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Dublin softball seeing progress, poised to make more strides in year 1 under Brian Young
Strong pitching and defense in its first two games were some of the noticeable signs of improvement for an Irish team that’s continuing its steady growing process under a new head coach this season.
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East Laurens softball will rely on elite pitching, experienced defense; needs hitters to excel in 2026
Between ace DeAndrea Lowther in the circle, and a nearly identical defensive lineup in the field, the Falcons will have all they need to contend in a toughened region if their bats can come through to score key runs.
East Laurens’ Holt, Lowther sign to pursue ‘golden’ opportunities at next level
The Falcons’ Abigail Holt signed to play softball at Georgia Southern’s new East Georgia campus, and Deanna Lowther with Albany State to compete in basketball, and potentially softball as well.
Shangxi Knight: Local hoops pro reflects on latest season in China, upcoming youth camp
Fresh off his 13th pro basketball season, former West Laurens standout Marcos Knight recaps a strong season with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Shangxi Loongs, and looks ahead to the annual community event he will hold later this week.
Shoe reboot helps Dublin special teamer reclaim dying art of straight-on kicking
The Irish recently teamed up with a Macon cobbler on a last-ditch project to restore an irreplaceable square-toed kicking shoe that will equip their Nazyon Mitchell to continue one of football’s lost kicking customs this season.
Padded preview: East/West Laurens, Dublin continue season countdown with football jamborees
Another round of padded camps last week put local football teams on the home stretch of their summer preseason prep work, with the first games of the 2026 season now only weeks away.
West Laurens softball’s preseason grind shows why ‘It ain’t easy being a Raider’
The training and team-building activities that make up the Raiders’ annual “Fun Week,” over a few days this time each summer, highlight both the fun and fatiguing sides of team bonding.
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