville last Saturday, Lady Bulldog powerlifters including Hannah Allen, Kassi Collett, Chasiti Ranaghan, Lily Emeyabbi, Jordyn Medina, Jaileigh Young, Helena Knutson and Dezlyn Lamb. Not pictured are Skylar Carr, Lorraine Herd and Carlie Parrott. Below, Bulldog powerlifters, front row, Jacob Young, Wesley Griffin, Ethan LeGrande, Aiden Baker, Ben Bruce, Jose Najera, Carson Marquess, Darby Craig and Ben Cooper; back row, Jason Rainbolt, Alex Thiele and Ron Ramirez. Not pictured are Xander Ceresini and Kevin Smythe. Staff Photos

NORTHBOUND: Bulldog basketball fans lined 281 North on Saturday as the Bulldogs bussed to Dublin to play Tolar in the bi-district round of the basketball playoffs, and the Lady Dogs traveled north to Mineral Wells to face Stamford in the area round of the playoffs. Staff photos