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RISE UP-Colby Bailey

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RISE UP-Colby Bailey attacks the rim for two of his team leading17 points against Tolar last Saturday. Staff photo

Area qualifiers snag all-district nods

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An exciting Lady Bulldog basketball season came to an end on Saturday as the Lady Dogs fell to Stamford 38-35 in an area round basketball game played in Mineral Wells.

Batter up!

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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

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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

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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

Dogs, Lady Dogs head outdoors

Despite record freezing temperatures last week, the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are poised to usher in some warmer weather this week as they head outdoors for some spring competition. Mounds of snow still littered the baselines at Fair Park as Bulldog Baseball hosted a pitching camp led by New York Mets minor league pitcher Jared Biddy over the weekend.

SENIORS

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SENIORS-The above pictured (l-r) seniors, including Erich Eilers, Colby Bailey, Xander Ceresini and Denver Poe, helped lead the Bulldogs to a 17-8 bi-district qualifying season. The Dogs were 10-2 runners-up in District 12-2A this year behind only Italy. On Saturday, the Bulldogs traveled to Dublin to face Tolar in the first round of the playoffs and fell to the Rattlers by a score of 61-35. Though the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead midway through the first quarter and outpaced the Rattlers 11-10 in the second, Tolar controlled the defensive boards in the second half and created offense in transition to a tune of 36 points while holding the Dogs to just 15. Bailey led the Dogs offensively with 17 points. In addition to knocking down four three pointers, Bailey was a perfect three for three from the free throw line. The charity stripe proved to be an Achilles’ heel for the Dogs on Saturday. Despite connecting on just nine of 19 free throw attempts as a team, junior Mason Guinn was a perfect four for four from the line on his way to posting eight of Hamilton’s 35 points. Another junior, Keegan Votaw, recorded five points for the Bulldogs followed by sophomore Bryson Tarpley with three and Eilers with two. Staff Photo

BASELINE-Mason Guinn

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BASELINE-Mason Guinn drives the baseline versus Tolar during a bi-district playoff game played in Dublin last Saturday.Staff Photos

IN THE PAINT-Keegan Votaw

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IN THE PAINT-Keegan Votaw penetrates the lane while looking for an outlet pass.

Bi-District Champs to play Stamford later this week

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The Hamilton Lady Bulldogs extended their winning streak to 11 consecutive games with a 64-38 bi-district championship win over Hico last Friday evening in Dublin.